Share your SOTD for Sunday!
Apr 20, 2025
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Commodore 26mm Badger Knot
- Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [10]
- Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - X - Soap
- Post Shave: Oaken Lab - Sanctum - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 weeks ago
April 20, 2025
$Discord
Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I’m already getting more comfortable.
The default edge from Koraat treated me pretty nicely. Since I’m such a beginner at this, my expectations are still being set. Between the Moarteen and the synthetic edge that @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social sent me, I’m starting to get a feel for what straight razors have to offer.
I might have learned one thing today in regards to my technique. With a DE, I figured out a while ago that going north to south on my neck gives me irritation with a vast majority of razors/blades. With a straight, it seems the opposite is true. I think it’s mostly because I don’t have good straight razor technique yet, and north to south is a much more natural hand movement than going south to north. Less stuttering, smoother motion, no irritation.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 weeks ago
I agree with @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social. That’s quick! I think that most of us find that a straight razor shave provides the most comfort. This is because you have complete control over angle and pressure. It takes a while to get the hang of this, but you are well on your way!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 weeks ago
That’s quick!