Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - August 22nd, 2024
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
AA24 - Day 22 - Trouble in Paradise
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Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
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Blade: Gillette Platinum [22]
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
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Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Trouble Maker - Splash
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Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Eau de Parfum
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Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
Well this blade is now testing my technique and pressure management. I managed a DFS with no irritation, but the blade is definitely past its prime.
Just when I think the boar stank is subsiding, it comes back with a vengeance. Are there trapped pockets of stench hiding in this knot? What is going on?
The line up today was pleasant. Trouble Maker and Fougère Gothique are both earthy, smokey, and excellent.
Weekly Tub Check: 176g (∆ -8)
walden@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
Wait, only 8 grams over the course of 7 shaves?
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
Does that seem low? I do a 20-30 second load and I get enough lather for at least 2 passes. Even at that it still takes a couple minutes to dial in properly.
walden@sub.wetshaving.social 5 weeks ago
My average so far is 3 grams. I used less today, 1.6, and had enough for 3+ passes with a synthetic, but the lather quality was a tad under what I prefer. I’m a self-proclaimed hate-loader, and always preach “use more soap”, so that’s where my surprise comes from!