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[โ€“] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

26.05.2025

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin w/ 26 mm Silksmoke Flattop/Fan hybrid
  • Razor: Leaf Thorn
  • Blade: Perma-Sharp half DE (fresh)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist
  • Post-Shave: OAM sensitive skin toner; alverde men aftershave balm

-> 1 pass on both head and face. Mostly ATG on the dome, mostly WTG on the face. Great shave.

Today I postponed picking up my new car until after the exams. My stress levels were getting so high that even my parents began to worry about me, which is never a good sign. It's not good to have two big milestone events of my life conflicting with each other. I was at the dealership with my father, we looked at the new car and took some photos and I signed all the necessary contracts and made my deposit. Everything's prepared for next week, but until after the exhausting exams.

Anyways, back to our regularly scheduled SOTD program: after I mentioned HoM Tobacconist yesterday, I couldn't get it out of my head. So of course I had to use it today. What a magnificent scent, this could definitely be my desert island soap. I think FMoM is a close second, but still second. Also, Mammoth's Tusk base is a pleasure to work with: hassle-free lather, very fast and good slickness. I'm aware that Vida from Chicago Grooming does the soap base for Ben and I also never had a problem with any of her soaps either. Granted, haven't tried her newest base yet.

You know, it's kinda funny how now in the most stressful time ever I start to shave more and appreciate the hobby aspect of it again - finally! It kinda helps me to calm down and get my thoughts sorted, something sorely needed atm. Maybe @walden@sub.wetshaving.social 's sample letter was also part of igniting the spark again. Maybe I'll get myself a nice set when all of this is finally over in September. Thanks for reading, folks โœŒ๐Ÿป

[โ€“] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ha, glad I could maybe spark some subliminal thrill!

It definitely somehow helped me to appreciate the hobby aspect again. Not really the FOMO and staying up late to catch a certain drop of soap or brushes - that's gone for good. But the simple enjoyment is back and that's cool. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Thank you very much ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป