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[โ€“] djundjila 4 points 3 months ago

Day 11/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

  • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (11)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (9)
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company โ€“ Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company โ€“ Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company โ€“ Seaforth! Roman Spice

Morning shave! Last day of vacation, and I finally managed to switch back to shaving in the morning. For vacation djundjila, this feels like a big accomplishment. I'll miss vacation djundjila tomorrow.

I've reached the uneventful part of AA. The razor still has a great edge, the brush makes ok lather and doesn't change a lot anymore between shaves, Roman Spice still smells summery and fresh, and I'm enjoying the routine.

If not for the required daily pic for Raw Hoggin', I wouldn't even move my gear (with the exception of the straight, which I keep out of Djunior's reach.

Now off to the neighborhood pool for dinner fun with Djunior.

$FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

[โ€“] walden 4 points 3 months ago

August 11, 2024

  • Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Gillette Tech (Z-4)
  • Blade: Derby Premium (3)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Port-Au-Prince - Soap
  • Post Shave: Spearhead - Seaforth! Heather - Toner
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm

$Discord
$ShepherdsofStirling
Progress Album

Ah, this blade feels so much better in this razor compared to the Baili BR171. I do like the BR171, but not with this blade.

This razor/blade combo is simply great.

[โ€“] gcgallant 4 points 3 months ago

August 11, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar

  • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 14 Full Hollow Square Point

  • Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Guerlain - Jicky - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave. $headless $FriodomRiders #NoStrop

Edge Condition Album


"It's Dรฉjร  vu all over again", Yogi Berra

Today I felt the beginnings of change in the edge. It feels just a little softer and more accepting of more pressure. Comfort and closeness are still where they have been, but if I wanted to, I could get away with a sloppier shaving style.

[โ€“] DaveWave94 3 points 3 months ago

11.08.2024 - Shaman shave test

  • Prep: cold water
  • Brush: RazoRock 400 Noir SE 24 mm
  • Razor: Leaf Thorn
  • Blade: snapped BIC Chrome Platinum
  • Lather: E&S - Shaman
  • Post-Shave: Thayer's Original toner; Phytorelax Aftershave scalp cream

-> 2 pass head shave and 1 pass around the beard. Good shave!

First try of E&S Shaman. It was a bit tricky to lather up, but once I managed to do so it totally exploded with lather. That's why I did more passes than usual. The scent is a interesting mix. Different kinds of tobacco (pipe and flower), leather, some woody notes... I can definitely see what they were aiming for with the name & tub art. Also, their base made my skin feel really good! In general, a very positive first impression of this soap. However, more shaves will be required of course.

Had a bit of a uneventful weekend, apart from setting up my new smartphone today. All this signing in for every app again was a bit annoying, but the phone also came with some wireless headphones as a freebie which are surprisingly comfortable to wear atm. If something is looking a bit off in my posts, it's probably because I still need to set everything back up the way I'm used to do things!

[โ€“] sahenders 3 points 3 months ago

Aug 11, 2024 - AA24 - Day 11

Brush Break-In Progress Album