gcgallant
@gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - March 3rd, 2025 (#629) 46 minutes ago:
The 89 is the standard 6/8 I believe. The “High Class” is the one with all the bling. Naturally, that’s the one I want - in 6/8 or 7/8.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - March 3rd, 2025 (#629) 18 hours ago:
March 3, 2025
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Brush: Brad Sears Scotsman XL 28mm Super Badger
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Razor: Campabasso 11/16 Full Hollow Round Point
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Lather: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Soap
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Aftershave: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Creed - Royal Oud
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Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a shave test of a Campobasso razor that I honed earlier today. The razor (owned by u/EldrormR) has a crack near the center of the edge. I left the crack in when I honed the razor to see if I could get by without removing it. I think that the razor shaves fine. A lot of material would need to be removed if the crack had caused problems.
I made a honing video and a shaving video with this razor.
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- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - March 3rd, 2025 (#629) 21 hours ago:
Yeah, gorgeous brush!! I have several brushes from Rob. I’ll buy another if the right one shows up :)
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - March 3rd, 2025 (#629) 21 hours ago:
I think that the Puma 89 (6/8) is the sweet spot. I’d like to find a larger one.
- Comment on [Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club] April Edition Soap Nomination Thread 1 day ago:
It’s a DE razor. I have no idea whether they are still really around. Very nice design and great workmanship.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - March 1st, 2025 (#627) 1 day ago:
No, my schedule for Jan. and Feb. was a bit chaotic so my attendance suffered.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - March 2nd, 2025 (#628) 1 day ago:
March 2, 2025
- Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere
- Razor: ERN 2611 7/8 Hollow Ground Round Point - ERN ATOR 6/8 Hollow Ground Round Point
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Soap
- Aftershave: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a fun comparison between these two razors; owned by u/EldrormR. The 7/8 ERN has a bevel angle of 16 degrees whereas the 6/8 ERN has a bevel angle of 17.6 degrees. Both razors are within what I consider to be the geometric comfort zone of 15-18 degrees. In this test I was interested to see, given knowledge of the two angles, if I could detect a difference. Both razors were honed on the same Jnat with the same nagura sequence and the feel of each razor was that of a Jnat edge. I thought I could detect that the 7/8 ERN cut slightly easier and that the 6/8 required a little stroke repitition on each area of the face to obtain the same result. Nothing scientific here. Confirmation bias is strongly at play. Still, it was a fun comparison.
- Comment on [Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club] April Edition Soap Nomination Thread 2 days ago:
Very timely suggestion! If we choose this, I’ll be using my Smart Helix Apollo razor (made in Ukraine).
- Comment on [Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club] April Edition Soap Nomination Thread 2 days ago:
I’ll nominate Elysian Soap Shop’s Cherie Tobacco [still not wild about the name even after the owner explained it].
“Cherie Tobacco has notes of Cuban cigar, Tobacco Flowers, Leather, and Sweet Black Cherry”
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - March 1st, 2025 (#627) 2 days ago:
Yep. I’m back :)
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - March 1st, 2025 (#627) 2 days ago:
March 1, 2025
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Brush: Chisel & Hound Classic 26mm V23 Fanchurian
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Blade Holder: Karve Overlander Brass
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Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
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Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
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Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Simple straight forward shave today. Totally enjoyed Seaforth! Leather.
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- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - February 14th, 2025 (#613) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 2 weeks ago:
February 14, 2025
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Brush: Elite Razor Honduran Rosewood Burl 24mm HMW Fan
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Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point
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Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
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Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Floris of London - Santal - Eau de Toilette
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was my first use of Seaforth! Leather. Bangin’!
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- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - February 11th, 2025 (#610) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 2 weeks ago:
If you have any inclination, I suggest that you delve into the world of hand-rolled cigars made of premium tobacco. I regret that I did not until a little over a year ago.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - February 13th, 2025 (#612) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 2 weeks ago:
February 13, 2025
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Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
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Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow
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Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Soap
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Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum
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Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Olympus is one of those fragrances that provides a light, airy, feeling that rides over a warm base that has a touch of spice. Very well blended. Although I’m posting late, this was a great way to start my day.
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- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - February 12th, 2025 (#612) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 2 weeks ago:
February 12, 2025
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Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
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Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 6/8" Full Hollow
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Lather: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Soap
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Aftershave: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Aftershave
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Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave! The last two days I have done 3-pass shaves. Really, I don’t get much better results than I do with my optimized 2-pass pattern, but it is a nice change.
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- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - February 11th, 2025 (#610) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 2 weeks ago:
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- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - February 11th, 2025 (#610) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
February 11, 2025
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Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1
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Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point
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Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap
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Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I was in the mood for something bright and refreshing today. Roman Spice was a perfect fit.
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- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - February 11th, 2025 (#610) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
15er; ;)
And, great photo!
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - February 11th, 2025 (#610) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
Of the many CB soaps I wish I had, this one is towards the top of the list. Perhaps you know that Connecticut Shade is a type of tobacco grown in Connecticut and used mostly for cigar wrappers. Higher quality Connecticut Shade cigars are known for being smooth and creamy. My favorite for those (very rare) occasions when I have a cigar with my morning coffee.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - February 9th, 2025 (#608) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
lol! Very good!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - February 10th, 2025 (#609) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
February 10, 2025
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Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
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Razor: ERN 6/8 French Point Full Hollow
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Lather: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Soap
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Aftershave: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Eau de Toilette
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Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I enjoyed this setup so much yesterday, I decided to use it again today. The only change I made was the brush.
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- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - February 9th, 2025 (#608) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
All I can say is, “Get the EdT”. I sincerely doubt you will be disappointed.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - February 9th, 2025 (#608) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
February 9, 2025
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Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts with Declaration Grooming B10
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Razor: ERN 6/8 French Point Full Hollow
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Lather: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Soap
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Aftershave: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was my first use of the full Entropy Man trifecta. Wow! It was also a test shave for the coticule edge that I put on this razor yesterday. The edge performed magnificently. It gave me a very comfortable, BBS shave.
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- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - February 6th, 2025 (#606) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
I bought my full tub on the re-release. Hopefully, it will come around again.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - February 7th, 2025 (#607) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
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- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - February 6th, 2025 (#606) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
If you have this one and Barrister and Mann Sandalwood, you have a lot of this scent’s ground covered. Often, this time of year, I prefer the darker, woodier, Sandalwood, but I really enjoyed this setup for this shave.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - February 7th, 2025 (#607) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
February 7, 2025
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Brush: WSP Stubby 26mm Extra Dense HMW
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Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
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Lather: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Soap
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Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
As a scent, Marilyn continues to grow on me. I did not think it was particularly special when I first tried it. Then, with subsequent use, I started becoming aware of some of the nuances. Adding the EdT really helped me to appreciate the work Will put into this. Today’s use was yet another step forward. I had time to enjoy the scent evolve from soap to splash to EdT. This one is still tough for me to recommend, but I’ve found that I enjoy it.
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- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - February 6th, 2025 (#606) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
February 6, 2025
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Brush: Chisel & Hound Lost Nativ 26mm Fanchurian V13
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Razor: Frederick Reynolds “The Celebrated” 4/8 Hollow Ground
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Lather: Zingari Man - The Traditionalist - Soap
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Aftershave: Zingari Man - The Traditionalist - Aftershave
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Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave with a vintage razor and a traditional soap scent.
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- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - February 4th, 2025 (#604) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
Yes. I think that is a great assessment. I have done nagura slurries on a Black Arkansas with great result, and I think the Green Shadow might be close in hardness to the Black Ark.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - February 5th, 2025 (#605) [Atlas Shaves Edition] 3 weeks ago:
February 5, 2025
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Brush: Chisel & Hound Classic 26mm V23 Fanchurian
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Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point
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Lather: Subtle Art Soap Co. - Maple Bourbon - Soap
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Aftershave: Wholly Kaw - Amber Bomba - Toner
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Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
New soap company for me. I tried Citrus Bay Rum yesterday and learned that I like the soap base a lot. Very easy to lather and has a rich creamy feel. Maple Bourbon is a very nice scent. I expected the bourbon note to be stronger and darker, but it is definitely there. Very nice fragrance.
Today’s shave was a test of a new Escher edge on my Le Transatlantique. Complete success. The edge was keen and the feel was comfortable.
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