Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 15th, 2025 (#794)
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 days ago
Day 15/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
I’ve been doing AA stropless until today (didn’t pack one for my travel), and it was fine, but I was still curious about the difference. It’s not a night and day difference, but I think it felt a bit smoother.
So… Stropping helps, who knew 😅
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 days ago
That makes sense. I will have to try this on the first day of Straightember.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 days ago
I have a blind experiment lined up for Straightember: I’ve sent @whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social two identical razors. They were only distinguishable by marks I’ve made on the tail. He has honed one on jnats and one on synths and I don’t know which is which.
I’ll be trying both extensively over Straightember and hopefully develop a preference. Then pudding will reveal which it is.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 days ago
You’ve mentioned it before and I’m looking forward to your impressions. Should make for interesting discussion.