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[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 11 hours ago

December 19, 2025 -- Fougère Friday

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
  • Razor: J.A. Henckels 50 9/16 Hollow Ground Square Point
  • Lather: Wholly Kaw - Fougère Bouquet - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
  • Aftershave: Unilever - Brut - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I thought that yesterday's test shave of this razor could have been better. From my normal honing process, I know that the edge is good, so I assumed that my technique was at fault. Today, I focused on technique, especially during the first pass, and the resulting shave quality is exactly where I would like it to be.

According to the Thirsty Badger, Fougère Bouquet is a dupe of Houbigant Fougère Royale. This is one of the first soaps I purchased when I got into wetshaving and I have always loved using it. Terrific scent and, as a bonus, it goes perfectly with Brut 😁