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Member
New York
(08-23-2021, 11:04 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Monday August 23, 2021
Razor:  Gem Junior Bar Damaskeene
Blade: Gem SS (10)
Brush: Fluffy Ind.
Soap: CFG Sherlock
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CFG Sherlock Splash
Fragrance: CFG Sherlock EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1020

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Man, the detail on that razor head... What a beautiful piece. They just don't make things like they used to.

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#2,142

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(08-23-2021, 02:21 PM)mrdoug Wrote:
(08-23-2021, 11:04 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Monday August 23, 2021
Razor:  Gem Junior Bar Damaskeene
Blade: Gem SS (10)
Brush: Fluffy Ind.
Soap: CFG Sherlock
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CFG Sherlock Splash
Fragrance: CFG Sherlock EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1020

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Man, the detail on that razor head... What a beautiful piece. They just don't make things like they used to.

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Thanks Paul, the shave quality was way up the scale too. Near my 2 favorite Star razors.

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#2,143

Scentsless Shaver
Oakland, ME
(08-23-2021, 02:21 PM)mrdoug Wrote:
(08-23-2021, 11:04 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Monday August 23, 2021
Razor:  Gem Junior Bar Damaskeene
Blade: Gem SS (10)
Brush: Fluffy Ind.
Soap: CFG Sherlock
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CFG Sherlock Splash
Fragrance: CFG Sherlock EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1020

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Man, the detail on that razor head... What a beautiful piece. They just don't make things like they used to.

Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

Ditto! This is becoming Dave's Museum of Shaving Delights!

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- Eric 
Put your message in a modem, 
And throw it in the Cyber Sea
--Rush, "Virtuality"

Overloader of brushes, Overlander fanboy, Schickhead, and a GEM in the rough!
#2,144

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(08-23-2021, 03:47 PM)MaineYooper Wrote:
(08-23-2021, 02:21 PM)mrdoug Wrote:
(08-23-2021, 11:04 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Monday August 23, 2021
Razor:  Gem Junior Bar Damaskeene
Blade: Gem SS (10)
Brush: Fluffy Ind.
Soap: CFG Sherlock
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CFG Sherlock Splash
Fragrance: CFG Sherlock EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1020

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Man, the detail on that razor head... What a beautiful piece. They just don't make things like they used to.

Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

Ditto! This is becoming Dave's Museum of Shaving Delights!

Thanks Eric
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#2,145

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Tuesday August 24, 2021
Razor: Eagle Improved
Blade: MODIFIED Gem SS (1)
Brush: Eagle Boar
Soap: Stirling "Blood on Steel"
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: Mr Burberry
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1021


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So this is a razor set I acquired recently and as it was inbound was told by Greg that it would need blade modifications and he explained you need to remove the Spine from a Gem Single Edge blade and then shorten the blade before getting it into the spine again. That gave me the direction I needed and was all set as mine was coming with an original blade for size comparison. So here's the comparison in size and the metal snips I used. And the final product to shave with.

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The shave was very mild to me. More so than the Star and Gems I've been using but gave a good close shave. My preference would still be the Star Super Six razor and the ones in that bunch. Just the right amount of blade feel to find the angle better that this one was lacking. None the less it was a great shave from another cool piece of by gone days. Have a great Tuesday everyone !!

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#2,146

Scentsless Shaver
Oakland, ME
I am enjoying reading about your experiences, and the modifications you make to bring back these razors. It is also neat to see "behind the scenes".

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- Eric 
Put your message in a modem, 
And throw it in the Cyber Sea
--Rush, "Virtuality"

Overloader of brushes, Overlander fanboy, Schickhead, and a GEM in the rough!
#2,147

Member
gone to Carolina in my mind
(08-24-2021, 02:28 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: I am enjoying reading about your experiences, and the modifications you make to bring back these razors. It is also neat to see "behind the scenes".

Hey Dave, Eric's not the only one.   I'm enjoying it too. Smile

Thanks.

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Skin Care Trumps Skin Repair

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#2,148

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(08-24-2021, 02:28 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: I am enjoying reading about your experiences, and the modifications you make to bring back these razors. It is also neat to see "behind the scenes".

(08-24-2021, 06:19 PM)HighSpeed Wrote:
(08-24-2021, 02:28 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: I am enjoying reading about your experiences, and the modifications you make to bring back these razors. It is also neat to see "behind the scenes".

Hey Dave, Eric's not the only one.   I'm enjoying it too. Smile

Thanks.

MUCH appreciated guys !

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#2,149

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(This post was last modified: 08-25-2021, 12:03 PM by Dave in KY.)
Wednesday August 25, 2021
Razor: Timeless .95 OC/.5 Slim
Blade: Wizamet (1)
Brush: Sorrentino Orange Crush
Soap: Ginger's Garden Citrus Ice Shave Cream
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: GG Citrus Ice
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1022

Using these 2 razors and deciding which to keep as my Buddy Gus GlazedBoker is VERY kindly giving me buyers choice. Used matching handles to keep it fair. I knew in a stroke or 2 that the .95 OC was going to win. Love the small slim head but the better efficiency and cool look of the iconic Timeless along with being a smooooooth shaver wins for me. Citrus Ice is a winning from Todd on his "Take Care Man' Youtube channel. The Cream gives a nice lather and shave. The aftershave I will see as it feels like a film on my skin after application. May Pif the set down the road. Have a great day Everyone !

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#2,150

Custodian of the Shogun Edge technique
Peoples Republic of Maryland
(08-24-2021, 02:28 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: I am enjoying reading about your experiences, and the modifications you make to bring back these razors. It is also neat to see "behind the scenes".

(08-24-2021, 06:19 PM)HighSpeed Wrote:
(08-24-2021, 02:28 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: I am enjoying reading about your experiences, and the modifications you make to bring back these razors. It is also neat to see "behind the scenes".

Hey Dave, Eric's not the only one.   I'm enjoying it too. Smile

Thanks.

Put me in that list as well Dave. Breaking out tools to cut steel prior to a shave just adds to the Macho Testosterone Fog that is normally in your shave den. Well done.

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