Sunday SOTD Thread, July 27th, 2025 (#775)
DaveWave94 @ DaveWave94 @sub.wetshaving.social Posts 7Comments 694Joined 2 yr. ago
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Thanks for letting me know. Since it's happening on 3 different clients, I believe it's now safe to say that it is a Lemmy issue and not related to any of the clients/apps. I wonder what the problem could be, but hopefully it'll be fixed soon.
Is there anyone else who has issues loading comments and posts on Lemmy atm? I switched back from Raccoon to Voyager yesterday because I thought it was some kind of bug in the app, but Voyager has the same "failed to load comments" problem... Closing the app(s) multiple times and re-opening them helps sometimes, but it's a bit annoying.
24.07.2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
- Razor: Stando Perun
- Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
- Lather: HAGS - Apocalypse (YourShaving anniversary edition)
- Post-Shave: HAGS - Apocalypse ASB
- Passes & Info: 1 pass, head shave, mostly ATG & XTG
A nice night shave to get smooth up top.
I don't know what base this SE soap stick is in, it feels very much premium in all qualities but can't be used like a traditional soap stick since it's a soft soap. I usually scrape a top layer off, evenly spread it on my head and lather up with a wet brush. The scent is a nice woody aquatic, similar to AdG by Armani.
I now have the necessary stuff to re-apply some coating on the Perun and plan to do so this weekend. It actually shaves very great so it'd be a loss not to use it anymore.
A belated happy birthday! 🥳
22.07.2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
- Razor: Ever-Ready 1912 SE
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post-Shave: Lavera Men sensitive ASB
-> single pass pass on the dome and around the beard.
A really good fast shave. Very comfortable too. GTB is a soap I can always rely on to get things done fast.
Unfortunately the day is overshadowed by Ozzy Osbourne passing away. I always thought he'd be like Mick Jagger and seemingly live forever. RIP Ozzy, you'll be sorely missed. Time to blast some Sabbath...
19.07.2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
- Razor: Stando Perun
- Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Rasoigoodfellas Gold Club
- Post-Shave: Lavera Men sensitive ASB
-> just one pass on the head and the neck. Solid shave though!
Today I was looking for a speedy shave yet again and thought that a Stirling soap should do the trick rather fast in terms of lather performance. Unfortunately, most of the Stirling I still own is autumn themed: Texas on Fire and Autumn Glory are very definitely cold weather scents. Then I remembered this funny piece of European wetshaving lore I own: so basically Rasoigoodfellas, the folks behind "The Goodfellas' Smile" and main european importer of american artisan soaps based in Italy, made a deal with A&E when "The Club" was still around - users would subscribe to a monthly payment plan and in turn receive the ability to purchase "The Club" soaps, get exclusive discounts, early access to sales and whatnot. Since only A&E soaps was a bit meager in their opinion, they also commissioned an exclusive soap from Rod of Stirling: a dupe of Bvlgari Man in Black which arguably smells quite good. However, despite their biggest marketing efforts, the "exclusive wetshaving products club" thing tanked even harder in the EU than everyone expected, leaving them sitting on a big pile of previously "exclusive" soap. They sold everything off to the general public within some sales, that's how I got mine. It smells really good, basically a masculine cologne soap but with a well-chosen scent (Bvlgari perfumes tend to smell great while they last, contrasted by poor projection and longevity) and the usual great Stirling soap quality. I really like this one, even though the backstory of it is a massive blunder/failure.
First day back at work after 12 free days left me exhausted. Doesn't help that it's rather hot outside either. Holiday season in nursing sucks, I had to work on my side with an older colleague who mostly covers late and night shifts so we were slow and everyone was nagging us about it. I'm glad to change stations at the end of the month...
18.07.2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
- Razor: Stando Perun
- Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
- Lather: A&E - Peach & Cognac
- Post-Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Pomona AS
-> single pass head shave at night. Fast and comfortable.
I forgot that I own this razor, only remembered when I threw away the old packaging of it (among other things) yesterday. It had some rust, but I was able to get it off with some cleaner. Still need to treat the coating with something, but it already shaved very well. This one is the Stando model where everything is set to neutral/medium IIRC and these seem to be very good for my skin.
Peaches & Cognac follwed by Pomona was an interesting fruity, sweet and slightly spicy progression. It hurts a bit to use Pomona considering SWs recent folding, but still better than letting it rot.
For me it's already Sunday night, I have to work in the early shift this weekend again. Well, let's hope it won't be too stressful... Have a nice weekend ✌🏻
To be fair, there's a ton of different bases with different names by a variety of soap makers. It's hard to keep track of everything that's out there.
16.07.2025
- Brush: yellow bakelite handle w/ 22 mm AP Shave Co. SynBad knot
- Razor: RazoRock Hawk V2 w/ Cyber handle
- Blade: KAI Captain Protouch MG
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Irving Park
- Post-Shave: OAM sensitive skin toner
-> 2 passes on the head, 1 for neck line and cheek line each. Nice and smooth!
For the BVWSC shave (it's Thursday by the time I'm posting in my time zone, but the shave happened while it was still Wednesday) we used Irving Park by the very talented Vida (owner of Chicago Grooming). Thanks to @BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social for the generous sample!
YSL Rive Gauche and by proxy Irving Park would on paper be something I shouldn't like, thanks to anise, lavender and geranium - scents that usually turn me off. That being said, on paper is different from the real world: it's blended nicely with the other pleasant notes that it smells really good to my nose. I would say I can notice and appreciate the hint of bergamot, but I don't really get anything else individually. It's really a thorough cologne blend. A good one though. For those male wetshavers who aren't as crazy as us hobbyists with tons of different soaps, I can see this being a solid daily driver. Perhaps better suited for the other 3 seasons except summer, but today it was a rainy day over here so it actually worked for me.
As for the performance, it was as great as expected. Never had any problems with CG lathers. I had to use a tiny brush for sample lathering which was a bit awkward for head shaving, but the sample lather became useable pretty fast. Good primary and residual slickness (important during head shaves) and a very nice post shave skin feeling.
Overall, a really good shave. Thanks to Boss for the opportunity to try this soap!
Two people, one thought 😂
[...] both the older base (did it have a name?) [...]
The old CG base was called "Canard" IIRC and I agree that it is a very solid performer - I'm not familiar with Darkwing though...
13.07.2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
- Razor: Ever-Ready 1912 SE
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Indigo
- Post-Shave: OAM sensitive skin toner; moisturizer
-> 2-pass head shave, very nice and smooth.
Don't know, today felt like a day for Indigo. Slow, lazy Sunday with very indecisive weather. Currently it's raining buckets after a very humid day.
A bit tired, helped my parents install their new larger TV and re-organize their whole living room. Both of us now have the same soundbar, a very nice upgrade in terms of audio quality.
Sometimes leaving behind something that doesn't benefit you in any form is the best way to kickstart change/growth. I wish you best of luck with the job search!
08.07.2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
- Razor: Ever-Ready 1912 SE
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
- Lather: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 - Magnum
- Post-Shave: alterra men sensitive ASB
-> single pass, mostly WTG on both head and around the circle beard. Belated celebration shave of passing my practical exam. Not super smooth, but close and comfortable!
Haven't used a GEM in a while and I still ask myself why. Sure, the MMOC is a bit rougher than my other razors, but this one? Mild, efficient, great audio feedback. My first ever contact with a GEM single edge razor was a Star 1912 that I won in a PIF and subsequently also PIFed to someone years later. I love the ease of the clamp mechanism holding the blade down, the grip of the handle, the weight... I know a lot of people complain how difficult it is to shave under the nose with GEMs, but for beards those things rock - really sharp lines are possible with enough patience and a steady hand. Since the last few days, I gradually trimmed back my long stubble and once again I arrived at the henriquatre/circle beard/full goatee. And it seems like this is actually the best look for my patchy growth, the extended version wasn't looking very flattering at all 😅
Magnum is a great soap. Compared to modern bases, the lather is a bit more frothy/airy, but the scent is godlike. Truly one of my top tens just for scent alone... It's masculine but still comfortable & a people pleaser. Kinda like an old cologne, so the name is very fitting. I'm still really proud of myself for passing 2/3 of all final exams and this was a nice reward.
Thank you very much! Indeed, those 4 hours were very hard mentally and physically - but at least it's finally done. I really hope to have some rest and relaxation once my paid leave starts on Monday...
I passed my practical exam today!
Got a 2 (or B for our american folks) overall. I made some unfortunate mistakes, but in general it was good. Still feels really surreal though. Now only one oral exam at the end of August between me and my degree...
The only negative is that I'm totally exhausted now. I'm even too tired for a celebratory shave... already fell asleep in my armchair for over an hour. My exam today was 4 hours total and my already short attention span is absolutely fried. Unfortunately I need to work two early shifts over the weekend since we're short staffed - it's summer holiday season after all. But after those two shifts, I finally have my well-deserved vacation time of 2 weeks. So no complaints from me.
Happy Independence Day from across the pond!
Sounds like a fun weekend.
Thank you!
27.07.2025
A quick shave before bed. I've treated 3 of my DE razors with spray coating this weekend, so one of the SEs was the best option.
And it's honestly such a great option if I am in a hurry. Sure, it doesn't come very close in just a single pass, but no irritation nor bleeding despite going really fast with it isn't even possible with a cartridge for me!
Why do I constantly switch between beard styles? I honestly think there's some underlying issues there, but currently I went back due to gray hairs on the side at just 31 (thanks genetic shit lottery) and a patch that despite multiple treatments won't grow. I actually plan to return to just a moustache with a soul patch, but atm I am plagued by very uneven growth patterns in my facial hair. As long as I haven't figured out how to fix this, short circle beard/goatee it is.