Injector & SE Party !!!

September 16th shave setup

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It is going to be a GEMonday for me today, I really enjoy this GEM junior bar lather catcher and it's a easy going shave unless your hand technique is off that day.

Razor: GEM junior bar L.C -mfg 1907
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (2)
Soap : Colonel Conk Bayrum
Brush: Razorock Noir 400
Pre-shave: Warm wet face cloth for 40 sec X 2 + Aloe Vera Gel
Post shave: Alum block + cold water rinse
Post shave: FINE fresh Vetiver + witch hazel +Balm
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + Alum block indicates nothing =


Have some great shaves!

 

1914/'24;Shovelhead, no shims. I don't like the handling of the 1914 but it delivers a better shave for me. With a different handle it wouldn't be close at all.

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What type of handle were you thinking of trying on the 1914, I have to agree it is a nice smooth razor to use?
Have some great shaves!

 

Very nice!

 

Razors look in great shape!

 

The heads hold up really well, the handles not so much.

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SOTD Stirling SEptember 16th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
RazoRock ECO
Crown Super Stainless
WWB Talleyrand (26mm, Frigate Class)
Stirling Deep Blue Sea soap and AS

Half way through the month and I finally got in my first SE shave. The RazoRock ECO doesn't use a typical SE blade though, instead is uses ½ of a DE blade. The head geometry of the ECO makes it's feel like a traditional SE in use, however. I was able to shave with a very shallow angle with the ECO. Additionally head of the razor does not introduce any bend to the blade instead it is clamped flat in the head. Despite this, and having some significant blade reveal, I didn't notice any chatter and the blade felt quite stiff, much like a traditional SE. The Crown blade struggled a little bit on the first past with my heavy weekend growth but after that was quite smooth and after three passes the baby was in the house! My face felt really good after this shave. Being able to shave at such a shallow angle really keeps any irritation at bay. I finished off with a healthy splash of the DBS AS and I'm feeling and smelling like a million bucks on this fine Monday morning. Have a great day my friends!

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Nice photo and setup, Andrew!

 

Thank you, Perry!

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My two favorite handles are my 3" Karve and ATT Atlas , both of which I like on my 1924 with the 10-32 set screw

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The Streamline handle and a Star DE handle work very well for me in the 1924.
If I remember I'll try one of your suggestions next time

 

Yep the Star was my favorite until I got the Karve.

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Schick Type D, Schick II Twin blade, shave 4.


I had to try this since unless I am doing something wrong I can open the spring drop out the blade and reload it without ruining the blade edge on this razor.

Shave was a smooth BBS finish not glass like with personna blade yesterday but it performed exceptionally. Shave was also a bit smoother and milder with the twin blade. Overall a winner combo and proof that a twin blade will work in a Type D. I will try this again tomorrow with the E2 with the movable spring.

 

Gem Jr. Parade with Gem SS PTFE
And a thin cap on a Gillette ABC scroll with a fifth use feather
Whipped up a wonderful lather of Mer Shavings Fougere Orange Dunky's milk soup with my favorite two band badger.
And finished of with a Tolsom and witch hazel aftershave splash and a cold water rinse.

 

September 17, 2019
OneBlade Genesis
Feather FHS
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Mike’s Bay Rum
Captain’s Choice Bay Rum Aftershave

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We need an AMEN button here!

 

That is some fine razor porn right there!

 

Great shave with a Daily Double: An Enders and a British 1912 Ever-Ready. The Enders was sporting a "Chick" blade and the Brit had a GEM SS PTFE. Each got a pass (1st to the Enders, 2nd to the ER, and a quickie clean-up went back to the Enders). I ended up feeling dolphin-smooth and really enjoying both razors!!! The lather came from Geo F Trumper's Lime Cream and was whipped up perfectly by a Jayaruh #270 brush. Awesome shave today!

 

very cool ..