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[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

June 12, 2023

  • Brush: Grizzly Bay Shire 26mm V18 Fanchurian

  • Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 251)

  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 - Soap

  • Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner

  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 - Splash

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I did the right side of my face with a Rolls Razor that is owned by @Tetriside as an edge test. When I transitioned to the Fili 12, I was surprised by how rough it felt by comparison. For me, the edge on that Rolls was just effortless.

You can't go wrong with Shire 2 (IMHO), and the Shire brush is ultra luxurious as is the Shire Lancaster towel (though I actually prefer the larger, equally soft and absorbent, ""plush"" car detailing towels available online).

Edit: s/Grisly/Grizzly/g

[–] bmac92@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can’t go wrong with Shire 2 (IMHO)

I really wanted to like Shire 2, but it is just too tobacco-y for me. I grabbed a sample of both the EdP and the soap and only used them once. C'est la vie.

I understand completely. Sometimes there are elements of a scent you just don’t like, and then there are times we come around to liking scents we did not enjoy at first. I had the latter experience with Wholly Kaw Entropy Man. I did not like it at all at first, but absolutely love it now.

[–] pridetwo@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Great to hear shire 2 is a hit, I haven't used my set at all yet.

BTW, your autocorrect changed it from the correct Grizzly Bay (like the bear) to an incorrect Grisly Bay (like a murder)

changed it from the correct Grizzly Bay (like the bear) to an incorrect Grisly Bay (like a murder)

Ugh. Thanks so much for pointing this out!

[–] Glass_Procedure7497@sub.wetshaving.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My late father left a Rolls for me that I've never used. This may give me the motivation to pull it out and try it.

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Rolls is basically a straight razor with a safety razor handle. If the edge is good and your technique is good, a good shave will follow.

[–] Nevyn_1970@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I still haven’t tried my Wilkinson Sword Seven Day Hollow Self Stropping Razor (I need to look up the real name). Don’t know if any of the seven blades are shave ready, but the set doesn’t look used. I do think when set up, it doesn’t look as sketchy as a Rolls. The strop is still wrapped up in waxed paper. I did decide to try a Valet for my new razor next month.

To have the Wilkinson Sword 7 Day, and a Valet Autostrop in your collection indicates some seriousness about vintage razors! I look forward to you LG post on the Autostrop. (I participate mostly as an excuse to use different stuff each day, and to be entertained by the daily comments.)