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[–] djundjila 4 points 1 week ago

Gemütlich! Sun 19 Jan 2025

  • Brush: Zenith 506B MB (27 mm × 51 mm Manchurian badger)
  • Razor: Thiers Issard 14 Médaille d'Or 1921 Exposition d'Algier Acier Spécial (7/8", extra hollow, square point, carbon steel)
  • Lather: Chiseled Face – Gemütlichkeit
  • Post Shave: Chiseled Face – Gemütlichkeit
  • Fragrance: Tom Ford – Tobacco Vanille

I haven't used the Chiseled Face base in forever and forgot how quickly it lathers. Gemütlichkeit is total gourmand overload and I love it for this lazy Sunday morning shave. I had been considering getting this set for a long time and I'm glad I finally did. The only bad surprise is the menthol in the splash (not anybody's fault but mine, it's right there in the ingredients list). I dislike menthol or synthetic cooling agents in warm scents, it feels jarring to me. So I'm not sure I'm going to use that splash again, but the soap is a winner. Not for everyday use, but for indulging extra-gemütlich winter weekend morning shaves like this one.

The lather was a bit fluffy, but still slick enough for a close and gemütlich lazy Sunday morning shave with the big Thiers Issard.