Share your shave of the day for Monday!
September 18, 2023
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps w/Maggard 28mm Silvertip Badger
- Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
- Blade: My-Blades (2)
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - The Night Before - Aftershave
Second shave with “My-Blades”. I got a very close and comfortable shave. In this razor it had a completely different feel. I can’t argue with the results, but the mild blade in a mild razor didn’t quite feel right to me.
2023.09.18 SOTD:
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Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
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Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
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Razor: Henson AL-13 (+)
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Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (2)
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Lather: House of Mammoth Dammusi
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Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Dammusi Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
Good shave again today. The mild Henson is always a comfortable and easy shave. Hardest part of my shave this morning was keeping my cat from drinking the sink water while I was shaving.
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Smoked Almonds
- Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
- Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
- Lather: Cella – Milano Crema Da Barba
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Almond Leather
- Fragrance: Maison Margiela – REPLICA By The Fireplace
I can’t get used to the scent of Cella, it’s not for me. Almond Leather and BTF, on the other hand…
Sparschweinchen++;
Sparschweinchen++;
I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.
I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.
That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅
where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer?
That makes sense. Of the three I have [I know. I’m out of control] I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.
I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.
Do you see much/any difference in shaving quality or feeling between the piggy and the 14-2 version?
I’m thinking about getting in the next year or so a Koraat, and I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2. The thing is that I find the scales of the Spaarschweinchen rather ugly (at least on photos), and I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.
