SOTD 19-25 June 2016

wyze0ne Sorry to read your bad experience with the razor. I find the razor to be very efficient and have never felt rough on my face. Of course, we all have different skin types, so.....

Thanks Hector! It wasn't horrible. Just some irritation for an hour or two afterwards. It was definitely efficient, but kinda harsh as well. I might give my skin a break for a few days and see how it mows down some growth.

First shave with this beast of a razor, the OCMM. I can see why Freddy might call it the "face eater". I haven't had a shave that resulted in some irritation in quite a while. No blood was shed, but it still was not a very comfortable shave. This one may call for some adjustments in technique or it just might not be for me. We'll see...

Jeff, the OCMM can be quite an aggressive razor. Good luck with the subsequent shaves.

Thank you celestino! Hopefully I can adjust my technique or angle and get a better result. If not, this won't be one I use very often.

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EUFROS Rosa " Petals " // ATT SE1 & Wolfman WRH1 // Duke 3 Manchurian // Myrsol Agua de Limón

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First shave with this beast of a razor, the OCMM. I can see why Freddy might call it the "face eater". I haven't had a shave that resulted in some irritation in quite a while. No blood was shed, but it still was not a very comfortable shave. This one may call for some adjustments in technique or it just might not be for me. We'll see...

Do you have prior SE experience? They are in general much different than DE razors

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Razor: Valet Auto Strop VC2 (?) W/ Modified gem stainless (1)
Lather: Mason Boutique "Vivian"
Brush: Shave Revolution Synthetic
Post: Stetson

Haven't used the auto strop since the first week I got it. The only 2 prior shaves with it and a feather carbon blade were awful. But with my new found desire to really master SE razors I decided to give it a shot. This time with a modified Gem stainless blade. Did a 3 pass shave and my face is super smooth. Did get some irritation on my neck but it was not too bad. The angle on this razor is incredibly easy to find, just lay the head flat and use a very light touch.

Do you have prior SE experience? They are in general much different than DE razors.

Yes, that's pretty much all I've been shaving with for the past 5 months or so. Vintage GEMs are my favorite razors right now. I have 2 Featherweights, a Micromatic Bullet Tip, a 1912 Damaskeene, a Type L Schick injector and now the OCMM. My next acquisition will be the Ever Ready 1924, aka Shovel Head.

Do you have prior SE experience? They are in general much different than DE razors.

Yes, that's pretty much all I've been shaving with for the past 5 months or so. Vintage GEMs are my favorite razors right now. I have 2 Featherweights, a Micromatic Bullet Tip, a 1912 Damaskeene, a Type L Schick injector and now the OCMM. My next acquisition will be the Ever Ready 1924, aka Shovel Head.

I have a MM Clog Pruf, Gem Pushbutton, Valet VC2, and a shovel head. The shovel head is very aggressive so when you get yours be careful lol. I've one been SE shaving for a few weeks now, that is if you don't count injectors. If you count injectors it has been a few months.
I think I'll go with a featherweight or Damaskeene next

The Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon Affair 06/25/2016

ATT SE with LAW Dual Purpose Handle

Thater 2 Band

Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon

Pinaud Lime

Finishing a great week with a great Saturday shave!

The Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon Affair 06/25/2016

ATT SE with LAW Dual Purpose Handle

Thater 2 Band

Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon

Pinaud Lime

Finishing a great week with a great Saturday shave!

Hector, I shaved with a set-up very close to this a couple of days ago and it was outstanding! Enjoy!