Submitted 8 months ago by djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social to wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social
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April 13, 2024
How goes the Streamline? Still less mild than Eld’s?
Yes I think so, but it’s been a few months since I used his.
Also, I might have used his with a PTFE blade on its 4th or 5th use, which is a sweet spot for me, so that could have played a role.
I also switch to his from some other GEM so the relative aggression could have been a factor.
Either way, we’ll get to the bottom of it! I’m going to send mine to Eld once the honeymoon phase is over.
Small modification in the Operation Inferno setup per the wife’s request: Weinstrasse got the axe and Aqua Celestia is auditioning for its spot. My goal is now to kill the tub by Wednesday. Let’s see whether that’s hubris in my part, but I’m feeling confident.
Now off for a trip to Geneva to catch the last weekend of the spring fair.
April 13, 2024
I had cleaned my brushes today with vinegar, and I must not have rinsed off well enough - in any case, the lather was clearly worse than yesterday.
I also honed the Koraat today. I was nervous with the smiling razor, but it went well enough.
Have a good night!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 8 months ago
April 13, 2024
Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: House of Mammoth - Alive - Splash
Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave. I’ll be taking on the mammoth task of using my Mammoth soaps over the next few days. Something to really sink my tusks into.
Enjoy your weekend!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 8 months ago
Engaging in a killing spree?
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 8 months ago
No, I don’t have any Mammoth soaps I could kill in a reasonable amount of time. My candidates for the year are Black Watch, SV 70th, and Midnight Stag. Maybe I’ll try to knock out 70th Anniversary in May. I mean that soap’s so last year :)