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September 28, 2024
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts “Santa Noir” w/Maggard 28mm SHD Badger
- Razor: Micromatic Clog-Pruf (Gen 1)
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (3)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Hipster - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
- Fragrance: Maher Olfactive - Madame Chouteau
Inspired by some talk on Discord about Hipster, and then seeing @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social use a soap called “Hipster”, I decided to use Hipster. It’s a really nice scent that I never got more than a sample of, and now it’s discontinued.
I decided to use more of my Madame Chouteau sample, and despite remembering how strong and stanky it is, I did two sprays (sample sprays, mind you). Woof, this stuff is strong. Smoky and deep, it’s not for everyone. I like to describe it as being in a basement bar in Europe during WWII (like the scene in Inglourious Basterds).
I have to figure out if this razor is milder than my MMOC or if they’re the same. I can’t remember if I’ve ever done a side-by-side shave with them… surely I have?! I used to think they’re the same, but today it felt like maybe it’s milder? Either way, it was a good shave. Looking forward to my favorite GEM tomorrow – Bullet Tip/Flying Wing.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 months ago
September 28, 2024
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Ralf Aust 5/8 Stainless Full Hollow Spanish Point
Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave
Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Very nice shave today. I used another Elysian soap. Olympus is more high key and subtle than El Dorado, but very enjoyable. The soap base is harder than your typical artisan soap, and it starts a little sudsier, but it becomes thick and dense with a little work.