Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - November 17th, 2024 (#525)
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 18 hours ago
November 17, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
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Blade Holder: GEM Damaskeene CC (1912-1920)
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Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (8)
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Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap
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Aftershave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I’m takin’ a ride with my Staaaag … There’s really nothing like the Midnight Stag trifecta to start your day. I was getting some odd glances in the store while shopping for junk food for the Sunday afternoon games, but I felt more accepted by the forest wildlife on my morning hike.
@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social is doing a run through all 14 generations of GEM razors. I only have 3 of them. This Damaskeene happens to be one that he doesn’t have. I have the MMOC Gen2 and Flying Wing also. The EldrormR Industries MM24 that I own is still in production and doesn’t factor into the 14 generations.
If I weren’t so deep into the straight razor side of this hobby, I would collect more examples of these GEM razors. The design and execution of them is very well done, and the ones I have tried have been great shavers.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 14 hours ago
Stag + forest hike sounds like a good mix. I was bicycling in the forest with Djunior today, but I wasn’t as well integrated as you :)
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 hours ago
Everything is improved when you wear the Staaaaag :)
My father was a member of something called the Appalachian Trail Club. He would take me on hikes and to trail maintenance events when I was Djunior’s age. I wasn’t thrilled to come along at the time, but something stuck. By the time he reached the age I am now, I found ways to accompany him on a lot of short trail hikes.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 hours ago
That sounds fun!
I have an acquaintance in Connecticut who’s also active in such a club (or the same club?) and I accompanied him checking “his” part of the trail for damages after a storm. It was really beautiful nature.