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 1 - Behaviour and Etiquette
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Be Respectful. Do not bully, flame, or harass others.
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Malicious comments are not allowed but heated discussion and salty banter is okay.
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Low effort replies and complaints about content will be removed.
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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Images, links, or videos must include additional text that summarizes the topic.
Rule 3 - Reviews and Disclosure
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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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Use the [Review] in the title if you can provide comprehensive details with enough familiarity to answer follow-up questions.
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Disclose how the product being reviewed was acquired (e.g., PIF, loan, or purchase). If the product was provided to you directly by the maker or vendor free of charge or at a discount, you must disclose this fact even if the item will later be returned to the maker or vendor.
Rule 4 - Advertising
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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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Do not solicit donations or share fundraisers without mod approval.
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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October 12, 2023
A much better shave than a few days ago, which was the last time I used this razor/blade. I was careful to not over-do it.
Scots Pine isn't what you would expect. Normally when I hear "pine" I think of a sharp evergreen type scent, but this stuff is quite mellow. Petrichor is a good buddy for it. The lather from Stirling is so good, especially this Mutton stuff. I'm so happy they were able to bring it back.
The mutton scents are another thing, though. Varen is my favorite, followed by Scots Pine, Glastonbury (although it's been a minute since I smelled this one), Port-Au-Prince, and lastly Electric Sheep.
Varen is one of my favorites in general, but it's not for everyone. The rest of the scents are just so-so for me, but I still enjoy using Scots Pine Sheep and Port-Au-Prince from time to time. I gave away my tub of Electric Sheep...
I really wish Rod would remove the Lemongrass from Port-Au-Prince, as it doesn't smell great and it burns my skin. I've used their Vetiver aftershave before and I love it. A vetiver soap would be incredible.