Gem Safety Razor Corp. Damaskeene / Accuforge 7020 / Pegasus Alchemy / Brito lime / Iced Pineapple / Arctic lime blast
Micromatic Monday
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Razor: Gem G Bar
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (10)
Brush: Mohawk boar?
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Soap: Stirling Ramblin’ Man
Aftershave: Bootlegger’s Vanilla Bay Rum
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (10)
Brush: Mohawk boar?
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Soap: Stirling Ramblin’ Man
Aftershave: Bootlegger’s Vanilla Bay Rum
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SE SOTD, Sunday, September 8th 2024
Razor : Gem Junior bar lather catcher. Mfg 1907-11, mild range. Very easy going shave this morning. This was a popular razor for its time until the 1912 models arrived with the flip cap for securing the blade + gave Gem different ways to throttle aggression as time went on through the following decades of the different caps IMO.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside, nice fresh scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26mm brown whiskers synthetic.
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 : + 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 Jr bar L.C with a coated Gem blade. There was not much to shave from yesterday's very close shave!
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Gem Junior bar lather catcher. Mfg 1907-11, mild range. Very easy going shave this morning. This was a popular razor for its time until the 1912 models arrived with the flip cap for securing the blade + gave Gem different ways to throttle aggression as time went on through the following decades of the different caps IMO.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside, nice fresh scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26mm brown whiskers synthetic.
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 : + 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 Jr bar L.C with a coated Gem blade. There was not much to shave from yesterday's very close shave!Have some great shaves!
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Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
GEMonday, September 9th 2024
Razor : Gem G bar. Mfg 1955-58, mild to tame mid range. Well built to last generations, heavy chrome for longevity. It was my first Gem razor tested years ago and still enjoy using it. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock XXX, unique fresh scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay face feel scrubber + great lather painter. Great brush for my shaving needs.
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 XXX splash 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 G bar with coated Gem blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Gem G bar. Mfg 1955-58, mild to tame mid range. Well built to last generations, heavy chrome for longevity. It was my first Gem razor tested years ago and still enjoy using it. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock XXX, unique fresh scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay face feel scrubber + great lather painter. Great brush for my shaving needs.
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 XXX splash 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 G bar with coated Gem blade.Have some great shaves!
Razor: Gem Junior
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (11)
Brush: Frank 4G
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Soap: Chiseled Face Sherlock
Aftershave: Captain’s Choice Island Time
A DFS result. The blade is reaching its end. I’m not sure yet if I’ll give it one more shave or move on.
RIGShim
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (11)
Brush: Frank 4G
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Soap: Chiseled Face Sherlock
Aftershave: Captain’s Choice Island Time
A DFS result. The blade is reaching its end. I’m not sure yet if I’ll give it one more shave or move on.
RIGShim
Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
Razor: MicroMatic 1st gen Clog Pruf
PreShave: PAA Cube 2.0
Soap: PAA Dapper Doc
Aftershave: Pinaud Citrus Musk
Scuttle: Doug Smith
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket Fan
Razor: MicroMatic 1st gen Clog Pruf
PreShave: PAA Cube 2.0
Soap: PAA Dapper Doc
Aftershave: Pinaud Citrus Musk
Scuttle: Doug Smith
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket Fan
Razor: Gem Contour
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Brush: Rubberset 203 Super Badger
Lather: Seaforth Black Watch
Post: Thayers Facial Tonic,
Seaforth Black Watch Toner
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Brush: Rubberset 203 Super Badger
Lather: Seaforth Black Watch
Post: Thayers Facial Tonic,
Seaforth Black Watch Toner
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (6)
Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (6)
Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Preshave: Proraso Red with water from the Flairisol mister
Brush: RV Shaving 25 mm STF in Strawberry Amber
Bowl: Captains Choice Copper plus swirling and painting lather on face with use of Flairisol mister
Cream: Proraso Red
Razor: Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: Gem Stainless (1)
Post: PAA Alum, Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Proraso Red
9.8 DFS++ No nicks, cuts, or, weepers. Great shave
Shaving shallow feels strange and unnatural to me, but, I followed the razors design rather than flirt with danger. I was rewarded with a single pass shave that shed neither blood, nor caused irritation. I had plenty of lather, but, rather than push a format I am unaccustomed to, I decided to stop while I was ahead. This is my first single edge shave of the month and the second with this razor. The last being last September. I thought about finishing the shave with the R89 for Muehle Monday, but, as I already lathered with the RV Shaving STF I had that covered.
Brush: RV Shaving 25 mm STF in Strawberry Amber
Bowl: Captains Choice Copper plus swirling and painting lather on face with use of Flairisol mister
Cream: Proraso Red
Razor: Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: Gem Stainless (1)
Post: PAA Alum, Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Proraso Red
9.8 DFS++ No nicks, cuts, or, weepers. Great shave
Shaving shallow feels strange and unnatural to me, but, I followed the razors design rather than flirt with danger. I was rewarded with a single pass shave that shed neither blood, nor caused irritation. I had plenty of lather, but, rather than push a format I am unaccustomed to, I decided to stop while I was ahead. This is my first single edge shave of the month and the second with this razor. The last being last September. I thought about finishing the shave with the R89 for Muehle Monday, but, as I already lathered with the RV Shaving STF I had that covered.
I had a wonderful relaxing shave this morning with my Gem Junior Lather Catcher and Never Alone 4. I love Lather Catcher razors they are so elegant and well designed. The artistry in the lettering is wonderful. The fact that they are 100+ years old and still functioning beautifully. And knowing that if cared for properly they should function for 100+ more years. We don't have as much time here. So make your time count. Enjoy each moment. Find ways to treat yourself well. It doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant.
If you are struggling to find joy, reach out. Find a friend or family member to talk to. If you don't feel like you can than call 988 and seek help. I struggled with severe depression for over 20 years before I reached out for help. I wish I would have talked to someone sooner. It took another 10 or so years to get to a place where i was consistently happy to be alive. Had I reached out sooner it probably wouldn't have taken so long. It's been so much better living with the support I could have had all along. I still have low days but they aren't as bad, not as often and not as hopeless. Don't let the bad days win. You really are Never Alone. There are people that want to help, you just have to give them the chance.
Thanks so much to everyone who put this together. I'm not sure who is OK to tag. Check out The Razor Company for more info on who was involved.
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Ever-Ready 1914 / Accuforge 7020 / Shavemac Synthetic / Brito lime / Seaforth sea ice lime / Figaro Bluice
Gem OCMM razor/Gem Ptfe blade
Lea aftershave balm/Lea classic puck soap
Omega EVO 1 brush
Micromatic Monday, Sept 16
Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (5)
Brush: Zenith 80N boar
P/S: Prep cream (Italian)
Soap: LEA Classic
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Epsilon Blue
A/S: LEA balm
DFS+
Thumbs up.
Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (5)
Brush: Zenith 80N boar
P/S: Prep cream (Italian)
Soap: LEA Classic
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Epsilon Blue
A/S: LEA balm
DFS+
Thumbs up.
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (11)
Soap: Mike's Bay Rum
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (11)
Soap: Mike's Bay Rum
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
ASRazor shave, September 16th 2024
Razor : Eveready England, 1912 chromed. Mfg 1936-53, tame mid range. Ever-Ready operated their plant in England for 18 years to supply razors for the British commonwealth. Excellent stamping and handle machined for excellent grip. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, nice lavender with a touch of mint(??) + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Goblin" 24mm tuxedo knot. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice handle with a decent knot.
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 : Ach Brito Lavada splash 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 ASR Ever-Ready 1912 razor with a coated gem blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Eveready England, 1912 chromed. Mfg 1936-53, tame mid range. Ever-Ready operated their plant in England for 18 years to supply razors for the British commonwealth. Excellent stamping and handle machined for excellent grip. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, nice lavender with a touch of mint(??) + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Goblin" 24mm tuxedo knot. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice handle with a decent knot.
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 : Ach Brito Lavada splash 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 ASR Ever-Ready 1912 razor with a coated gem blade.Have some great shaves!
One pass with the Panasonic washable beard trimmer
Preshave: PAA the Mentholated Cube 2.0 and the Flairisol mister
Preshave Brush: RV Shaving 25 mm Muehle STF in Strawberry Amber
Main Shaving Brush: Shavemac 24 /54 mm two band silvertip DO1 bulb in Copper Canyon
Soap: Martin de Candre Vetyver
Razor: Micromatic Bullet Tip third use ever
Blade: Gem Stainless (2)
Post: PAA Alum, Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Catie's Bubbles Un Jour Gris
Frag: Guerlain Homme EdP
8.9 CCS No nicks, cuts, or, weepers. Great shave
I started with a weeks beard so the first pass was with the Beard trimmer. Normally I would use the WR2 in this situation, but, I was curious what the thicker bladed Micromatic Bullet tip could do with heavy stubble. It did exceptionally well is what it did. On such heavy stubble I would say it did just as well if not better than the WR2. I felt confident enough to do two passes today. WTG then XTG. I would rate it higher had I done an ATG pass I am sure. Maybe next week I will.
Preshave: PAA the Mentholated Cube 2.0 and the Flairisol mister
Preshave Brush: RV Shaving 25 mm Muehle STF in Strawberry Amber
Main Shaving Brush: Shavemac 24 /54 mm two band silvertip DO1 bulb in Copper Canyon
Soap: Martin de Candre Vetyver
Razor: Micromatic Bullet Tip third use ever
Blade: Gem Stainless (2)
Post: PAA Alum, Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Catie's Bubbles Un Jour Gris
Frag: Guerlain Homme EdP
8.9 CCS No nicks, cuts, or, weepers. Great shave
I started with a weeks beard so the first pass was with the Beard trimmer. Normally I would use the WR2 in this situation, but, I was curious what the thicker bladed Micromatic Bullet tip could do with heavy stubble. It did exceptionally well is what it did. On such heavy stubble I would say it did just as well if not better than the WR2. I felt confident enough to do two passes today. WTG then XTG. I would rate it higher had I done an ATG pass I am sure. Maybe next week I will.
Monday! It has been a while.
This new-to-me Featherweight Deluxe has been patiently waiting to shave me. It and a busted up Gillette Khaki Set set me back $10, an afterthought in a big vintage hone purchase.
Once I got a lot of crud removed the Featherweight was sparkling. Once I shaved I realized the Deluxe holds the Gem blade flatter to my face than any other ASR razor, lather catchers excepted.
FWD / AccuTec Pro Coated from @PALORAZOR
RazoRock For Chicago stick
Ever-Ready re-knotted boar
Floïd the Genuine
This new-to-me Featherweight Deluxe has been patiently waiting to shave me. It and a busted up Gillette Khaki Set set me back $10, an afterthought in a big vintage hone purchase.
Once I got a lot of crud removed the Featherweight was sparkling. Once I shaved I realized the Deluxe holds the Gem blade flatter to my face than any other ASR razor, lather catchers excepted.
FWD / AccuTec Pro Coated from @PALORAZOR
RazoRock For Chicago stick
Ever-Ready re-knotted boar
Floïd the Genuine
Ever- Ready 1924 Shovelhead / Personna PTFE Gem / STF XL / Brito lime / Stirling Coconut Lime / Clubman Citrus Musk
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (15)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (15)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, ASRazor shave, September 23, 2024
Razor : Ever-ready 1924 or (AKA =shovel head). Mfg 1924-33, mid range. This razor works well but loading a blade is different because it placed in the back and cap is hinged in the front. I do use a RIGS shim (spent Gem aluminum spline flattened and placed under the new blade spline to mock the older thicker splined blades). They sold a lot of 1924 SE razors when looking for one on E-Bay is no problem. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Speick stick, very enjoyable mild spicy scent with some of the best lather qualities I have used.
Brush : Yaqi "Ferrari" 24mm boar bristle hair knot. Excellent lather generator, soft split end bristles, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorite boar brushes for face feel when lathering.
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 : Ach Brito Lavanda with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Ever-ready 1924 with a coated Gem blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Ever-ready 1924 or (AKA =shovel head). Mfg 1924-33, mid range. This razor works well but loading a blade is different because it placed in the back and cap is hinged in the front. I do use a RIGS shim (spent Gem aluminum spline flattened and placed under the new blade spline to mock the older thicker splined blades). They sold a lot of 1924 SE razors when looking for one on E-Bay is no problem. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Speick stick, very enjoyable mild spicy scent with some of the best lather qualities I have used.
Brush : Yaqi "Ferrari" 24mm boar bristle hair knot. Excellent lather generator, soft split end bristles, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorite boar brushes for face feel when lathering.
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 : Ach Brito Lavanda with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Ever-ready 1924 with a coated Gem blade.Have some great shaves!
