In this new edge guard dispenser.
Apparently that new edge guard dispenser was just as important as the blade, because they mention it three times in half a minute.
New edge guard dispenser.
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Shave of the day 3rd June 2024
- Razor: Autostrop VC2
- Blade: Feather FHS-10
- Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Peppermint & Rosemary
- Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
- Additional Care: Alum Block
New week, new shave, and a return to the VC2.
Shave of the day 31st May
- Razor: Ever Ready 1914
- Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless
- Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood
- Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
- Additional Care: Alum Block
A fine, fast Friday shave.
Fathers Day Gift
Sometimes, selecting just the right Father’s Day gift can be quite a problem.
But fear not, for Gillette has – or rather had, before they turned to the dark side and started offering plastic cartridge razors – a new and unique answer.
A complete compact vacation travel kit, with travel sizes of Gillette good grooming products. Also have space for a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Cheap too. Or at least, the 1955 price appears cheap to us, almost seventy years later.
Shave of the day 29th May 2024
- Razor: Ever Ready 1914
- Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless
- Brush: Vie-Long #14033
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Williams Mug shaving soap
- Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
- Additional Care: Alum Block
A nice midweek shave
Take pleasure from the little things
I don’t shave every day. This is in part a habit from before I started using a proper razor, and in part a nod to the face that my skin – while not as tender as some people – probably couldn’t stand up to a nearly BBS every single day.
Today was not a shave day. T-days never is.
Continue readingShave of the day 27th May 2024
- Razor: Ever Ready 1914
- Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless
- Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Peppermint
- Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
- Additional Care: Alum Block
Another week and another shave. It is such a great way to start a Monday.
The Simens Razor Sharpener Patent
A couple of days ago I shared a video I found on the restoration of a Simens razor sharpener. And guess what? I’ve now found the patent for it. Filed by Ferdinand Souczeck in 1933, the patent was applied for in – as far as I can tell – Czechoslovakia, Austria, and USA.
I’m not sure if Ferdinand worked for Simens, of if they simply bought the rights of him. What I do know is that Simens must have manufactured the device in several places. The one I own is clearly marked as made in Sweden, while other examples I found online is marked with Austria, Japan, USA, USSR, and elsewhere.
Continue readingShave of the day 22nd May 2024
- Razor: GEM 1912
- Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless
- Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Pine & Cedarwood
- Aftershave: Proraso Wood and Spice
- Additional Care: Alum Block
A nice and woodsy Wednesday shave.
Shave of the day 20th May 2024
- Razor: GEM 1912
- Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless
- Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
- Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm
- Additional Care: Alum Block
A fine shave on a relaxed Monday morning.