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[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 6 months ago

May 9, 2024

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
  • Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 1)
  • Blade: Bolzano Superinox (German) (1)
  • Lather: Palmolive - Sensitive - Cream
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm

I enjoyed this shave more than I thought I would. Palmolive certainly is not an artisan soap, but it works. I try to keep track of good razor/blade combos that I come across, and I don't think I've tried these together before. It ended up on my "good" list, though! Bolzano work well in mild razors for me.

[–] whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

5/9/24

  • Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
  • Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8, Full Hollow Square Point
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving - Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving - Seaforth! Roman Spice Aftershave Splash
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving - Seaforth! Roman Spice EdT

First go with Roman Spice. First impressions: Fantastic. This is a really nice scent. Mrs. Pudding is even more of a fan of it than I am. She loves it.

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Luckily, I have 4 days until the official release to talk myself out of this :)

[–] whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I don't think you should. It's really good! The dry down on the EdT is 🤌

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 6 months ago

Cr@p!! The last thing I need is another soap! :)

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Good to see these positive comments about Roman Spice trickle in! My set is still stateside waiting to be reshipped to be

Hope it gets there soon! It's good stuff. Definitely a safe blind buy.

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 6 months ago

May 9, 2024

  • Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan

  • Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple Gen 1

  • Lather: Eufros - Rosa Oud - Soap

  • Toner: None

  • Aftershave: Eufros - Rosa Oud - Aftershave Balm

3 passes. Face lather. Good shave.


I went to Spain and Germany for the shave today. Unfortunately, I was rushed and distracted.

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 6 months ago
  • Brush: Zenith B8 (XL aluminium handle, 28 mm × 57 mm boar)
  • Razor: GEM Micromatic Clog Pruf, first generation, NOS
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
  • Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original

The B8 with the higher loft works better than the stubby B21 with veg Tabac, but I'm still not getting the kind of sopping wet slickness I used to get from the tallow Tabac. The dialling in continues.

[–] sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 6 months ago

🪻Lavendursday: Trouble Maker🪻

  • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Green & Ivory 24mm Synthetic 2-Band Synthentic Knot
  • Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet [13]
  • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Trouble Maker - Soap
  • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Trouble Maker - Splash
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavender - Eau de Toilette

Rating: 4.5/5