Share your shave of the day for Monday!

  • bmac92@midwest.social
    5·
    1 year ago

    2023.09.04 SOTD:

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gem Jr. 1912

    • Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (2)

    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps Daydream

    • Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Summer Break Soaps Remote Learning Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

    Take number 2 with my Gem., but still not able to achieve a close shave. The shave was better than attempt #1, but that wouldn’t take much. I’m sure I’ll get better the more I use it, but that will take time. I did make sure to ride the cap like crazy this shave, which is probably why it was better than the last. 3+ pass shave.

  • WegianWarrior@sub.wetshaving.social
    5·
    1 year ago
    • Razor: Schick Type B2
    • Blade: Personna Injector
    • Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
    • Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
    • Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Peppermint & Rosemary
    • Aftershave: Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
    • Additional Care: Alum Block

    It is time for one of the Holy Grail razor again. Makes a Monday shave even better!

  • MaplePoplar@sub.wetshaving.social
    5·
    1 year ago

    Sep. 4, 2023

    • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
    • Razor: Karve CB SB D
    • Blade: Astra SP Green
    • Lather: Macduffs - Dark Sky Preserve - Soap
    • Post Shave: Macduffs - Dark Sky Preserve - Aftershave

    Excellent shave. Very pleasant scent the only possible complaint is that it’s a bit mild which they caution in their description.

  • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social
    4·
    1 year ago

    Straightember Mammoth Monday

    • Brush: Zenith B21 (XL chrome-plated copper handle, 28 mm boar with 50 mm loft)
    • Razor: Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple (8/8, extra full hollow, red scales)
    • Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. (Formerly Oleo Soapworks) – Armonía
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Valedictorian
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Shire

    Delicious early Monday morning shave with new to me Armonía. Thank you @InfernalInternal@sub.wetshaving.social for the smush! The much hyped Darkwing base is crazy creamy and easy to dial in, and the tobacco fougère is right up my alley. A great first impression. Good start into the week so far.

  • sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social
    4·
    1 year ago

    Sep 4, 2023 - Sample September/Mammoth Monday: Dammusi

    • Prep: Coffee
    • Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
    • Brush: Farvour Turn Craft Eye of Jupiter 27mm Motherlode Knot
    • Razor: Wolfman Razors WR4 (Aluminum)
    • Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional [2]
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Dammusi - Soap
    • Post Shave: Gentleman’s Nod - Calabria - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Gentleman’s Nod - Musashi - Eau de Parfum

    It’s #mammothmonday in #sampleseptember, and today’s sample is Dammusi. The scent is beautiful. I really want to love it, but I think it’s just too powdery for me. I’m curious if the aftershave has the same powdery-forward notes.

    The WR4 was a quick, smooth shaver. I still need to find a snazzy aluminum handle to use instead of the Razorock stainless steel handle. The balance is off just enough that it’s noticeable during the shave.

    Calabria offered a citrus-forward, Mediterranean escape. An excellent new scent from GN. While Calabria’s opening is much brighter, I thought I picked up some heart notes that were similar to Musashi. As such, I used the Musashi fragrance as well.

    Rating: 4.5/5

  • walden@sub.wetshaving.socialM
    4·
    1 year ago

    September 4, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith 508A XL/Bristle (B35) (MOAR BOAR) 31mm
    • Razor: Blackland Era - Level 2 SB
    • Blade: Personna 74 (34)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Reserve Fern - Aftershave
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Woodshop - EdP

    The level 2 is nice and mild. Although the shave wasn’t super duper close, it’s still very good and comfortable. Everything smelled wonderful and I’m in love with Woodshop.

  • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
    3·
    1 year ago

    September 4, 2023

    3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    I went for a deep, rich YouTube lather today. The SV Beta 4.3 base just loves this. I pushed a lot of water into it.

    Wonderful shave today; my second with the Koraat 14-2.0. An obvious thing to do next is to refresh the edge on my Fili 14, and compare.