wtharris89

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[–] wtharris89 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

October 24, 2024 -- Part Two

  • Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm synthetic
  • Razor: Gilette - Superspeed Black Tip
  • Blade: Gilette - 7 O'Clock Sharpedge (1)
  • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain
  • Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber AS splash
  • Post: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave Balm + menthol

Second shave this evening because tomorrow morning is going to be busy right from the start.

I'm so glad it's Friday.

[–] wtharris89 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Just couldn't get through the day without some Tabac?

[–] wtharris89 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

October 24, 2024

  • Brush: Yaqi - Mysterious Space 24mm 2-band badger
  • Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
  • Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (1)
  • Lather: Stirling - British Leather
  • Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave Balm
  • Post: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag AS splash
  • Frag: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag EdP

This is my first time trying these Bic blades. They performed just as well as some of my other regulars. No drama.

It was a lovely lather from Stirling as always, which was a relief after the frag burn I experienced yesterday.

I'm vaguely on theme with British Leather today, but I don't have any Sheffield steel or British soaps. I did have a tub of TOBS sandalwood from when I first started, but that's long gone.

Have a great one y'all. ✌️

[–] wtharris89 3 points 4 weeks ago

Oh is that what I’m supposed to be doing with lipstick and deodorant? ;)

[–] wtharris89 3 points 4 weeks ago

Best mmo on the market imo

[–] wtharris89 4 points 1 month ago

Pomona felt much worse than Barbershop did for me. You're right though, it's an unpleasant sensation.

I hope my second shave will give me different results, but it might be wishful thinking. It is a lovely scent though, so I'm pretty bummed.

Luckily there's no shortage of great soaps to try. :)

[–] wtharris89 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

October 23, 2024

  • Brush: Omega -- 10048 boar
  • Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
  • Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (4)
  • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Pomona
  • Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
  • Post: Southern Witchcrafts - Pomona AS splash
  • Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP

My first shave with Pomona gave great results, but I think it gave me a bit of frag burn while it was on my face. I've had this happen with a couple of other soaps as well (Stirling Barbershop and the bit I tried of PAA Bay Rum before trading it away).

I'm wondering whether my skin may be sensitive to cinnamon or clove. There must be some shared ingredient contributing to this.

I plan to give it another shot with Pomona later this week or next since I enjoy the scent. But unfortunately, this might not ultimately be one for me. :(

Have a great day y'all. ✌️

[–] wtharris89 2 points 1 month ago

Message sent (I think!)

[–] wtharris89 3 points 1 month ago

Not surprised that the OG was also great. I’ve yet to meet a BaM scent that I didn’t like.

[–] wtharris89 7 points 1 month ago (4 children)

October 22, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
  • Razor: Gilette - Super Speed black tip
  • Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (2)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two
  • Post: Ginger's Garden - unscented aftershave balm + menthol
  • Post: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two AS splash
  • Frag: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT

I love Roam Two. That is all.

I am very curious to try the OG Roam, but I haven't seen it pop up on the zaar yet. Anyone want to trade a smush of Two for a smush of the OG? :)

Have a great one y'all. ✌️

[–] wtharris89 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ah, I didn’t know this. Interesting! And yes, clever marketing move for sure.

I did a bit of looking but couldn’t find a site that compares the Gentle Shave’s model numbers with those assigned by Zenith. Do you happen to know where I can find that info (preferably without learning Italian 😄)?

[–] wtharris89 5 points 1 month ago (3 children)

October 21, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
  • Razor: Gilette - Super Speed black tip
  • Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
  • Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
  • Post: Stetson - Cooling Moisture AS splash

First shave with this brush and razor (thanks u/EldrormR over on reddit!). The razor was very forgiving and felt nice and mild. The brush is very different from the Omega 10048 that I've been using over the last few months. Way less flop, much softer bristles.

I think I'm going to enjoy getting to know these two better.

Have a great one y'all. ✌️

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