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Post by stljeff on Jul 30, 2011 9:42:08 GMT -5
Saturday, 30 July
Gem MM Clog Pruf CVS Blade (1) Made-Rite 500 PB Brush Euro Palmolive Cream Vi-Jon Ivy Club Spice
This morning I decided to begin using up the CVS carbon steel blades I've had in my shaving drawer for months. Now I remember why I liked these blades so much: what an incredible shave! It was exceedingly close AND extremely comfortable. Really the only reason I stopped using the carbon steel blades was the extra care required to keep them from rusting and pure economics - I only get about three shaves out of the CVS blades compared to 8 or more shaves from the SS/PFTE-coated Gems. I'm going to run right over to the neighborhood mom-and-pop pharmacy where I recently saw some Gem Blue Star CS blades for sale. I've got to keep a ready supply of the carbon steel blades from now on! ______________ Jeff
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Post by wchnu on Jul 31, 2011 5:33:25 GMT -5
Saturday
OCMM CVS blade Generic Boar Brush Williams Mug Shave Soap WH Pinaud Citrus Musk
Great shave with a 2 day beard. Love it.
Fuzzy
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 31, 2011 12:14:37 GMT -5
Saturday I used a DE with a Treet Classic then had to go over my face again with the GEM and a GEM blade from Walgreens. Proraso Witch Hazel Pinaud Bay Rum
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Post by sharpspine on Jul 31, 2011 13:28:40 GMT -5
Sunday, July 31, 2011 - Prep: Hot shower, cork & hand strop blade
- Uberlather: C.O. Bigelow, VDH, glycerin
- Brush: Frank Shaving Fine Badger
- Razor: Gem OCMM
- Blade: Walgreen's Gem (1), 2 passes
- Post: WH + alum spray, Aqua-Velva Ice Blue, styptic pencil, Hand strop blade
First go with the OCMM & I'm in love! What an excellent shave. This razor lives up to its reputation. I only needed 2 passes when I normally need 3-4. It was also the first time I've needed the styptic in about a month. Definitely had a few weepers. BBS above the jaw & DFS below. As I said, I'm in love!
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Post by stljeff on Jul 31, 2011 14:56:35 GMT -5
Sunday, 31 July
Gem MM Clog Pruf CVS Blade (2) Made-Rite 500 PB Brush C.O. Bigelow Cream Vi-Jon Ivy Club Spice
Same result as yesterday with the CVS CS blade - superlative shave! ______________ Jeff
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