Shave of the Day

[rmrdaddy]

Gillette Superadjustable
Astra blade (day 3)
Vermont Country Store pure badger brush
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad shave cream
Thayer's witch hazel with aloe
Pinaud Clubman after shave

 

[St.Ignatz]

Gillette A1 flair w/ Wilkinson
AOS Pre Oil
T&H Grafton
Trumper Super Badger
AOS Unscented AS Balm

 

[filfoster]

The Razor's Edge

Bingo.

Had a great shave last night using a Gem 1912 and TOBS avocado shaving cream. I've used double edged razors for the last twenty something years but have converted to the single edge.
The shave is so good I may never go back to the double!

I am old enough to bow before bravery greater than mine. I knick myself with the disposable double edges. I am apalled at the thought of the check my wife would soon cash if I embarked on straight razor shaving (assuming that suicide was properly rejected). I want to see my grandchildren someday.

 

[DarkAudit]

'60 Gillette Adjustable @ 5
Gillette Platinum-Plus NOS (no date code, but confirmed pre-1974) day 1
VdH deluxe
Clubman Bay Rum

 

[James71]

Hot towel one minute.
Merkur futur (gold) set on 4
Feather blade - Day 1
Windsor soap. (gold tin)
Windsor Pure badger.
Old spice.


First trial of the feather blades. Nice and sharp but not worth twice an astra blade. Feathers here work out at $0.49 where astras are $0.25.

 

[St.Ignatz]

James, A Futur set on 5 . Why not just use a straight razor? I like my Futur but I do not venture past two.
Tom D.

 

[James71]

Twas only 4 my friend.

I tend to change it depending on the blade. For some reason this new feather blade wanted a bit more on the dial.

My futur is generally set on between 1 and 4.

(strange you should mention the straight.. I just bought one of those.... thats next! )

 

[St.Ignatz]

TOBS Sandalwood cream
Trumpers Badger
One Planet pre
Gillette Adjustable H4 set on 3 first and 1 final
AOS unscented ASB

 

[Shangas]

Today's shave...

Aesculap round-point 6/8 stainless steel straight-razor.
Windsor hard shaving-soap.
Windsor badger-hair shaving brush.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Diane w/Personna shaper blade. The darker blue box has the sharper ones.
AOS pre
Burmashave puck
AOS travel brush
Alum Block
Clubman Bay Rum

 

[rmrdaddy]

Had a great fall themed shave this AM with some woody and spicy goodness:
Gillette Black Handled Superadjustable
Fresh Derby blade
Art of Shaving Fine Badger brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood shave cream
Earthscience for Men after shave skin soother
Art of Shaving Sandalwood after shave balm
Perry Ellis for for Men cologne

 

[rmrdaddy]

10-19-2010 Shave
Gillette Black Handled Superadjustable
Derby blade day 2
Vermont Country Store Pure Badger brush
The Real Shaving Company Shave2 Cream
Thayers Alcohol free Witch Hazel with Aloe
Van De Vergulde Hand After Shave Balsem
Saint Charles Shave New Spice Cologne

 

[Big_e]

Sanguine straight razor
Polo Blue shaving soap from Chelsea's Soap Garden
Old Spice Pure Sport aftershave.

 

[rmrdaddy]

10-20-2010 AM Shave
Gillette Black Handled Superadjustable
Derby blade day 3
Kent T8 Super Badger brush
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad shave cream
Thayer's Alcohol Free Witch Hazel with Aloe
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad After Shave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Cologne

 

[Big_e]

I am old enough to bow before bravery greater than mine. I knick myself with the disposable double edges. I am apalled at the thought of the check my wife would soon cash if I embarked on straight razor shaving (assuming that suicide was properly rejected). I want to see my grandchildren someday.

I think you'd really enjoy a shave with a Gem razor. They can be found all over ebay. They are a single blade and just about as good as a straight. I find them to be slightly more gentle than double edged razors but that is just my opinion.
I bought a couple of them, including a newer model off of ebay.

Look for quality Gem blades or equivelent blades in the shaving section. WHATEVER you do, don't buy the scraper blades from a hardware section as those are not sharp enough to shave with!

Hold the blade almost flat against the skin to shave, just a slight angle.

The newer ones are chromed and the older ones may have celuloid handles in either white or black.

The one Feraud has may even be older and be made of brass. Those are real classy and can have slight variations in design.

I like the Gem just fine but always fall back to one of my straight razors.
Ernest

 

[Shangas]

Today's setup...

Software:
Windsor shaving-soap in vintage English shaving-scuttle.
Windsor badger-hair shaving-brush.
Hot water.

Hardware:
GENS single-sided leather paddle-strop, made in Solingen, Germany.
Double Crown extra hollow-ground straight-razor, made in Solingen, Germany.

I didn't actually use the honing-stone, it's just there because I took this photo for another purpose, originally...

 

[rmrdaddy]

Gillette Black Handled Superadjustable
Derby blade day 5 (final day)
Kent BK4
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood shave cream
Earthscience for Men After Shave soother
Crabtree & Eveyln Sandalwood cologne

 

[flylot74]

Clauss 5/8 straight
Badge & Blade 2009 SE brush
Tabac soap
Tabac A/S

What can I say, it was a Tabac day!

 

[Dulouz]

Sunday:

Pre: The Shave Den Iced Sub Zero preshave balm
Brush: Shea Moisture badger
Cream: Brian Solomon Cherry Almond
Razor: Schick E type Injector
Blade: CVS
Post: Witch Hazel, Corn Huskers Lotion, Shea Moisture Tea Tree AS
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[Swamp_Fox]

Brush: Art of Shaving Badger
Soap: Williams
Razor: Schick Type E
Blade: Schick
Post: Old Spice aftershave

This was my first shave with an injector! I've been using DE razors for a couple years and decided to pick up an injector on eBay and give it a try. It was a lot different from my Gillettes, but I like it. I got a close shave with no nicks--that's not bad for me with any unfamiliar razor. I'll definitely keep this one in the shaving rotation!

I think I'll keep my eyes open for a Schick Type D or F. The bakelite handle on the Type E is pretty, but I'll bet the metal handles have more heft to them. I prefer a handle-heavy razor.