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Post by stljeff on May 19, 2013 16:37:51 GMT -6
We want to hear about your daily shave experiences.
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RobinK
Lather Catcher
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Post by RobinK on May 20, 2013 1:58:21 GMT -6
A Henckels Rapide. Quickly brought the blade back to life using a tension mounted strop pasted with Dovo red and green pastes. An old German approach that still works nicely. Took about three minutes after two minutes on a 1k synthetic hone to set the bevel. The quality of the shaves these old wedge style blades (here, a CV Heljestrand NOS blade from Sweden) never ceases to amaze me. Green Mountain Soap Cheaha grated and pressed into an old St James (of Creightons fame, the company that also produces Truefitt, Taylor and the other big English brands) glass jar. As an aside, St James is available again, and a terrific bargain at about GBP 5 for 150ml. Attachments:
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norfolkdick
Master Shaver
Captain of the Razor Blades
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Post by norfolkdick on May 20, 2013 3:07:12 GMT -6
Greetings Monday 20th May 2013 Prep: Shower Razor: Schick L1 Blade: Gillette Twinjector NOS 1967 Brush: Turkish No. 6 Soap: Arko Stick grated into a container Aftershave: Astral Cream (light) I unreservedly withdraw what I originally said about these blades. The first one I tried I have since discovered was badly damaged, which must have happened when I inserted it into the razor. This blade is perfect as is the shave that it gave me. A different sensation from a single injector blade but they are the sharpest injector blades I have tried. I still prefer the NOS Gillette Platinum Plus single injector blades because of the nicer feel they have on the face but for closeness of shave these really are at the top of the tree. Regards Dick.
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Post by stljeff on May 20, 2013 17:55:33 GMT -6
Monday, 20 May
Gem MMCP CVS CS Blade (2) Made-Rite 500PB Brush Arko Shave Stick Mennen Skin Bracer AS
Very enjoyable shave today.
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norfolkdick
Master Shaver
Captain of the Razor Blades
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Post by norfolkdick on May 21, 2013 2:00:06 GMT -6
Greetings Tuesday 21st May 2013 Prep: Shower Razor: Schick Injector I1 Blade: Personna Stainless Coated Brush: Semogue OC Boar Soap: La Toja Stick grated into a container Aftershave: Astral Cream (light) A just about perfect shave. Regards Dick.
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papabear
Blade King
Looking for one that is just right
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Post by papabear on May 21, 2013 6:44:40 GMT -6
Must be a La Toja day. Tuesday 21st May 2013 Prep: Shower, RazoRock shaving gel rubbed in Razor: Gem HFT Blade: Personna Stainless Coated Brush: Omega Pro 49 Soap: La Toja Stick Aftershave: Gillette Cool Wave The shave was fantastic with tips I received from ShadowDad.
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Post by stljeff on May 21, 2013 18:49:38 GMT -6
Tuesday, 21 May
Gem Cutlery Damaskeene CVS CS Blade (3) Made-Rite 500PB Brush Arko Shave Stick Pereja Lemon Cologne
Dammy + CS = Marvelous shave
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Del
Shave Master
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Post by Del on May 21, 2013 19:04:47 GMT -6
Clog-Pruf and Proraso Red
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norfolkdick
Master Shaver
Captain of the Razor Blades
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Post by norfolkdick on May 22, 2013 1:28:50 GMT -6
Greetings Tuesday 22nd May 2013 Prep: Shower Razor: Schick Injector G8 Blade: Personna Stainless Coated Brush: Omega 10810 Boar Soap: Klar Kabinett Aftershave: Astral Cream (light) A really easy and ultra close shave. The more injectors I try, the more I think I like this one (the last of the G types) the most. Regards Dick.
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papabear
Blade King
Looking for one that is just right
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Post by papabear on May 22, 2013 12:37:08 GMT -6
22nd May 2013 Prep: Hot towel RazoRock shaving gel rubbed in Razor: Gem Damaskeene Blade: Personna Stainless Coated Brush: EveryReady 200T badger Soap: Cella Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
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Post by stljeff on May 22, 2013 18:36:34 GMT -6
Wednesday, 22 May
Gem Feather Weight CVS CS Blade (4) Made-Rite 500PB Brush Arko Shave Stick Pinaud Clubman AS
The FW never fails to give me a very mild yet close shave.
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norfolkdick
Master Shaver
Captain of the Razor Blades
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Post by norfolkdick on May 23, 2013 2:33:55 GMT -6
Greetings Thursday 23rd May 2013 Prep: Shower Razor: PAL Injectomatic Blade: Personna Stainless Coated Brush: Semogue 830 Boar Soap: Tabac Stick grated into a container Aftershave: Astral Cream ( light) Superb Shave. Tabac IMHO, builds a wonderful slippy lather and I really like the scent. Regards Dick
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Post by stljeff on May 23, 2013 17:09:07 GMT -6
Thursday, 23 May
Gem 1912 Junior CVS CS Blade (5) Made-Rite 500PB Brush Arko Shave Stick Family Dollar (Vi-Jon) Spice AS
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Deleted
Deleted Member
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2013 18:17:31 GMT -6
Thursday, May 23rd:
Gem Junior 1912 (with the fat tapered handle) Treet cs blade (day 4(?)) Omega boar brush PdP soap PdP balm
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Post by sleddog on May 23, 2013 23:04:06 GMT -6
Thursday night shave 1924 Ever Ready, Gem SS/PTFE blade Fatnash 30mm Silvertip Speicke stick (grated into a bowl) Unrefined Shea Butter Krampert's Finest Bay Rum AS Been awhile since I used the old "Shovelhead", really enjoyed it although I think it is time for a new blade. Finally got my hands on some Shea butter, been wanting to try it for a while but could never find it locally, happened to stumble across some the other day..interesting stuff
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