June 21, 2024
Brush: Brad Sears Scotsman XL 28mm Super Badger
Razor: Dubl Duck Pearl Duck 6/8 Full Hollow
Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Fragrance: Creed - Green Irish Tweed
Talc: Yardley Gold
It is kind of hard to describe, but loading MdC Fougère from its container has a sophistication to it. Neither a soap mug nor a plastic tub has this effect.
Ahh. That makes sense. The numbers have to work in order for me to feel comfortable in the world :)
June 20, 2024
The cool scales on this Weck were made by @whosgotthepudding to match the brush. By far, the scales are what make this razor. I find hair shaper/shavettes to be rather souless in general.
It's hot here. We could definitely use a summer storm, but the forecast suggests that is not in the cards for us.
That's great. I was at a large company when that movie came out and a bunch of GenXers took up straights at that time. I guess the movie might have had an influence. I've always been enamored with the elegance of straights. I feel like I've finally cracked the code with them. As an aside, you posted that you have 430ish straight shaves. I think you're off by about 100. I'm currently at 541, and you are almost always a little ahead of me.
June 19, 2024
Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
Razor: Tanifuji Spalding 0411 6/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
Talc: Yardley Classic
I could not miss an opportunity to have a Black Watchday. Also, I believe that Spearhead is in Ohio; a state that fought for the Union.
I liked that movie but somehow was unaware of that scene.
I’ve been aware of the hobby for a very long time. My first serious bout of straight razor shaving was 10-12 years ago, and I used to refer to the Badger & Blade people as ” those crazy razor guys .“ I never really thought I would become one :)
June 18, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co White 26mm Gelousy SHD
Razor: Puma 89 #2 11/16 Full Hollow
Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Ozymandias - Soap
Post Shave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
Very nice shave today. APR was out of business when I entered the hobby and it is a shame what happened there. I got this smush/sample from u/VisceralWatch a while ago. A really nice, interesting, soap and scent, and today I used up the last bit I had of it.
The razor is my second Puma 89. This one was a deal I could not pass on. I put a coticule edge on it. Here is the video of that.
June 17, 2024
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Jade 27mm HMW
Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point
Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Waterlyptus - Soap
Post Shave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Fragrance: Initio - Paragon - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Gold
I have a knee-jerk negative reaction to the idea of lathering on my knee. Waterlyptus was the perfect way to start this hot, humid day here in MD. Chris had a stroke of genius with this scent.
I'm least interested in this one.
2nd ranked vote. Ideally, I'd like to stay away from the well-known US artisans, and try artisans that may not be as well known on r/Wetshaving.
Like drinking Champagne out of a Waterford champagne glass instead of a paper cup. Sort of along those lines :)