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Tuesday SOTD Thread - March 26th, 2024 (self.wetshaving)

submitted 8 months ago by wetshavingadmin to c/wetshaving

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[–] gcgallant 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

March 26, 2024

Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 17 7/8" Full Hollow Square Point
Lather: Shave⭐Dandy - Coconut Cow Cream - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Unilever - Brut - Aftershave

2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.

Today's shave came courtesy of u/VisceralWatch. He purchased this Friodur 17 and had it sent to me for evaluation. Included in the package was the Shave⭐Dandy Coconut Cow Cream shave soap.

I have not tried a Shave⭐Dandy soap before. When I took a whiff of this scent I got a strong hit of lavender, but once lathered, the scent notes balanced into a very refreshing fragrance. Enjoyable.

The razor passed evaluation with flying colors. The only thing it needed was tightening of the pivot pin; a common problem. The shave-ready edge on the razor was very sharp and had a sharp-feel to it. Now, I happen to like this type of edge but most prefer one that is equally sharp, but has a gentler feel. The good news is that gentleness will come with more stropping. The Frio 17 has a great form factor and I like this razor a lot. It is up there with my Frio 14 in shave quality, and its slightly smaller size maintains the "reach" of the Frio 14, but affords gains in maneuverability.

[–] walden 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Not many people have had the pleasure of using Shave⭐Dandy. I've never used his cream, but his soap is really quite good!

[–] gcgallant 3 points 8 months ago

I enjoyed it. The problem is that there are so many excellent artisan products from around the world, it is quite difficult to add another. Happily, this tub is going to VisceralWatch.

[–] sahenders 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Mar 26, 2024 - 🫖 Tea Tuesday: Forty-Two 🍵

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts 28mm Declaration Grooming B13 Badger Knot
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [26]
Lather: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Soap (Excelsior)
Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts/Shawn Maher - Gravefruit II - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli - Eau de Toilette

I'm shamelessly using @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social's setup from here. It is remarkable how each of the notes play off one another. I really enjoyed this scent journey and will definitely revisit it.

I started with an unintentional slurry lather. I hydrated the brush the way I would for Omnibus, but then realized I was dealing with Excelsior. The lather for the second pass was better, but the mix up didn't affect the shave either way.

Rating: 4/5

[–] djundjila 4 points 8 months ago

Fantastic selection🍻

[–] walden 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

March 26, 2024

Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
Razor: Personna BBS-0
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (6)
Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Velours Noir - Soap
Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Aftershave
Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm

I've heard mixed things about the APR soap base v2.0, but I've always liked my lathers with it. It's just one of those soaps you have to use the "more soap, more water" ethos with.

[–] djundjila 3 points 8 months ago

mAdNesS: More Like March Normality 🥱

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
Razor: Eversharp-Schick Hydro-magic (I2, NOS)
Blade: Schick Injector blade
Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original

Colour me naive. I thought the Otters would win against the big East coast law firm. Oh well.

Quick shave today while on a work trip. Good Stank®, good razor.