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[–] MaplePoplar 7 points 1 year ago

Nov. 9, 2023

  • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Karve Overlander
  • Blade: Astra Superior (Blue)
  • Lather: Noble Otter - Neon Sun - Soap
  • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Neon Sun - Aftershave

Great shave. First time I have shaved before showering in a long time. A nice hot shower with pre-shave makes a significant difference in feel.

[–] spj_hook 5 points 1 year ago

Thursday, November 9, 2023

  • Prep: hot shower
  • Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
  • Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
  • Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
  • Lather: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Premium Shaving Soap
  • Post Shave: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Artisan Aftershave Balm

This West Coast Shaving razor (or any WCS razor for that matter) is not one I really ever see mentioned. It's not high end, and it looks a little clunky, but it feels good in my hand and consistently gives me close and (usually) comfortable shaves.

[–] sahenders 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nov 9, 2023

  • Brush: AKA Brushworx Orange Resin 26mm Tuxedo Knot
  • Razor: Mühle Rocca R94
  • Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [6]
  • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Peaches + Scream - Soap
  • Post Shave: HAGS - The Awakening - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)

🍑 ➕ 😱

Rating: 4.5/5

[–] djundjila 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fantastic lather choice today, good xir!

[–] sahenders 2 points 1 year ago

Indubitably!

[–] gcgallant 4 points 1 year ago

November 9, 2023


Wonderful morning shave. I don't use this scent enough. The lavender in Aqua Velva coordinates well which, frankly, surprised me.

[–] djundjila 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Peachy

  • Brush: Zenith 506U N (50/50 horse mane/tail)
  • Razor: Dovo Bismarck 2 (7/8″, full hollow, carbon steel)
  • Lather: Declaration Grooming Peaches + Scream
  • Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Peach & Cognac
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! Black Watch

Peach, Peach, Plum, and an "oh, you smell nice, summerly!" from the wife. I got Peaches + Scream as part of my Lather Games 2022 prize, and this is my first time using it. My first impression is another fruity happy scent in line with Tribute, Southern Paradise, Chaotic Neutral, and I don't get any of the Scream Season from the scent.

Black Watch is an elegant, dark cousin of bright and playful Peaches + Scream.

[–] sahenders 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] djundjila 3 points 1 year ago

🍑 😱🍻

[–] gcgallant 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

November 9, 2023

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
  • Razor: Gillette Aristocrat UK #21
  • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Vespers - Soap
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Vespers - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner

Vespers is way too good to be considered just a winter scent. Lovely evening shave tonight.

[–] walden 3 points 1 year ago

I agree. Great scent.

[–] djundjila 3 points 1 year ago

Happy Birthday, MM24

  • Brush: Rubberset 400 (unnumbered) with a 26 mm Zenith knot at 63 mm loft
  • Razor: EldrormR Industries - GEM Division: MM24
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
  • Aftershave: Zslur Man Unscented Sego After Shave Balm

@merikus@sub.wetshaving.social remembered that today is the second anniversary of the MM24's maiden voyage, and I've decided to postpone my planned Dirtyver→Spiced→TdH evening shave to tomorrow and recreate chief EnGEMeer u/EldrormR's historic shave. The MM24 is my third-most used razor, and I always enjoy using it, even if I'm mostly using straight razors these days.

[–] walden 2 points 1 year ago

November 9, 2023

  • Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
  • Razor: Gillette Flat Bottom Tech
  • Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
  • Lather: Noble Otter - Hamami - Soap
  • Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
  • Fragrance: Spearhead - Seaforth! Heather - EdP