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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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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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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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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November 20, 2023
Brush: Grizzly Bay Shire 26mm V18 Fanchurian
Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8" Fine India Steel
Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Splash
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Talc: Pinaud Clubman
This razor has an edge that is less keen than most of my others yet it provides a very comfortable DFS shave easily. With an edge like this, there's an additional feeling of safety. I am aware that a lot of very experienced straight shavers prefer an edge that is not overly sharp. I have been struggling with this concept because my preference is for an edge that is extremely sharp but feels soft and velvety; and I only started to really crack that nut in September. There's a lot to learn.
So far this month I have used Hygge, Tobacconist, Alive, Indigo and Beloved. Before the month ends (and a benefit I get from BBS November), I will use 福 (Fú Dào), Shire 2, Smash, Sonder, and Almond Leather. Every HoM scent I have is distinctive, and I thoroughly enjoy all of them, but Beloved is, somehow, special. The scent recalls feelings of comfort, safety, and coziness. That's a pretty tall order for a shaving soap and splash. There's a subtle lavender note that some might not like, but I think it is perfectly placed. To me, this one's a masterpiece. Kudos u/mammothben!