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Share your Shave of the Day for Tuesday!

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[–] FWAaron@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

Tub ~~kill~~ killed Day 11 - March 24, 2026

  • Prep: Shower
  • Brush: Ca Yuen Workshop w/ Maggard 26mm boar
  • Razor: GEM G-Bar
  • Blade: GEM PTFE
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford
  • Post Shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
  • Fragrance: Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille
  • Whiskers: Jojoba/Argan w/Tea Tree Oil
  • Skin Health: Zinc Oral Supplement

This was what was left before the shave. Used probably my thirstiest brush, a 26 mm Maggard boar, bowl loaded and lathered. It took a little bit to get it all loaded but it's gone now. Matched it with my genuine Tobacco Vanille fragrance for the occasion.

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 6 points 2 weeks ago

Thrill of the kill! Haverford++

[–] snooting@wetshav.ing 6 points 2 weeks ago

Congrats on the kill! 🔪

🍾Thrill of the kill!🍾

[–] BossHoggins10@wetshav.ing 5 points 2 weeks ago

A Stirling tub kill is always great achievement. Good job sire!

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

March 24th, 2026

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations - w/AP Shave Co. Cashmere 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Star Double Edge
  • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
  • Lather: Noble Otter - Logbook - Soap
  • Post Shave: MW - Bay Rum - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Balm
  • Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - EdT

The night before last, Jazz 8646 struck a fire truck that crossed in front of it while landing in LGA. The 2 pilots were killed, but by a stroke of luck everyone else was spared. Even the forward flight attendant, who was flung from the aircraft while strapped in her jumpseat, got away with just a broken leg which will require surgery.

This accident hit a little too close to home for me. I've landed or taken off on that runway hundreds of times. I recognize the voice of the controller involved, and all I can say is he's one of the good ones. Anyone can make a mistake, and it takes multiple mistakes -- often from multiple people -- to get to the point of an accident. It's my opinion that these controllers have been operating at red-line for way too long, and our government has failed us yet again by not having enough staff at our airports. The controller was already dealing with another emergency on the field before this second event happened, increasing his workload way beyond what it should have been.

In tribute to the pilots, I used my aviation themed soap today. It's a nice scent, and of course the base is incredibly easy to use. This razor is still impressing me! Very efficient.

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Travel SOTD - 2026-03-24

  • Prep: Razor Emporium - Pre-shave Stick
  • Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper Traveler
  • Brush: Omega - 50014 Travel Boar Shaving Brush - 21mm
  • Razor: Maggard Razors - Slant + UFO
  • Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original - Cream
  • Post Shave: Floïd - The Genuine Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented Aftershave Balm
  • Tool: WSDB
  • Tags: $discord $MM26

Tabac Tuesday while I travel for work. I had a close comfortable shave with Maggard's Slant. It is nowhere near as efficient as my normal Superslant, but the result was fine.

Have a good day.

[–] snooting@wetshav.ing 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I’ve thought about getting one of those Stirling dopp kits for a while now. How do you like yours?

[–] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 4 points 2 weeks ago

It's nice. It has good quality leather. The zipper is fantastic. It has a handle on the back side. The inside is pretty plain, no pockets or lining - it's a big rectangular prism.

I shifted my hardware to the Range Leather dopp kit so it doesn't bang up the software or bowl. Having two dopp kits dedicated to shaving is a bit ridiculous, but I'm having fun! 😊

[–] snooting@wetshav.ing 5 points 2 weeks ago

March 24th, 2026

  • Brush: Omega - 10048 28mm Boar
  • Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
  • Blade: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide (2)
  • Lather: Ariana & Evans - Barbiere di Famiglia Cipresso e Bergamot - Soap
  • Post Shave: Ariana and Evans - Barbiere di Famiglia Cipresso e Bergamot - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
  • Fragrance: Le Labo - Thé Matcha 26 - EdP

Really nice! I suspect this scent is a keeper.

[–] gcgallant@wetshav.ing 5 points 2 weeks ago

March 24, 2026 -- Tabac Tuesday

  • Brush: Zenith B44 28mm Boar
  • Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. 6/8" Hollow Ground Round Point - Pale Scales
  • Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. 6/8" Hollow Ground Round Point - Amber Scales
  • Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
  • Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


This was a comparison test between an edge created on a Vermont Green slate and one created on a Vermont Mottled Gray slate. And since it is a Tuesday, Tabac was the perfect choice for soap, splash, and EdT.

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[–] BossHoggins10@wetshav.ing 4 points 2 weeks ago

March 24th, 2026

  • Brush: Summer Break Soaps - Ord w/ TnS Quartermoon Synthetic
  • Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - Merica
  • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
  • Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Golden Balm - Balm
  • Fragrance: Murphy & McNeil - Triskele - EdP

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