Thursday, July 31, 2014

Gem Micromatic Open Comb

Shave of the Day
July 31, 2014
DR Harris Windsor soap
Kingsley badger brush
Gem Micromatic Open Comb razor
Gem coated stainless steel blade (1)
DR Harris Windsor aftershave.

Neat and tidy shave. 


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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf

Shave of the Day
July 30, 2014
DR Harris Lavender soap
Omega boar brush
Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf
Gem coated stainless steel blade (1)
Brut aftershave



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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Gillette New Improved Tuckaway

Shave of the Day
July 29, 2014
Grandpa's Birthday
Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender soap
Omega boar brush
Gillette New Improved Tuckaway razor
Gillette 7 o'clock Sharp Edge blade (1)
Aqua Velva aftershave

My grandpa died when I was 16.  I got his old (1924) Gillette New Improved Tuckaway. I shaved with it until I went away to college.  It was the first old razor and the start of my collection. I always think of my grandpa when I use it.

The new improved has a big gap, so any error in use can lead to bloodshed. Proper use leads to a great shave.










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Monday, July 28, 2014

Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf

Shave of the Day
July 28, 2014
Catie's Bubbles La Rose Du Mechant soap
Omega boar brush
Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf razor 
Gem coated stainless steel blade (8)
Lucky Tiger Balm



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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Gem Micromatic Open Comb

Shave of the Day
July 27, 2014
Soap Commander Refreshment soap
Omega boar brush
Gem Micromatic Open Comb razor
Gem coated stainless steel blade (9)
Soap Commander Refreshment after shave balm



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Saturday, July 26, 2014

Merkur 45 Bakelite

Shave of the day
July 26, 2014
Soap Commander Confidence soap
Omega boar brush
Merkur 45 Bakelite razor
Merkur blade (2)
Pinaud Clubman aftershave



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Friday, July 25, 2014

Merkur Futur


Shave of the Day
July 25, 2014
Love Me Some Tiki Day
Tiki Bar Spice Islands Soap
Omega boar brush
Merkur Futur razor
Personna blade (3)
Lucky Tiger Bay Rum aftershave


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