Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - Sep 18, 2023
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
Smoked Almonds
- Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
- Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
- Lather: Cella – Milano Crema Da Barba
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Almond Leather
- Fragrance: Maison Margiela – REPLICA By The Fireplace
I can’t get used to the scent of Cella, it’s not for me. Almond Leather and BTF, on the other hand…
Sparschweinchen++;
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
Sparschweinchen++;
I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
Oh, and yes, I’m giving them a rest. I’ve already broken the “one straight” part of the “Straightember: One Straight, Thirty Samples” tag line when the Böker arrived, so why not stray further :)
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
Any chance you just refreshed that edge? My approach has been new (as in new to me, and unused before September) straight razor, or previously used straight with a refreshed edge. [Bringing back the Dovo Bismarck today. Same model you have. I’ll post as soon as I can sit in front of a computer.]
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
Nope, nothing new about this one. I just felt like using the piggy today, and it was a good decision 😊
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
That makes sense. Of the three I have [I know. I’m out of control] I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 years ago
Do you see much/any difference in shaving quality or feeling between the piggy and the 14-2 version?
I’m thinking about getting in the next year or so a Koraat, and I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2. The thing is that I find the scales of the Spaarschweinchen rather ugly (at least on photos), and I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.