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RE: SOTD - November 2021 - Whiterook - 11-04-2021
Razor: Schick J3 Golden 500 Black Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Rubberset 203 in Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Fine American Blend
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - Twelvefret - 11-04-2021
One and done Japanese made SE unmentionable.
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - srqshaver - 11-04-2021
Out of all the new GEM razors I received a few days ago, I just couldn't wait to try the G-Bar. It just has such an interesting look to it and a nice heft to it as well. The one I got is in particularly nice shape (note the reflection of the head in the picture) and I found it to be a very comfortable shaver.
I lathered up with a Hendrix Classics & Co brush and their Badass soap in a porcelain bowl, put a new PTFE blade in the razor, and managed a three-pass DFS shave. I was particularly careful so as to not chew up my face as I did with my last new blade, which, consequently, was my first ever GEM shave that ended badly. It was completely my fault and I have since had some lovely shaves with several different GEM razors.
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - Twelvefret - 11-04-2021
(11-04-2021, 06:06 PM)srqshaver Wrote: Out of all the new GEM razors I received a few days ago, I just couldn't wait to try the G-Bar. It just has such an interesting look to it and a nice heft to it as well. The one I got is in particularly nice shape (note the reflection of the head in the picture) and I found it to be a very comfortable shaver.
I lathered up with a Hendrix Classics & Co brush and their Badass soap in a porcelain bowl, put a new PTFE blade in the razor, and managed a three-pass DFS shave. I was particularly careful so as to not chew up my face as I did with my last new blade, which, consequently, was my first ever GEM shave that ended badly. It was completely my fault and I have since had some lovely shaves with several different GEM razors.
The one I found appeared to never have been used. Such a shame, but good for me. Thank you for posting.
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - GAW9576 - 11-04-2021
(11-04-2021, 04:11 PM)TobyC Wrote: We don't have a laughing emoji/emoticon/smiley thing either, we need better stuff!!!
That's what gifs are for. These are some I've saved just in case.
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - GAW9576 - 11-04-2021
The other one I really like is to big a file to post.
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - srqshaver - 11-04-2021
(11-04-2021, 06:48 PM)Twelvefret Wrote: The one I found appeared to never have been used. Such a shame, but good for me. Thank you for posting.
I'm finding that to be true of many of the vintage razors I've purchased. They are either lightly used or were well cared for and just need to be properly cleaned. I'm sure $200 razors are enjoyable to use but I'm having so much fun with $5-$20 vintage razors that I may never find out.
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - Old Sarge - 11-04-2021
(11-04-2021, 06:06 PM)srqshaver Wrote: Out of all the new GEM razors I received a few days ago, I just couldn't wait to try the G-Bar. It just has such an interesting look to it and a nice heft to it as well. The one I got is in particularly nice shape (note the reflection of the head in the picture) and I found it to be a very comfortable shaver.
I lathered up with a Hendrix Classics & Co brush and their Badass soap in a porcelain bowl, put a new PTFE blade in the razor, and managed a three-pass DFS shave. I was particularly careful so as to not chew up my face as I did with my last new blade, which, consequently, was my first ever GEM shave that ended badly. It was completely my fault and I have since had some lovely shaves with several different GEM razors.
Eric, that's a wonderful photo and a good looking razor! You did a great job getting the reflection of the skull on the top cap! (thumbs up emoji here)
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - Old Sarge - 11-04-2021
![[Image: 211104-Sot-D-Triceratops-3-D.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/WprkgDrW/211104-Sot-D-Triceratops-3-D.jpg)
Triceratops Thursday in November!
Cold Water Shave
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: Triceratops 3D Printed
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (3rd Use/Gem Side Up)
Brush: Semogue SOC Premium Boar in Taj Resin
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soap (Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper), Bowl Lathered
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Clubman Pinaud Lime Sec, Nivea Sensitive Balm
In support of Jayaruh's 3D Printed Razor Month, I'll be observing Triceratops Thursday in November (since I only have one 3D printed razor)!
A successful three pass shave and I even added in ATG all around as touch up on the last pass. I'm not sure why, but the light weight razors suit me. I also get a smooth, close and mostly irritation free shave with the Gem Junior w/ baton handle. I must be able to better modulate the amount of pressure I'm placing on the razor?
RE: SOTD - November 2021 - TobyC - 11-04-2021
Clog-Pruf
GEM SS
Horse in ebony
Arko
Captains Choice Venture
My horse has gotten sloppy moppy, time for a boar!