WetShaving

Thu Oct 10 2024

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
• Razor: F. Rolli Rolli's Hollow Ground 5/8" (carbon steel, barber's notcho)
• Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
• Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
• Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

This little Rolli was produced right here in the old town of Lausanne, 5 minutes on foot from my apartment sometime before 1937. It's in surprisingly great condition and I enjoy the mix of modern and old styles: The barber's notch and the prominent etching on the face are clearly inspired by Sheffield razors of the second half of the 19th century while the fully chamfered spine and the transition from the chamfer to the square cross section of the tang can often be seen on modern (i.e., first half of the 20th century and later) German straight razors. I'm also amused by the mismatch between the small size (5/8") and these design cues from much larger razors. The mirror finish is also neat.

I prefer larger blades, but great shaves like today's make me think I might not have right reasons for this preference.

October 10, 2024

• Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/26mm Super Plush Synthetic
• Razor: Gillette Tech (Z-4)
• Blade: V12 Super Platinum (5)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Diamond - Soap
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
• Post Shave: allMan - Refined - Balm
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - EdP

$Discord

I got this brush yesterday after winning it in a raffle. I bought about as many raffle tickets as the brush is worth, but I'll still take the win!

I really like this type of knot. It's very similar to the Maggard Synthetic which is my most-used knot. This one seems softer and nicer overall, but the loft is lower than I'm used to. I emailed Peter (super nice guy, by the way) at Wolf Whiskers to see if it's epoxied or not, in hopes I can adjust the loft. I'm expecting him to respond saying it's not removable, but at least I tried.

The shape "Gianmaria" is new and not listed on his website. It's a very nice shape and I wouldn't be surprised if he adds it to his repertoire.

October 10, 2024

• Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1

• Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: WestMan Shaving - Nirvana - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: WestMan Shaving - Nirvana - Aftershave Balm

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

My submission for Theme Thursday. I figured I'd see @[email protected] using it as well.

Theme Thursday - Mental Health Day

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Fu Dao Flare 26mm v20 Fanchurian Badger Knot
• Razor: Mühle Rocca R94
• Blade: Perma-Sharp Super [3]
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Braeburn - Soap (Omnibus)
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Dickens, Revisited - Splash
• Fragrance: H.A.G.S. - Xmas - Eau de Parfum

These scents take me to my happy place. I took some inspiration from @[email protected] with pairing Braeburn and Dickens.

10.10.2024 - Guess it's a Indigo Day

• Prep: warm water
• Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
• Razor: Stando Perun
• Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Indigo
• Post-Shave: OAM sensitive skin toner; Phytorelax Aftershave scalp cream

-> 1-pass head shave. Cool and good.

Some soaps are used too rarely by me; HoM Indigo is such a case. While I really love the smokey blueberry scent and like the Tusk base a lot, somehow it's underutilized. Well, today was one of the days were I finally reached for it again and surely, it didn't disappoint.

OAM toner really goes well with a lot of different things tbh, the scent is rather versatile. Coupled with the Phytorelax cream it pushed everything in a sweeter direction, but oh well. Everything still feels nice.

4/5 early shifts done. My new colleagues from the new station are rather nice, surprisingly I get along at least on a superficial basis with almost everyone at my workplace. It definitely was one of my best decisions ever to change jobs in the middle of my retraining. However, I am glad when this week is finally over - early shifts leave me constantly tired and with very low energy.