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, Mastodon, Discord, Zulip, and IRC.
New subscribers welcome!
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Rule 1 - Behaviour and Etiquette
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Low effort replies and complaints about content will be removed.
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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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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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32nd Birthday Shave - 1. March 2026
One pass on both the dome and the neck. Reopened some spots from yesterday, but still a really comfortable shave!
So today I turned 32. I am now fully arrived in my thirties. There sure are some things I'd like to change and improve, but I guess I am on a rather solid path right now. Thanks to my parents, I didn't had to spend the day alone. I had a quiet, relaxed b-day in their company plus the two dogs. It was also great sunny weather for a nice long dog walk, perfect for a slow Sunday. This shave was a nice finish to this smooth day.
What can I say, I really like leather scents. Cuir et Epices is a really warm, smooth leather scent. Reminiscent of a good leather jacket or furniture. It has a very comfy vibe IMHO and that's perfect for the occasion. The Tortuga AS spray was fitting nicely with the spices in it and brought some mild menthol chill with it. As for the Cyber Medium, it's hard to get hurt with this razor as it's kinda like the Henson but without marketing buzz. I think it's interesting how these razors achieve an GEM-like feel (holding the safety bar flat to my skin) with a DE just by a very sharply angled head geometry. Basically, this is a razor I could use while I am sick, mildly intoxicated or otherwise impaired - works on autopilot. The result is always a smooth dome.
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Unfortunately I have to prep for yet another early shift now...