gcgallant

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Thank you for suggesting this and sending it out. I really enjoyed it! Definitely up my alley. I loved the woodsy, outdoor take on a barbershop. Scent strength was perfect.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 22 hours ago

September 18, 2024 - Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Söderfors Extra Specialstål Full Hollow

  • Lather: McDuff's Soap Company - Old Strathcona - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I've wanted to try a McDuff's soap for a while. I really enjoy the scent descriptions on the web site. This one is his barbershop scent and it's a doozy. Great lather, and a very enjoyable shave!

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

Yes, I'm looking forward to it! I agree 💯on the scent.

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

September 17, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

  • Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Yardley Classic
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


For this shave I was trying out a new edge on this razor. I created it using a Koma nagura slurry on a Black Arkansas stone. Definitely a unique feel.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

September 16, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point

  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Roman Spice is such a refreshing scent! It doesn't linger long in the soap or aftershave, so I think the EdT is worth having.

This razor has a combination Black Arkansas/Mikawa Asano Nagura edge. It is beautifully sharp with its own subtle feel. Very fun shave today!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

September 15, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Koraat 7/8" Near Wedge Spanish Point

  • Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Great F1 race-day shave!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 days ago

September 14, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Noble Otter - Ace - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Noble Otter - Ace - Aftershave

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Back home from my travels. A very enjoyable, quick shave today. I was quite surprised at how close this shave was. The progress on this Zenith brush is just phenomenal. I know that it will improve, but it does not need to.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

September 13, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Dovo Facharbeit 6/8” Full Hollow Square Point

  • Lather: Noble Otter - Jack - Soap

  • Toner: None

  • Aftershave: Noble Otter - Jack - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

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Jack has an Italian cologne vibe to it. Really very nice. Certainly worth a sample if you’re interested. This boar brush has finally transitioned into total goodness. Excellent shave today!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

September 12, 2024

• ⁠Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar • ⁠Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 472 13/16” Full Hollow Square Point • ⁠Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap • ⁠Toner: None • ⁠Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

— Traveling today, but today’s shave used Kryptonite to support u/OnionMiasma’s shave against suicide.

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

No I haven't, but that's first on my list. I have only heard good things about this.

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

September 11, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Noble Otter - Monarch - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Noble Otter - Monarch - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Great shave! I haven't used Monarch in a while. Great stuff!

 

This offer is for those who want to take on one, or more, of the straight razor challenges for Austere August. If you are hesitant to participate because your straight isn't shaving well, and you don't want to hone it yourself, or, if you just want someone else to hone your razor, I'll be happy to do it for you -- for free. (But, I don't charge sub.wetshaving.social members anyway.) And, I'll even cover some, or all of your return postage.

This offer is for razor honing only. I don't do razor restoration or repair other than for myself. I'm certain that there is time between now and August for a package to make a round-trip through the US Postal Service in CONUS. If you live elsewhere, just PM me and we can discuss it.

If you're interested in this, please PM me or contact me via Matrix to work out details.

I should add that you can have your choice of finish: synthetic, coticule, Black Arkansas, Black Shadow (a French slate), or Japanese Natural stone. For stainless razors, because of the added chromium in the steel, the safe bet is a synthetic edge.

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