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- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 22 hours ago:
Is HAGS still around? I’m not at all in their demographic, but ever since I stopped checking The Razor Company’s website (after they threatened to sue j33pguy) I haven’t seen it anywhere.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 1 day ago:
I’m on the hunt, as well. My tub of Caoba is getting close…
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 1 day ago:
January 19, 2025
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers – “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Personna BBS-0
- Blade: Personna 74 (3)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Admiral - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
An old Personna razor with an old Personna blade. Magical.
I’ll probably make a standalone announcement post at some point (maybe) but you might notice some slight changes to gem.wetshaving.social if you’re a normal user of that interface (Alexandrite). There was an update with some small changes. I changed a couple of new settings, but I have no idea if it changes those settings for the whole server, or just for me.
The color is slightly darker now. I moved the “hue” slider to make it a bit more purply, closer to what it was before. Nice improvement, I’d say. Personal preference, of course.
There’s an option to open posts entirely when you click them, instead of opening in an “overlay”. I enabled this as it’s my personal preference. If it happens to change that setting for everyone, and you aren’t a fan of that behavior, feel free to let me know and I’ll consider changing it back. Just keep in mind that I’m the HMFIC 'round here and there are no guarantees!
- Comment on Password resets 1 day ago:
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- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 1 day ago:
Oof, glad your fingers are all ok!
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- Comment on Atlas shaves 2: official rules 1 day ago:
Yeah, this is cool. I’m going to play along to the best of my ability.
Do I look like a mod?
We can arrange that. - Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - January 18th, 2025 (#587) 1 day ago:
January 19, 2025
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers – “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Blackland Era - Level 4 SB
- Blade: Personna 74 (2)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Frankie & Myrna - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
- Fragrance: Cross/Cut - Warm Woods - EdT
Pretty great. This blade is so smooth, but yesterday and today I got some weepers. It’s probably just a tad too sharp for my skin when combined with this razor, but man… still super close and comfortable, despite the weepers.
Caoba is down to its last few shaves. I’m looking forward to the kill!
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 15th, 2025 (#584) 2 days ago:
I’ve seen it called black, green (my observation), and now gray. Interesting.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - January 17th, 2025 (#586) 2 days ago:
That makes 2 of us who didn’t use Bluegere today (so far).
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - January 17th, 2025 (#586) 3 days ago:
January 17, 2025
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers – “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Blackland Era - Level 4 SB
- Blade: Personna 74 (1)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Liniment
Not only do these blades last a long time, they also shave really well. At least according to the first shave…
Continuing the tub kill with Caoba. What a great, easy, woody scent.
The Era is one of my all time favorites, and I usually use the 3 plate. The 4 worked really well, too. Not as buttery smooth feeling as the 3, but a nice close shave.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - January 16th, 2025 (#585) 3 days ago:
January 17, 2025
- Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (2)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Whew, long day. Nice shave this morning, this time with a nice mild razor. I much prefer this razor the the Parker 22R that I used yesterday. Super smooth. Maybe not quite as efficient as the 22R, but the comfort is exponentially higher.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 15th, 2025 (#584) 5 days ago:
January 15, 2025 - Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club
- Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Parker 22R
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (1)
- Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra - Noir
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
New scent and artisan for me. I’ve heard good things about the scents from this guy. I didn’t have any trouble lathering this soap, but I did load the entire Smush. It was an ample amount of soap, but I can’t imagine using only half of the smush like some people! With hard water to boot!
Similarly to that other BVWSC member, I cut myself during this shave. I haven’t used this razor in years, and now I remember why. It’s all blade. I don’t blame the soap for my cut because it was obviously my mistake. I also got some weepers. I just don’t get along with aggressive razors, no matter how little pressure I use, etc. A DE blade just needs something to calm it down for me.
Nice unique scent! It reminds me a bit of Chiseled Face Vert Noir, but this one is better. Very Noir smells like fish food, and this one is more refined than that. Both are green in color.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 14th, 2025 (#583) 5 days ago:
Ah, thank you. I always get that mixed up. The doc on the phone did mention “secondary thingy”.
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My snot is dark yellowish.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 14th, 2025 (#583) 6 days ago:
Thanks! This whole time has been pretty mild. Still working, etc. That’s probably why it’s so widespread here - everyone is going about their day with whatever virus.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 14th, 2025 (#583) 6 days ago:
January 14, 2025
- Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Tech (Z-4)
- Blade: Derby Premium (3)
- Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - The Night Before - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Liniment
Pretty great, except this blade is pretty much done. I took a break from killing Caoba because that tub is now packed away in my suitcase for my trip to Atlanta for training. I also packed my envelope of soap from @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social for use tomorrow. Woot!
You & I (Will Die) has really grown on me. Once I found out that the volatile hit up front was “floral” I found a new respect for it. Of my Mammoth tubs, of which I have 3, it’s my favorite. I still want a tub of Voices if Ben ever changes the label on it (which might happen now that Lather Talk has ended?).
I finally did a tele-health call today, since I’ve been sick on and off (more on than off) for well over a month now. The doctor on the phone was like “uh, yeah, usually we tell people to wait 10 days, so you’re well past that”. It was a super fast call, and I already have some antibiotics in me doing their thing. Yahoo!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - January 13th, 2025 (#582) 1 week ago:
It might be lower now, but depends on whose sending out the soap. A couple of our people pop in from time to time and don’t get a chance to nominate or vote.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - January 13th, 2025 (#582) 1 week ago:
January 13, 2025
- Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Flat Bottom Tech
- Blade: Derby Premium (2)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
- Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Woodshop - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
- Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Woodshop - EdP
Caoba is on the chopping block. I had nominated it for next months BVWSC, but I think it’s a good thing it didn’t win. I don’t know if there would have been enough to create ~7 smushes, unless I made them small (not an option, IMO).
Woodshop pairs well which makes sense since both scents are based on “wood”.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 12th, 2025 (#581) 1 week ago:
January 12, 2025
- Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Flat Bottom Tech
- Blade: Derby Premium (1)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Frankie & Myrna - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Back to DE’s after about a week of GEM. A lot of people prefer the FBT to a regular oval or triangle slotted tech, but I prefer the latter. The FBT is more aggressive, but to me it doesn’t improve the efficiency much, if at all.
I’m like most people and don’t like Derby blades, but this is a Derby Premium! It’s better than regular Derby, but still not a favorite.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - January 11th, 2025 (#580) 1 week ago:
January 11, 2025
- Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Micromatic Open Comb (MMOC) Gen 2
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (6)
- Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Soap
- Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
- Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Lavender, Interrupted - EdP
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Oh so good. Raconteur is a very amazing scent. It’s great year-round, but if I had to pick one season to use it in, winter would probably win.
Lavender, Interrupted is also amazing, and it has a similar warmth to Raconteur. Quite nice together.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - January 10th, 2025 (#579) 1 week ago:
January 10, 2025
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts “Santa Noir” w/Maggard 28mm SHD Badger
- Razor: GEM Flying Wing
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (5)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford - Soap
- Post Shave: Razorock - Puros - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Haverford is so good. I should buy a tub and aftershave.
- Comment on Successful Half-Blind Mail Call 1 week ago:
I need more Cbubs in my life.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - January 9th, 2025 (#578) 1 week ago:
The label says unscented, but the juice is nothing but!
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - January 9th, 2025 (#578) 1 week ago:
January 9, 2025
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts “Santa Noir” w/Maggard 28mm SHD Badger
- Razor: GEM Flying Wing
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (4)
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Incorporeal - Soap
- Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Incorporeal - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
- Fragrance: Berceuce - Allegretto 7.2 – EdP
Unscented soap, ew. I have this tub left over from when I did unscented Austere August a few years ago. All of my other SW tubs have been killed, and I had a hankering to use the base.
The aftershave was also unscented, except for the fact that I dumped a sample of Roman Spice into it, so it actually smells like Roman Spice.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 8th, 2025 (#577) 1 week ago:
Keep at it! GEM technique is a little different than DE, but it’s worth it to figure it out.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 8th, 2025 (#577) 1 week ago:
January 8, 2025
- Brush: Semogue 1305
- Razor: GEM Flying Wing
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (3)
- Lather: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Nefertiti - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Using Tabac multiple days in a row can only mean one thing… an experiment.
I don’t know if I picked up this sort of curiosity from watching so much @sgrdddy back in the day, or if it’s just who I am. I decided to treat Tabac like Williams Mug Soap today. I was using a boar brush, after all, so figured maybe this is what Tabac was designed for.
So basically I just loaded soap for one pass, maybe added some additional water, but didn’t really “lather” it. It wasn’t nearly as wet or good looking as I would normally make it.
I did that for each pass, and I didn’t even rinse the soap afterwards! Old school!
It worked, to be honest. It provided slickness and protection and it didn’t really lack any performance compared to when I spend time making it beautiful.
I used my Semogue 1800 yesterday, which I purchased against the recommendation of @old_hiker years ago when we were at Maggard Razors. He said the 1800 was too floppy. He’s right that it’s floppy, but I kinda like it! Today I used the 1305 which is much less floppy, and borderline stiff. I like this one, too, though. I think if I had the 1305 as my first Boar, I wouldn’t be impressed. It’s only enjoyable since I have multiple boars so I know I’m not stuck with this one, and it’s different from the rest of my boars so I can give it some credit for that.
Between the 1800 and 1305, which one do I prefer? Hmmm. Something right in the middle would be perfect, honestly. The 1800 is nice to use but difficult to load soap with, and the 1305 loads soap easier since it’s stiffer, but it’s as fun to use.
- Comment on Lenovo is removing the iconic Trackpoint with its new ThinkPad X9 1 week ago:
This prompted me to try using it again. The pointer is moving around slow, then fast, then way too fast. It’s difficult to get it to land on what I want. Is that the point?
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - January 6th, 2025 (#575) 1 week ago:
Don’t be! Providing info is important when it comes to these things.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 7th, 2025 (#576) 1 week ago:
January 7, 2025
- Brush: Semogue 1800
- Razor: GEM Flying Wing
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (2)
- Lather: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
- Post Shave: Brut - Splash On
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Inspired, for once, by @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social’s Tabac Tuesday. I can confirm that this lather was good looking, and slick to boot.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - January 6th, 2025 (#575) 1 week ago:
That all makes sense to me. Thanks.