Had an interview today that went well. Hopefully some news here shortly.
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September 15th, 2025
- Brush: Omega - 10048 28mm Boar
- Razor: J. Koester's Sons 11/16", full hollow, square point (7)
- Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Verdigris - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Ramblin' Man - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Ramblin' Man - EdT
Verdigris is a nice scent for a warm day. Today's our wedding anniversary, so I went with my wife's favorite splash/frag.
After a week of shaves on this razor without stropping, it's still going strong. If anything it's settled into a more comfortable place, though I did slice myself pretty badly on my upper lip (user error). At least I know it's still sharp.
I'll continue to push the edge to see when I can notice it start to drop off.
Good luck with the Monday y'all!
September 12th, 2025 - Shave Against Suicide
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps "Elyria" - TurnNShave v9 Tip 28mm Badger
- Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (14)
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Soap
- Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Ubrique - EdP
Thanks to u/OnionMiasma for organizing again for a great cause this year. Also, thanks to u/rocketk455 and everyone else involved in creating Steady. It's a great scent.
Be kind to yourself and to others, you never know what someone else is going through.
September 10th, 2025
- Brush: Omega - 10048 28mm Boar
- Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
- Lather: Fanzine Saponifications - Bubblegum Rose - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Barrister's Reserve Lavender - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavender, Interrupted - EdT
Lavender, Interrupted is so good.
I had the same experience with those silicone dog bowls. Works great if I've already loaded a full brush, but very much sucks to use for samples/smushes.
September 8th, 2025
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Stardust" - TurnNShave 26mm Shoat
- Razor: J. Koester's Sons 11/16", full hollow, square point (4)
- Lather: Fanzine Saponifications - Bubblegum Rose - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Stirling One - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Stirling One - EdT
Pretty good shave overall. Two passes plus some clean up on my neck and chin with a DE.
This scent is a nice rose with a hint of sweetness behind it. The base performed great as well, though I do think his final formulation makes a better lather.
September 5th, 2025: Fougere Friday
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm Boar
- Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Varen - EdT
Three passes, super wet "slurry lather," very close results. The Legacy is such a good razor.
September 4th, 2025
- Brush: Grizzly Bay - Chisel & Hound v24 Fanchurian 28mm Badger
- Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing 921-M
- Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - Soap
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - EdP
This trifecta of Susurro was my LG2025 prize, and I'm very happy with it. Beautiful scent, great performance, and a great shave. What a great way to start my day.
Almost to the weekend!
September 3rd, 2025
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Stardust" - TurnNShave 26mm Shoat
- Razor: Koraat Moarteen (15/16", full hollow, square point, r/wetshaving exclusive) (1)
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Soap
- Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Catie’s Bubbles - Crangère - EdP
First shave with a new edge on my Moarteen! It went well enough, though I nicked my chin a couple of times. Slowly but surely the technique is coming along.
This edge definitely feels more keen than the "factory" edge Ulrik put on this razor.
Steady is an awesome scent that plays nicely with Crangère. I'm on the fence whether I'll pick up the frag.
Chicago Grooming Company - Susurro
A dupe of Maison Margiela Replica "Whispers In The Library", scent notes:
Top notes: pink pepper essence, orange flower blossom absolute, patchouli essence
Middle notes: cypriol essence, tonka bean absolute, benzoin siam resinoid
Base notes: vanilla absolute, cedarwood essence, vetiver essence
It's quite nice!
September 2nd, 2025
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps "Elyria" - TurnNShave v9 Tip 28mm Badger
- Razor: J. Koester's Sons 11/16", full hollow, square point (1)
- Lather: Fanzine Saponifications - Caravaggio - Soap
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Rambler - Recovery Splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
- Fragrance: Chanel - Égoïste - EdT
This was my first shave with this straight, which I found in Nesika Beach, Oregon at an estate sale for $5 while on my recent bike tour. I just got it back in hand today after sending if off to @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social for honing.
The only other straight razor that I've used is the Moarteen, and this thing is significantly smaller and more nimble. It gave me great results from a three-pass shave, with only one small slice on my jawline from not minding the toe.
Overall I'm happy with the edge and looking forward to spending more time with this razor.
Caravaggio++
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September 24th, 2025