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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

September 28, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Ralf Aust 5/8 Stainless Full Hollow Spanish Point

  • Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Very nice shave today. I used another Elysian soap. Olympus is more high key and subtle than El Dorado, but very enjoyable. The soap base is harder than your typical artisan soap, and it starts a little sudsier, but it becomes thick and dense with a little work.

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

Sat 28 Sep 2024

  • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (58)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 17 (NOS, 7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel)
  • Lather: Smitten Soapery – Hipster
  • Post Shave: Chatillon Lux – Pure Lavender
  • Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli

I woke up to over 30 Moarteen signups already and I'm elated. Leaning into lavender and patchouli (and citrus) with this happy early weekend morning shave.

The Frio edge lost it's magic smoothness around use 24, but it's still solidly comfortable at 28 uses. Really great steel, this.

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

Very nice photo! Honestly, the second or third use is just magic on a fresh Frio edge that has been really pushed for sharpness. The first shave or two helps it to settle in a little.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Thanks! Playing with a lightbox I finally bought.

I strop freshly honed edges on canvas with chromium oxide, so they are super smooth from the get go.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Yuge success!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Wow, that's a lot of orders.

Is Hipster the same as Stirling's version?

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

No, this one's lavender, patchouli, and a bit of orange

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

September 28, 2024

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts "Santa Noir" w/Maggard 28mm SHD Badger
  • Razor: Micromatic Clog-Pruf (Gen 1)
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (3)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Hipster - Soap
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
  • Fragrance: Maher Olfactive - Madame Chouteau

Inspired by some talk on Discord about Hipster, and then seeing @[email protected] use a soap called "Hipster", I decided to use Hipster. It's a really nice scent that I never got more than a sample of, and now it's discontinued.

I decided to use more of my Madame Chouteau sample, and despite remembering how strong and stanky it is, I did two sprays (sample sprays, mind you). Woof, this stuff is strong. Smoky and deep, it's not for everyone. I like to describe it as being in a basement bar in Europe during WWII (like the scene in Inglourious Basterds).

I have to figure out if this razor is milder than my MMOC or if they're the same. I can't remember if I've ever done a side-by-side shave with them... surely I have?! I used to think they're the same, but today it felt like maybe it's milder? Either way, it was a good shave. Looking forward to my favorite GEM tomorrow -- Bullet Tip/Flying Wing.