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Saturday SOTD Thread - October 26th, 2024 (#503) (sub.wetshaving.social)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 hours ago

26.10.2024 - Saturday Strathcona shenanigans

Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
Razor: Leaf Thorn
Blade: snapped KCG
Lather: MacDuff's Soap Co. - Old Strathcona (sample)
Post-Shave: OAM sensitive skin toner; Capanova Natural aftershave repair balm

-> 2 passes on the dome, 1 for the neck and cheek lines. A really great shave!

Hadn't posted in a while since a few shaves were boring shower shaves with a cartridge. Feels good to use something proper again! I felt in the mood for a barbershop scent, but couldn't decide - so I used a chunk of the huge sample @[email protected] graciously provided to us for BVWSC N°2. I lathered it up in a new candle coaster I got myself (the old lid I've been using has finally RIP'd). Lo and behold, it worked great. MacDuff's base is really a treat and gladly I experience no irritation from the Oak moss.

Today's aftershave balm is a new one I bought on Friday, it's by a natural cosmetics brand that seems to be on clearance sale. The balm has a gel-like texture and absorbed very quickly. It unfortunately contains alcohol, but also lots of skin food ingredients to balance that out. Only downside is that it makes my dome shine like I polished it, so it's only getting used for late shaves 😅

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 hours ago

October 26, 2024

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts with Declaration Grooming B10
Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra - Noir - Soap
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming - Opulence - Aftershave

3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

The Los Jabones de Joserra soap base is very low structure. It is so slick, that the lack of structure doesn't bother me, and the fragrance is very well blended. I did a 3-pass shave about two weeks ago. This one happened because I was tinkering with my 2-pass routine and wasn't satisfied with the result after two passes.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Didn't have time to old hiker up my samples so back to the SSL kill. A bit of dedication and shaving more than once a week and I could probably kill it before Christmas

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago

You can do it!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Oct 26, 2024 - Stirling Saturday: Baker Street

Brush: AP Shave Co. Honey Ebonite 26mm G5C Fan Synthentic Knot
Razor: Union 5/8 Full Hollow Square Point
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Baker Street - Soap
Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Connecticut Shade - Aftershave

A little more practice is needed with a SR in preparation for Moarteen.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 hours ago

This is a little presumptive on my part because you didn't ask for my opinion. However, if you are within your first 100 shaves, I suggest that work on good technique and comfort with a straight will pay off with closeness and comfort. The closeness that you want will just come to you as you gain familiarity.

Also, I have two Union 5/8 razors that I bought for $27. I haven't honed or used them yet, but I'll make a video of what I learn when I finally get to them.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 hours ago

October 26, 2024

Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (3)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber AS Splash
Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Post Shave Balm
Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP

I definitely overloaded my brush and had a bit of a hard time getting enough water into the lather. After a bit of work, though, it developed nicely.

I'm so glad it's the weekend, but somehow my day is full of responsibilities already. At least I smell great!

Happy Saturday y'all. ✌️

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Saturday, October 26, 2024: Tag der Fahne

Brush: Yaqi 24mm Synthetic Panda
Razor: King C. Gillette DE Razor
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (28)
Lather: Haslinger Algae
Postshave: Williams Aqua Velva
Postshave: Nivea After Shave Balm

Today is the Austrian National Holiday – the day of the flag, which commemorates when the last Soviet soldier left the country in 1955. I used my only remaining Haslinger soap to commemorate, and combined it with a blade produced in Russia.

Have a good evening!

~Shared via emacs & sotd.el~

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

That soap sounds very interesting! Does it have algae and seaweed as ingredients?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

They list fucus vesiculosus extract as one of their ingredients. Unfortunately, I don't smell it at all in the soap - I would love to have something that smells like the sea at the French Channel or Atlantic coast.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 hours ago

That's interesting that it was the original source of iodine!

I guess I wouldn't think that it was a particularly strong scent. Agreed though, I'd love a real briny scented soap.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

October 26, 2024

Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (8)
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Nag Champa - Soap
Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Gratiot League Square - Aftershave

2nd shave in 12 hours. There wasn't much there, but as @[email protected] says, there were just as many hairs.

The lather was really great. It made me wonder, do you think Stirling been slowly improving their base over time? They're sort of famous for not coming out with new bases, but that doesn't mean they can't tweak stuff here or there without us noticing. Frogs in boiling water, so to speak.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

but as @[email protected] says, there were just as many hairs.

That guy's onto something!

but that doesn't mean they can't tweak stuff here or there without us noticing

Good question. Can you ask Rod during the next Maggard meet?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

That depends on if I can go or not!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago

I'm planning to go. I'll Rod ask if I can get a word in. At the last meetup, he and Mandy were swamped with people at their table. I had a bunch of questions that I wanted to ask, and I wanted to thank Rod for helping with the Moar Boar. I got the thanks in, bought some coffee and bar soap, then had to move on so they could talk to someone else.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 21 hours ago

Sat Oct 26 2024

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
Razor: Weck Sextoblade Med Prep
Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

Early morning Stank Weckoning before a busy Saturday. I have family with little kids incoming, so this was my calm before the storm.