SE SEptember 2017

My shavette blades say "single edge" right on the box.

Ruling?

 

SEptember 4 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Schick Type J
CB Rowan's Citrus Spice
Florida Water AS

 

It's a free country.... lol I say post away sir.. but I'm a " against the grain " sort of guy.. lol


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Forgot pics again... MMOC for today. Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill, followed with Florida Water. Two passes to BBS, irritation free. Have I ever mentioned that I like my MMOC?

 

Awesome pic Clint. Love the simplicity and your use of the surroundings. Marvelous....

 

Bring it. I am not a stickler.

 

I am doing shavette and Schicks this month, and will post here when applicable! Thanks for hosting this month...it's one of the best themes! New guys really need to consider SE (especially Injectors), and they don't get enough exposure or writing in general forums.

 

YES!!! Injectors come closest in feel to modern disposable/cart razors, and are an excellent starting point, IMO.

 

They also most closely appproximate the skinfeel of an open blade. Gateway drug to straight razors.

 

Thank you for the kind words. My lawn is very shaded but I do have several rock gardens that I often use for SOTD photos.

 

Great photo and fantastic decanter. You have quite the collection.

 

SEptember 4, 2017

Mowed the lawn then walked the dogs... then it was time for a shower and shave:

While I was pushing the mower I decided upon the following:

CO Bigelow Shave Cream (finally remembered it was menthol Monday)
Razorock synthetic brush
vintage GEM Junior loaded with a Gem blade (2nd use)
Post Shave: Witch Hazel, Mennen Afta Original, and Brut

As expected it was a fun shave (both face and head), but I got a little careless on the face shave. I got too confident with this new-to-me razor and ended up with bleeders on my chin and neck. Nothing serious, just enough to bleed a little and burn (still burning a little after 30 minutes), reminding me that I'm a rookie with these SE razors.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

My sotd


Razor - Star 1912
Blade - gem (6)
Brush - semoque 830
Soap - Tuscan oud
Aftershave - pinaud bay rum

Fantastic shave. Bbs smooth with very little sting . Although similar model as the gem junior (1912) this shave felt smoother.

 

Thanks very much Gus.

 

Thank you Clint. Have a good day.

 

SEptember 5, 2017
Cobra Classic
Schick Proline (3)
BSB-2 with Vie Long 2 Band Fan
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender

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SEptember 2017 - day 5.



ATT SE2.
Kai Captain Titan Mild (2).

J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo.
Scheermonnik "Delftse Donderslag".
Hawkins & Brimble ASB.

This razor is a bit aggressive - wish there was a milder blade for it ...

 

Tuesday's SE Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Palmolive Classic Shaving Cream
B 400 by Tom
GEM 1912
CVS SE
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Barbasol AS

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Palmolive Classic Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the B 400 badger brush by Tom. I did the two passes with the GEM 1912 and CVS SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...