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Saturday SOTD Thread, February 28th, 2026 (#991) (wetshav.ing)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by wetshavingadmin@wetshav.ing to c/wetshaving@wetshav.ing

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Share your Shave of the Day for Saturday!

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[–] DaveWave94@wetshav.ing 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Indigo Dreams - 28. February 2026

Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin w/ 26 mm Silksmoke Flattop/Fan hybrid knot
Razor: Leaf Thorn
Blade: Derby Premium half-DE
Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master
Post Shave: HAGS - Apocalypse ASB
Fragrance: Bentley For Men Intense EdP

2 passes on the head, 1 on the neck. Minor irritation in the form of blood spots; otherwise enjoyable shave.

This time I don't want to make any bold promises, I want to shave properly when I have the time and energy to do so and then post here but no pressure. Nevertheless, I was really longing for a nice shave again and today seemed like a fine opportunity to do so.

I think I lost quite some muscle memory for a good shaving technique, that's why I have some blood spots on my scalp due to applying too much pressure in certain areas. It was still nice to take up the hobby again - the feeling of building a nice lather, the weight of the razor, the different scents... Really good. I gravitated more towards spicy smells today, but admittedly some didn't fit that well together. But most importantly, I got it done. I feel good and smell nice. Now it's just a matter of fully getting back into the swing of things.

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

February 28th, 2026

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations - w/AP Shave Co. Cashmere 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. (Genco) Straight Razor - 5/8 Half Hollow (8)
Lather: Captain's Choice - Nor'easter - Soap
Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Special Reserve - Aftershave
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum

Nice shave. I gave this razor the Chromium Oxide treatment, and although I don't think it had as much of an effect as it did with the Koraat Moarteen, the shave was quite nice.

Nor'easter is an old sample, and the soap has turned hard. It was hard to scoop it out of the sample container and difficult to load it properly. I ended up with an airy, voluminous lather but slickness was good! I love the scent of Nor'easter, but I'm not a fan of menthol. Thankfully, the menthol is pretty light.

[–] snooting@wetshav.ing 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

February 28th, 2026

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Ribbed FYP" - Rad Dinosaur Creations "High Mountain Rex" Silvertip 26mm Badger
Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing 921-M
Blade: Astra Green (12)
Lather: Stirling - Black Ice - Soap
Post Shave: Stirling - Black Ice - Aftershave
Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - EdT

This was my first shave with this new brush, and I enjoyed it quite a bit! The knot is much softer than my other badgers and felt great on the face. I look forward to seeing how it changes as it breaks in.

Unseasonably warm weather here today so I broke out the Black Ice. The menthol level in the soap is enjoyable enough, but hot damn is the splash intense! I'd love a version with either significantly less menthol or with no menthol at all.

[–] DaveWave94@wetshav.ing 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Black Ice was my first american artisan soap, back when everything from the US artisans was a bit hard to obtain in the EU. I remember that I thought it was an AC/DC reference... The menthol level was really nice in hot summers though.

[–] snooting@wetshav.ing 4 points 1 week ago

Yeah, it's definitely nice on a hot day!

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 1 week ago

SOTD - 2026-02-28

Prep: PAA - Cube Black Bot Pre-shave Soap
Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
Brush: Semogue - Owners' Club Cherry Wood Boar - 24mm
Razor: RazoRock - Superslant - L3++
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Fanzine Saponifications - This is Not a Test
Post Shave: Hâttric - Classic Aftershave
Post Shave: Zingari Man - Sego Unscented Aftershave Balm
Post Shave: Proraso - Polvere Post Rasatura
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Man - EdT
Tool: WSDB
Tags: $discord $ASS out $TLC in

An airbud for the last day of Atlas Shaves the Second, Loser bracket.

TINAT has a nice scent. Off the puck, I thought it was going to be citrusy, but through the lather it really bloomed. This base is fantastico. As the shave progressed, I wanted to put on some DEVO.

Atlas TLC Scorecard

Category	№	∑	Δ
DT Soap	6	12	0
DT Brand	4	48	0
DT Perfumer	3	0	0
½ Scent Notes	2	4	0
Airbud Day!	1	7	+1
- Extras -
Snitching	3	0	0
Cross Posting	1	23	+1
Engagement Booster	1	23	+1
Total	-	117	+3

Have a good day.

[–] BossHoggins10@wetshav.ing 5 points 1 week ago

February 28th, 2026

Brush: Simpson - Wee Scot Badger
Razor: Above the Tie - Windsor
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Top of the World - Aftershave
Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Golden Balm - Balm
Fragrance: Catie's Bubbles - Top of the World - EdP

Shave 36 of the brain bowl

[–] FWAaron@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

February 28, 2026

Prep: Shower
Brush: Badlands Shaving w/ AP Shave Co G5c 26mm
Razor: Gillette flat bottom tech
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
Fragrance: Etat Libre D'Orange - Exit the King
Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil