SOTD: Saturday 12th - Friday 18th September 2026

[AndThatsARockFact]

9 • 17 • 26

Muhle blade.
Muhle Vivo R89 razor.
Simpson Chubby 2 platinum brush.
D. R. Harris almond soap.
Floid The Genuine aftershave.

10/10. No drama.

 

[JD55]

Kampfe Gem blade thingy with pivoting head and HC&C Emperor Oud.
I've never purchased a pivoting head anything and 99% never seen the point in them but for the sake of new experiences...here we are.
I'm going to peel my head and face with it...we'll see how that works out.

 

[Twelvefret]

Kampfe Gem blade thingy with pivoting head and HC&C Emperor Oud.
I've never purchased a pivoting head anything and 99% never seen the point in them but for the sake of new experiences...here we are.
I'm going to peel my head and face with it...we'll see how that works out.View attachment 182872

I like these new designs.

 

[Mark12]

Kampfe Gem blade thingy with pivoting head and HC&C Emperor Oud.
I've never purchased a pivoting head anything and 99% never seen the point in them but for the sake of new experiences...here we are.
I'm going to peel my head and face with it...we'll see how that works out.View attachment 182872

I can't think of anyone here who uses a wider variety of razors, shavettes or straights! A pivoting Gem is a nice new addition. Took me a while to locate it on AliExpress with your 'name'

 

[Randy]

Razor = 1949 British Gillette Rocket
Blade = Suneko Platinum ( 1 )
Brush = Shavemac 400 2 Band Silvertip ATG 2016
Soap = A&E Lurch & Fester With Matching Splash
Balm = Baxter Of California.
View attachment 182854

Big fan of Adams Family, my respect

 

[JD55]

Kampfe Gem blade thingy with pivoting head and HC&C Emperor Oud.
I've never purchased a pivoting head anything and 99% never seen the point in them but for the sake of new experiences...here we are.
I'm going to peel my head and face with it...we'll see how that works out.View attachment 182872
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Well folks ...I'm sitting in the ER. Hopefully after they fix my scalp, I won't end up with a permanent SURPRISED look on my face. It's possible that nobody will be inviting me to any Poker games in the future.
Just kidding.
I enjoyed using something a bit different with a learning curve. Once I got dialed in the experience improved. The blade that came with it left a little to be desired , so I binned that sucker. Did not use any pivot whatsoever. With a sharp blade, the feature doesn't seem applicable, to be honest. It's only my first run...we'll see how things develop in the future.

 

[JD55]

I can't think of anyone here who uses a wider variety of razors, shavettes or straights! A pivoting Gem is a nice new addition. Took me a while to locate it on AliExpress with your 'name'

I try to keep my skillset on point some things can punish you if you don't.
I got the Kampfe from Amazon but likely paid for the convenience of doing so.

 

[Twelvefret]

I try to keep my skillset on point some things can punish you if you don't.
I got the Kampfe from Amazon but likely paid for the convenience of doing so.

I looked it up and for $25 you did well.

 

[JD55]

It was labeled as the new improved version but it still seems there is a bit of a tolerance problem vs blades other than the Accutec.
I switched to a NOS Gem blade and it was definitely tighter but still went together.
I've not tried a Gem PTFE, Pal or Treet blade yet.

 

[n-doc]

Rasurkult Ahorn/Hybrid Black & White Synthetic|| Martin de Candre Magellan Savon à Raser || Smart Helix Apollo Light Mild || Sputnik || Myrsol Aftershave Agua Balsamica

 

[koenfucius]

Barbasol Floating Head
Wizamet Super Iridium
Zenith Horse Hair extra soft
Le P'ti Meusien
Nivea sensitive balm

Univlinions
Kai Captain

First try with a shavette, only WTG. Went reasonably well even if left side with my left hand was not obvious

 

[p.b]

Oh yeah! Great shave.

 

[Electrif]

Friday 18th September
Ever Ready 1914 + GEM Stainless #9 + Yaqi Heavy Metal + Wickham 1912 Classic 24 + Brut Musk + Wickham 1912 Classic 24 Balm