WetShaving
This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.
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June 30, 2025
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I'm taking my victory lap with a full-on luxury shave. I don't really have a favorite soap, but I have soaps that fit different moods. The scent of this one is sophisticated, and most suited to a formal night out, but I think of using it for special occasions. As this is a special occasion, the soap seemed fitting.
As for what makes the setup special. The Zaharoff Rosé EdP and GN aftershave with that fragrance simply complete the trifecta. If you use the soap, it is hard to imagine a luxury shave without these.
The Wolfman brush with the MiG knot continues with the luxury theme. The handle is machined bronze, and the knot is the closest in feel to a plush badger knot that I have experienced from a synthetic.
These days, the vast majority of my shaves are with straight razors. I use more safety razors in June and November and I wanted to end the Lather Games with a safety razor shave. The MMOC is special in this regard. It has a dangerous reputation, but for me, it was love at first use. Becoming a MMOC Whisperer in Austere August of 2022 was a pleasure, not a challenge. Using it today felt like a good way to take a victory lap.
Thanks to the judges for all their work. I enjoyed the enthusiasm of this year's participants; especially the first-timers.
Until next year!
MMOC++
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Nice pic!
Thank you!