Thanks! Playing with a lightbox I finally bought.
I strop freshly honed edges on canvas with chromium oxide, so they are super smooth from the get go.
Thanks! Playing with a lightbox I finally bought.
I strop freshly honed edges on canvas with chromium oxide, so they are super smooth from the get go.
No, this one’s lavender, patchouli, and a bit of orange
I woke up to over 30 Moarteen signups already and I’m elated. Leaning into lavender and patchouli (and citrus) with this happy early weekend morning shave.
The Frio edge lost it’s magic smoothness around use 24, but it’s still solidly comfortable at 28 uses. Really great steel, this.
Mechanically it’s not nearly as interesting as the MMOC, but it’s still sort of cool in that department.
Well put
Boaris Johnson
The way I see it you have two options:
There is no rule that the community and Reddit have to be a package deal
That sucks. RIP sledgehammer
Fern and Varen have a similar heavy, stanky vibe, while Skin Bracer tries to keep it fresh and clean. A fun combo.
The edge is still comfortable after 27 shaves. You just have to love that Friodur steel.
Today’s theme is tough:
On this day in 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon took part in America’s first televised presidential debate. Coming into the debate, Nixon was considered to have the upper hand due to his knowledge of foreign policy and proficiency in radio debates. However, because of his unfamiliarity with the new format of televised debates, factors such as his underweight and pale appearance, his suit color blending in with the debate set background, and his refusal to use television makeup resulting in a five o’clock shadow, led to his defeat. Many observers have regarded Kennedy’s win over Nixon in the first debate as a turning point in the election.
In honor of Tricky Dick’s defeat, shave with a soap that smells great but has absolutely abysmal art on the tub.
I didn’t want to throw any artisan under the bus for their ugly-ass tub art, so I dug out this hilariously silly Irisch Moos advert that we can mock instead.
Also, does u/Automoderator think that Tricky Dick (which for reasons unknown we can’t lick, apparently) was secretly the better candidate under his sweaty ugliness, or do they believe that he smelled really good?
Either way, I had a delicious delicate Moos-scented shave, added some stanky brutishness with Wars Classic as a nod to the campfire and 4x4 in the ad, and… dropped the fucking wars bottle in my sink. I was briefly relieved when I saw that the bottle had not broken, only to then notice that it punched a hole into my bathroom sink. UUUUUUGH. That’s going to be a fun call to the landlord. For the next few days, a trusty bucket will live under the sink, but at least I smell good.
somewhere between 12 and 15 uses
That sounds about right. But it makes me wonder whether recommending straight razors to people who don’t want to hone themselves in mean 😬
Luckily, Koraats have among the most durable edges I know.
I’m not sure. That’s not even one Headless Horsemen :)
Speick Men used to be my go-to soap as a fresh wetshaver with my Merkur 34C. After falling down the artisan products rabbit hole, I sorta forgot about it, but it’s really good stuff and should be used up. It even still has some of its fresh scent left! Mühle splash with both alcohol and witch hazel is similar in that it’s a great product with a nice, unobtrusive fragrance.
A blissful early morning Stankening. The Frio edge is showing first signs of wear after 24 uses. Still comfortable, but the smooth bliss phase is at an end.
And today you can’t because of Tabac Tuesday 😱
There’s always Wedcrafts Witchesday!
@PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social brought out the Ash yesterday and sparked a little crisis/opportunity moment in me. On the one hand “oh, fuck, summer is over, we’re past the equinox, let’s check the vitamin D reserves”, on the other: Autumn Ash 🎉 !
Today, I’m mouthwateringly sweet, spicy, and smoky. I love the SW base, and I’m looking forward to more of it now that it’s SW season again.
Ouch! At least you know what hit you and that you’ll be over it soon!
Autumn Ash 🍂! ♥️
It’s a kind of sweet that I really enjoy. I’m copying you for tomorrow’s SOTD
All good! This turned into a thoughtful discussion, I’m all for it 🙂