Shave of the Day - 8/31

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

CTAPT Shaving Cream 

Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger

Ever-Ready Lather Catcher (First Shave)

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

This is the first shave with my new to me Ever-Ready Lather Catcher. 

The CTAPT Shaving Cream was face-lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Here are some close-ups of the new to me Ever-Ready Lather Catcher.

Shave of the Day - 8/30

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

CTAPT Shaving Cream 

Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger

Burham Safety Razor 

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The CTAPT Shaving Cream was face-lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/29

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

CTAPT Shaving Cream 

Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger

Burham Safety Razor 

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The CTAPT Shaving Cream was face-lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/28

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

CTAPT Shaving Cream 

Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger

Burham Safety Razor 

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The CTAPT Shaving Cream was face-lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/27

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Williams Mug Shave Soap

Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger

Burham Safety Razor 

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The Williams Mug Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/26

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Tabac Shave Soap

Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger

Burham Safety Razor 

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Ever-Ready Lather Catcher

 Well, I did it. I just pulled the trigger on this Ever-Ready Lather Catcher (it's a birthday gift from my wife. I will let her know later). I have one already, but it has a lot of plate loss. This one looks sparkling. Mine is a great shaver, so I don't expect anything less from the shiny one.

Update: 30 August 2025

It arrived early. That is OK with me. I am very happy with my new Every-Ready Lather Catcher. 

Box on arrival.

Open the box.

Revealing the Razor.

Old Ever-Ready next to New Ever-Ready.

The new razor has great plating retention for a 100 year old razor. Thank you, Sweety for this beautiful birthday gift.

Shave of the Day - 8/25

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Eskimo Tuxedo Shave Soap

Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger

Burham Safety Razor 

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The Eskimo Tuxedo Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/24

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap

Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush

Ever-Ready Lather Catcher

Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Florida Water

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/23

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap

Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush

Gillette Double Ring

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Florida Water

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/22

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap

Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush

Gillette Double Ring

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Florida Water

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/21

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap

Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush

Gillette Double Ring

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Florida Water

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/20

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Williams Mug Shave Soap

Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush

Gillette Double Ring

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Florida Water

The Williams Mug Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/19

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Tabac Shave Soap

Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush

Gillette Double Ring

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/18

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap

Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush

Gillette Double Ring

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/17

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Proraso Red Sandalwood

Jayaruh #144 2-band Badger

J.A. Henckels Rapide

J.A. Henckels Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Nivea After Shave Balm

The Proraso Red Sandalwood was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the J.A. Henckels Rapide Lather Catcher and the J.A. Henckels Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Nivea After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/16

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Proraso Red Sandalwood

Jayaruh #144 2-band Badger

AC-Matic by Roger Quintero

Feather AC Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Nivea After Shave Balm

The Proraso Red Sandalwood was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and the Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Nivea After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/15

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Proraso Red Sandalwood

Jayaruh #144 2-band Badger

AC-Matic by Roger Quintero

Feather AC Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Nivea After Shave Balm

The Proraso Red Sandalwood was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and the Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Nivea After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/14

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Proraso Red Sandalwood

Jayaruh #144 2-band Badger

AC-Matic by Roger Quintero

Feather AC Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Nivea After Shave Balm

The Proraso Red Sandalwood was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and the Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Nivea After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/13

Williams Wedesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Williams Mug Shave Soap

Jayaruh #144 2-band Badger

AC-Matic by Roger Quintero

Feather AC Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Nivea After Shave Balm

The Williams Mug Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and the Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Nivea After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/12

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Tabac Shave Soap

Jayaruh #144 2-band Badger

AC-Matic by Roger Quintero

Feather AC Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and the Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/11

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap

Jayaruh #144 2-band Badger

AC-Matic by Roger Quintero

Feather AC Blade

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave

The Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap was face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and the Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 8/10

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Cella Shave Cream
Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush
1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Cella After Shave Balm

The Cella Shave Cream was applied with the Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-9

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Cella Shave Cream
Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush
Gillette New Standard,(1921)
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Cella After Shave Balm

The Cella Shave Cream was applied with the Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette New Standard Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-8

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Cella Shave Cream

Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush

Gillette New Standard,(1921) 

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Cella After Shave Balm

The Cella Shave Cream was applied with the Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette New Standard Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-7

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Cella Shave Cream
Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush
Gillette New Standard,(1921)
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Cella After Shave Balm

The Cella Shave Cream was applied with the Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette New Standard Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-6

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush
Gillette New Standard,(1921)
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Cella After Shave Balm

The Williams Mug Shave Soap was applied with the Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette New Standard Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-5

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush
Gillette New Standard,(1921)
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap was applied with the Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette New Standard Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-4

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Ingram Shave Cream
Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush
Gillette New Standard,(1921)
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The Ingram Shave Cream was applied with the Jayaruh #296 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette New Standard Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-3

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Barbasol Shave Cream
Burma Shave Boar Brush
Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray Spice After Shave

The Barbasol Shave Cream was applied with the Burma Shave Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-2

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Barbasol Shave Cream

Burma Shave Boar Brush

Supply SE MAX

Supply Black Label Injector

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Lustray Spice After Shave

The Barbasol Shave Cream was applied with the Burma Shave Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE MAX razor and a Supply Black Label Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 8-1

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Barbasol Shave Cream

Burma Shave Boar Brush

Supply SE MAX

Supply Black Label Injector

CWR

Humphrey's Witch Hazel

Lustray Spice After Shave

The Barbasol Shave Cream was applied with the Burma Shave Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE MAX razor and a Supply Black Label Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...