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- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, January 28th, 2026 (#960) 18 hours ago:
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Elyria” - TurnNShave v9 Tip 28mm Badger
- Razor: Trident Shaving Varukh
- Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Discordia - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Stirling - Destination Unknown - EdT
Close, comfortable shave. I think this will be my last with the Varukh. Overall I enjoyed this razor, it’s efficiency, and the light weight, but I doubt I’d pick one up for myself. Slants just don’t spark much thrill for me right now.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, January 27th, 2026 (#959) 19 hours ago:
Yeah, they might just not be a good fit for me. They’re certainly very efficient, but I don’t find they provide me with any benefit over my other DE/SE razors.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, January 25th, 2026 (#957) 1 day ago:
Interesting. I think I’ve been using light pressure – what would a rounded edge feel like while shaving?
I think I need to start by picking up a finishing stone so that I can try to touch up my own edges. I’d hate to have to send my razors out every 20-40 shaves for a full rehone… Though I guess that could help keep you busy! 😄
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, January 27th, 2026 (#959) 1 day ago:
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm Boar
- Razor: Trident Shaving Varukh
- Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Cypress - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Valley of Ashes - EdP
Close two pass non-complementary non-dickhole shave. Pretty good!
I’m still not crazy about slants. It feels a bit to me like overcomplicating something that’s already sufficient and simple enough. I guess the point is blade rigidity? I’m not sure I buy it.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, January 26th, 2026 (#958) 2 days ago:
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps - Unbleached Zenith 28mm Boar
- Razor: Trident Shaving Varukh
- Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Lampasas - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Ubrique - EdP
Another super close three-pass shave with the Varukh. This thing is certainly efficient.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, January 25th, 2026 (#957) 3 days ago:
I have an AP Shave Co Silksmoke synthetic brush that I’d be happy to give you if you’re CONUS. It’s nice, I just don’t really use it much.
Lmk if you’re interested.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, January 25th, 2026 (#957) 3 days ago:
Yeah I was also wondering that.
How often do you typically touch up your edges? How often do you do a full rehone?
I was hoping that a straight edge would last for quite some time as long as I strop regularly. Is this wishful thinking?
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, January 25th, 2026 (#957) 3 days ago:
- Brush: AP Shave Co. Blue & Clear - Gelousy (A3) 28mm Badger
- Razor: ERN 207 (13/16”, full hollow, round point) (19)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Nordost - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: GLHF Workshop - Polyphemus - EdT
Comfortable shave, but not as close as I’d like. I think my technique ATG needs the most work.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, January 24th, 2026 (#956) 4 days ago:
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm Boar
- Razor: Koraat Moarteen (15/16”, full hollow, square point, r/wetshaving exclusive) (11)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - Cubebe - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - EdP
A surprisingly complementary non-dickhole shave.
Three passes, very close results, no nicks or irritation.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, January 23rd, 2026 (#955) 5 days ago:
I get 6+ hours from the Varen EdT, the most of any Stirling fragrance I’ve tried.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, January 23rd, 2026 (#955) 5 days ago:
- Brush: Grizzly Bay - Chisel & Hound v24 Fanchurian 28mm Badger
- Razor: Trident Shaving Varukh
- Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Fanzine Saponifications - This Is Not a Test - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Catie’s Bubbles - Crangère - EdP
This razor, which is part of a passaround organized on the r/ws discord, arrived with me yesterday. Initial impressions are good – extremely efficient while remaining comfortable. I had reservations about the razor head size, since it’s quite a bit bulkier than other DE razor heads that I enjoy, but the geometry does a lot to keep the size out of the way. I also found it basically effortless to find the correct shave angle.
Overall this was an extremely close shave with no irritation. More research needed, but so far I like this razor much more than expected. Not a fan of the color though, that’s for sure.
Happy Friday!
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, January 22nd, 2026 (#954) 6 days ago:
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations “Nebulagance” - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
- Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (17)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Rambler - Recovery Splash
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Chanel - �go�ste - EdT
Super close shave with the MM24, lots of buttering toast audio feedback this morning.
I’m still working on this tub kill. I doubt I’ll be able to get through it by the end of the month and the next iteration of Atlas Shaves, but I’m going to try!
The Rambler and �go�ste play nicely together, I smell great.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, January 21st, 2026 (#953) 1 week ago:
Just a trick of the light, mine is also the same color as the soap lid.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, January 21st, 2026 (#953) 1 week ago:
January 21st, 2026: BVWSC - Tabac
- Brush: Omega - 10048 28mm Boar
- Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide (6)
- Lather: M�urer & Wirtz - Tabac Original - Soap
- Post Shave: M�urer & Wirtz - Tabac Original - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: M�urer & Wirtz - Tabac Original - EdC
For this month’s installment of BVWSC we’re shaving with good ol’ Tabac, since the elected soap didn’t make it this month.
There’s never a bad day to shave with Tabac though. Easy, slick lather with great performance and that stank. I’m a fan.
- Comment on [BVWSC] Reminder: Wednesday 21st is the day 1 week ago:
Thanks for the reminder. There’s never a bad day to shave with Tabac!
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, January 20th, 2026 (#952) 1 week ago:
- Brush: Chisel & Hound “Spice Lily” - TurnNShave Tuxedo 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: GEM Damaskeene Open Comb
- Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (16)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - EdT
@walden@wetshav.ing inspired me to grab my Damaskeene this morning. This thing shaves great. It’s probably my mildest GEM razor, but still gives a very close shave if I mind my angles.
OCBP worked nicely with Clubman, and Arance Mandarini feels great on a sunny California morning.
Have a great day!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, January 19th, 2026 (#951) 1 week ago:
Oh, that’s interesting! I wouldn’t think that different razors of the same time would differ, but I suppose manufacturing was a little less sophisticated back then.
I’ve also heard that the open comb is the milder of the two, which surprised me.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, January 19th, 2026 (#951) 1 week ago:
Nice. I have an open comb, it’s also very mild.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, January 19th, 2026 (#951) 1 week ago:
Open or closed comb Damaskeene?
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, January 19th, 2026 (#951) 1 week ago:
January 19th, 2026: Mike’s Monday
- Brush: Grizzly Bay - Chisel & Hound v24 Fanchurian 28mm Badger
- Razor: ERN 207 (13/16”, full hollow, round point) (18)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Grapefruit - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - EdT
Two close and comfortable passes with the ERN, plus some clean up on my neck with a Flying Wing.
Some fruity post shave stuff fit well with the relatively warm weather we’ve been getting in California recently. Just lovely.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, January 18th, 2026 (#950) 1 week ago:
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps - Unbleached Zenith 28mm Boar
- Razor: Koraat Moarteen (15/16”, full hollow, square point, r/wetshaving exclusive) (10)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
- Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man - EdT
Reasonably comfortable shave, with a little irritation after the ATG pass.
Also got a toner kill today after 126 shaves plus some random usage when I wanted to give myself a spritz outside of shaving. I already have a backup bottle of this stuff that I plan to start using tomorrow. It works very well for my skin, I’m not sure I’ll ever go back to using a balm.
Bless a three day weekend!
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, January 17th, 2026 (#949) 1 week ago:
January 17th, 2026
- Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Super Speed Black Tip
- Blade: Astra Green (2)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Nocturne - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Barrister’s Reserve Lavender - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Stirling - Haverford - EdT
Quick morning shave. Close and comfortable, no nicks or irritation.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - January 16th, 2026 1 week ago:
Has anyone received a smush from DJ for January?
We may need to call an audible and just shave with Tabac. ;)
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, January 16th, 2026 (#948) 1 week ago:
- Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Super Speed Black Tip
- Blade: Astra Green (1)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Nocturne - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Barrister’s Reserve Lavender - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Haverford - EdT
A nice travel shave, the Super Speed is such an easy razor to use.
Almost to the weekend!
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, January 15th, 2026 (#947) 1 week ago:
Nice! I lived in Santa Fe NM for about ten years. It was a lovely place to be.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, January 15th, 2026 (#947) 1 week ago:
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations “Stardust” - TurnNShave 26mm Shoat
- Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide (5)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two - EdT
I still love Roam Two. It might be my favorite scent in wetshaving, though I do need to be in the right mood for it.
It reminds me of living in the high desert. Just beautiful, and the veggiebus lather is always great.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, January 14th, 2026 (#946) 2 weeks ago:
Damn, that’s a pretty aggressive-looking slant!
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, January 14th, 2026 (#946) 2 weeks ago:
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps - Unbleached Zenith 28mm Boar
- Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing 921-M
- Blade: Astra Green (7)
- Lather: Stirling - Seine Reserve - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Black Ice - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - EdT
A nice anisic shave. The brush is new to me and performed excellently. I may raise the loft, but want to spend some more time with it as-is first.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, January 13th, 2026 (#945) 2 weeks ago:
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Elyria” - TurnNShave v9 Tip 28mm Badger
- Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing 921-M
- Blade: Astra Green (6)
- Lather: Stirling - Seine Reserve - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Stirling - Varen - EdT
Glorious! I really like the Heather/Varen combination.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, January 12th, 2026 (#944) 2 weeks ago:
@walden@wetshav.ing which do you have?
