FWAaron
@FWAaron@lemmy.world
Fellow Worker Aaron Minneapolis
- Comment on [Meta] THE TIME HAS COME. Daily posts will be transitioned to PieFed. 2 days ago:
It sure is!
- Comment on [Meta] THE TIME HAS COME. Daily posts will be transitioned to PieFed. 2 days ago:
As I just don’t feel like creating a piefed account if I don’t have to, I ought to be able to comment over there with this account right?
Took a bit of effort getting my account to “see” the piefed wetshaving community but eventually I got it to.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 19th, 2026 (#982) 2 days ago:
February 19, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26mm Cashmere Fan
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Vespers
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
After a long mild spell here we had a pretty big snow, so I decided to get out some more of my winter themed stuff again.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, February 17th, 2026 (#980) 4 days ago:
February 17, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26mm Cashmere Fan
- Razor: Gillette slim
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Noble Otter - Firefighter
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, February 14th, 2026 (#977) 1 week ago:
February 14, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Badlands Shaving w/ AP Shave Co G5c 26mm
- Razor: Gillette flat bottom tech
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Vespers
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Vespers
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Went with Vespers today because it’s been very warm here in Minneapolis! So I wanted to use it once more while there’s still some snow and feels a bit wintry.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, February 13th, 2026 (#976) 1 week ago:
February 13, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Badlands Shaving w/ AP Shave Co G5c 26mm
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Saguaro Blossom
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. - Campania
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 12th, 2026 (#975) 1 week ago:
February 12, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Badlands Shaving w/ AP Shave Co G5c 26mm
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Sherlock
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Pretty much the same as yesterday except the fragrance. Sherlock is nice. I think I should use it more! When I first spray it it’s a bit strong and certain notes stand out too much but once it’s on its well balanced.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, February 11th, 2026 (#974) 1 week ago:
How is Abbate y La Mantia? I’m thinking about getting a hard shaving soap like theirs or SV next time I make a purchase.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, February 11th, 2026 (#974) 1 week ago:
February 11, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Badlands Shaving w/ AP Shave Co G5c 26mm
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Hygge
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Going through all my fragrances from wetshaving artisans. Hygge is a good one!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, February 9th, 2026 (#972) 1 week ago:
February 9, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts w/ Declaration Grooming B17 badger
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Santal Noir
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, February 8th, 2026 (#971) 1 week ago:
February 8, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26 mm Synbad Bulb
- Razor: Gillette flat bottom tech
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Although the weather is getting milder here, I felt like I needed a warm scent today and Autumn Ash sure fits that bill. My soap is nothing but a memory now but I have about 2/3 of the frag left.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, February 7th, 2026 (#970) 2 weeks ago:
February 7, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26 mm Synbad Bulb
- Razor: Gillette flat bottom tech
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
- Lather: Dr. Jon’s - Black River
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Dr. Jon’s - Black River
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
The Gillette Tech is very efficient compared to how mild it feels in the skin. I like that for a nice slow methodical shave so I tend to use it a fair amount in the weekends. The GEMs are my weekday warriors and all purpose favorites.
@pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing used Gunpowder Spice yesterday which inspired me to use my Black River soap and frag today, which also has a gunpowder note but with a rose, floral base. It’s very unique. I have some popular mainstream frags too which some of which I enjoy very much, and some mainstream dupes, but I like that when I wear a nice, original scent from a wetshaving artisan I know no one else I come across is likely going to be wearing the same thing. I like to hope I’ll make a unique impression.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, February 6th, 2026 (#969) 2 weeks ago:
Gunpowder Spice sounds interesting! I have some Dr. Jon’s Black River soap and EDT which is floral and gunpowder and I quite like it.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, February 6th, 2026 (#969) 2 weeks ago:
I believe you are looking for !dadjokes@lemmy.world
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - February 6th, 2026 2 weeks ago:
The weather here turned quite mild yesterday for the next week or so. most of the snow and ice will be melted, no pun intended.
I started posting because I kind of needed to make myself discuss things besides whatever first comes to mind right now living in Minneapolis. So that has been nice. Posting my SOTD has helped me make sure to moisturize as well, so I can log it! So that’s good. it’s been good having a place structured and designated for discussing one specific thing!
That said, most of us in Minneapolis have one thing that is first and last on our minds these days. Hopefully nobody coming across this falls into the camp of those who strongly support what’s happening in Minnesota. But if you do feel free to move on and we can leave each other alone for the moment. People usually don’t get too “political” on wetshaving but this isn’t just political anymore, it’s daily life here and all around us, and the first thing on anyone’s mind so…
Yesterday sucked. Finished my shave and getting ready and heard about a friend’s apartment building being broken into by feds to arrest someone. Friend is safe. In this case they did have an actual warrant but still chose to break a set of glass doors and then a security door. That afternoon ICE was down the street. they were not kidnapping someone. Turns out they were changing a flat tire. They had been prowling around an elementary school at release time, pursued someone, reportedly hit several cars, busted a tire, retreated and left, and ended up stopping down the street from me to change the tire. Shortly after I found out an old friend from years ago died of liver failure recently. I had seem them post they found out they were sick and needed a transplant soon last month. I didn’t get a chance to talk to them. I guess they didn’t make it much longer. We weren’t super close but they were young, about 35. They were a stand up person and spent a lot of time working with others to try to make the world better.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - February 6th, 2026 2 weeks ago:
That’s a real bummer. I’ve never had any sensitivities to stuff in soaps thankfully but lanolin is a common one, and I know if I get straight sap from certain pine trees it can irritate me so I wonder if any pine oil could be the cause as well. You could try growing a mustache temporarily if the rest of your face is fine or be careful shaving if you have any bumps or bad irritation on your lips still.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, February 6th, 2026 (#969) 2 weeks ago:
Condolences on losing your colleague. I hope their memories bring some light to your day.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, February 6th, 2026 (#969) 2 weeks ago:
February 6, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Badlands Shaving w/ AP Shave Co G5c 26mm
- Razor: GEM Junior
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Saguaro Blossom
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. - Campania
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
This soap doesn’t seem to be in WSDB yet I suppose because it’s seasonal. I think they’ve released it more than once year so I hope they continue. It’s very nice. It’s sweet but well balanced. I recommend it.
Used the GEM Junior second day in a row.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 5th, 2026 (#968) 2 weeks ago:
Agreed! I have 2 GEMS and several DEs and I use the GEMS at least half the time. I only like my Gillette Tech and Slim anywhere near as much.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, February 5th, 2026 (#968) 2 weeks ago:
February 5, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26mm Cashmere Fan
- Razor: GEM Junior
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Went with the real deal Tobacco Vanille with Haverford soap today. I don’t use it much because I just have a small split and I have plenty of other fragrances but dang it’s good!
Tub loaded, face lather. Overall the G-Bar is my favorite razor because I just like how it feels in the hand and it’s just a good form factor, but the Junior is a nice efficient shaver.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, February 4th, 2026 (#967) 2 weeks ago:
February 4, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Ca Yuen Workshop w/ Maggard 26mm boar
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Parfums de Marley - Layton (DUPE)
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Loaded from the tub today as boar brushes a very absorbent and to get enough soap loaded I’ve found tub loading is the way to go. It seems a lot of folks soap their brush before lathering and I prefer to just get it nice and wet under the faucet, especially with this brush. I find soaking it sometimes introduces too much water into the mix off th bat even if I squeeze out the excess. This is what I prefer to do with badger as well.
This fragrance smells really nice. I’ve tested authentic Layton in the store as well and it’s something I want to get the next time I decide to spend money on designer fragrance but even this cheap dupe smells fantastic.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, February 3rd, 2026 (#966) 2 weeks ago:
February 3, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26 mm Synbad Bulb
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Rougére
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Rose Santal
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Rose theme today scentwise. I’ve had this soap for a while, it’s actually on the old Chicago grooming base, not the new one, and use it sparingly cause I never saw it available after I bought it. But - I saw that it was available recently in the new base (sold out currently). Hoping it’s available again soon and I can grab some. Scooped so as to use as little as needed, into the Captain’s Choice bowl and loaded and lathered in the bowl.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, February 2nd, 2026 (#965) 2 weeks ago:
February 2, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26mm Cashmere Fan
- Razor: Gillette tech
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Etat Libre D’Orange - Exit the King
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Tub loaded and bowl lathered today with the Captain’s Choice metal bowl. 2 pass WTG, ATG.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, February 1st, 2026 (#964) 2 weeks ago:
Yes, I bought it very shortly after it came back. It smells the same to me. If I understand the situation correctly, it’s supposedly from the same producer, but a different wholesaler? I’ve seen some people mention they think it seems weaker now and I don’t think so, mine seems fine strength wise.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, February 1st, 2026 (#964) 2 weeks ago:
Thanks for linking to WSDB. I haven’t posted SOTDs since trythatsoap was a thing and was wondering if there was a tool like that around.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, February 1st, 2026 (#964) 2 weeks ago:
February 1, 2026
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Badlands Shaving Co. W/ AP Shave Co G5C 26mm
- Razor: GEM G-Bar
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
- Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
- Fragrance: Tokyomilk Bulletproof
- Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
Tub loaded and face lathered today. The G5C feels pretty nice for face lathering. Been quite a while since I posted a SOTD. Wetshaving was only on Reddit then.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - January 30th, 2026 3 weeks ago:
Sup nerds. I just joined this community or whatever you call them on Lemmy.
2026 is a shitshow. So I’m trying to make myself do stuff that is fulfilling and not draining, not be a recluse, and also use less corporate social media (and corporate goods and services in general). So anyway hello.