Sunday SOTD Thread, May 18th, 2025 (#705) (sub.wetshaving.social)

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Share your Shave of the Day for Sunday!

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[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 days ago

18.05.2025

Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin handle w/ 26 mm Silksmoke Flattop/Fan hybrid knot
Razor: Leaf Thorn
Blade: Perma-Sharp half DE
Lather: E&S Rasage - Shaman
Post-Shave: Lavera Men sensitive ASB

-> 2-pass head shave (WTG, ATG) and 1 (WTG) around the beard. Good shave but very sloppy lather.

Initially I couldn't even get any lather going with this soap, but I refused to give up and it kinda paid off. I don't know if it maybe is due to the many oils E&S uses in their soap, but at first it only produced a watery mess with a deep brown tinge (I'll keep any comparisons to myself for the sake of you fine folks keeping your lunch in). I actually had to really grind my brush into the tub and swirl it like I was stirring up something to get it to something useable. While I really enjoy this one's tobacco heavy scent, lathering it is no pleasure compared to my other soaps.

Not shaving for 5 days meant that I had a considerable amount of stubble to knock down, but I am pleased that the Thorn does it quite effectively.

I used this shave to calm down, atm the stress of studying is really wearing me out. I think I need to slow things down a bit, the last four days (including the weekend) have been nothing but writing tons of stuff down.

Nevertheless, have an amazing day ✌🏻

[-] BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 4 days ago

May 18th, 2025: Wheel of Bubbles

Brush: Omega - 10077 Boar
Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - Merica
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Dusk - Cream
Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Literal Lilac - Aftershave

Spun the wheel of Bubbles as u/brokenjaw622 eloquently put it. What’s better than one good smell? Three!!

[-] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 days ago

May 18th, 2025

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Nebulagance" - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Koraat - Moarteen (square point, 15/16", full hollow, r/wetshaving exclusive) (5)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody (soft heart) - Soap
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master - Recovery Splash
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody (soft heart) - Balm
Fragrance: Chanel - Égoïste - EdT

Little by little my shaves are improving with this straight. Against the grain still feels pretty uncomfortable on my chin. I'm not sure whether this is because of technique or whether I should start considering having this razor honed.

Overall a great shave, and a beautiful combination of scents.

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 days ago

I'd stick it out a little longer. Technique definitely helps.

You're stropping between shaves, right? Sort of obvious but figured I'd ask.

[-] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Yeah before the shave I’ve been doing like 20 laps on nylon webbing then 20-40 on leather.

After the shave I’m doing about 20 on leather to make sure the blade is dry.

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 3 days ago

Against the grain still feels pretty uncomfortable on my chin

I found the chin area the most difficult (you have to adjust angle permanently), so this is normal. Give it some time, and you will be able to do it without issues.

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

May 18th, 2025

Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Joseph Rogers & Sons - Near Wedge (3)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Petrichor - Aftershave
Post Shave: Dove - Men+Care Ultra-Hydra - Cream

Another nice straight razor shave. My 20th.

Today should be a lot of fun. It's the 1st annual Town Party hosted by the local concert venue. It'll be outside in a baseball field. The headliner is Guster, a great Alternative band most famous in the 90's but still putting out great music. They're touring this summer with Barenaked Ladies, plus a few shows with The Mountain Goats.

[-] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

An annual Town Party sounds awesome. New traditions are always fun.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 4 days ago

Sunny Sunday 18 May 2025

Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with a 26 mm unbleached Zenith boar knot at 56 mm loft
Razor: Koraat – r/Wetshaving exclusive Moarteen (15/16", full hollow, carbon steel)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino – Settantesimo
Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino – Settantesimo

I can't get a bad shave with 70ᵗʰ, just a solid scent (dupe) in a great base. Now off to mini golf at the lake with the family. ☀

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 days ago

I can’t get a bad shave with 70ᵗʰ

Bad skillz! It's not that complicated: Less water, less soap.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 days ago

I'm still learning!

this post was submitted on 18 May 2025

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