Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point) UNKNOWN EDGE
Lather: Stirling Soap Company – I, Rich Moose (sub-exclusive sheep tallow)
Post Shave: Sir – Irisch Moos
Fragrance: Sir – Irisch Moos
I changed the brush today, but was too lazy to update the SOTD pic.
First double blind test today, I randomly drew a razor with the mystery marks invisible. This is to avoid developing confirmation bias after thinking yesterday that I prefer the 1 mark razor: by using one random razor today and its sibling the next day for a few days, I'll know that I actually can distinguish them by edge feel if I guess right more often than not.
So today's mystery edge felt beautifully smooth and sharp like the 1 mark, I'm logging that answer. After tomorrow's shave with the other edge, I'll have a chance to change my mind before checking whether I guessed right.
Brush: Semogue Owners Club - Cherry Wood Boar 24mm
Razor: FaTip - il Piccolo Storto Originale
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Nobile Otter - Monoi de Tahiti
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose Aftershave
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - I. Rich Moose Balm
Post Shave: Proraso - Polvere Post Rasatura
Tags: $SampleSeptember
Sample kill. This soap has a tallow base but I find it's different than my favorite Stirling base. It seems more delicate and susceptible to foaming up. Precision Loading has been a solid technique for me, no matter the base. The scent is amazing.
Weird, I find NO base to be on the non-foamy side. I find that whatever size it is after loading, it stays that size while you add water. And it doesn't take a whole lot of water to make it dense and wonderful.
Passes & Info: 2 passes on the head, 1 on the neck. Good shave.
My only day off this week, so this shave was to put a good finish to this day.
I still remember back when DG was all the rage, nowadays it's seemingly less popular. Milksteak is still a good base though and this scent is very great. "Leather and Spices" if I'm not mistaken and it's exactly that: like an expensive leather bag full of delicious spices. Got this one a few years ago by the recommendation of sahenders, who said it might fit well with TF Oro Valley and it surely does. But also shines on its own - I really like it. The blade today is yet again made in India, but it's better than The Gentleman's and Parker Premium: really solid first shave, I'm indeed impressed.
Weekend shifts are usually pretty calm, so I don't really dread working tomorrow and Sunday. Plus it's just 6h shifts, so I should even be fine after work. Everyone else: have a nice weekend!
Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point
Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: Unilever - Brut - Aftershave
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
After yesterday's shave with the WoolfBlades razor, this Escher edge felt comfortable but a little unrefined. Comfort and closeness were on-point, though.
12 Comments
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 7 pts · 1y
Day 5/30 of Side-by-Side Straightember
I changed the brush today, but was too lazy to update the SOTD pic.
First double blind test today, I randomly drew a razor with the mystery marks invisible. This is to avoid developing confirmation bias after thinking yesterday that I prefer the 1 mark razor: by using one random razor today and its sibling the next day for a few days, I'll know that I actually can distinguish them by edge feel if I guess right more often than not.
So today's mystery edge felt beautifully smooth and sharp like the 1 mark, I'm logging that answer. After tomorrow's shave with the other edge, I'll have a chance to change my mind before checking whether I guessed right.
Oh the suspense.
What's this about?
pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing · 5 pts · 1y
SOTD 2025-09-05
Sample kill. This soap has a tallow base but I find it's different than my favorite Stirling base. It seems more delicate and susceptible to foaming up. Precision Loading has been a solid technique for me, no matter the base. The scent is amazing.
Have a great Friday!
walden@wetshav.ing · 1 pts · 1y
Weird, I find NO base to be on the non-foamy side. I find that whatever size it is after loading, it stays that size while you add water. And it doesn't take a whole lot of water to make it dense and wonderful.
pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing · 3 pts · 1y
I'm sure it's me/my technique. I'll go with less water next time.
snooting@wetshav.ing · 4 pts · 1y
September 5th, 2025: Fougere Friday
Three passes, super wet "slurry lather," very close results. The Legacy is such a good razor.
walden@wetshav.ing · 4 pts · 1y
September 5th, 2025
Yup, love this razor/blade combo.
Friends to the End is such a great scent. It reminds me of Perique. Rich, mature, interesting. Good stuff.
The Semogue 1800 is a great little brush, but man... it takes forever to load enough soap. Just a downside of a soft floppy brush.
DaveWave94@wetshav.ing · 4 pts · 1y
05.09.2025
My only day off this week, so this shave was to put a good finish to this day.
I still remember back when DG was all the rage, nowadays it's seemingly less popular. Milksteak is still a good base though and this scent is very great. "Leather and Spices" if I'm not mistaken and it's exactly that: like an expensive leather bag full of delicious spices. Got this one a few years ago by the recommendation of sahenders, who said it might fit well with TF Oro Valley and it surely does. But also shines on its own - I really like it. The blade today is yet again made in India, but it's better than The Gentleman's and Parker Premium: really solid first shave, I'm indeed impressed.
Weekend shifts are usually pretty calm, so I don't really dread working tomorrow and Sunday. Plus it's just 6h shifts, so I should even be fine after work. Everyone else: have a nice weekend!
merikus@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 1y
Sep. 5, 2025
Sample September is Soap Commander September since I have a lot of Soap Commander samples.
As usual I had trouble with the base and felt the scent was nice but not remarkable.
walden@wetshav.ing · 2 pts · 1y
I got my wife a few Soap Commander bar soaps a little while ago, and I liked the scent of all of them.
merikus@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 1y
Yeah, they have a nice scent. Nothing to write home about but it’s quite pleasant. Performance is another matter.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 1y
September 5, 2025
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
After yesterday's shave with the WoolfBlades razor, this Escher edge felt comfortable but a little unrefined. Comfort and closeness were on-point, though.
BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 1y
September 5th, 2025