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Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, December 21st, 2025 (#922)

djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

Sun 21 Dec 2025

Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK № 10 (6/8", square point, half hollow, carbon steel)
Lather: Catie’s Bubbles – Dranks
Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles – Dranks
Fragrance: Catie’s Bubbles – Dranks

Dranks is some good stuff, glad I sprung for it. Today was one of those rare (for me) shaves of multiple days of beard. I’ve been recovering from a nasty pneumonia and shaving wasn’t a priority, but today, my lungs don’t rattle anymore when I breathe, so cheering with Dranks seems like a good choice. Looks like I’m getting better just in time for the holidays.

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DaveWave94@wetshav.ing ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Glad to hear you’re on the road to recovery! Pneumonia is a very serious condition, so it’s good that you’re able to breathe easier. Hope you’re able to make a full recovery by January!

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Thanks! I’m recovering nicely, and it feels like I’ll be back on skis by January 🤞
  
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  - DaveWave94@wetshav.ing ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    Pneumonia usually requires intense medication (antibiotics, glucocorticoids, inhalations, etc.), and breathing exercises once it’s getting better. I’m sure you’ll manage it together with your doctor(s). Downhill Skiing would be a great activity once you’ve recovered, since it’s outdoors with plenty oxygen around and not too strenuous on the body 👍🏻
    
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snooting@wetshav.ing ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Glad to hear you’re getting better, pneumonia is no joke!

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Oh yeah, not fun at all, and a bit scary in the moment
  
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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Very glad to hear you’re on the mend. I think the № 10 is an undiscovered gem. I am always surprised by how good it is.

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Agreed. It’s like the TI Le Dandy or the Puma 88 that way: the geometry isn’t special in any way, but they shave great I suspect it’s the steel that feels so nice?
  
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  - gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    I think the steel is a major factor. Also, the build quality of these Heljestrands is so satisfying.
    
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