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Share your shave of the day!
November 17, 2023
I shaved super fast today because I woke up a little later than I thought I would. I’m working today so this morning my wife said I could go back to bed and she’ll handle the kid, and I didn’t set an alarm.
Anyway, I didn’t have to hurry, but it makes my commute easier if I have plenty of time. I managed to wake up, shower and shave in 20 minutes. I did 2 passes and my lather did not get the attention it deserved, but Stirling still did great.
Not a very close shave, but comfortable and definitely good enough.
Love the Ozark ❤️
Not seeing an alarm ++;
That was a perfect opportunity for @sgrdddy’s slurry lather.
Looking back, that’s sort of what I did!
Ozark Mountain++
Nov 17, 2023 - Lilac and Jasmine
I had another shave planned, but this setup just fit the mood I was in. While lilac might be front and center, it was the jasmine working in the background that tied it all together.
First impression of the Overlander is very positive. I’m looking forward to more shaves with it.
Rating: 4/5
That’s a very cool looking Overlander. I have one in brass and have liked all of my shaves with it.
I really like the looks of aluminium Karves. Beautiful 😍
Lycanthropy++
A bit of a Fougère bomb this morning. Fern and Varen get along well, and that’s a good thing because both of these are bold. I’ll give them some time to calm down and put on Cerberus Fougère before heading out.
As a reminder not to get complacent, the Frio 14 nicked my earlobe 🤦. More like a nibble.
Excellent setup!
Thanks!
It’s pretty damn excellent ☺️
As a reminder not to get complacent
One of the things I love about straight razor shaving is that you must be mindful. I haven’t nicked myself yet, but I have raised a thin pink line where the razor would have cut me had I used little more pressure.
You haven’t nicked yourself ever? In almost 400 open blade shaves?
I’m impressed!
Friday, November 17, 2023
I keep thinking I’m done using Sharp Dressed Man for the season (I think of it as a warm weather scent and the weather is now turning cold). But here we are, with another unseasonably warm day and thus another Sharp Dressed Man day as well. The ring of death has begun to appear, but since I won’t be using it much more this year it’ll be around for a while longer still.
The freshest, greenest of Fougère Friday evening shaves. The big Frio 14 has been an absolute pleasure to use in these last 8 shaves, but I’ll now switch to a Valet Autostrop which arrived by mail today (inspired by u/Marquis90 and his concept of Thé *No(ir et vanille)V(alet Autostrop)ember, a.k.a. the world’s most capillotracted retronym).
Fougère Friday ++;
November 17, 2023
Brush: Grizzly Bay Shire 26mm V18 Fanchurian
Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive - Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive - Splash
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Talc: Pinaud Clubman
A very close shave today and I had a “hit” in a couple of spots from the aftershave so I guess I was a bit heavy handed with my pressure. A great shave otherwise. I don’t think that Alive isn’t marketed as a fougère, but it smells like one to me. A great way to start the day.
November 18, 2023
Luxury second shave, since this morning I only did 2 passes.
Second luxury shaves++
I don’t have La Forêt de Liguest, but the modified version with extra chocolate, and it’s really nice
Which one is that? The only CL event I have with chocolate is Sni Mato.
November 17, 2023 - Faena Friday
The Faena soap base has its own feel. I don’t think I have another soap like it. Very luxurious in its own way. I was under the impression that the Super Speed was a mild razor but my shave says otherwise. I had an ultra close shave this evening. This was DS-BBS, but I’m looking for a barely BBS level of closeness. It was comfortable, though. No nicks or irritation
SOTD 17.11.2023
A shave to look good for tomorrow. I also shaved my head with the Headblade S4.
1 pass plus cleanups. I currently rock a Van Dyke beard again and still don’t feel the violent urge to knock it down to just the moustache again… Strange, but we’ll see.
I hope I’ll make a good first impression tomorrow. Have a nice Friday evening (or afternoon, depending on your time zone) 👍🏻
Oh, what’s the occasion tomorrow? Either way, good luck!
And can you buy Thayer’s in Germany?
I got the Thayer’s toner from amazon - back when they still accepted my bank transfer and didn’t start trying to push everyone to credit cards 🙄
MaplePoplar@sub.wetshaving.social 1 year ago
Nov. 17, 2023
Ok shave. My lather sucked to much water but lazy enough to just deal with it.