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[–] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 2 months ago

Oct. 16, 2025

  • Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
  • Razor: GEM Open Comb Micromatic Gen. 2
  • Blade: GEM PTFE (2)
  • Lather: Fanzine Saponifications - This Is A Test… - Puck
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Aftershave
  • Osma: Osma - Osma
  • Bowl: Georgetown Pottery - G20

This is my first shave since September. My beard was almost impossible to deal with. Super wiry, felt like it was stabbing me. Took 5 passes to get rid of everything, and on multiple occasions I had to take the blade out and rinse it because hair was building up in the razor.

I’m happy to go with Fanzine Saponifications for this my first #rocktober shave. Not only does it have a pleasant scent, it has wonderful slickness that made this challenging shave all the easier. Really impressed on my first go-around with this soap.