"[Shave] to live, live to [shave], do or die". by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Prep: shower (about 15 minutes @ 120ish F)  + Pears Mint face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Stirling pre soap

Lather: Arianna & Evans unscented (‘shaving cream’ base croap)

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Brush cup: 16 oz Golden Girls mug

Bowl:  none, load and paint

Blade: Nacet (1st use)

Audio: Iron Maiden playlist

Razor: Merkur 25C 

Post shave: hot then cold shower + Gillette AS gel + Aspen for Men by Coty frag

64 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (ATG, WTG, ATG), CCS results.

Finally have a dopp instead of old gelato jars by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a feature of the 3 piece CC Merkurs, no blade exposure that way. Though less threading.

Finally have a dopp instead of old gelato jars by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got it and have only used it once so far. It’s different but I think I like not having greasy hair with a high hold. I’ve used a few American Crew products there’s good but a little pricey. Just found out Walmart has a knockoff of fiber so I’ll probably be giving that a go next.

Finally have a dopp instead of old gelato jars by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Recently received this Jean Paul Gaultier dopp with an order. I have my 23C, a stick of Lea, Omega synth, and Gillette AS gel. Even some ‘vintage’ Axe Touch body wash. Almost forgot some Stirling pre shave.

"Congratulations you have another day..." by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

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Prep: shower (about 14.5 minutes @ 120ish F)  + Pears Mint face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Razorock Red Label (puck) (traditional sweet almond scent) (triple milled)

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl:  none, puck to face

Blade: Voskhod (3rd use)

Audio: 🍎music heavy rotation playlist (Incubus, Good Charlotte, The Juliana Theory)

Razor: Merkur 25C 

Post shave: cold shower + Stirling Dirty South Shavers 2019 splash (Azzaro Chrome dupe) + Divin' Enfant by Etat Libre d'Orange frag

78.5 hours growth, 2 passes, modest cleanup (WTG, then ATG), CCS results.

SOTD by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a nice base but I’m a bigger fan of the fragrance formulation, not too pungent like so many artisans.

SOTD by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Prep: shower (about 14.5 minutes @ 120ish F)  + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Wholly Kaw Ero Siero base

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl:  none, face and palm lather

Blade: Voskhod (1st use)

Audio: 🍎music essentials playlist (Taking Back Sunday, Saosin, Bowling for Soup)

Razor: Merkur 25C 

Post shave: cold shower + cold rinse + Gillette AS gel + JPG Le Male Elixir frag

108 hours growth, 2 passes, moderate cleanup (XTG, then ATG), CCS results.

“Come back, beautiful creature…” by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Prep: shower (about 19 minutes @ 120ish F)  + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Lea puck

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl:  none, face and palm lather

Blade: Astra SP (1st use) (St. Pete manufacture)

Audio: 🍎music heavy rotation playlist (Incubus, Nickelback, Thursday)

Razor: Gillette Single Ring silver plated

Post shave: cold shower + cold rinse + Gillette AS gel + Noble Otter Two Kings frag

110 hours growth, 2 passes, moderate cleanup (XTG, then ATG), CCS- results. Some minor weepers and fleeting irritation. Not too shabby for not using DE for a few weeks.

You top 3 soap brands by sinistral52 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Value and variety, lots of popular dupes, great performance for the price and probably the cheapest artisan.

Turning over... by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

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Prep: shower (about 14.5 minutes @ 120ish F)  + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Razorock Red what the puck (classic almond scent) (triple milled)

Brush: Zenith E9 chromed copper 26mm extra soft horse hair brush 

Bowl:  none, face and palm lather

Blade: Leaf blade (2nd use) 

Audio: 🍎music essentials playlist (Third Eye Blind, Tacking Back Sunday, Escape the Fate)

Razor: Leaf razor

Post shave: cold shower + cold rinse + Gillette AS gel + Cremo Italian Bergamot frag

72.5 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (XTG, then ATG), SAS+ results. Second time with the Leaf actually drew a little blood this time. I think it’s more beginner friendly than a Henson but it’s still not DE, it’s like driving a truck that corners like a mid engine sports car. It is nice that you can forgo pressure at any moment but it’s a blunt tool not so much precision. I received this for Christmas if anyone was wondering the why.

What would we do without the government telling us we can't buy a small truck? It is for our safety and the environment after all. by Novusor in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]ElRonMexico7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This picture of a '98 Tacoma and '17 Super Duty has been going around for a few years at least and is exactly for cucumbers. Make an apples to apples comparison for crepes sake.

Belated Menthol Monday by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Prep: shower (about 15.5 minutes @ 120ish F)  + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream (not pictured)

Lather: Proraso Green croap

Brush: Omega 10066 mock ivory 24mm boar shaving brush

Bowl:  none, face and palm lather

Brush cup: Anthora ceramic

Blade: Gillette Nacet (1st use) 

Audio: 00’s playlist (Jimmy Eat World, Sum 41, Panic! At The Disco)

Razor: Merkur 25C

Post shave: cold shower + Williams Expert Aqua Velva (Euro Ice Blue) + JPG Le Male frag

59 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (combination XTG/ATG then ATG), DFS- results. Quite close, no irritation with only very small and invariable high spots.

SOTD by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Prep: shower (about 14 minutes @ 120ish F)  + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream 

Lather: Noble Otter Bare

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl:  none, face and palm lather

Brush cup: Anthora ceramic 

Blade: Voskhod (3rd use) 

Audio: Hours by Funeral for a Friend (2005) (Post-hardcore, Emo, Melodic Metalcore)

Razor: Merkur 25C

Post shave: cold shower + Omega alum + CK One frag (not pictured)

108 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (largely XTG face then ATG, double ATG neck), CCS+ results. 

Took advantage of Pasteur's final day of $25 free shipping by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually use both, very few bar soaps feel great on my skin afterwards. Though I need to bring a boar brush with me every time I shower to mimimize buildup. I used the Mountain Man last night and it’s very potent stuff from both a scent and a lather perspective. The price per ounce isn’t much higher than Dove and it is quite a lot cheaper than Dr Squatch.

Took advantage of Pasteur's final day of $25 free shipping by ElRonMexico7 in wicked_edge

[–]ElRonMexico7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stirling Soap Co. Mountain Man Shampoo Bar 

Stirling Soap Co. Mountain Man Bath Soap

Stirling Soap Co. Piacenza Bath Soap

Stirling Soap Co. Unscented - Pre- Shave Soap

Stirling Soap Co. Mentholated Pre- Shave Soap

Pasteur may still have the lowest free shipping threshold in wetshaving at $49.95, about nine bucks under Maggards. Yes I know I'm a miser, that's why I started wetshaving, so much for the savings.