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That brush has a good home, and I'm glad you get enjoyment out of it. It's also good to hear that the knot has broken in a bit as I really thought it would be a novelty that would be replaced pretty quickly.

Thanks Eric and I thought it would too but settled right in and is a soap killer but soft to the face now.

Williams Wednesday

Wednesday April 14, 2021
Razor: Gem Junior Bar
Blade: Gem Carbon Steel (1)
Brush: MrEE LE
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: TBD


Relaxing shave this morning with some amazing lather from the Vintage Williams soap. Swiped it off with the new to me Gem Junior Bar and a Carbon Steel Gem Blade sent by Paul @stubbledaddy I've used them before and they are smoother although feel the SS are sharper. Hey, Get off of my Cloud. That's my experience This razor has some wear and the blade stops are low but still function. I did get a terrifically smooth shave and I'm ready for coffee, a little Cherry pie and forum perusing before getting my day going. Moving slow with allergies picking up and head out mid morning for a 2nd jab of the Pfizer Vaccine. Have a great day and great shaves !!

Williams Wednesday

Wednesday April 14, 2021
Razor: Gem Junior Bar
Blade: Gem Carbon Steel (1)
Brush: MrEE LE
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: TBD


Relaxing shave this morning with some amazing lather from the Vintage Williams soap. Swiped it off with the new to me Gem Junior Bar and a Carbon Steel Gem Blade sent by Paul @stubbledaddy I've used them before and they are smoother although feel the SS are sharper. Hey, Get off of my Cloud. That's my experience This razor has some wear and the blade stops are low but still function. I did get a terrifically smooth shave and I'm ready for coffee, a little Cherry pie and forum perusing before getting my day going. Moving slow with allergies picking up and head out mid morning for a 2nd jab of the Pfizer Vaccine. Have a great day and great shaves !!

Looks like a great shave and a wonderful start to the day.

Good luck this afternoon, Dave. Plan to take it easy tonight, as they say the second jab is the most intense. Rest and relax.

Great looking shave setup there Dave.

Glad the carbon steel gave you a smooth shave.

Happy to hear you're on deck for shot #2! That's exciting... well, as exciting as a shot can possibly be

Great looking shave setup there Dave.

Glad the carbon steel gave you a smooth shave.

Happy to hear you're on deck for shot #2! That's exciting... well, as exciting as a shot can possibly be

Thanks Paul

Allergy season keeps me busy in the pharmacy. Sometimes I feel like I should just have a pull cord and say the same spiel! But everyone is different!

Thanks guys, Just had my second Pfizer shot and I 感覺還好 !!

Thanks guys, Just had my second Pfizer shot and I 感覺還好 !!

Lol!

Glad to hear Dave.

Thursday April 15, 2021
Razor: Clauss Automatic Safety Razor
Blade: Gem Carbon Steel (2)/Gem Personna SS (1)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Cashmere
Soap: T&S Sicily 1508.5
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Ethos Fresh Lime
Fragrance: Paco Rabanne 1 Million

You know when you have a shave and everything just comes together. The scent of the soap is amazing, the lather is spot on and feels soooo good, you have Lather Talk Podcast playing in the background about the new Backland Era Blackland Razors , the razor is a cool piece of history or the latest modern razor out and it's smooth as butter............................This wasn't that shave AT ALL !  Well, it was all that except the Carbon Steel blade was just giving me stalls while trying to shave like a 1979 Chevy Chevette. After 2 passes of tugging I switched to a SS Gem and it was cutting thru the whiskers and getting me the BBS shave I desire. Problem is I was bloodier than Peewee Herman in a box fighting a pack of Rabid Cats. I can't remember the last time I was this tore up and I mean in years ! So I'm not sure if it was the carbon steel blade and how rough it was. Trust me at how bad it was because I NEVER stop and change blades mid shave and had to. Or was it how aggressive the Clauss is. I think it's a pretty aggressive razor but can be tamed and I will but it will need to be respected. While I had the CS blade in it I was thinking this was a purchase that's one shave and into the collector status of sitting because it's a cool piece of history but I wouldn't want to shave with it. After putting the SS blade in I felt well okay now we have a shaver but she wants some respect and care given to her. A cool razor that I'm happy to have grace my den. Looking forward to Twhite Tom's thoughts on his shave with his today ! I have not missed a day of shaving since I started keeping track in 2 and a half years but this shave has me contemplating skipping a day tomorrow..........................NAH, I'll get back to again tomorrow. Finished off with some Fresh Lime SFS by Ethos for repairs of the skin. Off to coffee and a piece of pie while forum reading before work. Jab 2 of the Pfizer shot was received yesterday and came home to weed whacking the hill/yard and mowing the grass. So far just a sore arm. Have a great day Everyone !!

I've heard more bad reports than good about the carbon steel GEMs. Sorry you got bit by one. BTW, the weed whacking and mowing may have helped mute the shot reaction for you. We got the Moderna version, and they told us to keep the arm moving, which apparently gets the juice spread out instead of pooling in your arm. In any case, I hope you have a smooth sail from here on out.