Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Aftershave
Post Shave: Nivea - Sensitive - Balm
Fragrance: Noble Otter - Hamami - EdP
Today is the Northeast (USA) Wetshavers Meetup, which will be a very small gathering in Albany, NY.
This razor is not at its prime based on how the first pass felt. It was dull and not very efficient. As the shave went on I added more water to the lather (maybe softening up those whiskers just enough?) and things stared to improve. In the end, I got a great shave worthy of being gazed upon by discerning eyes (like anybody actually cares...)
That's great! I was just in MA about an hour away from Albany. I had planned to go to Ohio for today's meetup, but family commitments caused that to fall through for me.
11 Comments
walden@wetshav.ing · 6 pts · 353d
September 20th, 2025: Meetup day
Today is the Northeast (USA) Wetshavers Meetup, which will be a very small gathering in Albany, NY.
This razor is not at its prime based on how the first pass felt. It was dull and not very efficient. As the shave went on I added more water to the lather (maybe softening up those whiskers just enough?) and things stared to improve. In the end, I got a great shave worthy of being gazed upon by discerning eyes (like anybody actually cares...)
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 353d
That's great! I was just in MA about an hour away from Albany. I had planned to go to Ohio for today's meetup, but family commitments caused that to fall through for me.
walden@wetshav.ing · 2 pts · 353d
We would have loved to have you in our company!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 353d
Thank you! My luck with meetups has been terrible. I hope there’s another opportunity.
merikus@sub.wetshaving.social · 6 pts · 353d
Sep. 20, 2025
Had to use something special for the meetup this afternoon. Looking forward to making the trip to Albany and putting some faces to pseudonyms!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 353d
September 20, 2025
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Back home from traveling. Took a long relaxing shave this morning. Very enjoyable.
$Discord
snooting@wetshav.ing · 5 pts · 353d
September 20th, 2025
Very nice shave, one of my first straight shaves where I don't feel like I need touch ups with a safety razor on my neck and chin.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 353d
That's definitely a turning point. Congrats! The rabbit hole gets much deeper beyond this point in your straight razor journey.
snooting@wetshav.ing · 3 pts · 353d
Thanks! Little by little it feels a bit easier every time.
pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing · 3 pts · 353d
SOTD 2025-09-20
Sample part 1 of 3. I got a big scent out of this from the jar to the finished lather. Bright, fruity tobacco. It made a bunch of slick peaks.
Have a great Saturday
BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 353d
September 20th, 2025