Micromatic Monday

ASRazor shave, September 16th 2024

Razor : Eveready England, 1912 chromed. Mfg 1936-53, tame mid range. Ever-Ready operated their plant in England for 18 years to supply razors for the British commonwealth. Excellent stamping and handle machined for excellent grip. 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 : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, nice lavender with a touch of mint(??) + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Goblin" 24mm tuxedo knot. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice handle with a decent knot.
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 Lavada splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my ASR Ever-Ready 1912 razor with a coated gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

MMMonday, ASRazor shave, September 23, 2024

Razor : Ever-ready 1924 or (AKA =shovel head). Mfg 1924-33, mid range. This razor works well but loading a blade is different because it placed in the back and cap is hinged in the front. I do use a RIGS shim (spent Gem aluminum spline flattened and placed under the new blade spline to mock the older thicker splined blades). They sold a lot of 1924 SE razors when looking for one on E-Bay is no problem. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Speick stick, very enjoyable mild spicy scent with some of the best lather qualities I have used.
Brush : Yaqi "Ferrari" 24mm boar bristle hair knot. Excellent lather generator, soft split end bristles, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorite boar brushes for face feel when lathering.
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 with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Ever-ready 1924 with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

ASRazor shave + MMMonday, September 30th 2024

Razor : Ever-Ready 1914 or (AKA= L.L.C). Mfg 1914-17, mid range. Interesting design and excellent stamping technology for it timeline. The audio feedback is enjoyable for myself + I'm usually rewarded with a close comfortable shave like this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (6) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Santa Maria del fiore croap, nice scented Vanilla tobacco(addictive) with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi"Moka express" 26mm 2band badger. excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.Big handle for a large nice enjoyable 2band knot for my general shaving needs.
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 Santa Maria del fiore with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Ever-Ready 1914 SE razor with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

MMMonday, October 7th 2024

Razor : MicroMatic Clog Pruf Peerless variant (17 nib safety bar), Mfg 1945, mid range. I always get some decent shaves with this razor + one of my favorites of 3 Micromatic main variants. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (7) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, very nice bright lavender + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Chianti's" 24mm Synthetic knot. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Overall great brush to hold and apply lather for my shave needs.
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 aftershave cologne with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Micromatic clog pruf with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Sunday Shave, OCtober 13th 2024

Razor : Gem Micromatic OC .Mfg 1930- 41, mid to upper mid range. Excellent machining + metal stamping for that time era. The Micromatic OC is one of the more aggressive Gem razors variants in my opinion. I do receive excellent results usually with a light touch has been my experiences over the years. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) very sharp, smooths out nicely, excellent longevity, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Lavender, nice rich scent of lavender + excellent lather qualities. One of my favorite lavender soaps(obsolete!).
Brush : Yaqi "Purple haze" 24mm synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber, excellent lather painter. Nice handle and knot for my shave needs.
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 King Louis lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Micromatic OC with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

MMMonday, OCtober 14th 2024

Razor : Gem Micromatic OC (bumpless variant)+ all brass. Mfg 1930-32, mid range to upper mid range. Really nice shave this morning using the (Rigs shim) to mock the thicker blade splines prior to 1932 Gem blades to help smooth out the shave.
Blade : Gem personna SS PTFE(9) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Lavender(obsolete), very nice lavender scent with excellent lather qualities
Brush : Yaqi"Bali" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. It sure bloomed on 1st cleaning and just put a smile on my face when I saw this transform(it is how they pack tie the knot to bloom(chubby looking), works well for my shave needs.
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 King Louis lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=(Aum tested) Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Gem Micromatic OC(bumpless) with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Beautiful setup and photo. I really like the brush.

 

ASRazor shave, Monday, OCtober 27th, 2024.

Razor : Star Bar #4 lather catcher. Mfg 1919-20, mild to tame mid range. The best razor I own with a reasonably fresh coated Gem blade to get a close comfortable stellar shave consistently. Star brand mastered this razor for that time period and proud I own one.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (2). Very sharp, excellent longevity, smooth out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Mitchell's wool fat, very mild scent with excellent lather qualities. First time using the puck like a stick application soap and results where excellent for first pass with rich thick lather.
Brush : Yaqi" Moka Express" 24 mm synthetic. Very gentle brush to work the face with excellent results for lathering.
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 with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Star bar #4 with a Gem coated blade. To bad not every shave was like this, will take it when it comes with joy!


Have some great shaves!

 

GEMonday, November 4th 2024

Razor : Gem Push button. Mfg 1958-65, mild to tame mid range. Interesting design and eye candy to myself. I always get decent shaves with this razor and will never sell it. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) Very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, a very interesting refreshing lavender with excellent lather qualities. One of the best creams I have used and affordable. Very little is needed to whip up some nice lather.
Brush : Yaqi "Purple haze" 24mm synthetic. Great soft face feel and nice handle to hold.
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 splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Gem push button and a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

ASRazor shave, Monday, November 11th 2024

Razor : Ever-Ready 1912( England Mfg variant). Mfg 1936-53, (exact date unknown), mild to tame mid range. Used a RIGS shim under modern spline to blade load secure to blade stops better. Well made for the thicker splined blades for that era. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Yaqi Black Pearl, Very unique cologne scented soap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Lucky casinos" 26mm timber wolf knot. Very nice luxury face feel.
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 :Yaqi Black pearl splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Ever-Ready 1912 variant with a coated gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

GEMonday, November 18th 2024

Razor : Gem G bar. Mfg 1955-58, tame mid range. Well built to last with a different shoe handle. First Gem razor I used and never looked back on that great decision. Excellent heavy chromed IMO.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (6) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock XXX, nice clean unique scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi" red Zebra" 26mm snow leopard synthetic knot. One of the best 26mm synthetic brushes I own for that great luxury face feel & enjoyment.
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 XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem G bar with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

SE SOTD, Sunday, December 15th 2024

Razor : Gem Junior bar Lather catcher. Mfg 1907-11, mild to tame mid range. Great razor to use with a fresh blade + daily driver for a lot folks IMO. Blast from the past this morning, the fellows back 1900's knew how to make beautiful razors!
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Yaqi Black Pearl, very interesting type of freshness scent that the more I use it the more I enjoy it + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Sarada Familia" 22mm 2band badger. Very enjoyable badger that works very well and not a lather hog.
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 : Yaqi Black Pearl + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Junior bar lather catcher with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

GEMonday, December 16th 2024

Razor : Gem Push button SE. Mfg 1959-65, tame mid range. I get some fine shaves with this razor and with the Black and gold trim it's eye candy for myself when I purchased years ago.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(3) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock XXX, very nice unique fresh clean cologne scent that lasts with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi (Moka express) 26mm synthetic knot. 26mm synthetic knots are some of my best luxury face feel + lather performance prep knots .
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 XXX splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs+ no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Gem G bar with a coated Gem blade. Very nice combination of shave gear this morning for excellent results.

Have some great shaves!

 

GEMonday, December 23/ 2024

Razor : Gem G bar. Mfg 1955-58, mild to tame mid range. Excellent razor to pass through generations and still work.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock MF croap, very nice scented cologne type soap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Moka Express" 26mm Husky knot. Just all around excellent brush that was made with small batch(never see them for sale).
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 MF splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem G Bar razor with a coated Gem blade. Nice razor to start the day!

Have some great shaves!

 

Christmas Eve shave. GEM Zinn Automatic with a freshly loaded Personna 74, Ishtar by Abbate Y La Mantia whipped up with a bore bristle in horn and wood brush in a heavy weight copper bowl by Captains Choice Products

 

MicroMatic Monday, January 6th 2025

Razor : Gem Micromatic clog Pruf (Peerless 17 nib S.B variant). Mfg 1945, mid range. I seem to enjoy this Micromatic more than the other 2 models(MMOC & MMFW) in the well built Micromatic razors.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside, nice fragranced soap with some of the best lather qualities a person needs.
Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26mm brown whiskers synthetic. Large handle with excellent knot for my shaving needs.
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 : Witch hazel beard area residual soap cleanse + Razorock Irish Countryside + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Clog Pruf razor with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

ASRazor shave, MMMonday, 2025

Razor : Ever-Ready 1924(AKA- Shovel head). Mfg 1924-33, mid range. It works well and was very popular because the length of production run, I like to use a Rigs shim in this razor for great smooother results.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(8) Very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock The Dead Sea croap, very enjoyable scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Bali" 24mm 3band badger. Nice badger brush with a large bloom(Cubby).
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 The Dead Sea splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Ever-Ready 1924 shovelhead with a coated Gem blade. My Ever-Readys are slightly more aggressive (Mid range) than most of my Gem Razors, not complaining just observing.


Have some great shaves!