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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Jul 9, 2024 - A Long Time Coming

  • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Green & Ivory 24mm Synthetic 2-Band Synthentic Knot
  • Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
  • Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [6]
  • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Rope Swing - Soap
  • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger - Face Tonic - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)

I've been sick for the last few days, while on vacation, and today is the first day I've felt like shaving. Rope Swing was the perfect way to get back into it. The Overlander had no issues with taking down several days growth.

Rating: 4.5/5

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Vacation ++;

Bring duck on vacation --;

Being sick on vacation --;

(That second point was an automiscorrect too good to fix, although for the record, I think that bringing a duck on vacation ++;)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Vacation++

I'm on vacation right now, too!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago
[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

July 9, 2024

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian

  • Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Chanel - Bleu de Chanel

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Bleu Man and Bleu de Chanel seem like the perfect match for the very hot and humid weather streak we're having here.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Bleu Man ++;

Very pretty composition!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago
[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

July 9, 2024

  • Brush: Every Ready 400 w/30mm Motherload
  • Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Raw Titanium (#69)
  • Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (7)
  • Lather: Viking Shaving Soap - Norway - Soap
  • Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Delor de Treget - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What a terrific brush! A 30mm Motherlode must feel amazing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

In theory I should love this Motherlode, but the glue bump is quite bulbous. It feels kind of weird when I splay the knot. It feels great when painting, but like a good splay.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That's a shame. I have a 26mm Motherlode in a brush. Such a unique knot. Does not have that issue. Where did you get yours?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I got it used from EldrormR

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Is it literally every ready, or only most of them?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Good catch! To my knowledge, it's every Ready 400 with a 30mm Motherload in existence.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Tabac Tuesday

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 72-V (13/16", quarter hollow or near wedge, stainless steel)
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
  • Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original

Enjoying yet another silky smooth shave with the Frio cleaver. Maybe I'll make this a wedge week.

The splash is almost killed, and I'm considering one of those comically large big gulp Stank® splash bottles.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's like I always say -- "Everything in moderation, except when it comes to big gulp Stank bottles".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Moderation ±±;

Stank ++;