Single Edge SEptember!

Pre-SEptember test run...

Well, here we go, kicking it off (sort of). As my Overlander is currently out for work, I am starting up SEptember early.

I currently have one SE razor, a Schick  type I 'Hydromagic' injector. I used it for half of my face when I was testing the Sabre out (thanks Eric!). It worked quite well, for that 1/2 shave and I was cautiously optimistic of its future. (Old picture, just to refresh everyone on which 'version' it is)

Today I used Dr Jon's Savannah Sunrise. Normal water rinse prior to shaving. Fwiw, I used a 26mm G5C brush.

If I'm being honest, I didn't load well and had only an 'ok' lather. Nonetheless, it worked. As usual, pass 1 was a bit more sensitive. I just never wait long enough to start. Usually, pass 2+ are smooth and comfortable. Unfortunately this time, pass 2 and 3 were not much smoother. I seem to have the same issue with injector razors where shave 1 is smooth and from there it's a stinging, somewhat uncomfortable experience.

Regardless, I still got a good, close shave. I just hope the discomfort doesn't remain for the next few shaves. Otherwise, SEptember will quickly turn into a failed experiment for me.

Have a great evening folks!

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Your concerns are understandable Paul, and I hope the discomfort does not compel you to give up.  Not many people know this, but Shakespeare originally wrote "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our razors, but in our soap." ( )   You might consider picking a soap that works well for you and that you are familiar with, and sticking with it for a while - maybe even locking down a single brush that meets the same criteria.  One other thing - I'm not sure if it will help or not - but when in doubt with an injector format razor, I try a shallower angle (more nearly riding the cap)  --  Good luck!

Lol. Thanks Mike.

I'm not ready to give up just yet. Unfortunately, this has been my go-to soap for some time: Savannah Sunrise. Never a problem, always slick and protective... And I've had it for years. That said, the lather was not done right, which could have contributed. Also, the angle could be an issue. I'll definitely be looking to fix / watch out for those two going forward.

For the record, I prefer Shakespeares: "Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee and shave my whiskers, ooh Dagger of Schick"

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Not many people know this, but Shakespeare originally wrote "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our razors, but in our soap." ( )  

For the record, I prefer Shakespeares: "Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee and shave my whiskers, ooh Dagger of Schick" 



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Yous guys crack me up!!

Pre-SEptember test run...

Well, here we go, kicking it off (sort of). As my Overlander is currently out for work, I am starting up SEptember early.

I currently have one SE razor, a Schick  type I 'Hydromagic' injector. I used it for half of my face when I was testing the Sabre out (thanks Eric!). It worked quite well, for that 1/2 shave and I was cautiously optimistic of its future. (Old picture, just to refresh everyone on which 'version' it is)

Today I used Dr Jon's Savannah Sunrise. Normal water rinse prior to shaving. Fwiw, I used a 26mm G5C brush.

If I'm being honest, I didn't load well and had only an 'ok' lather. Nonetheless, it worked. As usual, pass 1 was a bit more sensitive. I just never wait long enough to start. Usually, pass 2+ are smooth and comfortable. Unfortunately this time, pass 2 and 3 were not much smoother. I seem to have the same issue with injector razors where shave 1 is smooth and from there it's a stinging, somewhat uncomfortable experience.

Regardless, I still got a good, close shave. I just hope the discomfort doesn't remain for the next few shaves. Otherwise, SEptember will quickly turn into a failed experiment for me.

Have a great evening folks!

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Your concerns are understandable Paul, and I hope the discomfort does not compel you to give up.  Not many people know this, but Shakespeare originally wrote "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our razors, but in our soap." ( )   You might consider picking a soap that works well for you and that you are familiar with, and sticking with it for a while - maybe even locking down a single brush that meets the same criteria.  One other thing - I'm not sure if it will help or not - but when in doubt with an injector format razor, I try a shallower angle (more nearly riding the cap)  --  Good luck!

Lol. Thanks Mike.

I'm not ready to give up just yet. Unfortunately, this has been my go-to soap for some time: Savannah Sunrise. Never a problem, always slick and protective... And I've had it for years. That said, the lather was not done right, which could have contributed. Also, the angle could be an issue. I'll definitely be looking to fix / watch out for those two going forward.

For the record, I prefer Shakespeares: "Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee and shave my whiskers, ooh Dagger of Schick" 

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Haha!  

At the risk of provoking great controversy, and in the spirit of Single Edge SEptember, I offer the opinion that if Macbeth had murdered King Gillette instead of King Duncan, we'd all be better off.

Thursday SEptember 1, 2022
Razor: CV Heljestrand
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Unbranded Burma Shave Boar
Soap: Ethos Vanilla Safi
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Winter Reserve Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,395
https://youtu.be/Gt4Pq-6aW-I

Kicking off the SE focus month with a two new to me items!
GEM Black & Gold push button from Paul mrdoug 
HCS brush with G5A knot from AlanH81 
New Personna PTFE blade
Black Tie #13

A very nice shave to start the month!

It has been so long since I've used SE razors, I thought it might be fun to join you guys for SEptember.  Then I remembered that I still haven't unpacked everything from the recent remodel.  I was able to find my Schick injectors and GEMs but I cant' seem to locate the injector or PTEF blades.  So I decided to use one of the milder injectors which still has a blade in it.  I have no idea how many times this blade has been used but based on the bit of pulling, i'm hoping to find my stash of SE blades soon! 

BTW, I checked my spreadsheet and the G8 hasn't been used since 2017.  

So this arrived just in time! Thought I would be using my Sabre instead... well I did shave with the Blackland today

Razor: Schick M2 Adjustable Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum injector blade
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Mauer & Wirtz Tabac
Aftershave: Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Aftershave Lotion
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented