12-27-2021, 05:23 AM
Pre-shave: Col. Conk Amber
Lather: Cella
Brush: Vintage something with a synthetic knot
Razor: Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless (5)
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive balm
My last GEM shave was with a PAL Blue Carbon blade and was anything but comfortable. It was close and I only had one small nick which was completely my fault however, there was a ton of irritation for several hours post-shave.
This time I return to my trusty PTFE blade and got an almost perfect shave. I have a few tiny patches of stubble that weren't worth irritating my neck but otherwise, I'm as smooth as I can be. No nicks and the tiniest bit of irritation along the jawline, which is the norm for me.
My GEM razors continue to impress me. I'm starting to get the sense that even a bad shave with a GEM is better than a mediocre shave with an unmentionable. I'll say that's true except for that first Feather Weight shave. Ouch!
Lather: Cella
Brush: Vintage something with a synthetic knot
Razor: Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless (5)
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive balm
My last GEM shave was with a PAL Blue Carbon blade and was anything but comfortable. It was close and I only had one small nick which was completely my fault however, there was a ton of irritation for several hours post-shave.
This time I return to my trusty PTFE blade and got an almost perfect shave. I have a few tiny patches of stubble that weren't worth irritating my neck but otherwise, I'm as smooth as I can be. No nicks and the tiniest bit of irritation along the jawline, which is the norm for me.
My GEM razors continue to impress me. I'm starting to get the sense that even a bad shave with a GEM is better than a mediocre shave with an unmentionable. I'll say that's true except for that first Feather Weight shave. Ouch!
-Eric
New wet shaver. Currently using mentionables in my happy place.
New wet shaver. Currently using mentionables in my happy place.