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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Flawless Fleur de France Friodur Fougère Friday Frenzy

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Papa Eld with Declaration Grooming B3 knot
Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 72-V (13/16", quarter hollow or near wedge, stainless steel)
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Varen
Aftershave: House of Mammoth/Noble Otter/Declaration Grooming Cerberus Fougère
Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! Fleur de France
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder

First Fougère Friday of 2024, yay. Also, I was intrigued by @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 's pro-talc propaganda campaign and today was my first use of talc as a post shave (I took the SOTD pics until Sunday the day before yesterday, so it won’t appear until Monday, at the earliest). I was warned that Pinaud’s Finest Powder (even better in French: poudre ultra-fine) is a powder bomb, and I dutifully created a dense powder fog in my bathroom when I applied it with a fine synthetic brush. Some fine-tuning is in order. I didn’t feel too much of an effect, so I suspect that I did a better job powdering the atmosphere than my face. Live and learn.

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PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Also, I was intrigued by @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 's pro-talc propaganda campaign

Yes, I’m feeling this too. My trusted health counselor (yes, a LLM) tells me the following:

To resist using talc as an aftershave product, you can consider alternative products such as talc-free aftershave balms or lotions. Talc, also known as talcum powder, has been a popular ingredient in aftershave products, but it has been linked to potential health risks, including the presence of asbestos in some talc-containing products 2 3 . As an alternative, cornstarch powders have been suggested as a safe and effective substitute for cosmetic talc 4 . When choosing aftershave products, it’s important to carefully read the ingredients and opt for talc-free options to minimize potential health concerns. Using talc-free aftershave balms or lotions is a safe alternative to talc-containing products, which have been associated with potential health risks 2 3 . Cornstarch powders have been recommended as a safe and effective substitute for cosmetic talc 4 . When selecting aftershave products, it’s essential to prioritize safety and opt for talc-free options to minimize potential health concerns.

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- gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  The Club Pinaud and Yardley products I’ve been using are corn starch based. I suspect all talc products sold today are. Man, I miss that asbestos of yesteryear ;)
  
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  - PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    It seems obvious that asbestos should be good against razor or even frag burn 😂
    
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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Some fine-tuning is in order

Yes, it takes a short while to sort this out. I put it in my small badger brush, tap a bit out on each side of my face, then brush lightly. Today, the amount that I tapped into the brush turned out to be a heavy load. I had a whiteish face at first, but it all evened out quickly and became invisible. With the Clubman, the effect is a subtle silky skin feel. The Yardley talc is coarser. Its effect is slightly more noticeable right after it is applied.

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  Thanks for the tip. I’ll go for round two soon🙂
  
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  - gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    You’ll get it sorted in short order. It’s not rocket science.
    
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walden@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Varen++

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