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  • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.socialtoWetShaving@sub.wetshaving.social•Thursday SOTD Thread, May 22nd, 2025 (#709)
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    21 hours ago

    May 22, 2025 – BVWSC Redux

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
    • Razor: River Razors 14 8/8" Full Hollow
    • Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Soap
    • Aftershave: Gentleman’s Nod - Tusitala - Aftershave

    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    I forgot to post yesterday’s shave, but using the same setup again was an absolute pleasure.

    This was a Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club shave, and our soap was Australian Private Reserve Raconteur. I have wanted to try this soap ever since I read the scent notes:

    Roast Arabica Coffee, Whisky, Tuberose, Cedarwood, Spice, Labdanum, Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Castoreum, Civet and Animal Musk.

    I’m a huge fan of all the scent notes in there that I recognize. Unfortunately, I got into the hobby after APR went out of business so I have not had a chance to get my hands on this until now. Absolutely terrific! Thanks to @walden@sub.wetshaving.social for providing the smush for this shave!

  • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.socialtoWetShaving@sub.wetshaving.social•Monday SOTD Thread, May 19th, 2025 (#706)
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    4 days ago

    May 19, 2025

    • Brush: Grizzly Bay Shire 26mm V18 Fanchurian
    • Razor: Puma 89 Puma Special 11/16 Full Hollow Square Point
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive - Soap
    • Aftershave: House of Mammoth - Alive - Splash
    • Talc: Yardley Gold

    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    This was a test shave of a Puma 89 Puma Special that I honed with a Karasu Jnat. My goal for the edge was to emphasize that soft feel that a Jnat can provide. The edge was comfortable but missed on the softness a bit. I think I got the edge a little too keen.

    Alive by House of Mammoth set a wonderful tone for the shave and made for a very enjoyable sensory experience.

    Honing
    Shaving

  • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.socialtoWetShaving@sub.wetshaving.social•Thursday SOTD Thread, May 15th, 2025 (#702)
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    8 days ago

    May 15, 2025

    • Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
    • Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 10 13/16 Half Hollow Square Point
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
    • Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    Every time I use the MK-10 I think it is an underappreciated model. The MK-31 and MK-32 seem to get the attention in the Heljestrand line, and they are excellent razors. The MK-10 handled very well, had terrific balance, and shaved effortlessly. And SSL completed the perfect setup for me today.

  • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.socialtoWetShaving@sub.wetshaving.social•Thursday SOTD Thread, May 8th, 2025 (#695)
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    15 days ago

    May 8, 2025

    • Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
    • Razor: ERN 6/8 French Point Full Hollow
    • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli - Soap
    • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Aftershave
    • Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
       
      2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    This was a test shave for an edge created with the Ardennes All-in-One Kit; a Pyrenees/Belgian Blue combo stone, and a Belgian Yellow finishing stone. I used a new (to me) La Veinette coticule as my finishing stone, so this was my first experience with an edge from it. This was an excellent shave. Great soap base and scent, along with a very comfortable, yet keen, edge.

    honing
    shaving