Monday SOTD Thread - October 14th, 2024 (#491) (sub.wetshaving.social)

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[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 1 month ago

October 14, 2024

Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
Razor: Tanifuji Spalding 0411 6/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra - Blas de Lezo - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Blas de Lezo is my second soap from Los Jabones de Joserra aka Jose Martinez. Like Noir, which I tried a couple of days ago, the scent of Blas de Lezo becomes much more complex and sophisticated once the soap is wet and fully lathered. The scent has accords of oak wood, smoke, tobacco, leather and liquor. I mean. What's not to love!

The soap base is low-structure, but very slick. There are several oils in it; including an apricot oil. A very easy lather to use for a straight shaver.

Interestingly, Blas de Lezo is was a Spanish Naval officer who lost an eye, a hand, mobility of one arm, and a leg. He was the real-life Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 1 month ago

real-life Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Let's settle for a draw, then.

I've seen Johann from S&B have good things to say about Noir - maybe I should test this once as well

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Let’s settle for a draw, then.

Tis but a scratch.

Yes I saw Johan use Noir. I have that too. Also a very interesting scent. Actually, a little darker/warmer in scent than Blas de Lezo. I won't be letting go of either of these.

[-] wtharris89@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 month ago

Los Jabones de Joserra seems to have such interesting scents. I’d love to try some of their soaps one day.

Maybe I’ll see about finding some samples when I have a bit of space for more soap

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

Space is a huge problem after a while :) I certainly haven't solved it.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

The scent has accords of oak wood, smoke, tobacco, leather and liquor. I mean. What’s not to love!

Damnit! That does sound delightful. Too many things to try

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

Oh, I hear you! As you have demonstrated, Cerberus pretty much complements anything.

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

Sounds like a nice scent

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

Definitely a perfect fit for me this time of year.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 month ago

Mon Oct 14 2024

Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BADGER (Silvertip)
Razor: Wade & Butcher The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor (5/8")
Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

I got this W&B with completely busted scales but otherwise in good condition a couple years ago and fitted it with these pretty Ralf Aust horn scales. Like yesterday's W&B wedge, this hollow ground has that soft feeling edge. Very nice.

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

Hmm posting replies seems iffy with gem.

Anyway. Nice razor you gone full straight now DJ?

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yeah there's an annoying thing where sometimes you have to select the language from the drop-down box. We have one language option here, "undetermined".

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

It was exactly that.

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

So far you've found 2 annoying things with the new front end. You should be a professional bug finder.

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

One day maybe

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 1 month ago

Thanks!

Not full straight, I suppose, but $FriodomRiders + &HoneMeisterschaft AA, Straightember, and TabOKtoberfest are three consecutive straight razor months, that's the rules 😅

[-] sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 month ago

Oct 14, 2024 - Mammoth Monday - Travel Edition

Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Green & Ivory 24mm Synthetic 2-Band Synthentic Knot
Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [3]
Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Hallows - Splash
Fragrance: Hermès - Terre d’Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver - Eau de Parfum

Final shave with this travel setup. I'm looking forward to returning home.

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 month ago

October 14, 2024

Brush: Maggard 24mm 2 Band Badger
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (I-2)
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Germany) (4)
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Oro Valley - Soap
Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Special Reserve - Aftershave

Wonderful shave. This knot was relatively inexpensive (I think I actually got it for something like $10 from an artisan who was trying to get rid of some extraneous stuff), but it feels really nice. It doesn't have any gel, but it's good and soft while still letting you feel that something is there. I typically prefer the Maggard Silvertip to this one, but it depends on the day.

[-] wtharris89@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 month ago

Oro Valley is such a lovely scent for the fall.

[-] wtharris89@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 month ago

Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plate)
Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (2)
Lather: Stirling - Autumn Glory
Post: Osma alum block
Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber AS splash
Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP

First shave with my Autumn Glory sample, and I quite enjoyed it. I get notes of wet leaves, apple cider, and wet earth.

As always the lather was great. I still hold that Stirling performs best with a boar brush.

Have a good one all!

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 month ago

SSL

Zenith red 27mm boat

And DJs favourite. Durham duplex. (The pretty one. )

How'd I add images here?

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I hadn't noticed that until you mentioned it. https://gem.wetshaving.social doesn't have an image button. Weird.

You can upload directly to our server, no need for imgur etc., but you might have to stick to https://sub.wetshaving.social or a phone app or whatever else you prefer.

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

Ok. I'll remember for Wednesday. It's the pretty de style aluminum duplex. Pity the blades are shite

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

You didn't get Semaj's dog grooming blades, did you?

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

I'm not a monster. Hair shaper blades but I do have a couple of wrapped OG blades I may unbox

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

I smell an AA challenge - or is this the scent of moist dog?

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

Lol, the #ThrillKiller challenge, when you want to get out of Wetshaving the hard way

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 1 month ago

There's a pretty version of the Duplex? 👀

[-] enndeegee@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 1 month ago

Oh nice!

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