Tuesday SOTD Thread - Sep 19, 2023 (sub.wetshaving.social)

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[-] bmac92@midwest.social 5 points 1 year ago

2023.09.19 SOTD:

Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (3)
Lather: Hoffman's Cookie Monster
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Rumble Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

/u/Priusaurus kindly sent over a smush of Cookie Monster. This is my first time using Hoffman's. I'd say the quality of the lather was good, and the scent was quite nice. I got more of a hot chocolate impression than cookies, but it was still nice. I see this being a good cold weather scent.

Good shave today. 3 passes. No issues at all.

[-] MaplePoplar@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 year ago

Sep. 19, 2023

Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Karve CB SB D
Blade: Astra SP Green
Lather: Barrister And Mann - Adagi - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister And Mann - Adagi - Aftershave

Good shave. My girlfriend loves this scent and, as do I, highly recommend it.

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

September 19, 2023

Brush: Kent INF1 Synthetic
Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 1)
Blade: My-Blades (3)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist - Soap
Post Shave: Noble Otter - Hamami - Aftershave
Fragrance: Geoffrey Beene - Grey Flannel - EdC

The My-Blades has easily made it to 3 shaves, meaning it isn't a piece of junk. Yesterday's shave in the Era Level 3 was just so-so, but today's razor pairing was really quite good. I like mild blades, and this one is definitely mild.

Some DE blades have bezels such that they seem to be better at "picking up" my whiskers while they cut, resulting in more efficiency. Bolzano's seem to be like that for me, but I can't think of any others off the top of my head. These blades also have that quality.

I like the blade because it falls right in my wheelhouse, but the IndiGoGo price is too much unless they can last 10+ shaves. Time will tell.

As for the brush, it's a funny little fellow. It makes me wonder how long ago shavers switched from a Williams Mug style "load more soap for each pass" (requiring only a small brush like this), to a more modern "load enough soap for all passes". The latter is still possible using a small brush like this one, but it's not as fun.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 year ago

but the IndiGoGo price is too much unless they can last 10+ shaves.

I think that marketing is a problem with these blades. A "real" user of DE razors doesn't care if the blade is "barber approved". And, what about the blade's performance differentiates it from the many DE blades already offered that have their niche in the market? Finally, I've always assumed that the band steel DE blades are made from is more cheaply manufactured from recycled stainless.

I thought that the MIT study of DE blade edge retention @sgrdddy mentions would come up with a steel composition that would extend blade use and therefore be cost-effective. I suspect that formula was was achievable.

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I just saw the discussion about these going on at Reddit and shared this photo.

The first two blades are made in Germany, but the manufacturing has since moved to Egypt. These are the only blades that I could find in a quick search that have the 3 lines on each side. The inking also seems of similar "quality".

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Abysmal, Terrific

Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 472½ (NOS 13/16″ hollow ground, stainless steel)
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts – Arcane Abyss
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Terror
Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Black Watch

Arcane Abyss and Terror are a nice fit, and my face is now frozen.

473½;

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago

472½ ++;

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 year ago

September 19, 2023

Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
Razor: Koraat 14-2.0 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 331)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap (54)
Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Wonderful shave! The Fili 14 with a Jnat-refreshed edge is on deck for tomorrow.

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 year ago

September 19, 2023: Porcine Greatest Hits Straightember

Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
Brush: Muninn Woodworks Gloire de France with Zenith 505BC Boar 🐗
Razor: Thiers-Issard 188 7/8 ""Coq et Renard""
Lather: Spearhead Spiced
Post Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm

After I guess 1 and a half months of horses, it was time to use a swine. The Zenith is very soft and nice, and the handle by whosgotthepudding is beautiful, and a pleasure to use. I very much like the spearhead base, even though I 'm not the biggest fan of the scent. I'm getting into the zone where using the straight feels more and more effortless - even though it forces a level of concentration beyond what's necessary with a DE or GEM razor (or even an AC shavette).

Have a good night!

[-] sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago

Sep 19, 2023 - Sample September: Entropy Man

Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
Brush: Summer Break Soaps Hopper 28mm Boti Stone Middle Flower SHD Knot
Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
Blade: Gillette Platinum [1]
Lather: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Soap
Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Torchwood - Aftershave
Fragrance: Bentley - Bentley for Men Intense - Eau de Parfum

A tobacco-scented line up today made for a pleasant shave.

Rating: 4.5/5

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 year ago

Entropy Man++;

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