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Feb. 21, 2024

  • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Karve CB SB D
  • Blade: Treet Platinum [4]
  • Lather: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Soap
  • Post Shave: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Good shave. Real nice lime scented shave this morning.

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 9 months ago
  • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Zenith Boar Brush 31mm × 50mm
  • Razor: Schick Repeating Razor Type B
  • Blade: Personna Injector
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
  • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
  • Fragrance: The Scottish Fine Soaps Company Vetiver & Sandalwood

The ring of death is growing much faster than I'd have thought. This tub might be done rather sooner than later.

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 9 months ago

February 21, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B03-A26 (B2)
  • Razor: MMOC Gen 2
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (4)
  • Lather: London Razors/Summer Break Soaps - Mountain Laurel - Soap
  • Post Shave: London Razors - Mountain Laurel - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
  • Fragrance: London Razos - Mountain Laurel - EdP

These PTFE blades definitely hit their stride on shave #4 for me. Excellent shave.

[–] spj_hook@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 9 months ago

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

  • Prep: hot shower
  • Brush: Omega 0146138 HI-BRUSH, 25mm Synthetic Shaving Brush
  • Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
  • Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Shaving Soap
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge - balm

This is my favorite razor + blade combo. I haven't used it in a while because I've been trying out lots of other combos, so it's nice to come back to what I know I like.

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

February 21, 2024

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian

  • Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple Gen 1

  • Lather: Murphy and McNeil - Gael Laoch Orange - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner

  • Aftershave: Murphy and McNeil - Gael Laoch Orange - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Floris of London - No. 89 - Eau de Toilette

  • Talc: Yardley Classic
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


This setup was really a great way to start the day. This year my plan has been to focus on enjoying the collection of shaving gear that I have. I'm sure I'll buy some things, but I also want to appreciate what I already have.

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I watched your last video on YouTube - very informative!

But I can only access the videos with direct links, and even though I subscribed, I don't see any videos. Is this on purpose for privacy reasons, or am I doing something wrong?

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm unsure of whether there is any value for me to create a public YouTube channel, but Boris De Riviere (of River Razors) watched my previous video and said he got something from it, so I'm considering making the videos public. What do you think? There a a lot of people already out there who make honing videos.

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I personally would like to be able to watch them without looking for the links. You have your own style, you explain things one cannot see easily (like pressure), and you clearly have a lot of experience also from knife sharpening. Time to join the stone-tubers!

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thank you very much for the feedback. I'll be doing a complete Jnat honing of my Iwasaki razor in the next couple of days. I'll make the videos public when that video is ready to go.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Witchcraft Wednesday


A quick shave before going to bed. And I forgot to share my Zingari Zischtig yesterday.

Have a good night!

~Shared via emacs & sotd.el~

[–] sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 8 months ago

Feb 21, 2024 - 3 Scots and Black Watch

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts/Declaration Grooming Purple Hybrid 28mm B7 Knot
  • Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum [23]
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - 3 Scots - Soap
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Toner
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette

Incredible scents!

Rating: 4.5/5