WetShaving
This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.
New subscribers welcome!
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https://gem.wetshaving.social/ - a nice modern interface
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๐ช Community Rules
Rule 1 - Behaviour and Etiquette
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Be Respectful. Do not bully, flame, or harass others.
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Malicious comments are not allowed but heated discussion and salty banter is okay.
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Low effort replies and complaints about content will be removed.
Rule 2 - Content Guidelines
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Mail Calls, Simple Questions, and SOTD posts belong in the recurring weekly threads.
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Posts must have sufficient content to generate a meaningful discussion.
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Images, links, or videos must include additional text that summarizes the topic.
Rule 3 - Reviews and Disclosure
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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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Use the [Review] in the title if you can provide comprehensive details with enough familiarity to answer follow-up questions.
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Disclose how the product being reviewed was acquired (e.g., PIF, loan, or purchase). If the product was provided to you directly by the maker or vendor free of charge or at a discount, you must disclose this fact even if the item will later be returned to the maker or vendor.
Rule 4 - Advertising
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Vendors are to keep marketing within the biweekly Deals/New Products threads.
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Non-vendors may post topics about products if it will foster a compelling discussion.
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Do not solicit donations or share fundraisers without mod approval.
Rule 5 - Inappropriate Content
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All NSFW/L content must request mod approval and be flaired appropriately.
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Non-shaving related NSFW/L content is not allowed.
Rule 10 - Moderator Discretion
- The rules may not apply perfectly to every situation. The mods have final discretion.
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June 20th, 2025: The Clash
Daily Theme: 322 is a dark, dank, and even in soap form lingers on the skin, at least I get faint whiffs of it in the hour or two after shaving. Notes of Hatian Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and and black currant, it does not exactly inspire images and feelings of zest and life, which is where Sea Spice Lime comes in. Following 322 up with Sea Spice Lime was like slamming and locking up the brakes to make a U-turn. While I can't pick out each note specifically in this, the lime, sea spray, and pink pepper are the key notes that I notice and are a stark contrast to 322. It goes straight from walking out a underground cellar to strolling on the boardwalk with waves on the horizon, the olfactory experience matches this imagery. I finished my shave off with Brut Classic. It is green like SSL, but to me it is not in the same category. The anise hits hard up front and the woodiness sneaks in, a nice green fougere. Some notes are shared between these scents, and everybody's experience of these scents will be different, but to my nose these do not go together well. Each successor steals the show.
Daily Challenge: Here is my entry for today's challenge. I was really racking my brain on figuring something out for today, but I think it is a tasteful photo given my gear and available photo backdrops. The different shades of green are enough to stand on their own, but remain coordinated. The knot, SSL label, and Schick all have that creamy sail/ivory color and lends well to the leaves and stones. Don't forget the black caps. I think this is a nice photo.