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[โ€“] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

December 10, 2025

  • Brush: Grizzly Bay Shire 26mm V18 Fanchurian
  • Razor: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2
  • Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (4)
  • Lather: The Cajun Blade - Let'er Buck - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
  • Aftershave: The Cajun Blade - Let'er Buck Aftersauce - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I wanted to use the MMOC today so I could compare it to the Streamline that I used yesterday. I was surprised at how easy the MMOC is to use in comparison. The Streamline kept my attention on the edge in a way similar to a straight razor. The MMOC seems more forgiving with the range of "not cutting" and "cutting too much". This does not mean that I don't want a Streamline :)

This was my first use of Let'er Buck. It has a very complex scent profile and a fragrance that is supposed to celebrate the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. I thought it would probably smell like horse or bull, but instead, Eric has tried to capture the aroma of the "occasion". It is a mix of bourbon, leather, tobacco, spice, and some other things that give it an earthy feel as well. The soap base is outstanding.

[โ€“] walden@wetshav.ing 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Very interesting! I find both of those razors very usable despite my general preference for mild razors. I've never considered the Streamline/Jewel to have a lot of blade feel, so it's interesting to hear that opinion!

I was surprised too. That's how it came across to me. Now that I've used the MMOC, I'll go back and compare the Streamline to it.