[-] bmac92@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

2023.10.07 SOTD:


Really nice shave today, although I seemingly missing the right side of my face. Oh well. Real story of this shave is the new brush. It arrived yesterday, and this was the first time I used it. It is super dense, so it has a strong backbone, while still being nice and soft. It whipped up lather in no time flat. Very impressed in my first go with it, especially since it is different than my other knots. I have an Independent Synthetic Fibre Knot (UHD) on the way, so I'm curious as to how it will compare to the AK47 knot.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

2023.09.25 SOTD:

  • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap

  • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

  • Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL

  • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

  • Lather: Stirling Iced Pineapple

  • Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


Really nice shave today. Loving the CF Legacy razor. I need to pay attention to my ATG pass above my chin, though, as this is the second straight shave I've cut myself there. :/

Other than that, damn near bbs.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

I threw a Perma-Sharp in it this morning, and it was great! I'll try it with a fresh wizamet after this one.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

2023.09.22 SOTD:

  • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap

  • Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle

  • Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL

  • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

  • Lather: Zingari Man The Watchman

  • Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Zingari Man The Watchman aftershave balm, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


Today's shave is brought to you by /u/OnionMiasma. He provided a wonderful (and overkill!) care package which included the soap and aftershave (along with the frag version, which I also used).

Great shave today. The fresh blade made a world of difference in the razor. Very nice and easy shave that ended with a close shave. Curious how it would fare with a fresh wizamet.

First time using Zingari Man. First use, pretty nice products. I made the lather a little too watery, but it was still very good. The scent on these is great, but still not quite what I'm looking for (in terms of ozone pre-tornado scent). I'll find what I'm after eventually!

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

That's what everyone says! What's your favorite blade for the razor? Need to give a fresh wizamet a try in it, but I'm going to throw a Perma-Sharp in it next.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago

He's a curious guy. He doesn't care about the gear, he just wanted some water.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Olympus looks interesting for sure. I'm just a pineapple lover so I had to go this route with my first purchase.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

2023.09.13 SOTD:

  • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

  • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (3)

  • Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia with Permafrost

  • Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


Very nice shave again today. These Wizamet blades are really impressing me. Definitely going to pick some up in bulk. 3 pass shave with some very slight cleanup, no irritation, and smooth.

Really enjoying Pineapple Ambrosia as well. I'm going to have to try more of Elysian's soaps. This was the first time using permafrost on a soap. Did 2 pumps, and everything was nice and chilly. I think one would be enough for one shave, but it was still nice. Close to Glacial level from Stirling. Would definitely recommend.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

2023.09.10 SOTD:

  • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

  • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (1)

  • Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia

  • Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


Fantastic shave today. 2 pass on face, 3 on neck. Could've done some cleanup on the neck, but it was unnecessary due to the fact that I'll just be playing Starfield all day. First time using the Wizamet, and it is a fantastic blade. If it keeps this up I'll definitely have to buy some in bulk. I know it's only one shave, but man it was good.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

2023.09.03 SOTD:

  • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

  • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

  • Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (1)

  • Lather: Summer Break Soaps Cannonball!

  • Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Rumble Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


Very nice shave today. First time using a BiC in my Slim, and it worked beautifully. Great way to start off a Sunday morning.

[-] bmac92@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

I'm feeling the same way. Can't wait for Sync.

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