Almond Leather and Fake Yellow Light is one of my favourite leather combos. I often combine it with Gratiot League Square, but went with City on Fire instead. The smoke really works with this combination, even the slightly acrid burnt match note.
Macduffs' base, once properly hydrated, produces a silky, smooth lather with a beautiful, glossy sheen.
Birth of the Cool is a scent I keep coming back to. It's partly inspired by Jazz Club, but IMO, with some of the rough edges smoothed out. Entropy Man overpowered BotC initially, but as it dried down, they worked really well together.
Good shave. Lots of snow to shovel today. These blades seem to be good I’ve had a number of good shaves with them in the past and today is no different.
I don't know - it's a razor I feel safe with. It's still a bit uncomfortable to handle, and the blade could be longer, but it's not too bad. I clearly prefer it to my Soviet straight.
I'll make a photo later tonight of my rocket razor from the CCCP.
The Barbarossa is probably a good idea, I just need to get used to its size - it feels nothing in the hand like a regular straight, or even a shavette 🤷♂️
Uh… joke, social experiment, malfunctioning bot: You decide!
Personally I’ve never tried shaving twice in one day… no, that’s not true, but I’ve never tried it twice-twice so I guess the first one has always been the best.
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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
March 4, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
Razor: Iwasaki 13/16" Full Hollow Square Point Tamahagane
Lather: London Razors - Coffee & Contemplation - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Very enjoyable shave today!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Mammoth Monday March Madness edition, episode 1
Almond Leather and Fake Yellow Light is one of my favourite leather combos. I often combine it with Gratiot League Square, but went with City on Fire instead. The smoke really works with this combination, even the slightly acrid burnt match note.
Weck++;
B3++;
#MMarch24
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Mar 4, 2024 - Macduffs Monday: Birth of the Cool
Macduffs' base, once properly hydrated, produces a silky, smooth lather with a beautiful, glossy sheen.
Birth of the Cool is a scent I keep coming back to. It's partly inspired by Jazz Club, but IMO, with some of the rough edges smoothed out. Entropy Man overpowered BotC initially, but as it dried down, they worked really well together.
Rating: 4.5/5
MaplePoplar@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Mar. 4, 2024
Good shave. Lots of snow to shovel today. These blades seem to be good I’ve had a number of good shaves with them in the past and today is no different.
walden@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
March 4, 2024
(#MMarch24)
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Monday, March 4, 2024: Haslinger Hétfő
A good shave, and I wonder how many shaves are still in this soap. I guess around five, and I saw no real difference before and after today.
Have a good night!
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Do you like the Barbarossa now?
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
I don't know - it's a razor I feel safe with. It's still a bit uncomfortable to handle, and the blade could be longer, but it's not too bad. I clearly prefer it to my Soviet straight.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Oh, I don't think I've seen your Soviet razor, I'm intrigued now 🙂
The Barbarossa is an interesting animal. Just feels like it should be a good idea, IMO
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
I'll make a photo later tonight of my rocket razor from the CCCP.
The Barbarossa is probably a good idea, I just need to get used to its size - it feels nothing in the hand like a regular straight, or even a shavette 🤷♂️
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 2y
Thanks!
Have you ever used a Kamisori? It has a similar edge length as a Barbarossa (albeit a very different geometry)
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
I have a kamisori style shavette, but I 've never tried the real thing 😂
sramder@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y
Uh… joke, social experiment, malfunctioning bot: You decide!
Personally I’ve never tried shaving twice in one day… no, that’s not true, but I’ve never tried it twice-twice so I guess the first one has always been the best.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
sramder@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Okay, I’m picking up what you’re putting down now. That looks very enjoyable :-)