I grabbed my Williams today, which resides in a Spearhead Seaforth! mug. This stuff is super quick to use. I went at it with a slightly damp brush. I didn't "lather" or add water. I reloaded the brush for every pass. Basically, Williams takes no water at all and doesn't benefit from any "working". Just load and spread.
I like mild razors, and the 34C is certainly mild. I have milder razors that are more efficient, though, so the 34C doesn't win any awards in my book. Still, after some buffing I got a really nice close shave.
Blackland Era level 3 and Gillette Tech come to mind. My Gillette Red Tip is pretty mild but the 34C might be milder.
Honestly, feeling my face a few hours later this was a very good shave. The efficiency didn't really show itself until the last pass, but maybe I should retract my "statement" 🫠.
I have never tried a Black land, but I prefer the 34C to the Tech. Admittedly, I have a weak spot for 2 piece razors, and the 34C was the first good razor I bought, so I might be biased 🤷♂️
Merkur is on my shit list which doesn't help. I've had 2 34Cs. The first one I got used and it has good plating and decent enough knurling on the handle. The second one I got for a friend, who later sent it back to me (too mild for him). That one had crappy plating on the base plate, super shallow knurling, rough threads, and a crack in the handle. Garbage all around and Merkur said to contact the seller. I bought it from Chiseled Face on sale and didn't want to bother Ron with the nonesense... I think I PIF'd that one.
Inspired by @walden, I took out my trusty 34C.
Even with a tired blade, this was a very good and close 3-pass shave. I never had any issue with the plating on the razor, and using it feels like meeting an old friend. The ring of death on the soap continues to grow (well, the ring of soap itself gets smaller, but death increases).
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MaplePoplar@sub.wetshaving.social · 6 pts · 2y
Feb. 15, 2024
Good shave. It’s a relatively cold day butgetting a nice warm smile from this scent.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 2y
Sweet-ish
Partially on theme today. Sweet, but definitely not the sweetest in my den. I'm really enjoying my Koraat run this week.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
Ulrik deserves all the praise he gets. His craftsmanship is superbe (Fr.).
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
Truly fantastique! 😊
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
Getting better at shaving (i.e., djunior-approved)?
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
No complaints from the little boss today😊
walden@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
February 15, 2024
I grabbed my Williams today, which resides in a Spearhead Seaforth! mug. This stuff is super quick to use. I went at it with a slightly damp brush. I didn't "lather" or add water. I reloaded the brush for every pass. Basically, Williams takes no water at all and doesn't benefit from any "working". Just load and spread.
I like mild razors, and the 34C is certainly mild. I have milder razors that are more efficient, though, so the 34C doesn't win any awards in my book. Still, after some buffing I got a really nice close shave.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
Which ones? Asking for a friend 😎
walden@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Blackland Era level 3 and Gillette Tech come to mind. My Gillette Red Tip is pretty mild but the 34C might be milder.
Honestly, feeling my face a few hours later this was a very good shave. The efficiency didn't really show itself until the last pass, but maybe I should retract my "statement" 🫠.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
I have never tried a Black land, but I prefer the 34C to the Tech. Admittedly, I have a weak spot for 2 piece razors, and the 34C was the first good razor I bought, so I might be biased 🤷♂️
walden@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Merkur is on my shit list which doesn't help. I've had 2 34Cs. The first one I got used and it has good plating and decent enough knurling on the handle. The second one I got for a friend, who later sent it back to me (too mild for him). That one had crappy plating on the base plate, super shallow knurling, rough threads, and a crack in the handle. Garbage all around and Merkur said to contact the seller. I bought it from Chiseled Face on sale and didn't want to bother Ron with the nonesense... I think I PIF'd that one.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Thursday, February 15, 2024: Haslinger (t)Hursday
Inspired by @walden, I took out my trusty 34C. Even with a tired blade, this was a very good and close 3-pass shave. I never had any issue with the plating on the razor, and using it feels like meeting an old friend. The ring of death on the soap continues to grow (well, the ring of soap itself gets smaller, but death increases).
Have a good evening!
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Almost 50!
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Yeah, getting old 😂
spj_hook@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Thursday, February 15, 2025
Another cold yet sunny day, these always feel appropriate for using Hygge.
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 2y
Feb 15, 2024 - Theme Thursday: Post-Valentines Shave
Caramel and vanilla then chocolate and rum.
Rating: 4.5/5
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 2y
February 15, 2024
Brush: Brad Sears Scotsman XL 28mm Super Badger
Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Hallows - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Hallows - Aftershave
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Hallows - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.