Injector & SE Party !!!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Bird Lives, Apr 28, 2011.

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  1. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    GEMonday, July 13th 2020- This 1st Generation Featherweight has to be one of the best razors to shave with using a Gem SS PTFE blade IMO. Seldom get irritation or weepers and it always delivers in my sweet spot range of finish.
    With a New Gem blade you can get a silky smooth shave usually, might seem like hype but mostly the truth, don't judge a razor by it looks but by it's results.

    Razor:
    Gem Featherweight(1oz) 1st generation-Mfg 1st gen 1950-52, 2nd gen 1952-54-- Nice milder mid range razor.
    Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) Great blade as in very sharp, longevity, cost per 100pc, very predictable wear IMO.
    Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24mm synthetic - It has become one of my favorites to use, good lather, painting, soft tips.
    Soap: Razorock Lavender- Excellent scent + Excellent lather in all aspects. They are going to discontinue producing it.
    Pre Shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser+ a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + pick ups.
    Post shave: Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = [​IMG] Excellent shave with my Gem 1st gen Featherweight.

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    Have some great shaves!
     
  2. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shave and pic Ron,happy monday..
     
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  3. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary, you have a great day also.
     
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  4. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Monday's Shave

    Schick L1
    Personna Blade (1)
    Omega 49 Boar
    Oleo Soapworks 'Empire' Shaving Soap
    Oleo Soapworks 'Empire' Aftershave (w/menthol)

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  5. 120inna55

    120inna55 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Gary.
     
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    June 13, 2020
    Enoch
    Feather Pro
    Rudy Vey Rover with Shavemac D01 3 Band
    MdC Agrumes
    Fine Italian Citrus

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  7. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    July 13, 2020

    Colonial General V2
    Feather Pro
    Dorian Crafts Galaxy Two Band Finest
    Stirling Soap Co. Margaritas in the Arctic Soap, Witch Hazel & Aloe, and Aftershave
    ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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  8. polishaver

    polishaver Well-Known Member

    Enjoy your shaves, Gents![​IMG]

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  9. GAW9576

    GAW9576 Well-Known Member

    I had an excellent relaxing late shave tonight with the Gem Jr Bar and a new Gem SS PTFE.
    This was my third use of Michelle's wool fat and it is progressively getting better.

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  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Tabac Tuesday's Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    Tabac Shave Soap
    Jayaruh #224 synthetic
    TNNSER
    GEM Stainless
    CWR
    Tabac ASB

    The Tabac Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #224 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER with a GEM Stainless SE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    June 14, 2020
    Enoch
    Feather Pro
    Rudy Vey Rover with Shavemac D01 3 Band
    WSP Fresh Vetiver
    Shave Soap & Aftershave
    Guerlain Vetiver EdT

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  12. MPF9

    MPF9 Well-Known Member

    Tabac Tuesday - 14th July

    Jayaruh Syn. No67
    Tabac soap
    ER Streamline
    Gem S/S [ 2 ]
    Tabac A/S Lotion

    Today in the Premier League with a Streamline, IMHO one of the few Vintage SE Razors that give the modern AC/SE ones a run for their money in terms of finish quality. Takes a lot more care and concentration using one of these "Oldies", but very rewarding to get a bit of a "Face Stroker".

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  13. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

  14. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Tuesday's Shave

    GEM Damaskeene
    GEM Stainless PTFE
    Omega 11126 Boar
    WSP Olympus Shaving Soap
    WSP Olympus Aftershave

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  15. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Schick Type I1, Schick Proline B-20, shave 5
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    This is the first iteration of the Type I without the hydromagic cleaning lever produced 1957 - 1959. Apparently going back and reading my initial impressions of this razor I didn't know what the hell I was doing. I guess when you dig a razor into your face hard enough they will all be aggressive. Anyways this razor is actually quite mild but still very efficient much better than the later variants. Looks like I need to revisit some more of these Type I and J razors and redo my dummies guide on them.
     
  16. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Would love to know your thoughts as you revisit these I types. Since your first documentation, you have racked up so much experience...I know how opinions change and sometimes not change as we gain experience in technique and have more razor types to build our comparisons on.

    And you, Sir have gain enough razor experiences to fill several shaving lifetimes



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  17. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Williams Wednesday's Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    Williams Mug Soap
    Jayaruh #224 synthetic
    TNNSER
    GEM Stainless
    CWR
    Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

    The Williams Mug Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #224 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER with a GEM Stainless SE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    July 15, 2020
    Enoch
    Semogue Torga C5 Boar
    Antiga Barbearia de Bairro
    Shave Soap & Chiado Aftershave

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  19. Electrif

    Electrif Well-Known Member

    Wednesday 15th July
    GEM Micromatic Clog-pruf
    GEM SSC #9


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  20. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    As I look back I also realize I shaved like a masochist with the pedal to the metal. It is a bad habit acquired from years of DE shaving and chasing the baby weepers and shave burn be damned. I just have a really good post shave routine that didn't make that a deterrent like it does for most people I guess.
     
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