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Post by stljeff on Nov 13, 2011 15:18:55 GMT -5
Share your shaving experience for the week with us!
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Post by stljeff on Nov 15, 2011 16:12:06 GMT -5
I went without a shave yesterday but here's Tuesday's experience:
Tuesday, 15 November
Gem Heavy Flat-Top
Gem SS/PFTE Blade (11)
Made-Rite 500 PB Brush
Nivea Rasier Creme
Barbasol Pacific Rush
I'm still getting a really great shave from this combination even though the blade is getting a bit old.
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Jeff
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Post by bjorney on Nov 15, 2011 20:03:12 GMT -5
Tuesday
Razor: Ever-Ready SE 1924
Blade: GEM Stainless Steel SE blade
Brush: Synthetic
Lather: Godrej Deluxe Lime
Post-shave: Alum, Japanese A/S Balm
Result: DFS+, with a couple of minor weepers. Much nicer than the carbon steel blade I used earlier (at least with this razor). The "shovelhead" 1924 is a bit clunky under the nose, but the shave is wonderfully close.
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Post by stljeff on Nov 16, 2011 19:59:08 GMT -5
Wednesday, 16 November
Gem Heavy Flat-Top
Gem SS/PFTE Blade (12)
Made-Rite 500 PB Brush
Euro Palmolive Cream
Vi-Jon Swan Arctic Blue
Amazingly enough, I'm not noticing that the blade's getting much duller. It looks like I'll be getting a couple more shaves out of it.
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Jeff
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Post by bjorney on Nov 17, 2011 11:48:38 GMT -5
Thursday 11/17
Razor: Star SE 1912
Blade: GEM Stainless Steel SE blade
Brush: Synthetic
Lather: Van Der Hagen Deluxe soap
Post-shave: Alum, Japanese A/S Balm
Result: Very nice first shave with the 1912. I think this will be a keeper. Very close shave, but not as aggressive as the ER 1924 model. I borrowed my son's VDH soap... OK but nothing special.
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Post by stljeff on Nov 17, 2011 20:59:32 GMT -5
Thursday, 17 November
Gem Heavy Flat-Top
Gem SS/PFTE Blade (13)
Made-Rite 500 PB Brush
C.O. Bigelow Cream
Barbasol Brisk
What is it with this blade? After 13 shaves this blade is STILL giving me close and comfortable shaves. It looks like I'll be using it again tomorrow.
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Jeff
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Post by stljeff on Nov 18, 2011 23:51:38 GMT -5
Friday, 18 November
Gem Heavy Flat-Top
Gem SS/PFTE Blade (14)
Made-Rite 500 PB Brush
Nivea Rasier Creme
Vi-Jon Ivy Club Spice
I felt a bit of dullness from the blade this morning so tomorrow will be the last day I'll be using it.
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Jeff
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Post by wchnu on Nov 19, 2011 7:51:43 GMT -5
You have a metal of merit to bury it with?
Fuzzy
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Post by stljeff on Nov 19, 2011 11:58:04 GMT -5
You have a metal of merit to bury it with? Fuzzy I should! This is the best blade life I've ever gotten. I can frequently get as many as 10 shaves from a blade but by then they're pretty well shot. I got a decent shave out of this one even this morning. __________ Jeff |
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Post by stljeff on Nov 19, 2011 12:04:05 GMT -5
Saturday, 19 November
Gem Heavy Flat-Top
Gem SS/PFTE Blade (15)
Made-Rite 500 PB Brush
Euro Palmolive Cream
Pinaud VI Bay Rum
Another good shave this morning. I bid a fond farewell to the blade I've gotten so many shaves from...it definitely felt a bit dull. I also put the Heavy Flat-Top away for awhile. I'll be going back to the Clog Pruf tomorrow after a long hiatus. Looking forward to that since it's always been my favorite. I've enjoyed the mildness of the Heavy Flat-Top though.
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Jeff
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Post by rocketman on Nov 19, 2011 14:00:25 GMT -5
Saturday, 19 November Gem Heavy Flat-Top Gem SS/PFTE Blade (15) Another good shave this morning. I bid a fond farewell to the blade I've gotten so many shaves from...it definitely felt a bit dull. h. __________ Jeff 15 - YOWSER!!!!!!! What was your 'maintainance protocol' during such a wonderful use of a blade? Did you ever strop, or clean with alcohol, or just leave on the floor.... or??? thnx!  |
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Post by stljeff on Nov 20, 2011 13:17:06 GMT -5
15 - YOWSER!!!!!!! What was your 'maintainance protocol' during such a wonderful use of a blade? Did you ever strop, or clean with alcohol, or just leave on the floor.... or??? thnx! I really don't do anything special - just pat the blade dry after most uses. What I really attribute the long blade life to is my fairly light beard and fine hair. I'm quite certain I wouldn't get away with so many shaves out of a blade if my beard were more wiry. __________ Jeff |
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Post by stljeff on Nov 20, 2011 13:20:39 GMT -5
Sunday, 20 November
Gem MM Clog Pruf
Gem SS/PFTE Blade (1)
Made-Rite 500 PB Brush
C.O. Bigelow Cream
Vi-Jon Ivy Club Spice
Enjoyed my shave with the Clog Pruf this morning very much.
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Jeff
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Post by rocketman on Nov 21, 2011 21:54:14 GMT -5
I really don't do anything special - just pat the blade dry after most uses. What I really attribute the long blade life to is my fairly light beard and fine hair. I'm quite certain I wouldn't get away with so many shaves out of a blade if my beard were more wiry. __________ Jeff Thanks. Your hair must be fine indeed - that is a heck of a schwack of shaves from one blade!! |
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