Injector and SE Shaves

Wed 9th March

Alpha G4 Syn 28mm
Vitos Super Red
ER 1924
Gem S/S ( 5 )
Tuff Red A/S Lotion

The ER 1924 is a much more aggressive Razor than the 1912, and needs the lightest of touches during a Shave. Today it cleared away Two days growth without any problems, and I am very pleased with the overall finish quality.

 

10th March 2022.

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Thursday 10th March
Yaqi AC - Schick Proline P #3 - Zenith 507 - Burma Shave Mug Soap - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel

Maiden outing of the Yaqi AC head was a triumph. It looks pretty good on the General handle.
The result is I'm now looking for a Vector.

 

Thur 10th March

RR 400. SE Plissoft noir
Lea Classic soap
Gem Micromatic- bullet tip
Gem S/S ( 2 )
Lea Classic A/S Lotion

Used this quite minty Gem today, and though the Shave was pleasant enough, I find that it does not deliver the same quality of finish as the Original.

 

SE SOTD, Fri, March 11th 2022

Razor: Yaqi V2 Excalibur AC 50mm- Great daily driver for most, tame mid range, top cap needs manual adjustment then tightened for final step, Because of small head parts I work over a wash cloth. One of the best razors I own for comfort and performance.
Blade: Schick proline P30- excellent blade, sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap: Ach Brito Lavanda cream- nice mild lavender woody scent + excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi mysterious space 24mm silvertip badger, excellent lather generator, heavenly soft pillow tips, nice scrub + 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: Ach Brito AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=excellent shave with my Yaqi V2 Excalibur with a Schick p30 blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Absolutely fantastic razor. It's been through a lot in its life. It was almost lost in a flood at its previous home. I'm glad it's still in service and in my collection, even with its battle scars.

 

Fri 11th March

Cyril Salter.MS ED2band
P & B Citra Royale
Gem Micromatic- clog pruf
Gem S/S ( 2 )
Tuff Green A/S Lotion

After shaving with the Bullet Tip yesterday I stayed with the Micromatics today. I find the Clog Pruf to be more effective , and had a pleasant Shave with a very good close finish.

 

Saturday 12th March
Yaqi AC - Schick Proline P #4 - Yaqi Heavy Metal - Williams Mug Soap - Williams Aqua Velva AS - Aloe Vera Gel

 

This Ever-Ready lather catcher has some of the loudest audio feedback I've ever experienced, I LOVE IT. The rest of the gear was fantastic today too. MERshavings Fougère Bay smells wonderful and lathered easily with the Zenith Boar brush. I finished the shave off with Thayers after shave balm and a splash of Aqua Velva Musk.

 

Sunday Schick shave. March 13th 2022

Razor: Schick injector M3 adjustable- Mfg 1970-72, nice razor to use, a little longer handle than I desire but built to last.
Blade: Personna injector SS PTFE(6) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandal wood, nice sandal wood scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Artic sky silvertip badger, excellent lather generator heavenly soft pillow like tips, nice scrub + 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: Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 weeper=Excellent shave with my Schick M3 injector with a coated Personna blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Monday 3.14 - π Day
Yaqi AC - Schick Proline P #5 - Yaqi Robin - Palmolive - Irisch Moos AS - Aloe Vera Gel

 

Menthol Monday's Shave

Frankenrazor Week

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
Jayaruh #217
Enders Speed Frankenrazor
Enders Speed Blade
Osage Rub

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #217 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Enders Speed Frankenrazor with an Enders Speed Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Gem 1912/DIY 300 Win Mag Handle Razor
Gem Stainless SE Blade
Rubberset #3 Boar (restored) Brush
Viking Revolution Peppermint Eucalyptus Shave Cream
Sea Breeze Astringent
Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave

 

I had a great shave yesterday with the Eagle Improved lather catcher. As always the Zenith Boar and vintage Williams performed flawlessly. And a splash of Aqua Velva is always a great way to finish a shave.

 

Cheated a bit yesterday,, broke off from my rotation and used my revised Claymore Evolution with a Feather Pro Blade for the first time. Was rather a Face Stroker.

 

Mon 14th March

Stirling Syn 26m
Ach Brito Mogno
TNNSER 3D
Gem S/S [3 ]
Tuff Green A/S Lotion

This 3D printed Razor is really good, in many ways it reminds me of the way an ER1924 performs. A pleasingly close finish attained without any hassle.

 

Tabac Tuesday's Shave

Frankenrazor Week

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #217
Enders Speed Frankenshaver
Enders Speed Blade
Tabac AS

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #217 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Enders Speed Frankenshaver with an Enders Speed Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

ASRazor shave, March 15th 2022

Razor: Gem Junior 1912 with baton handle-Mfg 1943 variant, very nice mid range and the baton tapered handle is exceptional to work the face, one of the best SE razors ever built and not sure why this type of handle is not made today, self standing also. Gem made millions of 1912 model variants over the decades.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, easy to install and remove, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Razorock XXX- nice fresh scent + excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 22 mm Sagrada Familia 2 band badger, not a lather hog, one of my favorites, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrubber + 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: Razorock XXX AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =excellent shave with my Gem Junior baton handle with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Today's razor of choice was the wonderful Gem Jr. Bar. A fragrant lather of A&E's The Novelist was whipped up with a copper handled Zenith Boar brush. A splash of the matching aftershave along with a little Thayers aftershave balm was a perfect finish for a very enjoyable shave.