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Thursday SOTD Thread - February 01, 2024 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 9 months ago

Feb. 1, 2024

Brush: Zenith B33
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE [5]
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Maribor - Soap
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Aftershave
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Balm
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: [Redacted] - Travel Scuttle

This is my standard traveling setup right now. Been working quite good. I like the pleasant scent of the Maribor.

Monday SOTD Thread - Jan 8, 2024 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 10 months ago

Jan. 8, 2024

Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
Razor: GEM Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM PTFE [1]
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Bonaparte - Soap
Aftershave: House of Mammoth - Uitwaaien
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

I decided to buy Bonaparte on a lark, because /u/StirlingSoap mentioned on Facebook that it is strong and divisive.

Strong, sure. And perhaps divisive, but frankly I think the scent is really nice.

Uitwaaien is an absolute pleasure. I will probably do a posted review of this sometime soon.

Sunday SOTD Thread - Dec. 24 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 7 points 10 months ago

12/24/2023

Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
Brush: Zenith - MOAR BOAR
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20
Soap: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
Osma: Osma - Osma

Christmas Eve calls for Christmas Eve. I’ve mentioned before how this scent reminds me of Christmas Eves at my grandparents’ house as a kid. The scent just really does it for me, everything about it is wonderful. Great last shave before Christmas.

Thursday SOTD Thread - December 21, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

12/21/2023

Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (6)
Brush: Proraso Professional
Bowl: Georgetown Pottery G20 Scuttle
Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Sheep Puck
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Unscented Aftershave
Balm: Stirling Soap Co. Unscented Balm
Osma: Osma - Osma

First shave since the new water softener was installed yesterday. The plumber said that it could take a few days for all the hard water to get out of the hot water tank, but already there is a night and day difference. The lather was so much easier to form and felt softer and slicker. I’m excited to see the difference as the hard water works its way out of the system, and suggest everyone try a soft water shave.

Saturday SOTD Thread - December 09, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Dec. 9, 2023

Brush: Declaration Grooming B14 “Nebula” Badger
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE ~~(34~~ (4)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Vespers
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann - Vespers
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

Been rocking this setup for awhile now it’s so good. I’ve got to work in some of my other Christmas Soaps while it’s still seasonally appropriate.

Sunday SOTD Thread - December 03, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 11 months ago

Dec. 3, 2023

Brush: Declaration Grooming B14 “Nebula” Badger
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Vespers
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann - Vespers
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

Lovely shave. The GUTL and the Nebula worked well with the Omnibus base, and of course Vespers is a top tier scent. Another great Christmas Shave.

Wednesday SOTD Thread - November 29, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 11 months ago

Nov. 29, 2023

Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (2)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Vespers - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Vespers - Aftershave
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Balm
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

One of the main reasons I repeat my shaving setup day after day is I have soap left in the bottom of my scuttle from GUTLing and don’t feel like scooping it out and putting it back in the container.

That and this setup is fucking awesome.

Tuesday SOTD Thread - November 28, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 11 months ago

Nov. 28, 2023

Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Vespers - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Vespers - Aftershave
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Balm
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

I bought this puck of Vespers on sale at the end of last season as a replacement for the one I killed and just found it. Absolutely one of my favorite scents.

Tuesday SOTD Thread - November 21, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 11 months ago

Nov. 21, 2023

Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (4)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Figgy Puddin’ (Latha)
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Balm
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

Figgy Puddin’ remains one of the best Christmas scents. It is beautifully straightforward and wish it would return.

Saturday SOTD Thread - November 18, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Nov. 18, 2023

Brush: Proraso Professional
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Smoking Bishop
Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

This scent is more pleasant than I remember.

Tuesday SOTD Thread - November 14, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 1 year ago

Brush: Zenith - MOAR BOAR
Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24
Blade: GEM - PTFE (2)
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
Osma: Osma - Osma
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

No, it isn’t too early for Christmas stuff yet, thanks for asking.

Wednesday SOTD Thread - October 11, 2023 by merikus in c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

[-] merikus@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 1 year ago

Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Hallows (Glissant)
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Hallows
Post Shave: Thayer’s - Original Astringent
Osma: Osma - Osma

I hadn’t shaved in about a week so a little irritation was inevitable. But overall this was a really good shave. Hallows is one of my favorite scents of all time, and I was left with a wonderful face-feel from the base. 4.5/5

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Monday SOTD Thread - July 3, 2023 (sub.wetshaving.social)

submitted 1 year ago by merikus@sub.wetshaving.social to c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

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Post your shave of the day for Monday!

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Monday Daily Questions Thread (Newbie Friendly) - July 3, 2023 (sub.wetshaving.social)

submitted 1 year ago by merikus@sub.wetshaving.social to c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

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This is the place to ask beginner and simple questions. Some examples include:

• Soap, scent, or gear recommendations • Favorite scents, bases, etc • Where to buy certain items • Identification of a razor you just bought • Troubleshooting shaving issues such as cuts, poor lather, and technique

Please note these are examples and any questions for the sub should be posted here.

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Free Talk Friday - June 23, 2023 (sub.wetshaving.social)

submitted 1 year ago by merikus@sub.wetshaving.social to c/wetshaving@sub.wetshaving.social

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Tell us about what’s going on in your life outside of shaving this past week!

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Server-wide Rules (sub.wetshaving.social)

submitted 1 year ago by merikus@sub.wetshaving.social to c/ws_server_discussion@sub.wetshaving.social

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Now that we are beginning to see more members, I wanted to open up the topic of server-wide rules. I adapted the server-wide rules from the /r/WetShaving subreddit rules, since I figured that was a good baseline. But they are more geared towards a subreddit rather than a server.

I don’t intend on taking any action on new rules until we have had at least a week of discussion, unless someone points out a glaring error that needs to be immediately fixed. However, if there is anything you think needs to be added, deleted, or changed, please discuss here.