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  • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
    5·
    11 months ago

    Boxing Day

    • Brush: Omega 50014 Travel Boar Shaving Brush, 21mm
    • Razor: Schick Repeating Razor Type B
    • Blade: Schick Vintage 20 Injector Magazine (6)
    • Lather: Sir Irisch Moos
    • Aftershave: Sir Irisch Moos

    I’m starting to be impressed with the vintage Schick blade. Closing in on a week’s worth of shaves, it shows no signs of tugging. Pretty damn good for 70-80 years old hunk of steel. Of course, I’m waiting for the blade to give me an excuse to use the repeater mechanism, so I’m of two minds.

  • sgrdddy@sub.wetshaving.social
    4·
    10 months ago

    Prep: Splash of Cool Water
    Razor: Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 Open Comb
    Blade: Gillette - Nacet (Marathon) (540)
    Lather: Wholly Kaw Vegan - 1776
    Brush: Semogue - Owner’s Club Boar (Shedder) (21 uses)
    Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Full Measure of Man

    Gear Pic :: Video

    ䷀ General Notes

    A quick shave with the Slurry lather using the Wholly Kaw Vegan base today.

    Using the phone’s camera, instead of my fogged up mirror to shave.

    ䷀ Razor and Blade Notes

    (Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 - Open Comb ::: Gillette - Nacet - M ‹540 uses›)

    A little tuggy on first pass, since I skipped a day of shaving. But fine after that.

    Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 2 out of 5 (Okay)

    ䷀ Soap Notes

    (Wholly Kaw Vegan - 1776)

    Them: “a summer blend perfect for saluting the Fourth of July. It is a refreshing green aroma with notes of osmanthus, benzoin, labdanum, grapefruit, artemisia, tarragon, patchouli, musk, tonka bean, cedarwood.”

    Me: I did a blind shave with it first, not knowing the notes. I just know that i really enjoyed it.

    Scent Strength: 4/10, present during shaving.

    Lather… Likely my final verification that the WK Vegan base is very compatible with the slurry lather method.

    Nice, sloppy slick slurry for passes 1 & 2. 3rd is still highly wet, but was still super slick.

    Hydration: Perfect (for me)

    • = 3 passes of lather

    Bowl: No Bowl

    ䷀ Brush Notes

    (Semogue - Owner’s Club Boar - Shedder ‹21 uses›)

    The SOC is a great brush, espeically for the slurry lather method. This one has had a year of uses by someone else, but is not nearly as split as mine that has many less uses, but has been treated with the hair dryer.

    During the Shave Feel:
      Cheeks: Just a little tugging
      Neck: Just a little tugging
    After the Shave Closeness:
      Cheeks: Close Shave
      Neck: Several hairs are showing some tip length (still a pretty good shave)

    Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet

    • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
      3·
      10 months ago

      A little tuggy on first pass, since I skipped a day of shaving.

      Yeah, THAT is why the marathon blade felt tuggy 😊

      Always impressive to see that blade come back for one more shave!

  • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
    4·
    11 months ago

    December 26, 2023

    • Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian

    • Razor: Red Imp 5/8" Near Wedge

    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Soap

    • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

    • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Aftershave

    • Fragrance: Chanel Bleu de Chanel

    • Talc: Pinaud Clubman
       
      3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    I decided I needed to use Bleu Man today and had time to throw in a third pass which added my enjoyment of this Bleu Teusday.

    This Red Imp is very sharp but has one of my pre-September edges. In September I started to play with controlling edge micro-convexing while honing. I’m happy to say that I can feel the difference. I quite like the sharp feel of the Red Imp’s edge, but I’m now more accustomed to the much softer sensation that comes from my current honing process. Fun stuff for me.

    Happy Boxing Day! I like the theme of generosity behind this day.

    • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
      3·
      11 months ago

      Honing your honing process ++;

      The red imp has such a fun branding, I’m going to end up buying one just for that 😅

      Your bleu teusday reminded me that I forgot about Tabac Tuesday 🤦‍♂️ I guess that’s a sign of a good vacation😄

  • MaplePoplar@sub.wetshaving.social
    2·
    10 months ago

    Dec. 26, 2023

    • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
    • Razor: Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip
    • Blade: Treet Platinum
    • Lather: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Soap
    • Post Shave: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

    Greatshave. Late post but it was a great day.