Thu 07 Nov 2024

  • Brush: Wild West Brushworks – Copper Shadow with Timberwolf knot
  • Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
  • Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia – Koké
  • Post Shave: Abbate Y La Mantia – Koké
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth / Noble Otter / Declaration Grooming – Cerberus

Koké is one of my luckier blind buys. Heavy floral, a bit sweet, some pear and musk, really lovely stuff. Works well with Cerberus, too.

The slow feed bowl doesn't work for me either. The nubs get in the way of picking up the soap. It's me general criticism of most lather bowls. The ridges are counterproductive.

I suspect that if you use a smooth-bottomed bowl to create a big surface of soap (like in the tub), then you'll load just fine

Not even a little?

Fri Oct 18 2024

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts – Papa Eld with Declaration Grooming B3 knot
  • Razor: C. V. Heljestrand MK Nº 31 (square point, full hollow, 5/8", carbon steel)
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

Eh, this one wasn't it. I just refreshed that edge, but it pulled ATG. Back on the to-hone pile it goes.

I remember I've had trouble this razor before. Something about it makes it difficult for me to get a smooth sharp edge.

Thu Oct 17 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B21 (XL chrome-plated copper handle, 28 mm knot with 50 mm loft)
  • Razor: Thiers Issard Le Dandy
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

It was nice giving Le Dandy another turn today. A nice, delicate little razor, this, and the only razor I ever bought in a real brick-and-mortar shaving store.

It was an excellent suggestion! 🍻

Tue Oct 15 2024

  • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
  • Razor: Weck Hair - Shaper (blue translucent scales)
  • Blade: Kismet - Rostfrei, Polymer beschichtet
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

A delightful shave with a fresh Kismet blade. It' doesn't get smoother than this.

The Moar Boar is always such a pleasure to use. The dense knot with the strong backbone is like a little massage every time.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 3 months ago

Day 16/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

  • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (16)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (14)
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

Great shave this morning, the edge is still going strong at 14 uses.

Fellow $HoneMeistershaft participants: remember this weekend to refresh your edge!

$FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 3 months ago

Day 14/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

  • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (14)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (14)
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

Quick morning shave before a busy day. I found the first split tips, we're officially entering the next phase of operation Raw Hoggin'.

$FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 3 months ago

Day 13/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

  • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (13)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (11)
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

I'm solidly back on the morning shave routine train and that feels good. I was almost expecting that, after yesterday's ultra-smooth Friodur 17 Second Luxury Shave™, this 50 would feel rough by comparison, but this edge and razor still feel smooth and pleasant. It just feels lighter, less deliberate, less substantial.

Nose blindness is setting in and the scent of Roman Spice starts to escape me while lathering and shaving. I still get the splash and the frag, so that's good, but I'm getting tempted to go more than my usual 2 spritzes, which is probably not the best idea for a day at the office.

Oh, and the brush is winning me over.

$FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 3 months ago

Day 9/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

  • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (9)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (7)
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

Another late evening shave. Is it just me or is it more difficult to find a moment of free time during vacation?

$FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

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

Good initiative, thanks!

All the samples I've sent have arrived, so everything is ready for Wednesday.

I'm fine with a turning presidency mode, but until that's actually decided, I'll nominate Barrister and Mann Lavanille.

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