Injector and SE Shaves

Bumpless Micromatic Open Comb today.

 

Menthol Monday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tea Tree Body Bar
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick J
Chinese Schick Injector
CWR
Osage Rub

The Tea Tree Body Bar lathered well with the Jayaruh #425 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick J Injector Razor with a Chinese Schick Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

GEMonday, Feb 7th 2022

Razor: Gem Pushbutton -Mfg 1958-65, excellent tame mid range, I always like the look of this razor, carefree shave this morning.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE-(5) Very sharp blade, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandal wood cream, nice sandalwood scent + excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Mountain lake 2 band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrubber + great painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Proraso red Sandalwood with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing cream + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Gem push button + a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

8th February 2022.

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Tuesday 8th February
Yaqi Sagrada Familia - Monsavon - Canadian Schick E3 - Schick Proline B #1 - Williams Aqua Velva A/S - Aloe Vera Gel

 

Tabac Tuesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick J
Chinese Schick Injector
CWR
Tabac AS

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #425 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick J Injector Razor with a Chinese Schick Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Tue 8th February

RR original Syn 24mm
Mondial Tabacco Verde
Claymore Evolution
Schick Proline (5)
La Toja A/S Lotion

I used this set up on Sunday whilst away from home,was OK with a passable finish.Missed a Shave yesterday but decided to use the same kit at home. Today in my home environment The Shave was so much more comfortable, and with ease got a bit of a “Face Stroker “.

 

Williams Wednesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick J
Chinese Schick Injector
CWR
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm

The Williams Mug Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #425 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick J Injector Razor with a Chinese Schick Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Didn't get around to posting this yesterday.
I used my newly acquired Personna Injector with a Personna 74 blade. The Oumo Horse is still a little funky and seemed even more scritchier than the first use. The Personna on first impression is pretty mild. Still glad to have it in my collection.

 

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Thursday 10th February
Yaqi Heavy Metal - Palmolive - Canadian Schick E3 - Schick Proline B #2 - Brut Attraction Totale A/S - Aloe Vera Gel

 

Wed 9th February

Alpha G4 Syn 28mm
Williams Mug soap
Claymore Evolution
Schick Proline ( 6)
Williams Aqua Velva A/S Lotion

Another Shave with the Evo, as I want to get to a blade change quickly so I can try out some Kai blades. This combo is very good and works superbly around the neck. No problems getting a Top Notch.

 

Thursday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Archaic Alchemy Eureka Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick J
Chinese Schick Injector
CWR
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm

The Archaic Alchemy Eureka Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #425 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick J Injector Razor with a Chinese Schick Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

#SOTD February 9, 2022
Pre-shave: Van Der Hagen Shave Butter
Lather: Noble Otter "Monarch"
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Razor: Supply Single Edge Pro (3, 3, 1, 6)
Blade: Supply Black Label (1)
Post-shave: Omega Alum Stick and Nivea Sensitive Balm



I backed the Supply Kickstarter campaign late last year, opting for the adjustable Pro version. I don't normally go for black razors but I'm glad I did in this case. The matte finish is very sharp looking. I find the shape pleasing, the handle length comfortable, and the weight in the hand satisfying. It feels like a quality product.

I also received one of the Pro Grip Sleeves which is made of what I assume is silicone. It slides onto the handle and provides a comfortable, somewhat squishy grip. It's not strictly necessary since the handle has enough texture to not be slippery. I think people who opted for the mirror finish would benefit more from the sleeve as would shower shavers.

Loading the Black Label blade was easy, even with the flexible plastic injector. I have already tried these blades with a few vintage razors but had to put them in a metal injector to be able to load them properly. The plastic key is just too flimsy for those razors. Fortunately, it works perfectly with the Pro.

The adjustment dial ranges from one to six with smaller adjustments in between. This allows for an almost ridiculous level of granularity for getting just the right shave. I opted to stick with whole numbers for this shave, starting at three for the first two passes, one for the third, and six for pick-ups. The adjustment range is very good, being very mild on the lower settings and quite efficient on the higher ones.

This was my first time using a Noble Otter soap, in this case their Monarch variety. While I didn't love the fragrance, the performance was very good. I was able to whip up a substantial amount of lather with a small amount of soap. Slickness and post shave feel were very good. The scent isn't offensive, just not my cup of tea.

I did end up with one small weeper during what was an otherwise great first shave. I think it's due to the weight of the razor being substantially more than I'm used to with an injector. I usually need to add just the slightest amount of pressure in certain areas but not so with this razor. Next time I will use a lighter touch.

Thanks for reading this much longer than usual shave report. I assumed that people might want more information since this razor is new to the market. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll do my best to answer.

 

I had a great shave today with the Schick type A loaded with a Schick proline B20. The Zenith Boar whipped up a fantastic lather with Mer Shavings Mysore Sandalwood. A little witch hazel balm and some Pinaud Clubman after shave lotion for a final touch.

 

Thur 10th February

RR400. SE Plissoft
MWF
Claymore Evolution
Schick Proline ( 7 )
GB Grey Flannel A/S Lotion
Hard to put this Razor away as it suits my beard and delivers Top Notch Shaves without fail. Will be very interested to see how it fares with Kai blades on board.

 

Friday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Archaic Alchemy Eureka Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick J
Chinese Schick Injector
CWR
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm

The Archaic Alchemy Eureka Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #425 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick J Injector Razor with a Chinese Schick Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

12th February 2022

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Saturday 12th February
RazoRock Plissoft - Eco Warrior Bergamot & Lime - Pal Injectomatic - Schick Proline B #7 - Cien Aqua AS - Aloe Vera Gel

 

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