Monday SOTD Thread - December 9th, 2024 (#547) (sub.wetshaving.social)

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[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 7 points 2 weeks ago

09.12.2024 - New Glasses celebration shave

Brush: TGS Galaxy 26 mm
Razor: Leaf Thorn
Blade: Derby Premium half DE
Lather: Noble Otter - Neon Sun
Post-Shave: Moon Soaps - Old School "balm"

-> 2 pass head shave and 1 on the neck. Very close & comfortable.

Today I could already pick up my new glasses - well, they were actually done by Thursday. Extremely fast work & great service. Blue light filter, absolutely no reflections, well-fitting. I am beyond satisfied!

To celebrate, I picked a great soap with a pleasant scent. Neon Sun is a delightful, timeless fragrance and NO knows how to produce a quality product. The otter mascot on the tub even wears glasses! Sunglasses, but it still counts.

Otherwise, today was more of a chill day to relax. Starting tomorrow, I have another bout of early shifts until the weekend. Not quite my strong suit, but I'll power through...

Here's a pic of my new glasses (the frames at least):

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 7 points 2 weeks ago

December 9, 2024

Brush: Wolf Whiskers – "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (2)
Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Woodshop - Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Fragrance: Berceuce - Allegretto 7.2 – EdP

$Discord

Felt great during the shave, but it turns out I fell for it and gave myself some irritation. Too much pressure and a false sense of security. It can happen to anyone!

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 2 weeks ago

What security? ;-)

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 2 weeks ago

Mam Mon 09 Dec 2024

Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
Razor: Thiers Issard 14 Médaille d'Or 1921 Exposition d'Algier Acier Spécial (7/8", extra hollow, square point, carbon steel)
Lather: House of Mammoth – Hygge
Post Shave: D.R. Harris – Marlborough
Fragrance: Tom Ford –Tobacco Vanille

A nice Mammoth Monday to kick off the week. I chose a mix of contrasting warm frags for this one. From a woody winter cabin kind of hyggelig warmth, to the dry warmth of Marlborough, to finally the gourmand sweet warmth of Tobacco Vanille. Delightful.

The TI 14 has become a favourite in my den.

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 2 weeks ago

Nonidi 19 Frimaire an 233 de la Révolution, jour de Sabine

Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
Razor: Koraat 14.2 Straight Razor
Lather: Barrister & Mann Death
Postshave: Naissance 702 Witch Hazel
Postshave: Pitralon Classic After Shave
Postshave: Nivea After Shave Balm

I managed to eat for lunch mayonnaise that has been expired for 3 years. Obviously, I chose death. The Koraat after some more stropping is not too bad - maybe it will smooth out further.

Have a good evening!

~Shared via emacs & sotd.el~

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

I don't know of anyone else who has had difficulty with a Koraat 14-2.0. Ulrik's steel is very hard and almost impervious to stropping except to remove burr. Are you having issues with Ulrik's edge?

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

No, that's my own, unfortunately.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm happy to help, but there's an ocean between us :)

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

That's very kind of yôû, but I think I will try to fix it myself.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

👍

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

My honor is at stake!

[-] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

I managed to eat for lunch mayonnaise that has been expired for 3 years.

Yikes.

Luckily mayonnaise is basically just oil, you'll probably be alright. 🤞

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Luckily mayonnaise is basically just oil, you’ll probably be alright. 🤞

I trust they put lots of preservatives in there!

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

2021 was a great mayo vintage, to be fair.

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

It has probably been produced hre-COVID

[-] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 2 weeks ago

Monday, December 09, 2024

Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
Razor: Gillette - Super Speed Black Tip
Blade: Gillette - 'The Spoiler' Super Stainless (3)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique
Post: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique Aftershave Splash
Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
Frag: Stirling - Arkadia EdT

I woke up this morning to this soap and splash laid out in the bathroom. My wife had sniffed through my soaps this morning and picked out what she wanted me to use. Luckily, this fragrance is one I very much enjoy!

I definitely underloaded the brush and had to spend more time than usual adjusting. I think I just didn't have enough water in the brush while loading.

Still a great shave in the end though. The Super Speed is a mild and understated razor, but it definitely performs.

Off to face the Monday.

🍳 Created with Neovim & sotd.nvim 🍳

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

December 9, 2024

Brush: Grizzly Bay Shire 26mm V18 Fanchurian
Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point
Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 - Soap
Aftershave: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 - Splash

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

[-] sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Dec 9, 2024 - Mammoth Monday: Serious Santa

Brush: Summer Break Soaps Hopper 28mm Boti Stone Middle Flower SHD Badger Knot
Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [3]
Lather: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Soap
Post Shave: Oaken Lab - Serious Moonlight - Splash
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Eau de Parfum

These scents are a vibe. Such a great shave!

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