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⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Friday SOTD Thread - November 22nd, 2024 (#530)⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:
November 22, 2024
- Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
- Blade Holder: Haircut & Shave Co P076 Ti
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (9)
- Lather: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Soap
- Aftershave: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

This Haircut & Shave razor is a real find, and it was right there in my collection. I just haven’t paid much attention to it until now. I think most people would consider this to be an aggressive razor. There’s plenty of blade feel. But, the cap design allows you to maintain that blade feel and use a low angle. If you know how to do this, then the resulting shave is very close and very comfortable.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Friday SOTD Thread - November 22nd, 2024 (#530)⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:
I continue to enjoy this series. The DE razor (and blades) were marketed in parallel with SEs. Was the popularity of DEs all about low-cost replaceable blades?
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Free Talk Friday - November 22nd, 2024⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:
You do what you can. Chili pot-luck sounds pretty good to me, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Thursday SOTD Thread - November 21st, 2024 (#529)⁩ ⁨⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:
It’s muted in the soap but still there. To get the full OG effect, try to get Shulton Old Spice aftershave or cologne. The scent strength is strong by today’s standards. Perfect for the ‘60s through the ‘80s though.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Thursday SOTD Thread - November 21st, 2024 (#529)⁩ ⁨⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:
Hah! I hadn’t thought of that! So true!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Thursday SOTD Thread - November 21st, 2024 (#529)⁩ ⁨⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:
November 21, 2024
- Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
- Blade Holder: Wolfman Razors WR2/WRH2
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (8)
- Lather: Shulton - Old Spice - Soap
- Aftershave: Shulton - Old Spice - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

There’s really nothing like the Real Thing™
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Thursday SOTD Thread - November 21st, 2024 (#529)⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

I’m really good at procrastinating

If advanced degrees in it were available, I’d qualify :)
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Thursday SOTD Thread - November 21st, 2024 (#529)⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:
November 21, 2024
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Blade Holder: Gillette Fatboy E4 (setting: 4)
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (7)
- Lather: The Holy Black - Gunpowder Spice - Soap
- Aftershave: The Holy Black - Gunpowder Spice - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

This scent is exactly like it sounds; Old Spice with a note of gunpowder added. As a long-time Old Spice user, I love it! The Holy Black also got the scent strength for the aftershave spot on. It doesn’t have the takeover-the-room scent level that the real stuff has, but is medium-strong by today’s standards. This is a nice nod to the past. I was planning to use my Shulton Old Spice today, and may use it for my SLS, but Gunpowder spice provided a very satisfying shave.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Thursday SOTD Thread - November 21st, 2024 (#529)⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:
Love this series! As you already know, I think the MMOC Gen 2 is a masterpiece of design. They could have stopped there, but of course, marketing folks always need a new gimmick :)
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Wednesday SOTD Thread - November 20th, 2024 (#528)⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:
Yeah, yesterday’s SLS. Enjoyed it enough that I considered it briefly for Theme Thursday.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Wednesday SOTD Thread - November 20th, 2024 (#528)⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:
November 20, 2024
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Blade Holder: Gillette Slim Aristocrat H4 (setting: 7)
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (6)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
- Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Great Black Watchday shave today!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Wednesday SOTD Thread - November 20th, 2024 (#528)⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
November 20, 2024 – BVWSC
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
- Blade Holder: Haircut & Shave Co P076 Ti
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (5)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Oro Valley - Soap
- Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Mountain Man - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Creed - Silver Mountain Water
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.

This is a Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club shave, and wow(!), what a good one. Oro Valley is a dupe of Tom Ford Ombre Leather. With my penchant for placing non-Creed scents in the Stirling Soap “Man” category, I would definitely call this one Leather Man. I was sent a smush of this (thank you @walden@sub.wetshaving.social), but I previously purchased a 1 oz. sample from Stirling and waited to use it today. The scent combines well with Creed’s Silver Mountain Water, but I think a full trifecta of this is warranted.

I almost never use this Haircut & Shave razor. It’s expensive (because Ti), and made in Maryland where I live. Today everything about it was perfect, however. I need to use this one more. I definitely will fit in another use of it within my next 20 shaves this month.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Tuesday SOTD Thread - November 19th, 2024 (#527)⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
November 19, 2024
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Blade Holder: Smart Helix Apollo (setting: 0.5mm gap)
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (4)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Island Man - Soap
- Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Island Man - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club Meta] Voting discussion⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
😀
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[Mail Call] Some Recent Acquisitions⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Oh I would too. It’s a sign of poor quality control. Why pay for that?
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Tuesday SOTD Thread - November 19th, 2024 (#527)⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
November 19, 2024 – Bleu Teusday
- Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
- Blade Holder: Gillette Fatboy E4 (setting: 4)
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (3)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Soap
- Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Chanel - Bleu de Chanel
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

A very enjoyable FLS this morning. Forgot to post until now.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[Reminder] BVWSC this Wednesday!⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Yes! I’m ready!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[Mail Call] Some Recent Acquisitions⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Very nice haul! I would contact Rod for a replacement brush. That alignment error will probably always bother you.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club Meta] Voting discussion⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
I’m happy to go along with whatever is easiest here. I’m in favor of a solution that is simple and that offloads work from PBnT666, who has been more than gracious in keeping this going.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Monday SOTD Thread - November 18th, 2024 (#526)⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Wonderful SLS. Can’t go wrong with Mindigo!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Monday SOTD Thread - November 18th, 2024 (#526)⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
November 18, 2024
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Blade Holder: Tatara Muramasa (setting: 3)
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (2)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
- Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
- Talc: Yardley Classic
  
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
A full-on second luxury shave this evening with 70th Anniversary. Such a great scent.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Monday SOTD Thread - November 18th, 2024 (#526)⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
November 18, 2024
- Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
- Blade Holder: Gillette Super Adjustable 109 (Black Beauty) Gold O-4
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Desert Vetiver - Soap
- Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - Desert Vetiver - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Hermès - Terre D’Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

The earthy and woody nature of vetiver is another scent that I thoroughly enjoy. Like all SV scents (IMO), Desert Vetiver is extremely well done. A beautiful blend.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Sunday SOTD Thread - November 17th, 2024 (#525)⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
ATM, I plan to visit my son in France in late spring or early summer. I have not been to your exact corner of the planet, so I would enjoy the chance to travel there and to meet.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Sunday SOTD Thread - November 17th, 2024 (#525)⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Well, the appalachian mountains aren’t as dramatic as the alps, but they have their own charm … bears, reptiles, insects, etc. I hope to do a little hiking in Europe. My son has hiked the El Camino de Santiago and the GR10.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Sunday SOTD Thread - November 17th, 2024 (#525)⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Everything is improved when you wear the Staaaaag :)

My father was a member of something called the Appalachian Trail Club. He would take me on hikes and to trail maintenance events when I was Djunior’s age. I wasn’t thrilled to come along at the time, but something stuck. By the time he reached the age I am now, I found ways to accompany him on a lot of short trail hikes.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Sunday SOTD Thread - November 17th, 2024 (#525)⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
November 17, 2024
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Blade Holder: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
- Blade: Personna Lab Blue (13)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Opuntia - Soap
- Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - Opuntia - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Creed - Aventus
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

The SV scents are so sophisticated I feel like an imposter using them. Very nice second luxury shave this evening.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Saturday SOTD Thread - November 16th, 2024 (#524)⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

It’s difficult to make a GEM + den portmanteau

“Discretion is the better part of valor”
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Sunday SOTD Thread - November 17th, 2024 (#525)⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
November 17, 2024
- Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
- Blade Holder: GEM Damaskeene CC (1912-1920)
- Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (8)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap
- Aftershave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I’m takin’ a ride with my Staaaag … There’s really nothing like the Midnight Stag trifecta to start your day. I was getting some odd glances in the store while shopping for junk food for the Sunday afternoon games, but I felt more accepted by the forest wildlife on my morning hike.

@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social is doing a run through all 14 generations of GEM razors. I only have 3 of them. This Damaskeene happens to be one that he doesn’t have. I have the MMOC Gen2 and Flying Wing also. The EldrormR Industries MM24 that I own is still in production and doesn’t factor into the 14 generations.

If I weren’t so deep into the straight razor side of this hobby, I would collect more examples of these GEM razors. The design and execution of them is very well done, and the ones I have tried have been great shavers.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[MOD] Request for pictures to use as community banners.⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Yeah, I completely forgot that I volunteered to do this for @walden@sub.wetshaving.social. Thank you for the kind words on my SOTD photos. I get out of the habit of doing them when my schedule is packed. I’ll try to get back into it in December.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Saturday SOTD Thread - November 16th, 2024 (#524)⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
I’ve just run through all of the GEMs I have (3) except for the Damaskeene. I can join you with that one.