The Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers

17th August 2024.

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18th August 2024.

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SE Sunday Shave, August 18th 2024

Razor : Gem push button SE. Mfg 1958-65, mild to tame mid range. Well built to last, it is a nice razor to wield when shaving and is attractive with the gold and black handle. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS (7) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Yaqi Dragon, mild scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Ferrari" 24mm boar bristle. Excellent lather generator, soft split-end bristle hairs, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This brush has turned out to be a decent shave brush.
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 American barber 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 push-button SE with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Pal Injecto-Matic Razor
Schick Injector Blade
FS Boar Brush
Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
Pinaud Lime Sec Eau De Cologne

 

20th August 2024.

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22nd August 2024.




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Canadian Gillette WW II Tech w/AoS Handle Razor
Gillette Platinum Blade
Rubberset 200-2 Boar (restored) Brush
Victory Shaving Navigator Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
St. Johns Bay Rum Splash

 

24th August 2024.

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25th August 2024.

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27th August 2024.

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