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Nov. 9, 2023
Great shave. First time I have shaved before showering in a long time. A nice hot shower with pre-shave makes a significant difference in feel.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
This West Coast Shaving razor (or any WCS razor for that matter) is not one I really ever see mentioned. It's not high end, and it looks a little clunky, but it feels good in my hand and consistently gives me close and (usually) comfortable shaves.
Nov 9, 2023
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Rating: 4.5/5
Fantastic lather choice today, good xir!
Indubitably!
Peach, Peach, Plum, and an "oh, you smell nice, summerly!" from the wife. I got Peaches + Scream as part of my Lather Games 2022 prize, and this is my first time using it. My first impression is another fruity happy scent in line with Tribute, Southern Paradise, Chaotic Neutral, and I don't get any of the Scream Season from the scent.
Black Watch is an elegant, dark cousin of bright and playful Peaches + Scream.
We're lather twins today
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November 9, 2023
Brush: Yaqi Cavern Lake 24mm Tuxedo
Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Söderfors Extra Specialstål Full Hollow (Straight Shave 374)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille - Soap
Post Shave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Wonderful morning shave. I don't use this scent enough. The lavender in Aqua Velva coordinates well which, frankly, surprised me.
November 9, 2023
Vespers is way too good to be considered just a winter scent. Lovely evening shave tonight.
I agree. Great scent.
@merikus@sub.wetshaving.social remembered that today is the second anniversary of the MM24's maiden voyage, and I've decided to postpone my planned Dirtyver→Spiced→TdH evening shave to tomorrow and recreate chief EnGEMeer u/EldrormR's historic shave. The MM24 is my third-most used razor, and I always enjoy using it, even if I'm mostly using straight razors these days.
November 9, 2023