gcgallant

joined 2 years ago

I’ll let you know how it works out ✌🏻

Good luck!

which will last me at my current rate of consumption about until 2123

Hmmm. I'd probably stock up ;-)

December 15, 2025 -- Marilyn Monday

  • Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
  • Razor: Koraat 7/8" Near Wedge Spanish Point
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
  • Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Wonderful shave to start the week.

December 14, 2025

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Raven 26mm V26 Fanchurian
  • Razor: Koraat 14 "Moarteen" 15/16" Full Hollow
  • Lather: The Cajun Blade - Let'er Buck - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
  • Aftershave: The Cajun Blade - Let'er Buck Aftersauce - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


This was a shave test for the Jnat edge that I put on the Moarteen razor. These razors take a great edge and this one was no exception. I was very happy with the shave. It was 2-pass BBS and exceptionally comfortable. I hope @walden@wetshav.ing is happy with it.

Shave video

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

For some reason, at this time of year, every soap I have looks like something I haven't used in a long time and need to revisit. I have about 5 soaps ready to be killed but can't bring myself to concentrate on them.

I know what you mean! I'm on the hunt too. That streamline belongs to @walden@wetshav.ing.

Excellent! Raw Hoggin' with the Stag makes for a great Austere August!

Excellent write-up! I really appreciate the parts that you researched concerning the curve number. Also, the ancient razor shapes are quite interesting.

I joined you with a R. Saito shave today.

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 3 days ago (3 children)

December 12, 2025

  • Brush: Truefitt & Hill Wellington 24mm Silvertip
  • Razor: Kikuboshi R. Saito 6/8" Extra Hollow
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
  • Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I took this opportunity to provide my thoughts on shaving with a smiling-edge razor and to enjoy my shave with Seaforth! Spiced.

Shaving video

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Midnight Stag

Very popular in around here because many of us are members of the Order of Stag on Reddit :)

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

How did the honing go for you?

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Moarteen Mailcall (sub.wetshaving.social)
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I'll let the pic speak for itself.

 

This offer is for those who want to take on one, or more, of the straight razor challenges for Austere August. If you are hesitant to participate because your straight isn't shaving well, and you don't want to hone it yourself, or, if you just want someone else to hone your razor, I'll be happy to do it for you -- for free. (But, I don't charge sub.wetshaving.social members anyway.) And, I'll even cover some, or all of your return postage.

This offer is for razor honing only. I don't do razor restoration or repair other than for myself. I'm certain that there is time between now and August for a package to make a round-trip through the US Postal Service in CONUS. If you live elsewhere, just PM me and we can discuss it.

If you're interested in this, please PM me or contact me via Matrix to work out details.

I should add that you can have your choice of finish: synthetic, coticule, Black Arkansas, Black Shadow (a French slate), or Japanese Natural stone. For stainless razors, because of the added chromium in the steel, the safe bet is a synthetic edge.

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