Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - Aftershave
Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - EdP
About as perfect of a shave as I can get. Close, comfortable three passes with great results.
The brush is almost to the point where I'm not noticing it eating any lather. Quite a quick break-in with this one. It already feels great on the face.
Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Silk Tallow - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
Aftershave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave
Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I had another shave with the WoolfBlades RWL 34 razor. I will be bringing back the Jörmungandr razor soon. In the meantime, I'm getting to know the silk tallow base better and find that I am enjoying it when it is applied as a thin, very hydrated lather. The Semogue Owners Club boar brush continues to totally impress me.
Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin w/ 26 mm Silksmoke Flattop/Fan hybrid knot
Razor: Leaf Thorn
Blade: Derby Premium
Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia - Blu Tobacco
Post Shave: HAGS - Apocalypse ASB
2 passes WTG on the head and 2 around my stubble goatee on the face. Comfortable shave yet again.
It was the third hot day in a row over here, so I needed some kind of cooldown. The menthol in Blu Tobacco at least helped to get through this shave - temperature in my bathroom has climbed up over 28°C and due to so called "tropical nights" where temperatures don't fall below 20°C, I fear it'll stay that way.
Anyways, I figured it was time to do my face with a real good shave after trimming it neatly yesterday. Only used a trimmer and my foil shaver yesterday, but it was good enough to spend the least amount possible in my hot and humid bathroom. Like on my head, I kept it easy - mostly WTG, except some XTG on the cheeks and for the "line work" of the beard. I must admit that the Leaf is slowly falling out of favour with me, it is good enough on the dome but the Derbys struggle with my stiff beard hair. The handle is also awkward to hold at certain angles since it has this conical shape. Except for the purple "Fig" colour, it's a rather unaesthetic razor 🫤
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Balm
A decent shave, hampered by a bit of stress after realizing the hot water was not hot. I still got a nice shave, and managed to bleed the oil line with the help of YouTube. It didn't run for a few days since we were out of town, and since the tank is a little low my guess is it backflowed a bit.
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pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing · 5 pts · 6d
AA SOTD - 2026-08-05
post | powder gear | spritz with skin
imgur is too damned picky on what content it will keep. I'm switching to streamable, hope that works.
@sgrdddy asked about my powder use, so I'm including a shot of the associated gear.
I'm really enjoying living life in the Stag cloud. :)
Have a good one.
snooting@wetshav.ing · 5 pts · 6d
August 5th, 2026: MMOCMQ Day 5
About as perfect of a shave as I can get. Close, comfortable three passes with great results.
The brush is almost to the point where I'm not noticing it eating any lather. Quite a quick break-in with this one. It already feels great on the face.
$MMOC $DARKWING $RAWHOGGIN
Walking the righteous path to MMOC mastery ⚔️
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PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 6d
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
First! Same old, same old. Giting gud at lathering this soap.
Have a good day.
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August 5, 2026
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I had another shave with the WoolfBlades RWL 34 razor. I will be bringing back the Jörmungandr razor soon. In the meantime, I'm getting to know the silk tallow base better and find that I am enjoying it when it is applied as a thin, very hydrated lather. The Semogue Owners Club boar brush continues to totally impress me.
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DaveWave94@wetshav.ing · 4 pts · 5d
5. August 2026
2 passes WTG on the head and 2 around my stubble goatee on the face. Comfortable shave yet again.
It was the third hot day in a row over here, so I needed some kind of cooldown. The menthol in Blu Tobacco at least helped to get through this shave - temperature in my bathroom has climbed up over 28°C and due to so called "tropical nights" where temperatures don't fall below 20°C, I fear it'll stay that way.
Anyways, I figured it was time to do my face with a real good shave after trimming it neatly yesterday. Only used a trimmer and my foil shaver yesterday, but it was good enough to spend the least amount possible in my hot and humid bathroom. Like on my head, I kept it easy - mostly WTG, except some XTG on the cheeks and for the "line work" of the beard. I must admit that the Leaf is slowly falling out of favour with me, it is good enough on the dome but the Derbys struggle with my stiff beard hair. The handle is also awkward to hold at certain angles since it has this conical shape. Except for the purple "Fig" colour, it's a rather unaesthetic razor 🫤
merikus@wetshav.ing · 4 pts · 5d
Aug. 5, 2026
Decided to throw in with $darkwing for AA since I’ve only used CGC once. This MM14 is incredible, really loving it.
walden@wetshav.ing · 2 pts · 5d
August 5th, 2026: no hot water
A decent shave, hampered by a bit of stress after realizing the hot water was not hot. I still got a nice shave, and managed to bleed the oil line with the help of YouTube. It didn't run for a few days since we were out of town, and since the tank is a little low my guess is it backflowed a bit.