Thursday SOTD Thread, September 11th, 2025 (#821) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 3 points 2 hours ago

SOTD 2025-09-11

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: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
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 part 1 of 3. Wow, I really like this base. The scent is powdery barber shop goodness with a hint of Tabac?

Have a great day!

Wednesday SOTD Thread, September 10th, 2025 (#820) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Travel SOTD 2025-09-10

Prep: Razor Emporium - Pre Shave Stick
Bowl: Generic - Silicone Popup Bowl with Nobs
Brush: Omega 50014 Travel Boar Shaving Brush, 21mm
Razor: Maggard Razors - Slant + MRT Travel Handle
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Cella - Riserva Fresc
Post Shave: TRC - Alum Block
Post Shave: Duke Cannon - Cooling Aftershave Balm
Tags: $discord $SampleSeptember

Sample part 1 of 3. I had a nice shave this morning with Riserva Fresco. I haven't decided how to describe the scent. It's pleasant and fresh.

Yesterday's dog/lather bowl found it's final resting place and was replaced with a different pop-up bowl that the local Amazon Depot had in stock. It worked better. Next trip I'll bring an empty tub or get a small bowl.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Tuesday SOTD Thread, September 9th, 2025 (#819) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Travel SOTD 2025-09-09

Prep: Razor Emporium - Pre Shave Stick
Bowl: Generic - Silicone Popup Bowl with Nobs
Brush: Omega 50014 Travel Boar Shaving Brush, 21mm
Razor: Maggard Razors - Slant + MRT Travel Handle
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Wholly Kaw - Merchant of Tobacco
Post Shave: TRC - Alum Block
Post Shave: Duke Cannon - Cooling Aftershave Balm
Tags: $SampleSeptember $CheckedBagsFTW

Sample part 2 of 3. It's the vegan formula. I love the scent though.

I'm just about to pitch this silicone dog/lather bowl in the trash. I think it would be okay if I was tub loading. I'm not going to be tub loading on travel. Now the Captain's Choice Traveler is on my mind ...

Have a great day!

Monday SOTD Thread, September 8th, 2025 (#818) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 4 points 3 days ago

SOTD 2025-09-08

Prep: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford Pre-shave Oil
Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
Brush: Semogue Owners Club - Cherry Wood Boar 24mm
Razor: Yaqi - Slant 37
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan
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 part 2 of 3. It's been awhile since I have used B&M. It has a really nice base. I wish the scent was stronger.

I hope your Monday feels like a Friday.

Sunday SOTD Thread, September 7th, 2025 (#817) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 4 days ago

SOTD 2025-09-07

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: Noble Otter - Barrbarr
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 part 1 of 3. I had a nice shave this morning. Barrbarr is an interesting scent.

Have a great Sunday!

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[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 2 points 4 days ago

I sent you a DM, but I don't think you received it. Sent again on matrix.

Saturday SOTD Thread, September 6th, 2025 (#816) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 4 days ago

SOTD 2025-09-06

Prep: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford Pre-shave Oil
Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
Brush: Semogue Owners Club - Cherry Wood Boar 24mm
Razor: Yaqi - Slant 37
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Noble Otter - Rawr
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: $discord $SampleSeptember

This is both a sample kill and tub kill. It came as a special surprise from Maggard's sample packers. Every once in a while, if you get their empty soap tubs, one of these angels will leave a chunk.

Anyway, yesterday @walden gave me a NO tip which led to a very nice lather today. This last knob of soap had been in my drawer for awhile and felt dried out. I mashed it into my shave bowl and put in some warm water to bloom/rehydrate. I started Precision Loading after a shower and ended up putting only a small amount of water. I had enough lather for three passes and a couple of passes to clean up my neckline on the back of my head.

Have a great Saturday!

Friday SOTD Thread, September 5th, 2025 (#815) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] 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.

Friday SOTD Thread, September 5th, 2025 (#815) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 6 days ago (2 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!

Thursday SOTD Thread, September 4th, 2025 (#814) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 1 week ago

SOTD 2025-09-04

Prep: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford Preshave Oil
Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
Brush: Semogue Owners Club - Cherry Wood Boar 24mm
Razor: Yaqi - Slant 37
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Declaration Grooming - Chaotic Neutral
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: $discord $SampleSeptember

This is sample part 1 of 3. This soap has a nice base. It lathered pretty quickly and went on slick. The scent is nice. First whiffs didn't reveal much but after it bloomed and lathered it presented and held true to its name.

Have a great day!

Wednesday SOTD Thread, September 3rd, 2025 (#813) in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

SOTD 2025-09-03

Prep: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford Pre-shave Oil
Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
Brush: Semogue Owners Club - Cherry Wood Boar 24mm
Razor: Merkur - 37C
Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Roam Two
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

Roamer, wanderer, nomad, vagabond
Call me what you will

This is sample part 3 of 3. B&M's Vegibus base. The scent is interesting. The first whiff from the sample container puts me in mind of peanut butter creme (e.g., Reese's Pieces) but it opens up as lather builds. It took longer to make it lather than yesterday's Tabac tallow. It went on slick but it didn't protect as well.

I swapped to the ol' trusty 37C as my mug needed a break from Lo Storto. I need to skill up before Lo Storto gets daily driver status.

Have a great day!

[BVWSC] October edition in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 2 points 1 week ago

I'm in either way.