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[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

December 9, 2023

  • Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan

  • Razor: Tanifuji Spalding 0411 6/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Murphy and McNeil - Barbershop de Los Muertos 3 - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner

  • Aftershave: Murphy and McNeil - Barbershop de Los Muertos 3 - Aftershave

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I'm revisiting the Murphy & McNeil Kodiak base with this shave. Before leaving on my trip, I used The Great Bear (also Kodiak) and could not get a lather to build. I don't use these soaps that frequently so I was concerned that there might be a shelf life with this base. I had no problems today with BDLM 3 so I'll need to revisit The Great Bear to see if I just had a bad day.

The Kodiak soap base is quite nice. It features bear tallow as well as skin food additives for post-shave feel. I think this is one of those bases that takes a little time and work to get right. I load it heavily and end up adding a lot of water. The result is a high-density lather that, somehow, has a very light feel.

Great shave today!

this post was submitted on 09 Dec 2023
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