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[โ€“] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

SOTD 2025-09-05

  • Prep: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford Pre-shave Oil
  • Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
  • Brush: Semogue Owners Club - Cherry Wood Boar 24mm
  • Razor: FaTip - il Piccolo Storto Originale
  • Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
  • Lather: Nobile Otter - Monoi de Tahiti
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - I. Rich Moose Balm
  • Post Shave: Proraso - Polvere Post Rasatura
  • Tags: $SampleSeptember

Sample kill. This soap has a tallow base but I find it's different than my favorite Stirling base. It seems more delicate and susceptible to foaming up. Precision Loading has been a solid technique for me, no matter the base. The scent is amazing.

Have a great Friday!

[โ€“] walden@wetshav.ing 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Weird, I find NO base to be on the non-foamy side. I find that whatever size it is after loading, it stays that size while you add water. And it doesn't take a whole lot of water to make it dense and wonderful.

[โ€“] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 3 points 5 days ago

I'm sure it's me/my technique. I'll go with less water next time.