Thursday SOTD Thread - July 25th, 2024 (sub.wetshaving.social)

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[-] sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 3 months ago

Good Morning Sandalwood

Brush: Zenith New Titanio 22mm Boar Knot
Razor: Blutt Rasur BR-1 0.99
Blade: Gillette Nacet [7]
Lather: Cella - Buongiorno al Sandalo - Cream
Post Shave: Cella - Lozione Dopobarba - Aftershave Lotion
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Eau de Parfum

I really enjoyed using this new Cella scent. It's a light sandalwood with a citrus top.

[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 months ago

25.07.2024 Grieving SOTD

Prep: head wash
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V2
Blade: KAI Captain Protouch MG
Brush: AP Shave Co. Black & Clear w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Valley of Ashes
Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Valley of Ashes AS; moisturizer
Fragrance: Lalique Encre Noire À L'Extrême EdP

2-pass head shave. Good shave but a slight burn from the software.

My grandmother died yesterday in the late evening. Around 21:00, my mother called me as my uncle had just returned from the nursing home to inform everyone. In an ironic twist of life, he actually wanted to call everyone from his family to let them know that her health is now rapidly deteriorating and if we want to visit her for a last time, we should do so now. However, shortly after he arrived at home the head nurse called him on his mobile phone and informed him that she passed away. To all of us, it's as much a relief as it is a burden. Of course, she was either mother or grandmother to us and we hold her dearly in our hearts. On the other hand, her mental and physical state before her passing was atrocious and hard to witness. She stopped eating over a week ago. Could only drink in tiny little sips from a straw and later didn't even had the strength for that. Tried to communicate with us, but couldn't articulate anything anymore. I believe she wanted to tell us that we shouldn't worry and that she wanted her life to end. The refusal of eating (and drinking) is somehow a last effort that people on the deathbed make to accelerate the process. Well, now it's over and the memories of better days will stay with all of us...

Valley of Ashes is a grieving and somehow dark scent to me. The dark notes of leather, burnt rubber, smoke create this somber atmosphere. But there's also a tiny spark of hope in form of something citrus-y, perhaps bergamot... I feel it fits my current mood best. Then there's also Encre Noire À L'Extrême. Also for me personally, a scent for gloomy and dark days. Vetiver, patchouli and incense are the heavy notes here, so I'd argue it's almost a funeral scent. There's nothing really happy in it so it's difficult to wear - but again, quite fitting.

Folks, do me a favour and enjoy your life. And don't forget to visit your family members regularly - you never you much time you have left, or how much time is left with them... Make the most of it.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

My condolences for your loss!

[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

Thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words 🤝🏻

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

Please accept my condolences for your loss. As the oldest person in my family, I can say that having loved ones depart is a natural order of things. It is much more acceptable to the heart if a loved one lived a long and full life.

[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

A heartfelt thank you for your condolences 🙏🏻 Yes, of course - she was 91 years old and her numerous health issues made it a living hell for her. I also have my experience in the field of nursing, so I actually helped a lot of people during their final moments. Just hits a little different and harder when it's a family member of your own, especially for my mom. Losing a parent is one of the hardest moments in life, I imagine.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

Nurses are special in my book. They see other people at their worst and treat them well anyway. Much respect.

Losing a parent is only losing them physically. If you were close, especially as adults, you know them so well they never really leave you. They stay in your thoughts; both present and past.

[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 3 months ago

Thanks again! I really like my work, even if it's hard. Especially working with the elderly is often rewarding; there's much wisdom to be shared by them.

I think mom is on a good way then - yesterday we talked about so many moments we shared with grandma and had a good laugh sometimes. 👍🏻

[-] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

I also present you my condolences.

[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

Thank you kindly!

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 3 months ago

I'm sorry to hear that. She sounds like a great lady who was loved by her family.

[-] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you 🙏🏻
Indeed she was. Cared for me like I was her own child, helped me and mom with whatever she could do.

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 months ago

July 25, 2024

Brush: Zenith 508A XL/Bristle (B35) (MOAR BOAR) 31mm
Razor: MMOC Gen 2
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (4)
Lather: Abbate y la Mantia – Don Josè
Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Special Reserve - Aftershave
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Lavender, Interrupted - EdP

Second go with Don Josè, this time with a synthetic brush. The lather was much better, but still not my favorite :-)

@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social said he put 10 grams into each sample, so I guess that means I used 5 grams per shave, because it's all gone now.

For reference, I have a water softener which I keep stocked with salt, so that's not it.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

Ha, sounds maybe like too much soap? 😄

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 3 months ago

I don't think so. Yesterday was not enough lather, and today was just about right.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

It may depend on water hardness. I used a little over a 1/4 teaspoon (1ml, 1g) and had plenty of lather. I'm on city water so the hardness is controlled to be slightly above neutral.

@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 3 months ago

The last time I checked it it was just over 6 grains per gallon. I adjusted the softener to put it in the 1-2 gpg range.

It tends to vary a little bit but my water feels soft, so it's in a good spot.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

I’m sure it is if you have a water softener.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

I have no idea how hard my water here in the hotel is, but we have "medium hard to hard" water in Lausanne (15-25 °fH, 9-15 gpg) where I usually lather, and this soap isn't giving me a hard time there either. It just loads slowly for some reason.

@gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 3 months ago

It just loads slowly for some reason.

I found this to be the case as well. With the sample, I just put a 1/4 teaspoon in a bowl, used a damp brush to build the kind of paste I would get from loading directly off the puck, then face lathered normally. I remember thinking that the paste took a long time to develop.

[-] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 months ago

Brush: Zenith 506B MB (27 mm × 55 mm Manchurian badger)
Razor: Fatip - Lo Storto - Testa Dentata
Blade: Derby Extra
Lather: Abbate y la Mantia – Don Josè
Post Shave: Ralon – Sport
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Island Man

Yesterday's BVWSC shave was so nice that I repeated it.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 3 months ago

Yesterday’s BVWSC shave was so nice

I agree. It's a great idea, and it gives us a chance to try something new, and to compare reactions.

[-] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 3 months ago

July 25, 2024

Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 14 Full Hollow Square Point
Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Aftershave
Fragrance: Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Oud - Eau de Parfum

2 passes. Face lather. Good shave.

A really nice shave today. Wood Shop is a wonderful scent and MFK Oud complements it very well. The Frio 14 was a joy to use but my shave today was not as close as with my other stainless razors. A quick records check shows that it has been 10 months since it was last honed, and I use this razor a lot. So, time to hit the stones with this one.

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