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Wednesday, May 22, 2024: Megalodon Mittwoch
Glorious, but late and quick shave.
Have a good night!
May 22, 2024 -- Wedgeday
Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
Lather: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was my first use of Telegrama. Very interesting scent. I need to spend more time with it but I think it will be a nice addition to my collection.
Telegrama ++;
Nice laundry scent
I liked this scent at first try, but I think I will grow to appreciate it more with multiple uses. Fresh linen is definitely in there, though.
Midnight Vetiver
Midnight Special is marketed as a Winter scent, but I was craving it this morning. It paired well with the vetiver scents, so no complaints here.
Rating: 4.5/5
May 22, 2024
The Vetyver scent really opened up today and I could sense some fancy stuff going on in the background. My sense of smell seems to have fully returned even though I'm still trying to kick some sort of virus which I've had for a few weeks. It might help that since I've used this old soap for a few days in a row, I'm gaining access to some fragrance that has been buried deep inside the bowels of the soap.
Good to hear that your sense of smell is returning!
Mindigo++;
I honed my 72-V (Ze "V" stands for "vedge") yesterday evening for today's Wedgeday shave, and it's butter smooth. A real silent joy to use.
Very classic, cologney software today. Light citrus all around.
I honed my 72-V
One of the great things about straight razors. If you don't like the edge, just change it. No need to hunt for the perfect DE blade.
💯
I love the agency that comes with a hone.
