Injector and SE Shaves

Schick E, Cella Organic lathered with a Zenith Boar and finished off with Pinaud Clubman Vegetal Lilac today. Great combination. I finally got a vintage glass bottle I like to decant the Vegetal Lilac into.

 

Sun 12th Dec

The Grosvenor 404mixed
Vitos Super Red
Claymore Evolution
Kai Pink ( 4 )
GB Grey Flannel A/S Lotion

Had a break from my Injector rotation as I often do at weekends. The Evo is proving to be a favourite of mine, as it fits so well in the hand and is easy to manoeuvre through all angles and planes. I find that I can get a Top Notch finish with ease and little threat of mishap.

 

December 13, 2021
Blackland Sabre Level 2
Gem PTFE
Paladin
RR The Dead Sea
Shave Soap & Aftershave

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GEMonday, Dec 13th 2021

Razor: Gem junior bar lather catcher- Mfg 1907-11, excellent tame mid range(mild?) with a new blade this baby performs nicely, it is just a nice razor to use if you like Gem razors period. Well built to last, great audio feedback, space age technology for it time era with the skin tension bar which was replaced with a top cap eventually. Gem seemed to have great ideas with their razors.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) Very sharp blade, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Razorock Irish Countryside, mild scent with excellent lather qualities. Nice soap.(Misted)
Brush: Yaqi 2band badger with barber pole handle(nice hand ergonomics), excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrubber, + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizer lotion (balm) + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Gem junior bar with a gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Clemak Razor (British 1908 patent)/Gem PTFE. Serviceable, blade might have been a little tired (my head shave eats them quickly). Pick-up pass with my mild Enders Speed/Proline (I keep three loaded with different exposures) was lots smoother. MDC per usual.



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Mon 13th December

Stirling Syn 26mm
L’Occitane Cade soap
Schick N3
Schick S/S Twin- Japan ( 6 )
Tuff Red A/S Lotion

Getting near the end of my Injector rotation using The N3 which is my favourite LH Schick.Got a great Lather and had no problems having a trouble free Shave , with a close all round finish.

 

Herre it is for Tabac Tuesday (and I don't have any Tabac).

brush-Maggard Marble Handle (24mm).

Everything else-same as today.

 

Tuesday 14th December
Yaqi Moka Express - OSP Sandalwood - Ever Ready 1912 - GEM Stainless Coated #4 - Cien X-Bolt AS - Aloe Vera Gel

My all time favourite OSP scent.

 

I didn't get around to posting this yesterday.
Nice, easy, very comfortable and very close shave today with the Gem Pushbutton. Williams lathers so well with a boar brush and the Aqua Velva is a great finishing touch.

 

Tue 14th Dec

RR 400. SE Plissoft noir
MWF
Schick Type O Clone
Schick S/S Twin- Japan ( 8 )
Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion

This Razor may be a copy but it is a solid piece of kit, which was until the arrival of AC/SEs my special occasions choice. Teamed up with a Twin Blade it delivers extremely comfortable Top Notch Shaves every time. Today was as good as I had expected and it is hard to believe that the blade was on its 8th outing.

 

What does the P stand for in OSP?(partially blocked off)

 

L'Essor SE/Gem PTFE. I don't see this razor in many SOTDs but it's a lovely and perfectly capable design. Nice shave.


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ASRazor shave, Dec 14th 2021

Razor: Star Bar #4,-Mfg 1919-20, excellent tame mid range, Star( Kampfe brothers, Brooklyn NY) made excellent lather catchers and this one is a good daily driver IMO. Star brand where pioneers in the first safety razor produced for world wide in sales.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) very sharp, great longevity(40% longer life than AC blades) smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Speick, One of the better soaps I have tried, nice mild spice scent, excellent lather qualities, triple milled stick. (misted)
Brush: Yaqi Red zebra 26mm , excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips(luxury face feel) nice gentle scrub + excellent painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Ach Brito Lavanda AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(balm) + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + 1 blemish weeper= Excellent shave with my Star bar + a Gem coated blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

It's Obsessive Soap Perfectionist

 

Is it still possible to acquire one of those clones? I've heard amazing things about the Type O.

 

I had a great shave with a Schick M1 injector using a new Supply Black blade, Stirling Gentleman soap and aftershave Three passes and a lovely BBS result. Man, I missed shaving with an SE.

 

To the best of my knowledge they are no longer made. However they can be found. The originals can be found occasionally also but at a premium price. I recently picked up a clone by putting a Want to buy post in the buy sell trade section of the forum. Good luck with the hunting.

 

I used vintage Williams Mug soap for the first time today. It was also my first use of Lucky Tiger aftershave. Both products performed perfectly. The 1909 Ever-Ready also performed great with a Gem SS PTFE on its 12th use. So this was a great shave for my first vintage Williams Wednesday shave.

 

Wed 15th Dec

Omega 11126 boar
Ach Brito Mogno
Yaqi Raster V2
Feather Proguard ( 4 )
Tuff Green A/S Lotion

A somewhat disappointing Shave, as it was harsh and uncomfortable not at all like my experience with a guarded blade. I think the blade needs binning.

 

Thursday 16th December
ArtSecret Synth - OSP Urban Viking - Ever Ready 1914 - GEM Stainless Coated #5 - Brut Attraction Totale AS - Aloe Vera Gel

While I was looking for a Yaqi brush, I stumbled across this brush from a different supplier. My thoughts were that the handle has a similar look to a vintage Ever Ready Lucite handle. It certainly is visually similar.