Razor: Wade & Butcher The Sheffield (9/8", extra hollow ground)
Lather: Martin de Candre – Absinthe
Post Shave: Mühle – Aloe Vera
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Man
@snooting@sub.wetshaving.social inspired me in yesterday's SOTD thread to reach for MdC Absinthe. Sweeter and more minty than actual absinthe's scent it's still a delightful fresh scent and made for a great shave with the W&B broadsword.
The only thing I regret about purchasing Absinthe is that I went for the small tub. These are comically tiny and even with this small Boti synth brush, it feels like loading from a sample.
Yeah, it's pretty nice feeling, too! Just the toe is a challenge to hone for me. The edge has a strong smile there and requires extra care to get it as sharp as the main part of the edge.
I agree about the fantasy/art pieces. Not for me. This kept me away for a long time.
As I was looking into Japanese razors, I came across the Kikuboshi R. Saito in that photo. Comments about how it shaves piqued my interest even though I wasn’t drawn to it aesthetically. These were “production” razors back in the day and because people are afraid to hone them, you can find some in very good shape.
The other very smiley razor I have is my Woolfblades, a custom. Though my razor is not one, he definitely makes dragon/fantasy razors.
The reason you want to try one of these is that they cut like a slant razor and the curvature naturally works with the curvy nature of the face and neck.
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master - Recovery Splash
Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
Fragrance: GLHF Workshop - Atriox - EdT
Tub kill!
This was the first tub of soap I ever bought, and honestly I'm glad to see it go. I really enjoyed the scent, but it increasingly gave me a bit of light frag burn as time went on.
Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Joseph Rogers & Sons Near Wedge (1)
Lather: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Soap
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Stargazer is a delicate scent. Combined with the soap being lightly scented, overall I'd say I didn't smell it much today!! There's something there, though, and I like it. In my experience with scents like this, my nose will learn what to look for in the future and it'll smell stronger as a result.
My only experience with ZM is with an older base. This base was intuitive and worked well.
I had high expectations for this fresh edge, but alas it just didn't feel the same as I once knew it. I've had shaves from this razor that made me crave it, but this was just average. I suppose I could hone it some more...
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (Green) (5)
Lather: Chicago Grooming Company - Susurro - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Aftershave
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
I was not able to participate in BVWSC last month due to a mail system mix-up, but @snooting@sub.wetshaving.social was able to get Susurro to me. We have delayed BVWSC for this month until next week so this gives me a chance to catch up.
I am already familiar with the Darkwing base, and the lather was excellent. The spicy amber vibe that is given off by Susurro is right up my alley. I know this is a dupe of Replica Whispers in the Library, and I've never tried that, but Marilyn has a similar hushed, quiet feel to it as well. Very enjoyable shave today. I'm happy to have tried Susurro.
27 Comments
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 6 pts · 300d
Wed 19 Nov 2025
@snooting@sub.wetshaving.social inspired me in yesterday's SOTD thread to reach for MdC Absinthe. Sweeter and more minty than actual absinthe's scent it's still a delightful fresh scent and made for a great shave with the W&B broadsword.
The only thing I regret about purchasing Absinthe is that I went for the small tub. These are comically tiny and even with this small Boti synth brush, it feels like loading from a sample.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 300d
Gorgeous razor! Looks like a cleaver next to the small tub :)
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 300d
Yeah, it's pretty nice feeling, too! Just the toe is a challenge to hone for me. The edge has a strong smile there and requires extra care to get it as sharp as the main part of the edge.
A challenge, but a fun one.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 300d
Do you have a razor with a full smiling edge?
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 299d
None quite that happy :) This W&B Fine India Steel is my most smiling edge, I think.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 299d
Then you need to find a very happy straight razor :) These look weird, but they are game changers when shaving.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 298d
Oh really?
I've never even considered getting one. In my mind, they were in the category of dragon-breath, fancy-spine fantasy knives.
Do you have some specific examples of smiling razors you like?
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 298d
I agree about the fantasy/art pieces. Not for me. This kept me away for a long time.
As I was looking into Japanese razors, I came across the Kikuboshi R. Saito in that photo. Comments about how it shaves piqued my interest even though I wasn’t drawn to it aesthetically. These were “production” razors back in the day and because people are afraid to hone them, you can find some in very good shape.
The other very smiley razor I have is my Woolfblades, a custom. Though my razor is not one, he definitely makes dragon/fantasy razors.
The reason you want to try one of these is that they cut like a slant razor and the curvature naturally works with the curvy nature of the face and neck.
snooting@wetshav.ing · 2 pts · 300d
Absinthe ++
Small tubs --
snooting@wetshav.ing · 5 pts · 300d
November 19th, 2025
Tub kill!
This was the first tub of soap I ever bought, and honestly I'm glad to see it go. I really enjoyed the scent, but it increasingly gave me a bit of light frag burn as time went on.
Have a great day!
walden@wetshav.ing · 4 pts · 300d
Congratulations on the tub kill!!!!!!!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 300d
Congrats!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 300d
Thrill of the kill!
pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing · 5 pts · 300d
SOTD - 2025-11-19
Have a good day!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 300d
Hâttric++;
walden@wetshav.ing · 5 pts · 300d
November 19th, 2025
Stargazer is a delicate scent. Combined with the soap being lightly scented, overall I'd say I didn't smell it much today!! There's something there, though, and I like it. In my experience with scents like this, my nose will learn what to look for in the future and it'll smell stronger as a result.
My only experience with ZM is with an older base. This base was intuitive and worked well.
I had high expectations for this fresh edge, but alas it just didn't feel the same as I once knew it. I've had shaves from this razor that made me crave it, but this was just average. I suppose I could hone it some more...
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 300d
November 19, 2025
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
I was not able to participate in BVWSC last month due to a mail system mix-up, but @snooting@sub.wetshaving.social was able to get Susurro to me. We have delayed BVWSC for this month until next week so this gives me a chance to catch up.
I am already familiar with the Darkwing base, and the lather was excellent. The spicy amber vibe that is given off by Susurro is right up my alley. I know this is a dupe of Replica Whispers in the Library, and I've never tried that, but Marilyn has a similar hushed, quiet feel to it as well. Very enjoyable shave today. I'm happy to have tried Susurro.
BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 300d
November 19th, 2025
Been slacking on posts lately
snooting@wetshav.ing · 2 pts · 299d
November 19th, 2025: SLS
djundjila@wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 299d
Haverford ♥️♥️;
walden@wetshav.ing · 1 pts · 300d