djundjila
@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 12th, 2025 (#883) 20 hours ago:
Thanks!
I like Mediterranean Man but it’s not on my favorites list. Haverford, Executive Man, Ramblin’ Man, Varen, and I Rich Moose are. :)
Hear, hear! Haverford and Varen are among my favourites too!
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 12th, 2025 (#883) 20 hours ago:
The thirsty badger agrees with you. I should have checked before I asked the question 😅
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 12th, 2025 (#883) 20 hours ago:
Though, it could be genius like Blugère.
Why not both?
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, November 13th, 2025 (#884) 20 hours ago:
Thu 13 Nov 2025
- Brush: Zenith 506B MB (27 mm × 51 mm Manchurian badger)
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade (red translucent scales)
- Blade: Kismet Rostfrei, Polymer beschichtet
- Lather: Chiseled Face Groomatorium – Midnight Stag
- Post Shave: Henri et Victoria – Cognac and Cuban Cigars
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Tobacconist
I woke up and felt like using the Stag today. I don’t think I ever combined the sweat running down the mechanic’s butt crack with warm, boozy scents before, but it’s a great match. Like Lady and the Tramp.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 12th, 2025 (#883) 1 day ago:
In ready for an sotd post at all times!
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 12th, 2025 (#883) 1 day ago:
Is Mediterranean man the AdP dupe? How do you like it?
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 12th, 2025 (#883) 1 day ago:
Wed 12 Nov 2025
- Brush: Zenith 506B MB (27 mm × 51 mm Manchurian badger)
- Razor: Puma 88 (5/8", round tip, carbon steel, hollow ground)
- Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia – Koké
- Post Shave: Abbate Y La Mantia – Koké
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Black Watch
The rhubarb, musk, and pear notes in Koké are a very unusual combination that I haven’t seen used that way anywhere else, and they always put me in a good mood. It evokes the smell of very ripe fruit, just before they turn sickly sweet. Delicious, but flirting with cloying disaster, if that makes sense. Also, I just love the artwork of the Koké line.
The plum + citrus in Black watch goes a little bit in that direction, but it’s nowhere near the cloying line, and a much more centred, stable fragrance.
The little Puma sparks joy, for no apparent reason.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, November 11th, 2025 (#882) 2 days ago:
Mardi onze novembre deux mille vingt-cinq (oui, oui)
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Flame On with v26 Fanchurian
- Razor: C. V. Heljestrand MK № 31 (square point, full hollow, 5/8", carbon steel)
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps – Rose, Patchouli, Cedarwood
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux / Declaration Grooming – Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
@snooting@sub.wetshaving.social’s celebration of Mike’s Monday yesterday inspired me to copy him, so welcome to Mardi de Michel. Mike’s base in the bazillionth great base I tried, and it’s the one that forced me to finally admit that there are more great soap bases than I’ll ever manage to try 😅
Great shave with the little Heljestrand, and a reminder that I should refresh the edge on my bigger Heljestrand 14 already.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, November 9th, 2025 (#880) 3 days ago:
Crangère ++;
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, November 7th, 2025 (#878) 3 days ago:
I have that sometimes when taking to my wife. We’ve been together for 16 years, and I sometimes forget that there was quite a bit of time before that.
I hope he is well
He’s doing very well, thanks! He started school this summer, time flies 😅
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, November 10th, 2025 (#881) 3 days ago:
Mon 10 Nov 2025
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Flame On with v26 Fanchurian
- Razor: Böker – 14er (8/8", extra hollow, carbon steel, square point)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Beaudelaire
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! - Heather
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! - Heather
Heather in meant to be a modern twist on the fougère theme, “an invigorating, refreshingly classic scent without feeling dated.”. B[e]audelaire (I can’t unsee that typo), is a stanky dark twist on the fougère and the two extremes play together very nicely, adding to each other without clashing. Noice.
Now, on to do Monday things.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, November 7th, 2025 (#878) 4 days ago:
I know what you mean! The other day, I was in a train and there was a group of recruits on leave from boot camp, and suddenly it hit me that none of these men were alive yet back when I went through boot camp even though I remember it like it was yesterday. Decades gone poof.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, November 7th, 2025 (#878) 4 days ago:
I like your backronym better! Then again, I have another two and a half decades or so until the original becomes relevant for me:)
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, November 9th, 2025 (#880) 4 days ago:
Sun 09 Nov 2025
- Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with a 26 mm unbleached Zenith boar knot at 56 mm loft
- Razor: Dovo 41 Inox (5/8", full hollow, stainless steel, round tip)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino – Settantesimo Anniversario
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino – Settantesimo Anniversario
- Fragrance: Giorgio Armani – Acqua di Giò
I wanted to go back to posting more frequently, but yesterday I forgot, despite taking a picture and everything 🤦
Anyway, a very nice Sunday morning shave with an all metal finish.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, November 8th, 2025 (#879) 4 days ago:
Sat 08 Nov 2025
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 72-V (13/16", quarter hollow or near wedge, stainless steel)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. / House of Mammoth – Armonía
- Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles – DFTR
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Weinstrasse
The Weinstrasse—Armonía—DFTR triangle is a fun place to explore!
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, November 7th, 2025 (#878) 6 days ago:
Fri 07 Nov 2025
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
- Razor: Thiers Issard Le Dandy (5/8", square point, carbon steel)
- Lather: Catie’s Bubbles – DFTR
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux and Declaration Grooming – Weinstrasse
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Weinstrasse
Stellar shave with DFTR this morning. I really enjoy CB’s prem base, and DFTR hits the mood.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, November 6th, 2025 (#877) 1 week ago:
Thu 06 Nov 2025
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
- Razor: Thiers Issard Le Dandy (5/8", square point, carbon steel)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. / House of Mammoth – Armonía
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux and Declaration Grooming – Weinstrasse
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Weinstrasse
Tart green is the through line in this Armonía - Weinstrasse combo, and the two scents really play well together.
When I first tried Weinstrasse, it was a bit of a revelation, a kind of scent I loved, but I couldn’t figure out what to combine it with. Now, it has become a weirdly obvious complementary match with Armonía and DFTR, both fragrances also centred around a bright, tart, green note. I haven’t tried those two together yet though. An oversight to correct.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, November 5th, 2025 (#876) 1 week ago:
Wed 05 Nov 2025
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
- Razor: Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple (8/8", extra full hollow, carbon steel)
- Lather: Geo. F. Trumper – Rose
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Wild Ride
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Gravity
I don’t use this GFT cream often enough. It’s such a simple scent that I often overlook it, even though it’s just a delight.
Shout-out to @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social and @snooting@sub.wetshaving.social who are keeping BBS November alive. Maybe I’ll join again next year.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, October 15th, 2025 (#855) 3 weeks ago:
I have a few pictures here. It’s a beauty if you ask me :)
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, October 16th, 2025 (#856) 4 weeks ago:
Day 16/31 of TabOKtoberfest
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
- Razor: Thiers Issard Le Dandy (5/8", square point, carbon steel)
- Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Not sure why, but I keep coming back to the Dandy and enjoying it. There’s nothing special about it in any way, but it’s always a pleasure to use.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, October 15th, 2025 (#855) 4 weeks ago:
This one’s a western style folding kamisori
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, October 15th, 2025 (#855) 4 weeks ago:
Oct 15, 2025, Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
- Razor: Raido Star – 堕落の剃刀 Razor of Depravity (8/8", extra hollow, carbon steel kamisori) 🇺🇦
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. – Susurro
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Thanks @snooting@sub.wetshaving.social for including me in this month’s BVWSC meeting despite my recent absenteeism!
Darkwing is a joy to use and this time was no different. I had a smooth shave with my current go-to setup, bit this accent isn’t for me. The dry woody centre makes me think of the sun dried twigs on the floor of a pine forest in summer, which is mostly fragrant resinous notes, but with a touch of dry rot that I can’t unsmell. Glad I tried it, though!
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, October 11th, 2025 (#851) 4 weeks ago:
first unprofessional thing about him I’ve heard.
Same. Very disappointing after all the great interactions
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, October 12th, 2025 (#852) 4 weeks ago:
Yes, I really love how Rob rolled with the idea!
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, October 11th, 2025 (#851) 4 weeks ago:
I’ve been having some less pleasant dealings with Ulrik recently. I was one of the first customers for his bigger 9/8 blanks. He accepted an order for a custom blade with engravings, then made it without and wanted me to buy it. Only after I asked about the engraving, he said that he couldn’t do that any more because his engraver quit. I asked whether he’d be looking for a new one, but haven’t gotten an answer. He’s been ghosting me for about two months now. Very disappointing
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, October 11th, 2025 (#851) 4 weeks ago:
I’m certain I could learn to take advantage of the smaller form factor, though.
This is what I’m thinking too. There should be an advantage, but we learned to deal with the longe edge, so we’re not seeing it immediately.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, October 11th, 2025 (#851) 4 weeks ago:
Yes, and the edge is also further away from the spine, making it easier to get into hollow areas
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, October 12th, 2025 (#852) 4 weeks ago:
Day 12/31 of TabOKtoberfest
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
- Razor: Raido Star – 堕落の剃刀 Razor of Depravity (8/8", extra hollow, carbon steel kamisori) 🇺🇦
- Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Back in February, u/geekyoldrob asked for brush handle ideas. I had never heard of that happening before, so I jumped on the opportunity. A few days ago, Rob replied with this beauty!
Not only a beauty, this handle is also super comfortable. Maybe unsurprising, since it’s basically a screwdriver handle. It’s one of my sillier wetshaving indulgences, but none has sparked this much joy in a long while 😊.
The first use of the v28 was a bit funky-smelling (more so than a regular Tabac shave, for the haters :)), but I’m looking forward to seeing how it’ll break in.
Thanks u/geekyoldrob!
Finally, I’m loving the Razor of Depravity, a really comfy geometry.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, October 11th, 2025 (#851) 4 weeks ago:
Similar, but the Kami is bigger
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, October 11th, 2025 (#851) 4 weeks ago:
Day 11/31 of
TabOKtoberfest- Brush: Zenith 506B MB (27 mm × 51 mm Manchurian badger)
- Razor: Dovo Barbarossa Inox (5/8", shortened blade, stainless steel, Spanish tip)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Atelier Rebul – 1895
I was at a conference in @PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social’s home turf and we met for a lovely dinner, where he surprised me with his Dovo Barbarossa to try. The Barbarossa is a fascinating and odd little razor. It’s a 5/8" blade, seemingly made from the same blade blank as the regular modern Dovo 5/8"s, see my Dowo 41 Inox blade for comparison (which I happened to travel with, coincidentally), but the blade is about one third shorter. The Spanish tip makes it look even more stubby.
I’ve been curious about this for a while because I don’t really understand why traditional straights have a ~75 mm edges. Anyone who, like me, has a patch with horizontal direction in their beard growth pattern in the hollow bits under the jaw line knows that the long blades get in the way where the shorter blade of a DE or a traditional kamisori don’t. In short (pun unintended), the design made sense to me.
So, how does it shave? First off, with the short blade and the wooden scales, this thing is so light it’s a bit unsettling at first. Then, I wasn’t aware how much I’m usually just keeping the tip of a straight in view, and this short blade always tried hiding behind my hand. Both of these issues are just small deviations that play tricks with muscle memory, though, and easily overcome with a bit of focus.
The shave was uneventful, and the shorter blade wasn’t the superpower I thought it was, but I probably need to play a little with the new geometry to figure out how to best exploit it before floating the idea of a sub-exclusive short-blade cleaver out of Ulrik’s new 9/8 blanks 😅
