Mosquito

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[–] Mosquito 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Across the Spider-verse is a blast, but as a warning, it's pretty long. Might want to go without any pre-movie beverages.

[–] Mosquito 5 points 1 year ago

It's pretty rough out there CONUS for allergies, regardless of cats. Solidarity. I've been on a pill daily plus a spray every few nights all summer long.

[–] Mosquito 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Is it an unusually lengthy post?

[–] Mosquito 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The producer is Wilton Benitez and JBC (Wisconsin) roasted it. I know there are countless good options CONUS these days, but JBC was one of the better roasters nationally a decade ago. The last two interesting roasters I tried through a local cafe were Brandywine and Bivouac, both of which seem to focus on natural process stuff.

[–] Mosquito 2 points 1 year ago

I'll admit I'm not good at describing razors in a precise way, but I find it comfortable and very easy to use without sticking or irritation. I'd say it's a comfortable but relatively aggressive two passes. Less so than the Blackbird SS.

[–] Mosquito 3 points 1 year ago

Mousse Illuminée is my favorite Rogue perfume, though I haven't tried the new pine forest scent.

[–] Mosquito 6 points 1 year ago

SOTD Jun 22, 2023

  • Brush: Zenith r/wetshaving Moar Boar
  • Razor: Blackland Sabre
  • Blade: GEM (1)
  • Lather: Talent Soap Factory - The Abyss - Shaving Soap
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Atomic Holiday - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: Pink MahogHany - Gent
  • Passes: WTG, XTG
  • Coffee: Full City Roast Blend
  • Music: Deer Tick - Emotional Contracts

New GEM blade—very smooth shave, but at least one weeper. Fresh GEMs be like that.

I should have pushed that previous blade to fifty.

[–] Mosquito 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

SOTD Jun 21, 2023

  • Brush: Wolf Whiskers 26mm Maggard Razors SHD
  • Razor: Blackland Sabre
  • Blade: GEM (38)
  • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Bell Ringer - Shave Soap
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Pharaoh's Dreamsicle - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo - Pucker - Balm
  • Fragrance: Soivohle - Grand Canyon
  • Passes: WTG, XTG
  • Coffee: Colombia. Piendamó, Cauca - v: Tabi - p: Sterilization with ozonoated water and ultraviolet light, anaerobic yeast fermentation, controlled drying
  • Music: Ivy - Apartment Life

Pour one out for Bell Ringer. You will be missed.

PS: I included my razor today. 🧠

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

Honed over the decades.

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[–] Mosquito 2 points 1 year ago

I didn't plan on pushing this blade so long, but my Legacy shaves are so smooth and easy that I'm inclined to keep going until that changes. Don't want to ruin a good thing just because I would normally bin a blade around 40 shaves.

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