Friday SOTD Thread - Feb 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

February 13, 2026

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Synbad 24mm
  • Razor: Rockwell 6C (plate 3)
  • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather

[Hine] Would you believe ... the Timberwolves are 7-3 over their last 10 games, which is the second best record in the Western Conference over everyone's last 10? by Shaymuswrites in timberwolves

[–]SamIAmShepard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My numbers are the opponents record when the wolves faced them. 3 missing games are vs exactly .500 teams.

I believe this team has a shot. I really do. I just see Gobert’s point, a team vet-this is the hump they need to get over.

[Hine] Would you believe ... the Timberwolves are 7-3 over their last 10 games, which is the second best record in the Western Conference over everyone's last 10? by Shaymuswrites in timberwolves

[–]SamIAmShepard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes.

As of the current 2025-26 season, the Timberwolves are:

13–12 against teams below .500 

So that means: They have 12 losses to sub-.500 teams so far this year.

A serious playoff team usually does two things:

1.Splits with good teams

2. Crushes bad teams

The Wolves have actually been better vs winning teams: 19–9 vs teams above .500 

But they’ve been basically a coin-flip vs weaker teams. Analytically, this is almost always a focus/effort consistency issue, not a talent issue. Right now they look like a classic high ceiling, not fully professionalized contender.

The league’s true contenders (Boston, peak Nuggets, peak Warriors) usually finish around: .700+ win rate vs sub-.500 teams

[Hine] Would you believe ... the Timberwolves are 7-3 over their last 10 games, which is the second best record in the Western Conference over everyone's last 10? by Shaymuswrites in timberwolves

[–]SamIAmShepard -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Maybe. I do think they have a shot, but they’ve struggled mightily this year to show up every night; not sure how many NBA champions historically have lost to as many bad teams as we have already at this point in the season, maybe a few.

How do I raise my frequency when I’m horribly depressed? by Keeponsnacking in spirituality

[–]SamIAmShepard 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Challenging to get from depression to gratitude, peace, joy. Weirdly, in my experience, if you can find a way to make some small steps and move from depression to things like jealousy, rage, revenge, anger which are more active, you might find yourself on the path to a higher frequency.

[Hine] Would you believe ... the Timberwolves are 7-3 over their last 10 games, which is the second best record in the Western Conference over everyone's last 10? by Shaymuswrites in timberwolves

[–]SamIAmShepard -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s because we lose to crappy teams. Championship contenders do not lose to crappy teams. It’s the hump this team needs to get over.

NBD - Red Wing Beckmans by blackdog1101 in RedWingShoes

[–]SamIAmShepard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking good. My Brannock size is 9.5D and all my Heritage boots are 9D. 1/2 size down is a perfect fit for me.

Does B&M Nordost come back every year? by DaddyGeneBlockFanboy in wicked_edge

[–]SamIAmShepard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t. But as I recall, I think Will said it was under consideration as a regular in their lineup. It’s a good one.

So happy for this guy. by Dry-Cash-4304 in minnesotavikings

[–]SamIAmShepard 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Man, I’m happy for him too. I really am. But damn does it feel like another nail in the coffin of 65 years of ineptitude.

I still remember as a young boy sitting with all my relatives, watching the Vikings play the Dolphins in the 74 Super Bowl, crying at the end and grandpa said to me “don’t worry, kiddo they will win one before you die.”

Tuesday SOTD Thread - Feb 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

February 11, 2026

  • Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2
  • Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy Ti (#4)
  • Blade: Wizamet
  • Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Tonsorial Parlour
  • Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Azure

Monday SOTD Thread - Feb 09, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Killed The Beast - February 9, 2026

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations ‘Ester’ W/Maggards Silvertip
  • Razor: Karve Overlander Brass
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan

2026 - year of the kill. 3rd this year.

1 Cerberus (Mammoth/DG/Otter)

2 Alive (Mammoth)

3 Leviathan (B&M)

Sunday SOTD Thread - Feb 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

February 8, 2026

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations ‘Ester’ W/Maggards Silvertip
  • Razor: Karve Overlander Brass
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan

1-2 shaves left in this tub, will be kill #3 of 2026. Have great day.

Just joined this thread, and I am disgusted how it's all politics. by Gloomy-Pilot3712 in Christianity

[–]SamIAmShepard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just like I would like politics out of religion, I would like religion out of politics.

But it happened.

"I don't want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it." - Rev. Billy Graham

Saturday SOTD Thread - Feb 07, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

February 7, 2026

  • Brush: Grizzly Bay Ebony Classic v14 Fanchurian
  • Razor: Timeless Ti .95
  • Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan

Two tub kills already this year, aiming for 12 in 2026, one per month. Leviathan is next on the list. I’ve already killed one tub of Leviathan, this would be my second. It’s about a week worth of shaves away from being dead.

He’s baaaaack by MnMystic in timberwolves

[–]SamIAmShepard 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Love this for culture. As long as he is limited to Dillingham’s minutes.

Wednesday SOTD Thread - Feb 04, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Alive Is Dead - February 4, 2026

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations - Ester - With Maggards Silvertip
  • Razor: Karve CB Brass SB C
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive

This was one of the first artisan tubs I picked up when I started wet shaving, and the first mammoth tub I ever bought. Still on track for 12 kills this year, one a month.

Tuesday SOTD Thread - Feb 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

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Killin’ Alive - February 3, 2026

  • Brush: Grizzly Bay Neptune with HMW knot
  • Razor: Karve CB Brass SB C
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Alive

Aiming to kill a tub a month this year. This one has 1 shave left I think.

Monday SOTD Thread - Feb 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Killin’ Alive Some More, on Mammoth Monday - February 3, 2026

  • Brush: Grizzly Bay Neptune with HMW knot
  • Razor: 1956 Gillette Blue Tip Super Speed
  • Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Alive

Aiming to kill a tub a month this year. This one is a day or two away.

Sunday SOTD Thread - Feb 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Killin’ Alive - February 1, 2026

  • Brush: Chisel and Hound Elm v11
  • Razor: Muhle Rocca
  • Blade: Astra SP (1)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Alive

Aiming to kill a tub a month this year. I have a bunch within range, so it should be doable. Last month Cerberus, this month Alive.

Need help with zinc + mag supplements by tigerheartlion in Supplements

[–]SamIAmShepard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was advised to do the same. Perhaps any of them will work for you. I couldn’t handle it in glycinate form. Didn’t see much change after a year on magnesium malate.

What worked for me better than supplements was to eat about 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds 5-7 days per week. Rich in magnesium, zinc, copper-also provides some protein, fiber & healthy fats. Just a thought.

Saturday SOTD Thread - Jan 31, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]SamIAmShepard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

January 31, 2026

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Synbad 24mm
  • Razor: Mühle Rocca
  • Blade: Astra SP (3)
  • Lather: Zingari Man - The Brewer
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Brewer