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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

December 4, 2023

  • Brush: Zenith 508A XL/Bristle (B35) (MOAR BOAR) 31mm
  • Razor: Micromatic Clog-Pruf (Gen 1)
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
  • Post Shave: Old Spice - Hawkridge - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm

A slightly rough shave, but overall not too bad. I've come to expect a rough shave from 1st-use GEM PTFE blades. I also don't use GEM razors very often, so it's likely a combination of the new blades and my suck-ass technique having not used one in a while.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I'm there with you on the first shave on a GEM blade being rough.