WetShaving
This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.
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Our sister Mastodon instance is https://wetshaving.social/.
Community Rules
Rule 1 - Behaviour and Etiquette
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Be Respectful. Do not bully, flame, or harass others.
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Malicious comments are not allowed but heated discussion and salty banter is okay.
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Low effort replies and complaints about content will be removed.
Rule 2 - Content Guidelines
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Mail Calls, Simple Questions, and SOTD posts belong in the recurring weekly threads.
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Posts must have sufficient content to generate a meaningful discussion.
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Images, links, or videos must include additional text that summarizes the topic.
Rule 3 - Reviews and Disclosure
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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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Use the [Review] in the title if you can provide comprehensive details with enough familiarity to answer follow-up questions.
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Disclose how the product being reviewed was acquired (e.g., PIF, loan, or purchase). If the product was provided to you directly by the maker or vendor free of charge or at a discount, you must disclose this fact even if the item will later be returned to the maker or vendor.
Rule 4 - Advertising
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Vendors are to keep marketing within the biweekly Deals/New Products threads.
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Non-vendors may post topics about products if it will foster a compelling discussion.
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Do not solicit donations or share fundraisers without mod approval.
Rule 5 - Inappropriate Content
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All NSFW/L content must request mod approval and be flaired appropriately.
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Non-shaving related NSFW/L content is not allowed.
Rule 10 - Moderator Discretion
- The rules may not apply perfectly to every situation. The mods have final discretion.
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Aug 31, 2023 - AA-23: Day 22
The last day of austerity is here. I completed 22 shaves of the 31 days this month at the Extreme level. Overall, it's been a fairly easy month.
I've learned to appreciate the Aluminum CFL. I've had nearly zero irritation or nicks from this razor all month, even when testing a little more pressure than was necessary. I doubt the Weck and OCMM adventurers this month can say the same. It could easily be a daily driver, but not necessarily for me.
In the end, I found a method that produced close, comfortable shaves with little effort. I could not achieve exceptionally close shaves unless I started the shave with multiple days growth. This isn't a mild razor, but it certainly feels likes one. It's also not the most efficient razor in every case. It's kind of in a strange middle ground.
The Maggard boar knot was basically broken in after the first week, and it's been a real pleasure to use all month long. I've learned more about the Stirling soap base using the boar with it all month. I already knew Stirling is such a good value for the money, and even after 22 shaves, it seems like I've barely made a dent in the tub. I wish I had weighed the tub before and after for more proof.
Sonder is such an incredible scent, but I think I've become slightly nose blind to the nuisance of it after AA. Some time away from it will help. It's a good thing the month has finally come to an end because I'm almost out of my EdP sample.
Brush Break-In Album
Rating: 4.5/5