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[โ€“] FWAaron@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

March 25, 2026

  • Prep: Shower
  • Brush: AKA Brushworx w/ AP Shave Co 26 mm Synbad Bulb
  • Razor: Gillette slim
  • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
  • Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary
  • Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
  • Fragrance: Noble Otter - Firefighter
  • Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
  • Skin Health: Zinc Oral Supplement

Scooped and lathered in my Captain's Choice bowl. This soap is still soft enough to scoop and press into a bowl easily. But it is hard enough that it's pretty concentrated. I scooped a bit less than I normally would and still could have scooped a bit less. I could make this soap last a loooong time if I always scooped it and used a synthetic that isn't much of a lather hog. I mix it up though but should get a lot of use from this soap

Edit: AND I didn't plan it this way but this shave fits the BVSC theme in that, well I bet could make this soap last a good six months if I really tried, so despite the high initial price point, it's pretty cost effective, what with high gas prices.