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SOTD - November 2021
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11-04-2021, 05:21 PM
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
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It’s a lot more fun being 20 in the ‘70s than 70 in the 20s’ - Joe Walsh
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11-04-2021, 05:37 PM
One and done Japanese made SE unmentionable.
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11-04-2021, 06:06 PM
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
New wet shaver. Currently using mentionables in my happy place.
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11-04-2021, 06:48 PM
(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. The one I found appeared to never have been used. Such a shame, but good for me. Thank you for posting. 
11-04-2021, 07:13 PM
The other one I really like is to big a file to post.
11-04-2021, 07:17 PM
(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.
-Eric
New wet shaver. Currently using mentionables in my happy place.
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11-04-2021, 07:19 PM
(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. 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)
Bryan, FNG-SE
11-04-2021, 07:30 PM
![[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?
Bryan, FNG-SE
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11-04-2021, 08:05 PM
Clog-Pruf
GEM SS Horse in ebony Arko Captains Choice Venture My horse has gotten sloppy moppy, time for a boar!
Boar brushes, brass razors, and hard pucks ARE traditional wet shaving. Everything else is modern day fluff for the girly men.
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