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[โ€“] walden@wetshav.ing 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

November 24th, 2025

  • Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
  • Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (2)
  • Lather: Haslinger - Schafmilch - Soap
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Lyssa - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum

Wow, nice lather. This was my first time trying Haslinger after hearing about it for years. Thanks @porkbuttsntaters666@sub.wetshaving.social!

Historically I haven't liked Astra Superior Platinum (SP), but this Superior Stainless isn't too bad. A very close shave today.

[โ€“] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Isn't the Superior Platinum considered the most popular blade due to its gentleness?

[โ€“] walden@wetshav.ing 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've never heard anything said about them other than "they're the only blades I use", or when recommending blades to new people "try Astra SP" (followed by not recommending any other blades).

I just checked my old notes, and I actually seemed to like them more than I remember.

The good news is I have some on hand, so I can revisit when I'm finished with this Superior Stainless assuming I don't get distracted with something else.

To me, they are a "good" blade. I prefer the Personna Lab Blue, German Wilkinson Sword, Gillette Nacet, and Feather blades, though. I'll use a Feather in the Blackbird, so I try to stay away from giving DE advice.

[โ€“] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Happy you like it! I like the lather, but on some days, I find the smell of ๐Ÿ‘ a bit strong.

Mon 24 Nov 2025

  • Brush: Chisel and Hound โ€“ Screwdjriver with v28 Fanchurian
  • Razor: Raido Star โ€“ ๅ •่ฝใฎๅ‰ƒๅˆ€ Razor of Depravity (8/8", extra hollow, carbon steel kamisori) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
  • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts โ€“ Valley of Ashes
  • Post Shave: Macduffs Soap Company โ€“ Trail Tobacco
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth โ€“ Tobacconist

Another instalment of fuel and tobacco, this time with the Stag's hipster sibling and sweet Trail Tobacco.

November 24, 2025

  • Brush: Zenith B44 28mm Boar
  • Razor: Thiers Issard ร‰vidรฉ Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
  • Lather: Zingari Man - The Master - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
  • Aftershave: Zingari Man - The Master - Aftershave

3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Today was a test shave for the refreshed edge that I put on this razor using my Olympus stone. The result was definitely much better than yesterday.

This scent has a lot going on in it. The title relates to a master barber who has been working for many years, and the scent supposedly captures what his shop would smell like; worn wood floors, leather, some bay run, and so on. I certainly would not mind going to a shop that smells like this.

Nov 24, 2025 - Mammoth Monday

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Fu Dao Flare 26mm v20 Fanchurian Badger Knot
  • Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
  • Blade: Gillette 7'OC-SS
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Fu Dao
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Fu Dao
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Fu Dao
[โ€“] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 3 weeks ago

SOTD - 2025-11-24

  • Prep: Proraso - Crema Pre Barba Protettiva (blue)
  • Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
  • Brush: Semogue - Owners' Club Cherry Wood Boar 24mm Boar
  • Razor: FaTip - Lo Storto Originale - DE Slant, Open Comb
  • Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless (1)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Arance Mandarini (sample)
  • Post Shave: Hรขttric - Classic Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Glacial Unscented Balm
  • Post Shave: Proraso - Polvere Post Rasatura
  • Tool: wsdb
  • Tags: $discord

New sample. This is Stirling's dupe of Tom Ford's Mandarino di Amalfi.

Have a good day!

[โ€“] snooting@wetshav.ing 5 points 3 weeks ago

November 24th, 2025: Mike's Monday

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Nebulagance" - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (L4, 1966)
  • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (9)
  • Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
  • Post Shave: Fanzine Saponifications - This Is Not a Test - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Ubrique - EdP

The ring of death continues to grow in this tub. Quite a nice combination with TINAT.

Ubrique hardly fits, but it's a damn good scent nonetheless.

[โ€“] snooting@wetshav.ing 2 points 3 weeks ago

November 24th, 2025: SLS

  • Brush: Grizzly Bay - Chisel & Hound v24 Fanchurian 28mm Badger
  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (L4, 1966)
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
  • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash - Soap
  • Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
  • Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash - EdP

A wonderful scent for a chilly cloudy evening. I'll be sad when this one's gone.