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Share your shave of the day for Wednesday!
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
I just realized I never posted my SOTD this morning because I was in a rush, how silly of me.
September 13, 2023
Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
Razor: Ralf Aust 5/8 Stainless Full Hollow Spanish Point (Straight Shave 325)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap (48)
Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
A new edge again for this Straightember. This time it is a Black Arkansas finish after a synthetic stone refresh. I pushed the edge by using a drop of soap solution with water on the Black Ark. I used my hone-a-little, test-a-little method to go as far as I could for sharpness. Tests for the finished edge showed it to be ultra-sharp which is amazing when you consider the reputation stainless has for those huge chromium carbides ;-). My shave result is ultra-close. Too close, really, for a daily shaver. I’m okay with an edge this sharp, but I don’t need it to be. After the shave I did 30 laps on flax linen and 60 laps on leather. I’ll see how things feel tomorrow.
September 13, 2023
Taking a short break from the Personna 74 which has 38 uses just to make sure I’m not missing anything. The WSP “Rustic” soap base is pretty much garbage, but Black Amber Vanille smells really great. GLS compliments it really well.
to make sure I’m not missing anything
Verdict? Have you grown too accustomed to the P74?
The verdict is I’m not missing anything! Granted, Personna Lab Blue have a sweet spot for me after shave 3 or 4, but I just wanted to compare the 38-use blade to something I’m familiar with. The P74 is still close and comfortable, and the overall feel is similar enough to the new blade.
This soap did not burn me despite the intense scent, phew. I enjoyed the scent of Asian Plum, but the real discovery for me was how much I like combining Cheshire and Black Watch.
Great shave with a great base, a great brush, and a great razor. Great, great, great.
Cheshire + Black Watch, this sound interesting 🤔
Try it! It’s a definite repeat for me
September 13, 2023: Equine Greatest Hits Straightember
| * Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm |
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| It was late, and I tried to get it over quickly - so Haslinger it was. I should maybe reinstate my after 22:00, no straight rule: I am less concentrated, and my coordination perceptibly declines. I got a slight cut, not deep, but still a good bleeding. |
Have a good night!
Sep 13, 2023 - Sample September: Lycanthropy
| * Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Confluence - Eau de Toilette |
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| An excellent #witchcraftswednesday shave. Finally killed the Lycanthropy sample today. This is one that I really didn’t like early on, but now it’s one of my favorites. It’s also kinda crazy how close the WR4 shaves. |
Rating: 4.5/5
Lycanthropy++
Sep. 13, 2023
Good shave. I like this scent enough I’m actually sad to see it slowly disappearing.
bmac92@midwest.social 1 year ago
2023.09.13 SOTD:
Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (3)
Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia with Permafrost
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
Very nice shave again today. These Wizamet blades are really impressing me. Definitely going to pick some up in bulk. 3 pass shave with some very slight cleanup, no irritation, and smooth.
Really enjoying Pineapple Ambrosia as well. I’m going to have to try more of Elysian’s soaps. This was the first time using permafrost on a soap. Did 2 pumps, and everything was nice and chilly. I think one would be enough for one shave, but it was still nice. Close to Glacial level from Stirling. Would definitely recommend.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 1 year ago
I purchased Olympus from Elysian. I’m looking forward to trying it in October.
bmac92@midwest.social 1 year ago
Olympus looks interesting for sure. I’m just a pineapple lover so I had to go this route with my first purchase.