Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

[dkeester]

Never used and injector and there are so many variances in them it seems. Looking forward to reading about what you use this month to see what I can learn.

Generally speaking they get more mild as they progress.

Here is a site with plenty of information: http://www.safetyrazors.net/schick/schicktech.htm

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #119

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Ever-Ready Shovelhead
Blade: vintage Treet SE (1)
Brush: WCS Psycho Synthetic
Soap/Cream: AOS Eucalyptus Cream (20)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Cooling Sensitive Post-Shave Balm
AS 3: Proraso green splash
Fragrance: none

Overview
The second shave of SEptember.

SOTD Pic
None

Shave Quality
This is another one that takes a light touch. I went a bit faster today than I perhaps should have. I still got a great shave, but had I had time to go slower I would have had a bit less irritation and had a closer shave. It was still great but more like DFS+.

Gear
Shovelheads are really fun.

Other Thoughts
Started watching Westworld. It is good stuff.

Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.

 

[Dave in KY]

Generally speaking they get more mild as they progress.

Here is a site with plenty of information: http://www.safetyrazors.net/schick/schicktech.htm

Thanks !! I'll check that out when I get time.

 

[cmh737]

Great Injector info! The first one I had was an E3. Then I got the I1. I like the I1 model much, much better!

BTW, what blades are you using with your shovelhead? I was PIF'd my shovelhead a couple of years ago, and I'm out of the blades that came with them. Then I bought some online, and they were horrible!

 

[Spider]

BTW, what blades are you using with your shovelhead? I was PIF'd my shovelhead a couple of years ago, and I'm out of the blades that came with them. Then I bought some online, and they were horrible!

I think Ted Pella’s are about the best you can find. Personnas are nice, but usually more expensive.

 

[clyde72]

Catching up Doug!
Aside from a couple of subpar blade trials great shaves!

 

[dkeester]

I think Ted Pella’s are about the best you can find. Personnas are nice, but usually more expensive.

I got some vintage Treet SE blades on the Bay a while ago that are really great. I also use the PTFE GEM blades from Ted Pella, which are the best modern GEM blades.

Look for "Single Edge, PTFE-Coated, Stainless Steel Blades" on TedPella.com. They sell them in boxes of 200.

 

[Dagwoodz]

Nice stuff Doug! I have to break out my GEM Jr. sometime in the near future...just for some variety! Not my favorite shaver, but they can get you real close!

 

[cmh737]

I think Ted Pella’s are about the best you can find....

....I also use the PTFE GEM blades from Ted Pella, which are the best modern GEM blades.

Look for "Single Edge, PTFE-Coated, Stainless Steel Blades" on TedPella.com. They sell them in boxes of 200.

Many thanks!

 

[Cvargo]

Getting caught up Doug. Nice go with the SE shaves. I will be using some here soon as well!

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #120

9/3/2018
No shave. Those Treet SE blades are carbon steel, not stainless. Oops. That blade had some hardcore rust on it. And I was out of town with only one blade for the weekend. You live, you learn.

9/4/2018
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Ever-Ready
Blade: GEM Stainless (1)
Brush: WCS Psycho Synthetic
Soap/Cream: AOS Eucalyptus Cream (21)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Cooling Sensitive Post-Shave Balm
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
Fragrance: none

Overview
SEptember continues...

SOTD Pic
None

Shave Quality
Today's shave was really close and a bit more irritating than I was expecting. The vintage Ever-Ready got me to almost BBS but gave me a small nick and some irritation which has taken quite a while to disappear. I do love the shaves that I get from GEMs and Injectors. They do require focus and a light touch.

Gear
I love GEM style razors. I need to get some of the modern versions.

Other Thoughts
It was a nice relaxing weekend at my in-laws house.

Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.

 

[clyde72]

Bummer about the blade on the trip!
Bummer about the nick and irritation today too!

Glad you had a relaxing trip!

 

[GearNoir]

A blade binned before its due time, so sad...

 

[Dagwoodz]

Another good SE shave, even if it was a bit closer than was comfortable. I have a feeling that a GEM razor will be coming up soon the more you use these!

 

[dkeester]

A blade binned before its due time, so sad...

Hhhhmmmmm...
I think I am starting to feel an Excalibur run in my future... Maybe starting in OCtober... What blade should I use...

 

[Spider]

What blade should I use...

Feather!

 

[dangerousdon]

Nice reads Doug! So...how much longer until the end of the AoS cream?

 

[dkeester]

Feather!

That sounds like a very ouchy Excalibur adventure.

 

[dkeester]

Nice reads Doug! So...how much longer until the end of the AoS cream?

I am about 1/3 of the way into the tub at 21, so 60-ish shaves total to get to the bottom?

 

[Spider]

That sounds like a very ouchy Excalibur adventure.

I've loved my runs with them.