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Since international postal service to the US of A has completely broken down, it is time to explore alternatives to the classic Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club formula. This time, it's a theme shave, and the theme is (for obvious reasons) The Strait of Hormuz.

FAQ

  1. How does this work? You choose your gear in the most Strait-of-Hormuz-y way, and shave on Wednesday. Don't forget to post, though.

  2. OK, but what are the rules? You poor fool, don't you know that the rules-based-international order is over, and that everything goes? Postmodernity, dammit!

  3. I have never done this before, and I'm afraid. Can I join? Just do it. Eternal glory^1^ is waiting for you.


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[–] walden@wetshav.ing 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I like it.

Unfortunately I have a soap lined up for Wednesday already because it's a "shave" day for March Madness over the the ole subreddit.

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Does it not smell like oil? Because the Strait of Hormuz doesn't, either πŸ‘€

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 3 points 2 weeks ago

Not yet, at least.

[–] gcgallant@wetshav.ing 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

As you point out, there is historically much more importance to the Strait than just oil. Nonetheless, my first thoughts for soaps were Gearhead or Midnight Stag. Now, in order to help keep those pesky Fanziners at bay, I’ll have to get creative! (Not my strong suit.)

[–] gcgallant@wetshav.ing 2 points 2 weeks ago

I have a soap lined up for the 25th as well. Somehow, I need to find a way to relate it to the Strait of Hormuz. That will be a stretch for me since I’m not terribly creative but I’ll manage. Of course if you’re a Fanzine fan, this will not be possible πŸ˜‚