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[โ€“] TriplePlaid@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago

SOTD - 2026-02-01

  • Prep: Stirling Unscented Preshave Soap
  • Brush: Unbranded; synthetic?
  • Razor: Stirling de3p6s standard head
  • Blade: Feather Hi Stainless (1)
  • Lather: Stirling Campania Shave Soap
  • Alum: Stirling Travel Size Alum
  • Aftershave: Stirling Campania Aftershave Splash
  • Serum: Ash Hopper Blueberry Serum
  • Lotion: Humble Bee Botanicals "Calendulove" Face Cream

Single pass WTG - a comfortably close shave. Some irritation in problem areas (chin, one place on neck) where I tried touching up too much. Wish I coulda got it closer on the chin and neck. Ditching the Taconic aftershave balm seems to have gone well.

I had been intimidated to use the Feather blade in this razor but I think it went alright. I think this shave maybe had the least amount of tugging so far, but still some on my chin. Maybe I should try a slant or open comb some day?

First time using Campania. It's nice, very clean smelling, but a bit tame. I would rank it as my 3rd favorite stirling scent so far.