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Post by stljeff on Feb 28, 2013 21:40:22 GMT -6
Thursday, 28 February
Gem 1912 Junior Gem SS/PFTE Blade (11) Turkish #6 Brush Arko Shave Stick Family Dollar (Vi-Jon) Spice AS
Yet another wonderful shave.
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Post by razorx on Feb 28, 2013 22:20:20 GMT -6
Thursday: Only got 4 hours of sleep,reached for my Shick Hydro-Magic,it feels like an old friend Blade: Personna PTFE (10) Soap/Cream: Williams & Lab Series Brush: VDH Boar AfterShave: Krampert's Finest Bay Rum
Perfect...
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norfolkdick
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Post by norfolkdick on Mar 1, 2013 8:54:07 GMT -6
Greetings Friday 1st March 2013 Prep: Shower Razor: GEM Contour Blade: GEM Blue Star Carbon Brush: Semogue 830 Boar Cream: T.O.B.S. Mr Taylor's Aftershave: Floid Balm A second superb shave with this carbon blade, I may have misjudged these blades and had a bad one off shave for some reason other than the blade when I first tried them. Regards Dick.
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Post by stljeff on Mar 1, 2013 22:57:06 GMT -6
Friday, 1 March
Gem Heavy Flat Top Gem SS/PFTE Blade (12) Made-Rite 500PB Brush Arko Shave Stick Kroger (Vi-Jon) Arctic Blue AS
The HFT gave me a great shave this morning. I've always loved the weight and balance of this razor but for some reason it never performed well for me. After three consecutive weeks of nice shaves it appears that has worked itself out somehow.
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norfolkdick
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Post by norfolkdick on Mar 2, 2013 3:34:44 GMT -6
Greetings Saturday 2nd March 2013 Prep: Shower Razor: Ever Ready 1912 Blade: GEM Blue Star Carbon Brush: Omega 39 Boar Cream: Lea Aftershave: Simple Balm A very good shave, the Lea cream is no better than a fair performer, quite unlike the Lea sticks which I rate as excellent. Regards Dick.
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SharpSpine
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Post by SharpSpine on Mar 2, 2013 7:45:23 GMT -6
02 March 2013If I said I was madly in love with you you'd know I was lying. - Scarlett O'Hara Razors: CJB + Feather Pro & GEM OCMM Brush: E7 Scarlett + WSP HMW 23/50 Soap: Martin de Candre - Savon À Raser (38) AS: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum -- Hip Flask
This morning's shave results were a bit better than expected and still quite humbling at the same time. I did confirm that I'm no straight shaving prodigy and that my decision to not become a surgeon was a good one.
My first pass (WTG) seemed a bit easier than I thought it would be. Initial stumbling block was trying to see around my own arms when around my sideburns/cheek. Jawline and chin were definitely not as close as I normally get on a single pass, but that is definitely an angle issue.
Second pass (XTG) wouldn't have been a consideration if my first pass hadn't gone so well. It didn't take long, however, for me to learn that my hand is not steady enough and comfortable enough wielding an open blade. In an instant, one in which I didn't even think I had the blade touching my skin yet, I had about a 1/4 inch cut on my cheek. I then put the CJB down and finished the rest of the shave with the OCMM. While the OCMM is no beast for me I will say that after maneuvering the open blade around, the OCMM felt like I was shaving with an injector.
I will most likely save my straight expedition for the weekend but I do look forward to continuing to learn this skill. I also will take this razor with me to my next haircut and ask my barber to use this on my neck line instead of his normal injector-blade shavette.
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Post by stljeff on Mar 2, 2013 10:14:03 GMT -6
Saturday, 2 March
Gem OCMM Gem SS/PFTE Blade (13) Made-Rite 500PB Brush Arko Shave Stick Pereja Lemon Cologne
A nice leisurely shave this morning with great results.
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Post by razorx on Mar 2, 2013 10:40:43 GMT -6
Omega 11047 Personna (1) Shick Hydro-Magic Black & Chrome Version Williams/Anthony super combo Krampert's Finest
Might be the finest razor I own... With a new blade it's sweeter than a candy store Still using up shave cream samples
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norfolkdick
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Post by norfolkdick on Mar 3, 2013 4:00:12 GMT -6
Greetings Sunday 3rd March 2013 Prep: Shower Razor: Ever Ready Featherweight Blade: GEM Blue Star Carbon Brush: Semogue 830 Boar Cream: La Toja Aftershave: Simple Balm A very nice shave; the carbon blade has now expired, but after four three pass shaves I think that is very good. Regards Dick.
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Post by razorx on Mar 3, 2013 8:07:29 GMT -6
Omega 11047 Personna (2) Shick E-2 Williams - "Ultralather" attempt Old Spice
Only my 2nd E-2 shave,much improved....
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Post by stljeff on Mar 3, 2013 12:27:10 GMT -6
Sunday, 3 March
Gem Contour Gem Blue Star Blade (1) 'turkish #6 Brush Arko Shave Stick Family Dollar (Vi-Jon) Spice AS
I'm going to be using CS blades exclusively for the next couple of weeks. This morning's shave was everything I expected from a fresh CS blade - perfection!
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