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Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 14th, 2025 (#583) (sub.wetshaving.social)

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[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

January 14, 2025

Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
Razor: Gillette Tech (Z-4)
Blade: Derby Premium (3)
Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Soap
Post Shave: Noble Otter - The Night Before - Aftershave
Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Post Shave: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Liniment

Pretty great, except this blade is pretty much done. I took a break from killing Caoba because that tub is now packed away in my suitcase for my trip to Atlanta for training. I also packed my envelope of soap from @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social for use tomorrow. Woot!

You & I (Will Die) has really grown on me. Once I found out that the volatile hit up front was "floral" I found a new respect for it. Of my Mammoth tubs, of which I have 3, it's my favorite. I still want a tub of Voices if Ben ever changes the label on it (which might happen now that Lather Talk has ended?).

I finally did a tele-health call today, since I've been sick on and off (more on than off) for well over a month now. The doctor on the phone was like "uh, yeah, usually we tell people to wait 10 days, so you're well past that". It was a super fast call, and I already have some antibiotics in me doing their thing. Yahoo!

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hope you're on the mend soon!

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

Thanks! This whole time has been pretty mild. Still working, etc. That's probably why it's so widespread here - everyone is going about their day with whatever virus.

[–] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I unfortunately have to chime in here with some nursing-related "well, ackshually 🤓": if it's actually a virus but it's treated with antibiotics, this doesn't do any good. Perhaps only to prevent secondary infections with bacteria in the best case; worst case, it makes more germs resilient against antibiotics. The name "antibiotics" is kinda misleading. Antibacterial, yes indeed. But they do jack shit about viruses or even fungus infections.

A good way to determine if it's a viral or bacterial infection is funnily by taking a closer look at your snot: clear and transparent indicates virus, green or yellowish indicates bacteria.

Nevertheless I agree with gcgallant - hope you'll finally feel better! 🍀

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Ah, thank you. I always get that mixed up. The doc on the phone did mention "secondary thingy".

TMI

My snot is dark yellowish.

That's very good to know, though. Bacterial doesn't sound as contagious as viral, but I might be wrong about that aspect of it.

I'm cognizant of antibiotic resistant bacteria and feel like I did my due diligence by waiting so frickin' long. I have some important work and travel stuff coming up immediately, so it was time to kick this thing if possible.

[–] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago

There's unfortunately no clear distinction if bacteria or viruses are more contagious. There are some rather harmless viruses like rhinovirus - it causes a runny nose or in the worst case a common cold. Then there's stuff like Influenza or the Delta variant of Covid: very contagious and very lethal for vulnerable groups. Bacteria can vary from pretty mild to very harsh ones like MRSA.

You definitely did your due diligence by waiting so long and honestly, I really feel bad for you. Sounds like it's mostly bacterial or at least a lot of inflammation going on. I guess the doc suspects a superinfection - where bacteria lay on top of a viral infection, causing it to be a very drawn out affair (or in some cases deadly) like often seen with pneumonia. Hope you'll get well soon! 🍀

[–] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 month ago

Hope you feel better soon. I have a tendency to put off seeing doctors. I should work on that.

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Tabac Tuesday 14 Jan 2025

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
Razor: Thiers Issard 14 Médaille d'Or 1921 Exposition d'Algier Acier Spécial (7/8", extra hollow, square point, carbon steel)
Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

Nice and uneventful Tabac Tuesday shave. They don't call it "Old Reliable" for nothing.

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Old Reliable really worked for me this morning. Was feeling tired and grumpy and the trifecta woke me up and made me take notice. Great stuff!

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 1 month ago

🍻

[–] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025: Bluesday

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Stardust" - TurnNShave Tuxedo 26mm synthetic
Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
Blade: Bolzano - Superinox (1)
Lather: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea
Post Shave: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea Aftershave splash (+ menthol)
Post Shave: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
Fragrance: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea EdT

A pleasant bluesday shave (a la @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social). The Bolzano blade performed really well in the Legacy razor. Quite pleased with the results.

Have a good one!

🍳 Created with Neovim & sotd.nvim 🍳

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 month ago

January 14, 2025

Brush: Oumo Compass Bonfire 27mm Emperor-2
Razor: Kikuboshi R. Saito 6/8" Extra Hollow
Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Aftershave
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Awesome Tabac Tuesday. The smile in the R. Saito blade makes it a joy to use. It finds its way into difficult areas to shave with ease.

[–] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

14.01.2025 - Blueberries

Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan
Razor: Leaf Thorn
Blade: snapped Rapira Platinum Lux
Lather: House of Mammoth - Indigo
Post-Shave: OAM witch hazel & cucumber toner; Alterra men natural ASB

-> 2-pass head shave. All around solid shave today, no irritation or discomfort.

I had a little craving for blueberries - recently I re-discovered a little liquid bottle that I bought during a Christmas sale with "blueberry cinnamon buns" aroma. Vaping that stuff kinda reminds me of Indigo, so I had to try that out. Oddly, there's nothing that I associate with Christmas when it comes to blueberry and cinnamon. It's usable all-year around for me personally.

But Indigo delivers. As always. I really think this is the more pleasant aroma with blueberries in it, but well - each are quite different mediums of delivery. Indigo is definitely darker, a bit more mysterious and smoky. Quite to my liking. Funnily enough, I have noticed now that I share the same taste for wetshaving fragrances/scents as I do with vaping e-liquids. My absolute favourite is something with tobacco in a unique blend; as well as anything dark, warm and heavy. Then come dessert gourmands: vanilla, chocolate, cookies and such. Props if it has a spicy edge. Perhaps at least equal to that, but not ahead of the dark/tobacco stuff are drink gourmands - cola, whiskey, gin and the like. Never ever too fruity and/or cloying sweet stuff. I guess my taste is an acquired one and not very easy, but at least unique.

I have somehow tweaked my back recently - it really sucks and just a few (sometimes odd) positions of sitting and lying down are without discomfort. I hope to get it back in working order soon - time to hit the foam roller again...

[–] snooting@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hope your back feels better soon!

[–] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks! I guess it's a signal of my body that I am not doing enough to keep my back healthy.