Micromatic Monday

[NorthernSoul]

Micromatic Monday, Sept 23

Razor: GEM Micromatic Flying Wing
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (6)
Brush: Semogue SOC Mistura
P/S: Prep pre-shave cream (Italian)
Soap: Haslinger Sandelholz
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Gabel's Bay Rum
A/S: LEA 3-in-1 balm

DFS+

Really comfortable shave. It feels like I am getting better using the Micromatic razors and developing "the touch".

The Flying Wing is so gentle, that makes it easy. I'm enjoying the other Micromatic razors, too.

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Brush: Rubberset 203
Lather: Seaforth Black Watch
Post: Thayers Facial Tonic,
Seaforth Black Watch Toner

 

[Tanuki]

G Bar / AccuTec PRO / Omega cream

...and not much time. Goodnight, all.

 

[Opolar]

Gem Clog Pruf razor/ Gem PTFE blade
Aqua Velva Ice Sport AS/ Arko stick
Semogue Torga boar brush

 

[Ron R]

ASRazor shave or MMMonday, September 30th 2024

Razor : Ever-Ready 1914 or (AKA= L.L.C). Mfg 1914-17, mid range. Interesting design and excellent stamping technology for it timeline. The audio feedback is enjoyable for myself + I'm usually rewarded with a close comfortable shave like this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (6) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Santa Maria del fiore croap, nice scented Vanilla tobacco(addictive) with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi"Moka express" 26mm 2band badger. excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.Big handle for a large nice enjoyable 2band knot for my general 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 Santa Maria del fiore 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 Ever-Ready 1914 SE razor with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Gem Junior
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (2)
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Brush: Frank 24mm synthetic
Soap: AOS Peppermint
Aftershave: Stirling Executive Man

This is a great razor. I did, however, forget to use the RIGShim with the result that the razor and blade weren’t quite as effective as they could be. Still a comfortable DFS+.

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Brush: Ever-Ready 250
Lather: Seaforth Black Watch
Post: Thayers Facial Tonic,
Seaforth Black Watch Toner

 

[NorthernSoul]

Sept 30

Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)
Brush: Omega 49 pro boar
P/S: Prep pre-shave cream (Italian)
Soap: Pre de Provence #63
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: LEA 3-in-1 balm

DFS++

Wow, very close shave with the MMOC, but should have broken in a new blade with one of the milder GEM razors first. I'll try not to make that mistake again, live and learn.

 

[cryhavoc]

Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (20)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: La Toja splash

 

[Ron R]

MMMonday, October 7th 2024

Razor : MicroMatic Clog Pruf Peerless variant (17 nib safety bar), Mfg 1945, mid range. I always get some decent shaves with this razor + one of my favorites of 3 Micromatic main variants. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (7) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, very nice bright lavender + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Chianti's" 24mm Synthetic knot. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Overall great brush to hold and apply lather for my shave 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 : Ach Brito Lavanda aftershave cologne 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 Micromatic clog pruf with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[cryhavoc]

Razor: Ever-Ready 1924
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (4)
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Gem MMOC
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (4)
Brush: Omega Mixed Midget
Soap: Tabac
Aftershave: Captain’s Choice Island Time
Balm: Stirling Lavender

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Ever-Ready 1924
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Brush: Rubberset 203
Lather: Seaforth Black Watch
Post: Thayers Facial Tonic,
Seaforth Black Watch Toner

 

[NorthernSoul]

Oct 7

Razor: GEM Micromatic Flying Wing (w/ 'Guiding Eye')
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (4)
Brush: Omega 10108 pro boar
Soap: Pre de Provence #63
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Gabel's Bay Rum

DFS++

 

[Tanuki]

I've been building a scaffolding instead of shaving, so I had days of stubble to scythe down.

Gem bumpless MMOC / AccuTec Pro coated
7/8 SR from Oz
Mama Bear's Juniper for prep (Erskine boar re-knot)
Stirling Sheep (E-R vintage knot boar)
vintage Jeris Lilac Toilet Water

A great shave. The scruffy feeling was beginning to overwhelm the busy feeling.

 

[eSteve]

First GEM shave.

Razor: Micromatic Clog-pruf

Blade: GEM by Personna PTFE (sh. 1)

Passes: WTG, plus

 

[Ron R]

Sunday Shave, OCtober 13th 2024

Razor : Gem Micromatic OC .Mfg 1930- 41, mid to upper mid range. Excellent machining + metal stamping for that time era. The Micromatic OC is one of the more aggressive Gem razors variants in my opinion. I do receive excellent results usually with a light touch has been my experiences over the years. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) very sharp, smooths out nicely, excellent longevity, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock Lavender, nice rich scent of lavender + excellent lather qualities. One of my favorite lavender soaps(obsolete!).
Brush : Yaqi "Purple haze" 24mm synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber, excellent lather painter. Nice handle and knot for my shave 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 King Louis lavender 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 Micromatic OC with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Opolar]

Gem OCMM razor/ Gem PTFE blade
Tabac splashes/Tabac tallow shave stick
Omega EVO 1 brush

 

[ChrisPL68]

 

[cryhavoc]

Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (9)
Soap: Tabac stick (Tallow)
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Skin Bracer