I ended my month and a half daily streak yesterday. Just felt right. Today's shave was nice, especially since I got to use my AA prize from /u/cowzilla3. The Paragon brush is very nice. They say it's a 28mm, but it looks smaller than my 26mm G5C. Still, I was very impressed after the first use. I decided to tub load and face lather today, both things I typically don't do. I was under hydrated my first pass, but rectified the situation on pass 2 and 3. Overall, a very good shave today in the DFS category.
Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Last night I took this razor back to the Jnat and worked it until I saw the edge moving water in the way I expect. Today's edge does not appear much different from yesterday's edge. They both tested the same for sharpness so, after honing, I stropped this edge a little less than yesterday's.
While this is most likely confirmation bias, I felt more of the feathery magic of the Fili 14 today than I did yesterday. The shave result is the same as yesterday's but I certainly enjoyed this shave more, knowing that I've done all I could do.
Brush: Craving Shaving Blue Bronze 26mm Crave Knot
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy (Aluminum)
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [20]
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain - Soap
Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Company - Haunted Cabin - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Eau de Parfum
It's hard to go wrong with such a great scent like Samhain. The pumpkin from Samhain paired well with the pumpkin from Haunted Cabin. I have to say though, upon applying the AS, I was getting the smell of fresh kettle corn. A little unexpected, but not bad at all. Finalized everything with Darkfall.
Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Port-Au-Prince
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. – Vetiver
I gave the Schweinchen's edge a refresh before it goes out on loan. It was in good shape already, so just a few laps on the 10k and a bit of the loaded strop.
After quite some time without Ishtar, a reunion with one of my favorite soaps. Due to a reaction with the aluminum container, I had to transfer the soap to a plastic container, and when I opened it today, it looked a bit spongy and grainy. The quality of the soap doesn't seem to have suffered much, as far as I can remember. The shave was very nice, and the scent is really great!
As far as shaving goes, there are two areas on the chin and under the mouth that I shave with my left hand, and where there's a perceivable difference between the left side (BBS) and the right side (less close). I will have to work on these areas.
17 Comments
MaplePoplar@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 2y
Sep. 21, 2023
Great shave. Chilly fall morning but Black watch is here to spice up my day.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Fall Day
I couldn't find a post and frag that goes well with Samhain. The search continues.
Otherwise great shave
bmac92@midwest.social · 4 pts · 2y
2023.09.21 SOTD:
Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (4)
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
I ended my month and a half daily streak yesterday. Just felt right. Today's shave was nice, especially since I got to use my AA prize from /u/cowzilla3. The Paragon brush is very nice. They say it's a 28mm, but it looks smaller than my 26mm G5C. Still, I was very impressed after the first use. I decided to tub load and face lather today, both things I typically don't do. I was under hydrated my first pass, but rectified the situation on pass 2 and 3. Overall, a very good shave today in the DFS category.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
September 21, 2023
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Last night I took this razor back to the Jnat and worked it until I saw the edge moving water in the way I expect. Today's edge does not appear much different from yesterday's edge. They both tested the same for sharpness so, after honing, I stropped this edge a little less than yesterday's.
While this is most likely confirmation bias, I felt more of the feathery magic of the Fili 14 today than I did yesterday. The shave result is the same as yesterday's but I certainly enjoyed this shave more, knowing that I've done all I could do.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
I also had a Fili 14 shave this morning, so nice 🖤
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
I'm pretty sure the shave is better if you have red scales :)
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
And faster! 😂
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Sep 21, 2023 - Sample September: Samhain
It's hard to go wrong with such a great scent like Samhain. The pumpkin from Samhain paired well with the pumpkin from Haunted Cabin. I have to say though, upon applying the AS, I was getting the smell of fresh kettle corn. A little unexpected, but not bad at all. Finalized everything with Darkfall.
Rating: 4/5
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
samhain++;
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Second Luxury Sample Straightember shave
I gave the Schweinchen's edge a refresh before it goes out on loan. It was in good shape already, so just a few laps on the 10k and a bit of the loaded strop.
The refreshed edge is smooth and I had a nice second luxury shave with Port-au-Prince. I think you'll enjoy it, @PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 😉
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Hey, thank you! I'm looking forward to trying it!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 2y
Looking forward to hearing how you like it!
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
Looking forward to trying it!
walden@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
September 21, 2023
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
September 21, 2023: Equine Greatest Hits Straightember
After quite some time without Ishtar, a reunion with one of my favorite soaps. Due to a reaction with the aluminum container, I had to transfer the soap to a plastic container, and when I opened it today, it looked a bit spongy and grainy. The quality of the soap doesn't seem to have suffered much, as far as I can remember. The shave was very nice, and the scent is really great!
As far as shaving goes, there are two areas on the chin and under the mouth that I shave with my left hand, and where there's a perceivable difference between the left side (BBS) and the right side (less close). I will have to work on these areas.
Have a good night!
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 2y
Ishtar++
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
👍