WetShaving
This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.
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Rule 2 - Content Guidelines
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Mail Calls, Simple Questions, and SOTD posts belong in the recurring weekly threads.
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Posts must have sufficient content to generate a meaningful discussion.
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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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Vendors are to keep marketing within the biweekly Deals/New Products threads.
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Non-vendors may post topics about products if it will foster a compelling discussion.
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Rule 5 - Inappropriate Content
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All NSFW/L content must request mod approval and be flaired appropriately.
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Non-shaving related NSFW/L content is not allowed.
Rule 10 - Moderator Discretion
- The rules may not apply perfectly to every situation. The mods have final discretion.
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20.01.2025 - Boozy SOTN
-> 1 pass on the head plus a bit cleanup. Quick and easy.
Today I was longing for something fruity so Peach & Cognac it is. It was the first A&E soap I ever got, so it's still in the OG Kaizen base (meanwhile, they came out with K2, K2E and Ultima bases). I must say it smells delicious - like some kind of nice liquor would. Bonus point is that it also is very easy to load and lather up.
I thought Samhain might be a good companion due to the shared boozy notes, but overall it's too overpowering. The peach however kinda smooths it out a bit, but it's definitely not the season for it anymore. I guess Pomona would've been the better combo companion, but at least I tried.
Peach & Cognac was the last A&E soap I ever bought (so far?) and I love this boozy gourmand. It's just so comforting.
I definitely agree. It's sweet but not cloying, boozy but not overpowering and the added tobacco, leather and spices give it a solid backdrop with a sophisticated feeling. A really great scent for all seasons. ๐๐ป