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[–] CsXGF8uzUAOh6fqV@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

2025-08-24

  • razor: Koraat wedge 15/16
  • post shave: Nivea after shave balm sensitive

My first edge didn't get half the blade. Getting the tape even was very difficult. At last I had more success without tape. I still might try tape the next time. I had 3 days of growth which gives me a lot to chop through. The wedge feels much different than a hollow. Managing the pressure needs some getting used to. I spend to much time trying to chase bbs but some spots weren't perfect after all. Pretty good shave and no cuts. I like the after shave, I stingily got two of them in a 1 + 1 free deal.

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 3 points 3 weeks ago

I like Nivea Sensitive Balm, too.

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

August 24th, 2025: c.r.e.a.m.

  • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. 24mm Synthetic
  • Blade: Dorco SD507 Disposable (4)
  • Lather: The Body Shop - Maca Root & Aloe - Cream
  • Post Shave: RazoRock - Puros - Aftershave

I love this aftershave, but it might be a little too strong for work. Nobody has said anything, but I'm the boss so they wouldn't dare anyway!

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The obvious solution for your workplace is one month of Midnight Stag EdP followed by one month of Tabac EdT. After that you should be good 😊

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 3 points 3 weeks ago

Great idea!

Septidi 7 Fructidor an 233 de la RΓ©volution, jour de Sucrion


Good night!

~Shared via emacs & sotd.el~

[–] BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

August 24th, 2025: AA Day 24

  • Brush: Proraso - Professional Boar
  • Razor: Weck - Sextoblade Med Prep
  • Blade: Fromm Hair Shaper
  • Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Vetiver - Soap
  • Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - 322 - Aftershave

One more week to go!

August 24, 2025

  • Brush: Zenith B44 28mm Boar
  • Razor: Koraat 14 "Moarteen" 15/16" Full Hollow
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose (Mutton -r/Wetshaving) - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
  • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: MΓ€urer & Wirtz - Sir Irisch Moos - Eau de Cologne

3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


With one week to go, I'm still enjoying this setup.

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$RawHoggin
$ShepherdsofStirling
$headless
$Stropless
$discord

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

August 24th, 2025: FANzineTASTIC!

  • Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Koraat 15/16 Full Hollow - Sub Exclusive 'Moarteen' (7)
  • Lather: Fanzine Saponifications - Caravaggio - Soap
  • Post Shave: allMan - Defiance - Aftershave

Luxury shave because I was so excited about this new soap.

This shave was so good. The Fanzine soap base is absolutely wonderful, and vegan to boot. I can't speak highly enough about it.

Fanzine Saponifications, for those who haven't heard, is a new brand made by TheStallionPartThree (on Reddit and Discord). https://www.etsy.com/shop/FanzineSapone

[–] snooting@wetshav.ing 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I’m really looking forward to trying this out.

Day 24/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity

  • Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two

$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian

[–] snooting@wetshav.ing 1 points 3 weeks ago

August 24th, 2025: MMOCMQ Day 24

  • Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm Boar
  • Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
  • Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (22)
  • Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
  • Post Shave: Proraso - Red - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
  • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber - EdP

Quick two pass shave after returning from my weekend backpacking trip in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. It was extremely difficult but full of beauty. I am very tired.

I've fallen from the MMOC Master Quest because it would have been irresponsible (and extra weight on my back!) to pack my shave kit into a protected wilderness area. I'll continue to use the MMOC through the end of the month, but my quest for mastery will have to wait for next year.

RIP u/tsrblke, you had a good run.

Walking the righteous path to MMOC mastery βš”οΈ

  • u/Priusaurus
  • u/oswald_heist
  • u/expoqeteer
  • u/Tetriside
  • u/Lob-Star
  • u/Impressive_Donut114

Fallen

  • u/merikus (day 2, no post)
  • u/Jill_Lett_Slim (day 5, no post)
  • u/Specialist-Quiet-833 (day 5, no post)
  • u/OnionMiasma (day 6, no post)
  • u/frankieIVfingers (day 8, no post)
  • u/Low_Key1782 (day 13, no post)
  • u/tsrblke (day 21, no post)