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Share your Shave of the Day for Wednesday!

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[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wed 30 Jul 2025

  • Brush: Boti Laminate brush with motherlode knot
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
  • Lather: Catie's Bubbles – Florentine Fern
  • Post Shave: Speick – Men Active

https://sub.wetshaving.social/pictrs/image/ba0f3c64-7242-45d0-825b-f6c3faa9825d.webp

As predicted, there were horses around our yurt when I shaved. Both in dead and very life-affirming form. It was fun to shave in nature.

The Kyrgyz mountains are a breathtaking experience I really wasn't prepared for. Unfortunately, I threw out my back (again), so it looks like travelling will be my personal hell for the next few days 😭

July 30, 2025

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Raven 26mm V26 Fanchurian
  • Razor: D.C. Halsted 6/8 Wedge Barber's Notch
  • Lather: The Cajun Blade - Cuba Libre - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
  • Aftershave: The Cajun Blade - Cuba Libre Aftersauce - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


This was a test shave of the Escher edge that I put on this D.C. Halsted razor. I thought it went very well!

video

Jul 30, 2025

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations Atlas II 26mm Raptor Synthentic Knot
  • Razor: Blutt Rasur BR-1 0.99
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet [10]
  • Lather: Wholly Kaw - Lav Sublime - Soap
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - FougΓ¨re Angelique - Aftershave

[–] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

30.07.2025

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
  • Razor: RazoRock Cyber Medium w/ Superknurl handle
  • Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
  • Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra - Masala Connection
  • Post-Shave: Lavera Men sensitive ASB
  • Passes & Info: 1 pass on the dome, 2 on the face - felt smooth, but strong burn when applying the post-shave. 1 weeper on the neck.

Rainy day, so it was time for some cold weather scents. Masala Connection smells a bit more mature than I actually am, but I really enjoy those scent notes combined.

It seems like my skin needs a break from shaving tomorrow. While I used my mildest razor and the actual shave felt good, my skin burned when I applied the ASB lotion - and it's alcohol-free. ~~At least I had a nice 3 day streak.~~ scratch that, I realised it was actually a 4-day streak!

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

July 30th, 2025

  • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. 24mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Gillette Atra - Handle
  • Blade: Personna Twin Pivot Plus (Atra) Cart (4)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
  • Post Shave: Old Spice - Original - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Kelp & Sea Mineral - Lotion

After yesterday's tub kill I'm in my warm fuzzy zone of sub-30 tubs. Even when I buy the upcoming Fanzine Saponifications release I'll be right at 30 tubs which is fine by me.

I’m stoked for Stallions releases! Probably should thin my den out to make some room..

July 30th, 2025

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. "Amber Smoke" - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
  • Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (6)
  • Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
  • Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

Easy two pass shave, no irritation. This combo sparks joy.

July 30th, 2025

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations - Stars w/ AP G5C Synthetic
  • Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Ti
  • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
  • Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
  • Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Reflection - Aftershave

Rainy day