Micromatic Monday

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  1. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    MMMonday, October 6th 2023

    Razor : Gem G bar - Mfg 1955-58, mild - tame mid range. Well built and the handle has a different heal design than other Gem razors. This little razor has a excellent chrome coating and is built to last generations. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
    Blade :Gem Personna SS PTFE (4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
    Soap : TOBS Sandalwood- nice herbal scented sandal wood 6-7/10 with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi "Moka express" 26mm 2band badgers. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. My first badger ever bought and still going strong.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum with Sandalwood + a dollop of Geo F Trumper Sandalwood skin food moisturizer.
    Results : [​IMG] or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG] Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem G bar with a coated SS Gem blade.
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    Have some great shaves!

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    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG]

    Have some great shaves!
     

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  2. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    SE SOTD, November 9th 2023

    Razor : Gem 1912 baton handle. Mfg 1943 variant, well made and designed to last generations. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
    Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (6) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + safest blade to handle.
    Soap : Gillette Pure cream, nice scented soap + excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi "Bali" 24 mm 3band badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
    A bit of a lather hog with the large bloom.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Pinaud Clubman+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG] Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Jr 1912 with baton handle with a Gem coated blade.
    SOTD November 9 2023.jpg
    Have some great shaves!
     
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  3. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    MMMonday, November 13 2023.

    Razor
    : Gem MicroMatic clog pruf(Peerless variant)- Mfg 1945, mid range. Designed and built to last many generations with a little care. This Micromatic is a nice mid range shave and have had many close comfortable shaves like this one this morning.
    Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE coated (7) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
    Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside, nice scented soap(Irish Creed) + excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow) 26mm brown whiskers synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Razorock Irish Countryside(Irish Creed) with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results : [​IMG] or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG] Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Clog Pruf with a coated Gem blade.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  4. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    MMMonday , November 20th 2023

    Razor
    : MicroMatic OC (button less base plate type)- Mfg 1930-2,V2,1932-41, mid to mid aggressive range with regular newer blades. Built to last for many generations and was the first mass produced TTO in the world, about 4-5 years ahead of Gillette's TTO. Used a spent spine from a old blade to shim the new blade shim (RIGS). Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
    Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(8) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
    Soap : Razorock XXX Fresco, nice clean unique clean scent with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi " Aqua" 24mm 3band high mountain badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. First badger ever owned, a bit of a slightly brickly at first until used a enough times to make it softer, but great to work the face. It is a different species of badger I believe by its fur coloring.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Razorock Fresco XXX(Slightly mentholated) with some witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results : Dial 9.5.jpg or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG]Had a excellent comfortable close shave this morning with my MicroMatic buttonless baseplate with a coated Gem blade.
    SOTD November 20 2023.jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
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  5. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    MMMonday + daily double , November 27 2023

    Razor : (L) Ever-Ready Streamline SE, 2nd generation , Mfg 1949-53, mid upper range. well made to last generations, this razor seems to like a slight Steep angle & a RIGS shim to smooth it out. I like to use it when blade count gets higher to take advantage of its blade feel. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
    Razor : (R)Yaqi Romulus 316 SSP with a Yaqi Chippendale SSP handle 4th use, Mfg 2023>, mild to tame mid range. Small head parts make for a nimble shave, clamping is great and uses my Schick proline blades. Machining and finish are excellent and happy using my favorite standard Schick P30 blades. The razor will give a BBS with it even being on the milder side. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
    Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE blade (9) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
    Blade : Schick Proline p30 (2)- sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity. One of favorite AC type blades
    Soap :Speick stick- nice mild spicy scented soap with excellent lather qualities. Excellent hard soap(triple milled).
    Brush : Yaqi " Barber pole" 24 mm 2 band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Ach Brito Lavanda cologne after shave + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results : (L razor) [​IMG] or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG] Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Ever-Ready Streamline with a gem coated blade. Nice razor that takes a few tries to dial in I found when first purchased has been my experience. Blade use count is getting up there so it is close to a tie IMO.

    Results : (R razor) [​IMG] or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =[​IMG] Had a nice close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Romulus SSP SE AC type razor with a Schick proline blade. Using audio feedback and neutral angle the little razor performs great.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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