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[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 11 hours ago

September 28, 2024

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts "Santa Noir" w/Maggard 28mm SHD Badger
  • Razor: Micromatic Clog-Pruf (Gen 1)
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (3)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Hipster - Soap
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
  • Fragrance: Maher Olfactive - Madame Chouteau

Inspired by some talk on Discord about Hipster, and then seeing @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social use a soap called "Hipster", I decided to use Hipster. It's a really nice scent that I never got more than a sample of, and now it's discontinued.

I decided to use more of my Madame Chouteau sample, and despite remembering how strong and stanky it is, I did two sprays (sample sprays, mind you). Woof, this stuff is strong. Smoky and deep, it's not for everyone. I like to describe it as being in a basement bar in Europe during WWII (like the scene in Inglourious Basterds).

I have to figure out if this razor is milder than my MMOC or if they're the same. I can't remember if I've ever done a side-by-side shave with them... surely I have?! I used to think they're the same, but today it felt like maybe it's milder? Either way, it was a good shave. Looking forward to my favorite GEM tomorrow -- Bullet Tip/Flying Wing.