Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

MicroMaticMonday, February 13th 2023

Razor : Gem Damaskeene 1912 open comb, OC version 1912-15, excellent tame mid range with a new blade, well designed and built to last many generations. Star & Gem where leaders of safety razors( sort of like cell phone craze today) in the early 1900 rds. Lots of folks where changing from straight razors to safety razors and these company's where a head of the pack of Manufactures for that time period(Gillette did not even excess yet). Star brand was the first major Safety razor Mfg in the USA & world making lather catcher razors, the first safety razor introduced.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Proraso Red(Sandalwood) nice scent of sandalwood and other unknown ingredients with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "(Ferrari) 24mm boar bristle(bleached), Excellent lather generator, cloud like split end bristle hairs, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This brush when bought new was noted for hair loss and breakage(discounted price) but turned out to be the best boar I have used so far when hair loss stopped for face feel out of my 5 different boar brushes.
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 : Proraso red with witch hazel + a dollop of Geo F Trumper Sandal wood face food balm.
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Gem 1912 with a coated Gem blade.


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Have some great shaves!

 

Razorock Game Changer OC
Gillette 7o'clock SharpEdge

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tuesday
brit fb new/nacet
simpson
hoxton
gents gin

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Razorock Game Changer OC
Gillette 7o'clock SharpEdge

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Clone Gillette very efficent used with open angle

 

thursday
new sc/platinum
yaqi
seville
old spice

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saturday
new deluxe/platinum
custom badger
gtb

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tuesday
1921 NI/platinum
rubberset 200-3
timmermann green
clubman

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Mid Week Shave
1939 brit #15/platinum
simpson commodore
tobs sandalwood

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DE SOTD, Friday, March 17th 2023, Saint Patrick's Day!

Razor : Yaqi Mellon 316 SS 2nd Generation (V2) polished head with a Yaqi "Tear drop" SS cannon looking handle- Mfg Jan 2023> mid range, accurate machining and excellent finish is adequate for my shaving needs! Had a excellent shave this morning.
Blade : Gillette Perma- sharp(4) sharp & smooth + reasonable longevity. excellent balanced blade for my shaving needs.
Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside, nice unique different clean kind of scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Dandelion" 24mm Cashmere brush, excellent lather generator, 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 with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Yaqi Mellon SS head with a Perma-sharp blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

saturday
brit fb new/platinum
jr #282 zebrawood badger
talbot lost fort
john varvatos

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tuesday
#44 new rfb/platinum
tuxedo
myrsol blue

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