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Saturday SOTD Thread - November 18, 2023

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raptir@lemdro.id
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I’m travelling so I used a Harry’s razor with shower gel as soap.

I know, pretty intense.

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walden@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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That’s hardcore.

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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AutoStropped

  • Brush: Chisel and Hound Ambrosia Maple with 26 mm synthetic Maggard knot
  • Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC1 (1922-1929?)
  • Blade: Feather FHS-10
  • Lather: Noble Otter Thé Noir et Vanille
  • Aftershave: Noble Otter Thé Noir et Vanille
  • Fragrance: Imaginary Authors Saint Julep

Shout-out to u/Marquis90, the mind behind Thé No(ir et vanille)V(alet Autostrop)ember. I can finally join for a shave.

This is my first run with this pretty Valet AutoStrop VC1, and my first time using any AutoStrop, or other razor using the FHS-10 blade format. (Mail call) I love the clever and simple design of the stropping mechanism, although it’s not useful anymore with coated blades. (I have the same mechanism on my Wilkinson Sword razor with permanent blades, too, so I get to enjoy it there)

I struggled a bit with finding the right angle initially, and at first the razor felt mild with little to no blade feel, but once I found the angle, it quickly felt more natural. The audible feedback is much less intense than on GEM razors, closer to what I’m used to from injectors.

I chased BBS, and wasn’t punished for it, so I’m thinking this VC1 and I are going to get along well.

TN&V++

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
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Nothing mundane about that shave! Very well curated!

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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Thanks! I never thought of this as SOTD curation, but it fits 😄

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walden@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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November 18, 2023

  • Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
  • Blade: Cien Men 2-Blade Cart (7)
  • Lather: Chatillon Lux/Storybook Soap Works - La Forêt de Liguist - Soap
  • Post Shave: allMan - Fearless - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Bulldog - Original Moisturizer
  • Fragrance: Musgo Real - EdC

Not much to shave since it had only been 9 hours between shaves.

I think this cartridge is ready to be retired.

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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There are the same number of hairs to cut, you’re just cutting shorter slices 😉

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
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since it had only been 9 hours between shaves.

During BBS November, 9 hours can be a lot! :)

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PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social
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Absolutely, you should aim for a shave every 8 hours during BBS November!

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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It’s the next frontier! Shave for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social
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November 18, 2023

I went back to my Koraat, and I got a smooth and close shave, even for the spot on the right side of the chin where I’m generally struggling to get a close shave. Unfortunately I massacred a pimple, and some blood was shed.

I seem to get noseblind to Ishtar. There’s not the excitement there anymore I had in the beginning - and that started when I had to change the container. Not sure what’s going on here.

Have a good day!

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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I seem to get noseblind to Ishtar.

I hate when that happens. I had it with SSL at some point.

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PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social
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How did you get rid of it? Not using it for some time?

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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten rid of it 😕

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
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November 18, 2023

  • Brush: Wild West Brushworks Deep Pearl 26mm Sweet Spot Badger

  • Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Soap

  • Post Shave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave

  • Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Pinaud Clubman
     

Everything about this setup is very pleasant. I like the soap base and I like the scent. And there’s nothing standout or distinctive with either. For me, the marketing from Elysian Soaps makes me expect much more. I hope someone else can weigh in with their experience with this soap maker.

Great shave this morning. Enjoy your weekend!

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sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social
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Lovely setup.

I’ve tried one Elysian soap before, and while the base and scent were good, the scent strength left a lot to be desired. How is the strength of Olympus?

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
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The scent strength is just below medium; more European than American. And the blend of notes (there are a lot of them) is such that it is hard to pick out top, middle, and base. This is similar to SV, however the SV scents (I’ve tried 5) seem more distinctive.

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