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Early morning Stank Weckoning before a busy Saturday. I have family with little kids incoming, so this was my calm before the storm.
26.10.2024 - Saturday Strathcona shenanigans
-> 2 passes on the dome, 1 for the neck and cheek lines. A really great shave!
Hadn’t posted in a while since a few shaves were boring shower shaves with a cartridge. Feels good to use something proper again! I felt in the mood for a barbershop scent, but couldn’t decide - so I used a chunk of the huge sample @sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social graciously provided to us for BVWSC N°2. I lathered it up in a new candle coaster I got myself (the old lid I’ve been using has finally RIP’d). Lo and behold, it worked great. MacDuff’s base is really a treat and gladly I experience no irritation from the Oak moss.
Today’s aftershave balm is a new one I bought on Friday, it’s by a natural cosmetics brand that seems to be on clearance sale. The balm has a gel-like texture and absorbed very quickly. It unfortunately contains alcohol, but also lots of skin food ingredients to balance that out. Only downside is that it makes my dome shine like I polished it, so it’s only getting used for late shaves 😅
Macduffs’ base is truly fantastic. I’m glad the oakmoss is not irritating to you.
Thanks for suggesting it! Such a unique take on the barbershop genre and a very good base on top 👍🏻
October 26, 2024
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts with Declaration Grooming B10
Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra - Noir - Soap
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming - Opulence - Aftershave
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
The Los Jabones de Joserra soap base is very low structure. It is so slick, that the lack of structure doesn’t bother me, and the fragrance is very well blended. I did a 3-pass shave about two weeks ago. This one happened because I was tinkering with my 2-pass routine and wasn’t satisfied with the result after two passes.
Oct 26, 2024 - Stirling Saturday: Baker Street
A little more practice is needed with a SR in preparation for Moarteen.
This is a little presumptive on my part because you didn’t ask for my opinion. However, if you are within your first 100 shaves, I suggest that work on good technique and comfort with a straight will pay off with closeness and comfort. The closeness that you want will just come to you as you gain familiarity.
Also, I have two Union 5/8 razors that I bought for $27. I haven’t honed or used them yet, but I’ll make a video of what I learn when I finally get to them.
I’m still under 10 shaves with an SR, so I’m under no illusion that I’ll manage as close a shave (as with my DEs) right away. I’m still getting used to the feel of the razor in my hands. I’m open to advice, so no worries about coming across presumptive.
October 26, 2024
2nd shave in 12 hours. There wasn’t much there, but as @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social says, there were just as many hairs.
The lather was really great. It made me wonder, do you think Stirling been slowly improving their base over time? They’re sort of famous for not coming out with new bases, but that doesn’t mean they can’t tweak stuff here or there without us noticing. Frogs in boiling water, so to speak.
but as @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social says, there were just as many hairs.
That guy’s onto something!
but that doesn’t mean they can’t tweak stuff here or there without us noticing
Good question. Can you ask Rod during the next Maggard meet?
That depends on if I can go or not!
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 weeks ago
Saturday, October 26, 2024: Tag der Fahne
Today is the Austrian National Holiday – the day of the flag, which commemorates when the last Soviet soldier left the country in 1955. I used my only remaining Haslinger soap to commemorate, and combined it with a blade produced in Russia.
Have a good evening!
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