gcgallant
@gcgallant@wetshav.ing
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, November 6th, 2025 (#877) 18 hours ago:
How could I say no to that?
Because there are generally consequences to saying no 😉
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, November 6th, 2025 (#877) 18 hours ago:
November 6, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
- Razor: Wolfman Razors WR2/WRH2
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (8)
- Lather: Ariana & Evans - SoCal Hipster - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Ariana & Evans - SoCal Hipster - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I haven’t used SoCal Hipster in a long time but I thoroughly enjoyed it today. I know that some people have issues with burning on some A&E fragrances, but I have never had issues. I’m fortunate in that regard.
The Wolfman is a work of machining art. This is my month for safety razors. I’m sure I will use this one again.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, November 6th, 2025 (#877) 1 day ago:
November 5, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B44 28mm Boar
- Razor: H.M. Christensen 5/8 Hollow Ground Round Point
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Second Luxury Shave
I’m ending my run of BaM soaps with the mystical sea creature. Such a special dark, brooding scent. This was the second test shave of this razor.. After correcting the frown at the edge, which I did by freehanding the shaping of the blade, I analyzed the wear pattern and realized that the spine needed some wear to lower the bevel angle enough to allow for more even bevel wear. I did this on a 4K, then moved to a LV coticule, followed by the butterscotch Ark on oil then with ONR. Huge difference in the shave result. The edge now has much better feel.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 5th, 2025 (#876) 1 day ago:
November 5, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
- Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (7)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This is a wonderful Sandalwood scent imo, and I really enjoyed using the Blackbird. I listened to u/raymoonie’s podcast with Shane last night and was inspired.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, November 4th, 2025 (#875) 2 days ago:
November 4, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
- Razor: H.M. Christensen 5/8 Hollow Ground Round Point
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Vespers - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Vespers - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Second luxury shave.
This is definitely the season for Vespers. Great scent. Also, this was a test of an edge that was created on a new Translucent Arkansas. The shave was comfortable and close, but the edge did not wow me. This razor had a frown in it and I had to grind that out. I’m not sure if the repair left a wide bevel angle or if the stone has more to give. I’ll look into this tomorrow.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, November 4th, 2025 (#875) 2 days ago:
November 4, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B44 28mm Boar
- Razor: Smart Helix Apollo (setting: 0.85 plate)
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (6)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Amazelnut - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
To me, this scent is always that of a hazelnut coffee with some cream. Love it. The Apollo (made in Ukraine) is a terrific DE razor. It’s stainless steel and has a long handle. I prefer a long handle, and really like the weight of this razor.