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Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - December 14, 2023

djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Micromatic 5/7: KILL Vespers

Brush: Boti Motherlode knot in laminated wooden handle, 30mm
Razor: GEM Micromatic Flying Wing (NOS, chrome plated)
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann Vespers
Aftershave: Pitralon Swiss version
Fragrance: Sir Irisch Moos

Best I can do to be on theme is kill a sample. I enjoy the comforting scent of Vespers every time I use it. But since I’ve instituted my one-tub-out-for-one-tub-in policy, I’ve killed a grand total of zero tubs, and it takes all my restraint not to go buy a set of Vespers.

I’m using a Flying Wing/Bullet Tip today, the fifth and final generation of the Micromatic line of GEM razors, and probably the prettiest vintage safety razor with the possible exception of the Streamline. This razor is a tad milder than the MMOC and Clog-Pruf, but still plenty efficient.

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spj_hook@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Your “theme” comment reminded me that I completely forgot about Theme Thursday over at reddit. It’s been a while. I do kinda miss the community over there and I’m thinking of going back.

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  I do both, personally. I hate Reddit, but not the community. The community here is still tiny, but I like interacting with everyone here, too.
  
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  - spj_hook@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    I hear you. I started scrolling Reddit again recently and it just doesn’t have the appeal that it once did.
    
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    djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    yup, it changed
    
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walden@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Listen… I’m not here to help – You need a set of Vespers. If someone made me have only 5 soaps, Vespers would be on the list.

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  That high on the list, huh? You’re he’s l really not helping 😅
  
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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

I’ve instituted my one-tub-out-for-one-tub-in policy

This was my policy for the past year. It only proved to me that I have no discipline. My soap collection continues to grow.

and it takes all my restraint not to go buy a set of Vespers A difficult task indeed!

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  
  I have no discipline
  
  I’m also struggling in that department😅. Just today, I got an unsanctioned tub of Stirling’s new Baccarat Rouge dupe soap🤫
  
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  - gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    I am thinking about a BBS Feb. or Mar. to help me rationalize the ridiculous size of my collection. :)
    
    Do you have the Baccarat Rouge fragrance? I’ve read that it is a sweet scent that is polarizing.
    
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    djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    
    Do you have the Baccarat Rouge fragrance?
    
    My wife does, it’s one of her favourites. I mainly got the dupe set as a suprise for her.
    
    You’re right that it’s sweet-leaning. It’s a warm amber fragrance and I quite enjoy it
    
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