Thank you for allowing me into your group, thanks to Dave in KY for inviting me to join after our discussions in the comments on his YouTube videos and thanks to Fuzzy for his videos!

I started DE shaving about 5 months ago and got the bug for vintage Gillette razors that lead to antique store expeditions. I knew nothing about vintage SE razors and initially overlooked them. About three weeks ago, I ran into a stunning old razor that I knew nothing about. After spending a couple of days researching, I went back and picked up a Stoll Chrome Steel lather catcher in the box. 

This led to more research into vintage SE razors/shaving and watching Dave's and Fuzzy's YouTube videos. I was particularly keen on the baton handled razor that Fuzzy was shaving with on one. I stumbled, thanks to the grace of the Google gods, across a nickel Gem Junior w/ baton handle in The Parade box for sale online at a Mormon used book store of all places; just got that in the mail.

I've yet to shave with either of these razors, but have them cleaned/sanitized and ready to go. I feel very fortunate to have found these two wonderful razors to start my SE shaving with, they are beautiful to look at! I was able to find Treet carbon blades for sale at a local supermarket and picked up a pack of 10 blades. I'll soon take the dive, likely starting with the easy parts first and use an unmentionable on my goatee area as I'm still working on my technique there and struggle to get it right.

Thanks again and please forgive me in advance for my ignorance on SE shaving. I'm looking forward to learning from each of you!

There is a passaround going on across the street for the TARMAX Injector. I got in on it, and Tom made a SE version and started a passaround starting at the bottom of the list and was one of the first to use the new TARMAX SE.
I shaved with the razor this morning. Here is the video and also the reveal video. It's a nice shaver. I will be shaving with it for the rest of the week before sending it on to the next victim, uh tester.

Good job twhite , it is always a pleasure to test your creations.

Not sure if it's a Unicorn but have ZERO info on this razor I got and have modified a Gem blade for a future shave. All it has is a picture on the box and the razor only has a Nov. 14, 1911 Patent Date The lever on the front raises the blade trade to secure the blade. The blade is narrower than a Gem blade and had to be cut down as well as removing the spine. If the spine isn't removed the lever would not close to secure the blade as it was to thick with the spine attached.
   
   
   

Sunday September 12, 2021
Razor: Clark Silver King
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Trotter Handcraft "Scoville"
Soap: WK La Fougère Parfaite
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: BRUT Splash
Fragrance: BRUT Cologne
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,040

   

I was gifted this Cobra Classic and King Cobra by a very generous shaver from Houma, LA. I made the box to house them. They use the Artist Club style blades and are fun to shave with, too. I will be shaving with them this week.

   
Saturday September 4, 2021
Razor: Grelot Single Edge
Blade: Gem SS (2)
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft Silvertip
Soap: A&E Rèvolution
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: A&E Rèvolution Splash
Fragrance: Spicebomb EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1032

So I read up on an old post on this razor and t was described as extremely efficient with the wedge blade and takes a Modern Gem but with it and the abyss of a blade gap is and I quote, "This combination is massively aggressive!" and he had the straight bar version I will concur that it is aggressive but if you have your technique down and respect it, it gives a super smooth and effective shave with glass smooth results. Coffee............I NEED Coffee..........and a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin. Have a great weekend everyone !!

   
   

I picked up this old brush on a whim some time ago and finally got round to doing something with it.
A bit of paint, some polish and a donor Omega knot. 
It turned out OK, I'll take it for a run tomorrow. 

   

Every month is SE month on TOST3. SEptember is here. Here is my setup for SEptember 1.


Williams Wednesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Soap
Jayaruh #426
Gillette Twinjector
Personna Injector
CWR
Lucky Tiger AS

The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #426 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Twinjector with a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

I shaved for Ida. Ok for going to work. Right now lot of wind snd rain but mot too bad. 
This Jr  Bar is a favorite as it was my first lather catcher  


   

Join me in welcoming @“ Dave in KY ” to the tost3 mod team. He is one of our most prolific posters and just generally runs amuck. His collection of the good stuff is also veddy neat. 

Recently some of the original Mods/Admin types have had to go MIA due to life and such. So I know we are chief heavy on the books…. But.not in practice. 

Thanks to Dave for trying in the new coat and good luck Sir!!