Does anyone use one their phone to check in. Are you using one of the alternate skins? Any tips to make it easier. I ask because some members find it awkward to check in on their phone. 

I use the default skin myself with a Iphone 7 plus. It works good for me.

Tuesday May 25, 2021
Razor: JA Henckels Rapide
Blade: Gem (1)
Brush: Mr.EE LE
Soap: Baron's Choice 1508.5 Project
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Skin Bracer
Fragrance: N/A
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 930
   
   
The German Rapide was invented by a man called Scharff in 1894 and when his US Patent expired in 1911 the razor mechanism became very popular and was copied and reproduced by many other Manufacture's including, Henckels, Wester Brothers, Solingen and many others.....

The Rapide was designed to use a Single Wedge Blade...Some of the Rapide variation's will take a Modern SE Blade easier than others. Some of the Rapide Variants have somewhat small and delicate blade stops that will not hold a Modern Blade so easily. The original Wedge Blade that was originally intended for the Rapide are literally Wedged into place and the blade stops only provide a minor and secondary function in securing the wedge blade. My JA Henckels Rapide does accept a Modern Gem blade.

1892 — German Patent for the Rapide safety razor
Patent: DE64903
Invention: Sicherheitsrasirmesser
Filed: Saturday, 19th December 1891
Published: Thursday, 13th October 1892
Inventor: Ernst Scharff
Language: German

     
So for the 1st shave this morning I started with the Wedge that appeared sharp enough to shave.........wrong. Sharp enough to cut you and FEEL sharp but tuggy to shave with and will need honing to use. I did the right side of my face with the wedge before seeing it wasn't removing whiskers well enough. Easy swap to a Gem blade and the shave was on in earnest. This is an aggressive razor but smooth. Just need respect and a light to no pressure approach but you will be rewarded with an EXTREMELY close shave. I love the look and history of this thing as well as the Henckel branding. Glad to have it in the den. Will do a video on it eventually as I have the goal to use on video each of my vintage razors to document them going forward. Hope all have a splendid day !!
   
   

Sunday May 16, 2021
Razor: Gillette Raised Flat Bottom
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft/Badger 2 BED
Soap: Strop Shoppe Russian Tea
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Florida Water
Fragrance: N/A
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 921

Man I love this scent that brings back memories and wish I had it in a modern base I could appreciate more. What a great shave with the Gillette Raised Flat Bottom Single Edge and an Astra SP blade. Florida Water for the finish and good to go for the day. Have a stellar day Everyone !!
   

So I just picked up a Penn safety razor on a hunch. Well my theory was correct they can in fact securely hold injector blades. I haven't tried a shave yet. The razor can hold the blade with both a more aggressive exposure like in the picture or a much more mild exposure. You just slide the injector blade in and tighten the handle and the handle screw locks it in just like the original blades.
   
   

Friday May 14, 2021
Razor: Occam's SE
Blade: Feather Super (2)
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: Fuzzy Face Monkey Farts
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Ethos Fresh Lime
Fragrance: CK One
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 919

Brought out my Occam because of some talk on DFS about it. Got a great shave with dot 2 plate and a Feather Super. My problem is the shaves don't usually last as long for me and the long ears make a good XTG near impossible on the above the lip region. Still a fun shave with the Monkey Farts which is a cherry/banana bubble gum scent. I just like the name mostly but it is a good soap base. Taking the day off for things around the house that need attention. Have a great day Everyone !!
   

Shake Sharp MK-1 Bakelite Handle
   
   

Tuesday May 4, 2021
Razor: 1914 Ever Ready
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (2)
Brush: Paladin 26mm Vesuvius Chief
Soap: Ethos Mélange d'agrumes
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Ethos Mélange d'agrumes SFS
Fragrance: Azzaro Visit EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 909

Outstanding shave today both in software and hardware. Have a great day Everyone !
   

April is in the past. This week I will be breaking out my Enders Speed Razor.
Here is Saturday's shave. 



Cold Water Rinse
START Shave Cream
Jayaruh #403 Synthetic
Wood Handle Enders Speed Shaver
Schick Proline 20
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk

The START Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #403 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Wood Handle Enders Speed Shaver razor with a Schick Proline 20 injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Hello everyone.  I’m Mike aka HighSpeed, and I’m very glad to be here.  I’ve been traditional shaving since 2014, first with DEs, and then adding SEs and shavettes.  My wife and I live in Virginia with our Golden Retriever, Jack.  When I’m not shaving, I enjoy fishing, beautiful things, intriguing ideas, and an occasional glass of good wine or whiskey. 

I expect to learn a great deal, I will contribute as well as I can, and I look forward to sharing in the good times (and even the not so good ones).  Thanks for having me.

So hopefully this is okay here. This electric razor was designed to use ANY standard Safety Razor Head on it and I chose to use my RFB Modified SE Razor so as to share with y'all. If not allowable feel free to remove it.

So here's some info I found about this Vintage Electric Safety Razor and a pic of a complete set.
Racine
Racine (a town in Wisconsin USA) is famous for its lighthouses, but even more for its important role in the development of small electric motors. Several manufacturers of electrical products were established in Racine. The Racine Senior DeLuxe and the DeLuxe Esquire were manufactured by Racine Universal Motor Co. in the 1940s. This company's policy was to produce the motors for various products, and have specialised manufacturers produce other parts, like in this case the Gillette Company the shaving head. Racine Universal Motor Co. already existed in the 1920s and also produced hairclippers (brand Race and others), hairdryers etc. The company sold its OEM-products to various wholesalers, like W.L. Henne of Erie (PA USA) who sold the razor as Vibo-Shaver.

   

Wednesday April 28, 2021
Razor: Deluxe Esquire Electric Safety Razor (RFB Modified Head)
Blade: Half an Astra SP (1)
Brush: Techichi "The Hive"
Soap: T&S Sicily 1508.5
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Ethos Fresh Lime SFS
Fragrance: Nuit D'Issey Noir Argent
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 904