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    11 days ago

    Thursday, November 21, 2024: SLS - First GEM Shave

    • Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
    • Razor: GEM - Clog-Pruf
    • Blade: Personne - GEM PTFE (1)
    • Lather: Stirling - British Leather
    • Post: P&G - Old Spice Aftershave splash
    • Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
    • Frag: Stirling - Stirling Gentleman

    Tonight’s luxury shave was my first with the recently-acquired Clog-Pruf, since the blades /u/schontzm graciously gave me finally arrived today (again, thank you!).

    Shaving with the Clog-Pruf is definitely different from the DE razors I typically use. The correct angle wasn’t too difficult to find, but the range of comfortable shaving angles seems much narrower to me. I got a very close shave, with a couple nicks ATG. I also had a bit of trouble under the nose, but I’m sure that will improve with practice.

    British Leather -> Old Spice -> Stirling Gentleman was a great combo. I’ll have to remember to try this one again.


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    • djundjilaMA
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      11 days ago

      The correct angle wasn’t too difficult to find, but the range of comfortable shaving angles seems much narrower to me.

      When you’ll have used it a few times, I think you’ll find that this isn’t true when compared to most DE razors. The Micromatic has quite the exposure, and that comes with a good range of angles, but the range skews towards the flatter angles compared to DE

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        10 days ago

        Yeah, it might be more that I’m not used to riding the cap quite so much.

        I’m definitely looking forward to using it more – it gives a great shave!

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          10 days ago

          For what it’s worth, I’ve tried riding the cap with all sorts of GEM razors and it’s not my cup of tea. Eventually you’ll discover what feels good.

          I used to blame rough first shaves on the PTFE blades needing some coating to wear off, but now I know better - I was using too much pressure, being used to milder DEs.

          Anyway, enjoy! They’re great razors.

        • djundjilaMA
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          10 days ago

          I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it in no time. Don’t forget that it also took you a moment to get good shave with DEs. Remember the basics (well hydrated lather, no pressure) and the rest will follow automatically