Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Fragrance: Spearhead – Seaforth! Leather – EdP
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Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I'm already getting more comfortable.
The default edge from Koraat treated me pretty nicely. Since I'm such a beginner at this, my expectations are still being set. Between the Moarteen and the synthetic edge that @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social sent me, I'm starting to get a feel for what straight razors have to offer.
I might have learned one thing today in regards to my technique. With a DE, I figured out a while ago that going north to south on my neck gives me irritation with a vast majority of razors/blades. With a straight, it seems the opposite is true. I think it's mostly because I don't have good straight razor technique yet, and north to south is a much more natural hand movement than going south to north. Less stuttering, smoother motion, no irritation.
I agree with @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social. That’s quick! I think that most of us find that a straight razor shave provides the most comfort. This is because you have complete control over angle and pressure. It takes a while to get the hang of this, but you are well on your way!
Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations Copper Inferno w/ Trotter T1
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy Ti
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather Catie’s Bubbles - Dusk
Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Reflection
Another damn good shave today. Really been trying to work my lathers better by adding more water slowly and my lathers have been awesome. This cream soap did not disappoint either. The scent notes of Amber, Honey, Hay, and Tobacco sounds like it would be heavy and overwhelming (at least for me), but it’s balanced so well that it’s like a very mildly sweet, fresh, yet warm.
Amazing first shave with the Moarteen razor; especially because this was my first attempt with an edge that I created with a Japanese natural stone that I have not used before. I would be completely fine if this is the most I get out of this type of stone.
The razor itself is wonderful. I already own a Koraat 14-2.0, that has the same shape as this one, so it felt very comfortable and familiar.
Joining u/EldrormR, u/VisceralWatch, and u/Semaj3000 for a tiny brush streamlined Hygge shave today.
The Streamline is really a lovely and smooth GEM, and it gave me a great shave. But enjoyable as this is, I'm looking forward to getting back home tomorrow and using the Moarteen again.
Today was Djunior's first real Easter egg hunt and he loved it. Now he has a chocolate stash that should last him months.
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walden@sub.wetshaving.social · 7 pts · 1y
April 20, 2025
$Discord
Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I'm already getting more comfortable.
The default edge from Koraat treated me pretty nicely. Since I'm such a beginner at this, my expectations are still being set. Between the Moarteen and the synthetic edge that @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social sent me, I'm starting to get a feel for what straight razors have to offer.
I might have learned one thing today in regards to my technique. With a DE, I figured out a while ago that going north to south on my neck gives me irritation with a vast majority of razors/blades. With a straight, it seems the opposite is true. I think it's mostly because I don't have good straight razor technique yet, and north to south is a much more natural hand movement than going south to north. Less stuttering, smoother motion, no irritation.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 1y
I agree with @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social. That’s quick! I think that most of us find that a straight razor shave provides the most comfort. This is because you have complete control over angle and pressure. It takes a while to get the hang of this, but you are well on your way!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
That's quick!
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social · 6 pts · 1y
Apr 20, 2025
BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
X is great
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 1y
So good!
BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 1y
April 20, 2025
Another damn good shave today. Really been trying to work my lathers better by adding more water slowly and my lathers have been awesome. This cream soap did not disappoint either. The scent notes of Amber, Honey, Hay, and Tobacco sounds like it would be heavy and overwhelming (at least for me), but it’s balanced so well that it’s like a very mildly sweet, fresh, yet warm.
snooting@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 1y
Sunday, April 20, 2025
An excellent combo. Have a great Easter or 4/20 to those who celebrate.
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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
I really like that grizzly bay handle
snooting@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks! So do I.
I actually picked it up off @BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social a while back. It was my first "nice" badger knot. :)
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
April 20, 2025
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Amazing first shave with the Moarteen razor; especially because this was my first attempt with an edge that I created with a Japanese natural stone that I have not used before. I would be completely fine if this is the most I get out of this type of stone.
The razor itself is wonderful. I already own a Koraat 14-2.0, that has the same shape as this one, so it felt very comfortable and familiar.
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pridetwo@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts 49ers Custom w/ 28mm B5 Badger
Razor: Blackland Razors Vector Titanium
Blade: Schick Proline
Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Marbles
Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Marbles
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve - Marbles
Day 20 of APRil, just ran it back with the day 2 shave. Great shave today, probably gotta change blades soon though. Happy zombie Jesus day yall
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
Sun 20 Apr 2025
Joining u/EldrormR, u/VisceralWatch, and u/Semaj3000 for a tiny brush streamlined Hygge shave today.
The Streamline is really a lovely and smooth GEM, and it gave me a great shave. But enjoyable as this is, I'm looking forward to getting back home tomorrow and using the Moarteen again.
Today was Djunior's first real Easter egg hunt and he loved it. Now he has a chocolate stash that should last him months.
Have a lovely Easter evening if you celebrate.
snooting@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 1y
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Quick evening shave after a long flight. These razors kind of suck, but they get the job done well enough.
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