Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - March 4th, 2025 (#630)
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks agoI was surprised to see Wholly Kaw eliminated and Declaration towards the bottom also. Happy that CB is doing well. Though I only have 3 of Chris’ soaps. I intend to get another at the Maggard Meetup.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
I was also surprised, but I guess it makes sense. Wholly Kaw’s scents aren’t sub favourites and fever have been. DG went from active in the sub to radio silence, and he has lost a lot of goodwill in the last year or so with his super delayed brushes, where customers would wait for months after having paid. CF is a solid brand, but if you look above in the list, I can really point see TSF and Macduffs who would visit have been less popular a year or two ago.
So maybe we were just stuck in the past mentally?
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
I think that the new format contributes to a root-for-the-underdog approach. I love that! I was unaware of the popularity of Talent Soap Factory, and though I tried MacDuffs with the BVWSC, I had no idea how popular it seems to be. CF and SW seem to be tracking well at this stage. I completely get the Declaration sentiment. I never had the patience to collect his brushes. I have one, but have moved on.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
Yes, it’s the best part for me too!
As of yesterday, I now also do, but it’s a second hand one from years ago
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
Mine has a B10 knot and is second hand. While waiting for the opportunity to spend the kind of money that Scott wants for a brush, I contacted Jannick Wald. Never looked back. Jannick’s quality of workmanship is unrivaled imo.