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[Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club] Soap Nomination Thread in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] bmac92@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago

We all know the scent of a rustling fan. It's like a fun, only rustling.

Saturday SOTD Thread - Oct 07, 2023 in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] bmac92@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

2023.10.07 SOTD:

Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser
Brush: AKA Brushworxs Metamorphosis Kaiser-i-Hind with 26mm AK47 knot
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL
Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (2)
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Really nice shave today, although I seemingly missing the right side of my face. Oh well. Real story of this shave is the new brush. It arrived yesterday, and this was the first time I used it. It is super dense, so it has a strong backbone, while still being nice and soft. It whipped up lather in no time flat. Very impressed in my first go with it, especially since it is different than my other knots. I have an Independent Synthetic Fibre Knot (UHD) on the way, so I'm curious as to how it will compare to the AK47 knot.

Wednesday SOTD Thread - Oct 04, 2023 in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] bmac92@midwest.social 6 points 1 year ago

2023.10.04 SOTD:

Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Did 2 passes on my face and 3 + cleanup on my neck. Didn't do a straight ATG pass (just went south to north) and it turned out good. Not quite as smooth, but very close with less fuss. Still not completely sold on Nacet blades, though, which is a shame.

Due to the Spearhead sale, I will not be using another soap until I kill this tub so that my purchase of another SIL tub can be justified.

Wednesday SOTD Thread - Sep 27, 2023 in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[–] bmac92@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

2023.09.27 SOTD:

Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL
Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (1)
Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia w/ Permafrost
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Threw in my last BiC in the Legacy today to see if I should grab more. I think I will. Nice and smooth shave today with any issue. I think the Wizamet are better, but it is nice to have options. Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia is quickly turning into one of my personal favorites, so I'm going to have to pick up other Elysian products as a result.