SOS: March 2021

MMMonday, March 8th, 2021, Always like using this razor, it is easy to roam over the face and is more a carefree shave , mildest of the 3 different models of Micromatics IMO.

Razor: Gem Micromatic flying wing, MMBT, guiding eye......MFG 1947-50, excellent milder mid range, heaviest of the Micromatics.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(5), excellent blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable.
Soap: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood cream, nice scent and has excellent lather qualities. Good post shave feel.
Brush: Yaqi Artic sky 24mm, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice scrub with excellent lather painting.
Pre shave: brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser, with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Ogallala with witch hazel. No Nivea balm today.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my MMBT + a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

Caspita, Jim!
A fantastic colors matching...

 

Thank you very much, Sergio!

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Schick E3, Vintage Schick blade, shave 3


Used a light hand today and as such the shave was much gentler and also not as close as when I shave like honey badger. Still a BBS finish achieved.

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fabulous set up and pic Matt..

 

awesome set ups and pics gents..very cool..

 

monday shave
38-40 senator
platinum
ever-ready 100 badger
declaration grooming cygnus x-1

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Thanks Gary!

 

Mille grazie, signore.

 

James, you make that Feather look AMAZING!

 

Jim, what that Simpson brush? Heretofore unbeknownst to me.

 

I got the handle from @Enrico and installed the two band.

 

Gary

 

Cool shave, setup and pic Gary. My '38 senator is the only one-piece open comb in my Gillette collection.

 

thank you Jim.it's a fantastic shaver..

 

Broke out my “Common as Muck Poxy Riga Razor” (here’s looking at you @Billyfergie.) A fine, fine, fine, lovely shave - over the top wonderful

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Ethos Lissle Collection Lavender Shave Soap
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
Rigarazor 8/8
Ethos Lissle Collection Lavender Skin Food Splash



Happy shaving - Karl

 

What does BAC stand for?

 

ATT G1 with V2 plate
GEM stainless steel blade
Everready 200t brush with 2 band badger knot
AOS Sandlewood soap
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave

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Just a guess, but it's stamped it was made for B. Altman & Co. (B. Altman & Company). It used to be a store selling high end products. Guess this was the third one made for them.