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Monday SOTD Thread - Sep 18, 2023

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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Smoked Almonds

  • Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
  • Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
  • Lather: Cella – Milano Crema Da Barba
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Almond Leather
  • Fragrance: Maison Margiela – REPLICA By The Fireplace

I can’t get used to the scent of Cella, it’s not for me. Almond Leather and BTF, on the other hand…

Sparschweinchen++;

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
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Sparschweinchen++;

I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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Oh, and yes, I’m giving them a rest. I’ve already broken the “one straight” part of the “Sample Straightember: One Straight, Thirty Samples” tag line when the Böker arrived, so why not stray further :)

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
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Any chance you just refreshed that edge? My approach has been new (as in new to me, and unused before September) straight razor, or previously used straight with a refreshed edge. [Bringing back the Dovo Bismarck today. Same model you have. I’ll post as soon as I can sit in front of a computer.]

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.

That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
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where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer?

That makes sense. Of the three I have [I know. I’m out of control] I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.

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