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@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, September 2nd, 2025 (#812) 2 weeks ago:
Yeah, that’s my plan 😊
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, September 8th, 2025 (#818) 2 weeks ago:
Day 8/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BOAR
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) UNKNOWN, BUT OTHER EDGE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
I’m this close to calling it. I’ve revealed (to myself) the edges I’ve been using over the last 4 days, and I’ve guessed them correctly: The edge with 1 mark is smoother than the other. Both are really good, but one is just better. I’ll do a few iterations of random guesses, where I’ll have my wife randomly draw a razor in the morning and I’ll guess which edge it is before checking the marks. If that works out as I think (i.e., I guess the edge reliable) for a week or so, I’ll take that as unimpeachable evidence.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, September 7th, 2025 (#817) 2 weeks ago:
Day 7/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BOAR
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) UNKNOWN FIRST EDGE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
Quick post: Back to the first mystery edge, I guesses still stand. I love this edge and it feels better than the other one. I might wrap this thing up faster than I planned.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, September 6th, 2025 (#816) 3 weeks ago:
Day 6/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
Day 5/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BOAR
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) UNKNOWN, BUT OTHER EDGE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
Complementing the experiment started with yesterday’s double blind experiment, I used the other, but still unknown edge today. I’m now quite convinced that 1) I can tell the edges apart and 2) that yesterday’s unknown edge was 1 mark. I’ll repeat this twice more before checking which is which.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, September 5th, 2025 (#815) 3 weeks ago:
Day 5/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BOAR
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) UNKNOWN EDGE
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
I changed the brush today, but was too lazy to update the SOTD pic.
First double blind test today, I randomly drew a razor with the mystery marks invisible. This is to avoid developing confirmation bias after thinking yesterday that I prefer the 1 mark razor: by using one random razor today and its sibling the next day for a few days, I’ll know that I actually can distinguish them by edge feel if I guess right more often than not.
So today’s mystery edge felt beautifully smooth and sharp like the 1 mark, I’m logging that answer. After tomorrow’s shave with the other edge, I’ll have a chance to change my mind before checking whether I guessed right.
Oh the suspense.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, September 4th, 2025 (#814) 3 weeks ago:
Day 4/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BADGER (Silvertip)
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) 2 mystery mark
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
Only four shaves in and I’m close to calling it. The 1 mark edge is smoother and sharper than the 2 mark edge. I’m going to switch to blindly choosing the blades next, just to make sure.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, September 3rd, 2025 (#813) 3 weeks ago:
Day 3/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember – First Strop
- **Brush:**Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BADGER (Silvertip)
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) 1 mystery mark
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
I’ve stropped the edge with 1 mark before this shave, and it was very smooth. I’d be very suprised if tomorrow’s edge can beat this.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, September 2nd, 2025 (#812) 3 weeks ago:
Day 2/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BADGER (Silvertip)
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) 2 mystery marks
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
Ok, this might not be as tricky as I thought. I think that I can feel a difference between the two edges and this blade with 2 mystery marks is a tad harsher than its sibling. Both edges are delightful, but ATG this edge didn’t glide through the stubble as smoothly.
Now, I’m keeping an open mind because I also used this edge without stropping. For the next two shaves, I’ll repeat the same scenario but with stropping.
In order to avoid confirmation bias, I might start randomly (and blindly) choosing the blade each day and only check which I’ve used after the SOTD post has been written.
Fun times 🤡 👨🔬
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, September 1st, 2025 (#811) 3 weeks ago:
Day 1/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
- **Brush:**Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BADGER (Silvertip)
- Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) 1 mystery mark
- Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
- Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
- Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
I have a blind experiment lined up for this month: I’ve sent @whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social two identical razors. They were only distinguishable by marks I’ve made on the tail. He has honed one on jnats and one on synths and I don’t know which is which.
I’ll be trying both extensively over Straightember and hopefully develop a preference. Then Pudding will reveal which it is.
Starting with the razor with one mark, I used it as is, i.e., without stropping. I can immediately tell why u/whosgotthepudding has his reputation. This edge is delightful! Sharp and smooth, the razor glides through the stubble. I’m looking forward to trying the other one with the same setup tomorrow.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, August 31st, 2025 (#810) 3 weeks ago:
Day 31/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
I took this AA really, really easy: A scent I love, a great base (this is the soft heart OG roam), and an excellent razor. The only slight risk I took is that I wasn’t sure I wouldn’t get bored of the horse brush, but these extra soft horse brushes are a breeze to use, so I didn’t need to worry one bit.
I’m not sure I know when the deterioration of the edge started, because it always felt great, but refreshing the edge before these last two shaves improved it. Not a big difference, but definitely noticeable.
I’m looking forward to trying our sub-exclusive affluent alces tomorrow, and to finally start by Pudding edge comparisons.
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$Equestrian - Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, August 30th, 2025 (#809) 4 weeks ago:
Day 30/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
So, AA is drawing to an end and I finally did the honemeister part of HoneMeisterschaft: Refreshing the edge. It really wasn’t necessary yet, but them’s the rules.
The new edge is sharper ATG, but I also got a weeper, so it seems like it’s a bit harsher than the old edge, too.
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$Equestrian - Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 29th, 2025 (#808) 4 weeks ago:
Day 29/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
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$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 28th, 2025 (#807) 4 weeks ago:
Day 28/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, August 27th, 2025 (#806) 4 weeks ago:
Day 27/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, August 26th, 2025 (#805) 4 weeks ago:
Day 26/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, August 25th, 2025 (#804) 4 weeks ago:
Day 25/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, August 24th, 2025 (#803) 4 weeks ago:
Day 24/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, August 23rd, 2025 (#802) 5 weeks ago:
Day 23/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 22nd, 2025 (#801) 5 weeks ago:
Day 22/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 21st, 2025 (#800) 5 weeks ago:
Day 21/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, August 20th, 2025 (#799) 5 weeks ago:
Day 20/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, August 19th, 2025 (#798) 5 weeks ago:
Day 19/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, August 18th, 2025 (#797) 5 weeks ago:
💯
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, August 18th, 2025 (#797) 5 weeks ago:
Day 18/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
Today was Djunior’s first day of school. Time shouldn’t be allowed to fly that fast.
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$Equestrian - Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, August 17th, 2025 (#796) 5 weeks ago:
Day 17/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, August 16th, 2025 (#795) 1 month ago:
Day 16/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 15th, 2025 (#794) 1 month ago:
I have a blind experiment lined up for Straightember: I’ve sent @whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social two identical razors. They were only distinguishable by marks I’ve made on the tail. He has honed one on jnats and one on synths and I don’t know which is which.
I’ll be trying both extensively over Straightember and hopefully develop a preference. Then pudding will reveal which it is.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 15th, 2025 (#794) 1 month ago:
Day 15/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
I’ve been doing AA stropless until today (didn’t pack one for my travel), and it was fine, but I was still curious about the difference. It’s not a night and day difference, but I think it felt a bit smoother.
So… Stropping helps, who knew 😅
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 14th, 2025 (#793) 1 month ago:
In my limited experience, stropping has diminishing returns really quickly. After 10 or so laps, I don’t feel any progress, so I just did my usual roughly 8-12 laps, and the edge got notably smoother than yesterday.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 14th, 2025 (#793) 1 month ago:
Yes, but I made it back to home base after almost 4 weeks of travelling today, and I think I might strop for tomorrow’s morning shave. I’m curious about the difference!
