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Sunday SOTD Thread, April 20th, 2025 (#677) (sub.wetshaving.social)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

April 20, 2025

Brush: Wolf Whiskers – "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Koraat Moarteen [15/16 Full Hollow] (1)
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford - Soap
Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Fragrance: Spearhead – Seaforth! Leather – EdP

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Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I'm already getting more comfortable.

The default edge from Koraat treated me pretty nicely. Since I'm such a beginner at this, my expectations are still being set. Between the Moarteen and the synthetic edge that @[email protected] sent me, I'm starting to get a feel for what straight razors have to offer.

I might have learned one thing today in regards to my technique. With a DE, I figured out a while ago that going north to south on my neck gives me irritation with a vast majority of razors/blades. With a straight, it seems the opposite is true. I think it's mostly because I don't have good straight razor technique yet, and north to south is a much more natural hand movement than going south to north. Less stuttering, smoother motion, no irritation.

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

I agree with @[email protected]. That’s quick! I think that most of us find that a straight razor shave provides the most comfort. This is because you have complete control over angle and pressure. It takes a while to get the hang of this, but you are well on your way!

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

Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I'm already getting more comfortable.

That's quick!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Apr 20, 2025

Brush: Chisel & Hound Commodore 26mm Badger Knot
Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [10]
Lather: Catie's Bubbles - X - Soap
Post Shave: Oaken Lab - Sanctum - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)

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

X is great

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

So good!

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

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Brush: Grizzly Bay - Chisel & Hound v24 Fanchurian badger
Razor: GEM - MMOC (first gen, 1930-1932)
Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (11)
Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper
Post Shave: Stirling - Oro Valley Aftershave splash
Post Shave: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
Fragrance: Chanel - Égoïste EdT

An excellent combo. Have a great Easter or 4/20 to those who celebrate.

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

I really like that grizzly bay handle

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

Thanks! So do I.

I actually picked it up off @[email protected] a while back. It was my first "nice" badger knot. :)

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

April 20, 2025

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations Copper Inferno w/ Trotter T1
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy Ti
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather Catie’s Bubbles - Dusk
Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Reflection

Another damn good shave today. Really been trying to work my lathers better by adding more water slowly and my lathers have been awesome. This cream soap did not disappoint either. The scent notes of Amber, Honey, Hay, and Tobacco sounds like it would be heavy and overwhelming (at least for me), but it’s balanced so well that it’s like a very mildly sweet, fresh, yet warm.

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

Sun 20 Apr 2025

Brush: Omega - 11047 Mixed Midget Badger and Boar
Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Lather: House of Mammoth – Hygge
Post Shave: D.R. Harris – Marlborough

Joining u/EldrormR, u/VisceralWatch, and u/Semaj3000 for a tiny brush streamlined Hygge shave today.

The Streamline is really a lovely and smooth GEM, and it gave me a great shave. But enjoyable as this is, I'm looking forward to getting back home tomorrow and using the Moarteen again.

Today was Djunior's first real Easter egg hunt and he loved it. Now he has a chocolate stash that should last him months.

Have a lovely Easter evening if you celebrate.

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

April 20, 2025

Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
Razor: Koraat 14 "Moarteen" 15/16" Full Hollow
Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave
Talc: Yardley Classic

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Amazing first shave with the Moarteen razor; especially because this was my first attempt with an edge that I created with a Japanese natural stone that I have not used before. I would be completely fine if this is the most I get out of this type of stone.

The razor itself is wonderful. I already own a Koraat 14-2.0, that has the same shape as this one, so it felt very comfortable and familiar.

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

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts 49ers Custom w/ 28mm B5 Badger
Razor: Blackland Razors Vector Titanium
Blade: Schick Proline
Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Marbles
Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Marbles
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve - Marbles

Day 20 of APRil, just ran it back with the day 2 shave. Great shave today, probably gotta change blades soon though. Happy zombie Jesus day yall

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Brush: Maggard - 24mm synthetic bulb
Razor: BIC Sensitive
Blade: Gillette - Perma-Sharp (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Lime
Post Shave: Fine - Italian Citrus Aftershave splash

Quick evening shave after a long flight. These razors kind of suck, but they get the job done well enough.

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