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- Comment on Lemmings, please give us your info dump. 7 hours ago:
You want to pick your own MAC? At least you can set it to not be random for a specific network.
- Comment on [Meta] THE TIME HAS COME. Daily posts will be transitioned to PieFed. 13 hours ago:
I would just have to automate it to:
- Make the weekly post – easy enough
- Parse the response and log the post number (for example in the URL of this post (not this comment, the post) it says
84851. I can store that string in a text file. - One week later, fire off an API call to unpin that post number.
Doable? Yes. Will I do it? Maybe.
- Comment on [Meta] THE TIME HAS COME. Daily posts will be transitioned to PieFed. 19 hours ago:
Daily is too often. Weekly would require each post to be pinned so it doesn’t get downed out by other threads. I know how to pin automatically created threads, but automatically unpinning the old post when a new one is made would require research on my part.
- Comment on [Meta] THE TIME HAS COME. Daily posts will be transitioned to PieFed. 2 days ago:
Excellent question. Topics and Feeds, to my knowledge work like this:
Topic : can only be created and edited by admins (maybe moderators, too?). Designed to help new people find communities to subscribe to without being a free-for-all. For example when I created the “Wetshaving” Topic, I didn’t include one or two wetshaving themed communities found elsewhere on the Fediverse because those places are barren, so they aren’t worth following in my opinion.
Feed: A feed is created by, used by, and only visible to a particular user. You can use a Topic as a template of sorts… so if you want to follow the same shaving communities that I’ve curated in the wetshaving Topic, you’d visit that topic (Explore -> Topics -> Wetshaving) and click
Create feed.I had a brief conversation with the PieFed developers today because I was trying to wrap my head around it, and it’s a bit buggy and convoluted at the moment. But hey, it works.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 19th, 2026 (#982) 2 days ago:
February 19th, 2026
- Brush: Maggard Razors - Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Worcester Razor Co. Straight - 6/8 Hollow (3)
- Lather: Central Texas Soaps - Down at the River - Soap
- Post Shave: MW - Bay Rum - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Decent shave! Less irritation than yesterday – either because of my technique, the lather, or both! What am I saying, isn’t it all technique?
This aftershave was sent to me by a good friend who I’ve converted to wetshaving. He made this Bay Rum using Rum, uh… Bay, and some other stuff. It’s very smooth and honestly smells great. A lot of the Bay Rum’s that I’ve smelled are sharp with the spiciness, and this one leans heavily into the actual Rum scent. Quite pleasing!
- Comment on [Meta] THE TIME HAS COME. Daily posts will be transitioned to PieFed. 2 days ago:
You can 100% just keep using your lemmy.world account!
The reason why you probably didn’t see anything after subscribing to !wetshaving@wetshav.ing is because there’s not much activity there (yet). When you subscribe to something using Lemmy, the Lemmy software doesn’t really go back in time and show you older stuff.
I just made a post over there if you want to make sure it’s showing up in your feed.
- Comment on [Meta] THE TIME HAS COME. Daily posts will be transitioned to PieFed. 2 days ago:
Also to-do: 1. Consider where to hold BVWSC voting activity. 1. Update the sidebar information to bring it up-to-date
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, February 18th, 2026 (#981) 3 days ago:
February 18th, 2026
- Brush: Maggard Razors - Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Worcester Razor Co. Straight - 6/8 Hollow (2)
- Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Tallow - Soap
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
$discord
Nice shave. Today is the monthly meeting of the Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club. Designed around sending smushes all over the world to try new things, as of late we’ve been using Tabac because of international mailing fuckery. Thanks, Obama.
Participants are a group of shavers who decided they’d give the Fediverse a try. There are multiple things to pick from, but most of us are leaning towards PieFed as the go to back end. PieFed is available at https://wetshav.ing. Lemmy is available at https://sub.wetshaving.social, and Mastodon is available at https://wetshaving.social.
This SOTD post will probably get me banned from Reddit. Such is life.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, February 17th, 2026 (#980) 4 days ago:
February 17th, 2026
- Brush: Maggard Razors - Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Koraat 15/16 Full Hollow - Sub Exclusive ‘Moarteen’ (11)
- Lather: Fanzine Saponifications - Caravaggio - Soap
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Musk - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Declaration Grooming, House of Mammoth - Cerberus - Liniment
Fanzine is super good! You can email him today for a 2oz tub of a new scent, and I hear he’s going to throw in some random 4oz tubs to make it interesting. $12.50 shipped CONUS is a good deal. Cheap, even! I didn’t order any, but maybe someone here will be interested. Send me a message for the email address, I don’t want the email scrapers to get it.
This edge isn’t feeling as great as it once did. I’ll probably use it once or twice more before giving it a synthetic refresh.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, February 16th, 2026 (#979) 4 days ago:
Wow, that was fast!
I have your address so I’ll try to get it in the mail soonish.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, February 16th, 2026 (#979) 5 days ago:
February 16th, 2026
- Brush: Maggard Razors - Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) Straight Razor - 5/8 Half Hollow (6)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Soap
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Declaration Grooming, House of Mammoth - Cerberus - Liniment
Lovely little razor, this one. Lovely lather, too. I used the I, Rich Moose aftershave yesterday and the scent, when that strong and long lasting, is not for me. The soap, however, is great. I’ll likely give away the aftershave (CONUS). Interested? Let me know.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, February 15th, 2026 (#978) 6 days ago:
Beautiful razor. I need to get myself something with gold etching.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, February 15th, 2026 (#978) 6 days ago:
February 15th, 2026
- Brush: Maggard Razors - Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) 11/16 Half Hollow - “Expert” (1)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Balm
Oh, very nice. I’ve been working on this razor way too much, but I learn something new every time. It’s finally (for real this time) ready to send out to its owner.
This lather was so good. Everything clicked with this shave and it was great.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - February 13th, 2026 6 days ago:
It sounds like you know more than cars than most people, which is great. I’m a fan of keeping cars running for as long as you’re comfortable. It’s much cheaper to spend the occasional $2000 on a big repair(s) compared to a $650/month car payment ($40,000 new car with 6% interest(just a guess) for 6 years).
Some people will try to compare the amount you’re about to spend to the blue book price, but I don’t agree with that line of thought. If the car is worth $4,000 why would you spend 50% of it’s worth on maintenance? Well, because cars need to be maintained. The blue book price doesn’t know if a car has been maintained. If you go out and buy a different car for $4,000 that could be very risky. By spending the money on maintenance, you know things are in good working order.
In my mind the decision simply comes down to whether or not you like the car, whether or not you’re itching for something newer, and your financial position.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - February 13th, 2026 6 days ago:
Nice! I thought my wife’s car was old as a 2006.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, February 13th, 2026 (#976) 6 days ago:
February 13th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: RazoRock GOAT
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (1)
- Lather: Proraso - Sandalwood - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, February 14th, 2026 (#977) 6 days ago:
February 14th, 2026
- Brush: Stirling Soap Co. 24mm Synthetic
- Blade: Personna White Handle Disposable (8)
- Lather: Proraso - Sandalwood - Soap
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Kelp & Sea Mineral - Lotion
Forgot to post this yesterday, but it was a really good hotel shave. The only downside was it was an early morning. In fact, I think I was in such a fog that I forgot to use aftershave and only applied lotion. No harm, no foul.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 12th, 2026 (#975) 1 week ago:
Atriox++
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 12th, 2026 (#975) 1 week ago:
February 12th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) 11/16 Half Hollow - “Expert” (1)
- Lather: Proraso - Sandalwood - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
- Fragrance: Auntie Anne’s Preztels 🥨 - Knead - EdP
Proraso is decent! I do love the Sandalwood scent. Perfect for when you want something warm and not too complex.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, February 11th, 2026 (#974) 1 week ago:
February 11th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Worcester Razor Co. Straight - 6/8 Hollow (1)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Nefertiti - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Great shave! I have finally cracked the code on this razor. I was inspired to revisit the honing of this razor when I saw @gcgallant@wetshav.ing using a Torrey Razor Co. yesterday, which is from the same factory as this Worcester Razor Co. The factory is now loft apartments.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, February 10th, 2026 (#973) 1 week ago:
You have one that I’ve honed, too, but with the understanding that if it sucks I don’t care, hone it yourself or send it back to me! A lot less pressure there haha.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, February 10th, 2026 (#973) 1 week ago:
Same company that made my Worcester Razor Co. razor, which I still have to figure out the honing on…
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, February 10th, 2026 (#973) 1 week ago:
February 10th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) 11/16 Half Hollow - “Expert” (2)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Very nice shave! I’m confident in giving this one last freshening on the 10k, one last test shave, and then sending it to its owner. This is my first time sending someone a razor that I’ve “restored”. They might hate it, but at least I know someone (me) would like it.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, February 9th, 2026 (#972) 1 week ago:
February 9th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) 11/16 Half Hollow - “Expert” (2)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
I took this razor back to the 10k because yesterday it felt pretty rough/dull. Much better today. I’m going to use it a bit more before sending it to the owner. They are new to straight razor shaving so I want to make sure if it feels bad it’s their fault, not mine!
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, February 8th, 2026 (#971) 1 week ago:
February 8th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) 11/16 Half Hollow - “Expert” (1)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Balm
- Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - EdT
I spent some time restoring this razor for a friend yesterday, and this was the test shave. The edge is 85% there and I got a close shave, but it didn’t feel all that great. I’ll be doing some more work before trying it again.
I’m happy with the rest of the restoration, though. It wasn’t in bad shape to begin with, but I spent some time polishing it with Flitz, then hammered the pin to tighten up the scales a tad, then honed.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, February 7th, 2026 (#970) 2 weeks ago:
February 7th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) Straight Razor - 5/8 Half Hollow (5)
- Lather: Wet Shaving Products - Black Amber Vanille - Soap
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Things were feeling great and going well until I gave myself a little cut. I had a rough shave with this soap yesterday, too, so obviously it’s the soaps fault and not mine Image.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - February 6th, 2026 2 weeks ago:
What a despicable mess.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, February 6th, 2026 (#969) 2 weeks ago:
February 6th, 2026
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Koraat 15/16 Full Hollow - Sub Exclusive ‘Moarteen’ (10)
- Lather: Wet Shaving Products - Black Amber Vanille - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - The Night Before - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Declaration Grooming, House of Mammoth - Cerberus - Liniment
Not the worst, but I did give myself a tad bit of irritation.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 5th, 2026 (#968) 2 weeks ago:
February 5th, 2026
- Brush: Zenith - B03-A26 (B2) 26mm Boar
- Razor: RazoRock GOAT
- Blade: Zorrik Super Platinum (5)
- Lather: Wet Shaving Products - Black Amber Vanille - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Balm
Great shave, despite this soap being pretty mid. I love the scent of it so it’s worth using, for sure. Speaking of scent, Friends to the End is amazing.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - January 30th, 2026 2 weeks ago:
use less corporate social media
Good deal. I’m almost at the point where I could delete my reddit account because I hardly ever feel the urge to comment there. Not like deleting it does anything…
