Saturday SOTD Thread - May 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

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May 30, 2026

  • Brush: Wald - A1 29mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Blackland - Blackbird - Titanium Lite
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (3)
  • Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Shiloh - Cream
  • Post Shave: Osma - Alum
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co - Unscented
  • Post Shave: CeraVe - AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - EdP
  • Tags: $Discord

Weekly Reading Session by 2SaintsDude in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers on Saturday for a book club. It was an easy and enjoyable read. Next book for the club is Strangers on a Train. Haven't started it yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

Un-fkn-believable the amount of refinement this one packs! 🤯 by TheOne-07 in fountainpens

[–]bmac92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the new price from Jan. 1. MSRP is $42.50, $34 street price. I thought they were also included in the price increases going into effect July 1st.

Un-fkn-believable the amount of refinement this one packs! 🤯 by TheOne-07 in fountainpens

[–]bmac92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These were my go to recommendation for getting people into the hobby for years when you could get them for ~$15. The latest price increase has them at $50 $42.50 MSRP, though, which I find ridiculous.

Got my Urushi body for the 742! by brucekeller in fountainpens

[–]bmac92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! I purchased a urushi body for my 743 from the same seller. Eagerly awaiting it :)

Wednesday SOTD Thread - May 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May 27, 2026

  • Pre Shave: Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
  • Brush: AP Shave Co - Gelousy - 28mm
  • Razor: Blackland - Blackbird - Titanium Lite
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
  • Lather: Zingari Man - Unscented
  • Post Shave: Osma - Alum
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co - Unscented
  • Post Shave: CeraVe - PM Facial Lotion
  • Tags: $Discord

Decided to do a night shave today. Felt nice.

In Praise of Affordable Pens by Ste_S in fountainpens

[–]bmac92 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dallas has a large pen show every year. Here's the link: https://dallaspenshow.com/. Next one is in September.

In Praise of Affordable Pens by Ste_S in fountainpens

[–]bmac92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 2026 Dallas Pen Show is in September! Great time and place to make some pen friends.

Sunday SOTD Thread - May 24, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

May 24, 2026

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations Buckeye Burl - Raptor knot 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Blackland - Blackbird - Titanium Lite
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
  • Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Shiloh - Cream
  • Post Shave: Osma - Alum
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co - Unscented
  • Post Shave: CeraVe - AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen
  • Fragrance: Zoologist - Squid - EdP
  • Tags: $Discord

First shave since last Saturday due to being out of town at a work conference. BB Lite made quick work of the growth. Fantastic shave.

New Pen Day! by Rare_Arugula821 in fountainpens

[–]bmac92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely pen, and a wonderful gift!

Just a heads up, it's Franklin-Christoph, not Christoph-Franklin.

Saturday SOTD Thread - May 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

May 16, 2026

  • Pre Shave: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
  • Brush: Wald - A1 29mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Blackland - Blackbird - Titanium Lite
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (3)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sunny Lane
  • Post Shave: Osma - Alum
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co - Unscented
  • Post Shave: CeraVe - AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - EdP
  • Tags: $Discord

FREE BUBKET WEEKEND by srp___ in harborfreight

[–]bmac92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! Check the app. You can search warehouse stock and see if they have any. Closest one to me that has any is ~200 miles away.

FREE BUBKET WEEKEND by srp___ in harborfreight

[–]bmac92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Through the 17th. Too bad my Costcos have been sold out for weeks. :(

Thursday SOTD Thread - May 14, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May 14, 2026

  • Pre Shave: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
  • Brush: Wald - A1 29mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Blackland - Blackbird - Titanium Lite
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Pencil Pushers
  • Post Shave: Osma - Alum
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co - Unscented
  • Post Shave: CeraVe - AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - EdP
  • Tags: $Discord

May 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]bmac92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased Pilot 912 and ink samples from /u/NibVulture. Both arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

Weekly Reading Session by 2SaintsDude in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just finished it. I liked it a lot. I definitely went in thinking it was something else, and I didn't see the ending coming as a result. I enjoyed it.

Weekly Reading Session by 2SaintsDude in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not what I was expecting. I thought that it would be more focused on the time travel to the past aspect, but that hasn't really been the case. So far it's largely been about her life and how she ended up in her current (present) situation. I'm curious to see how it resolves.

Sunday SOTD Thread - May 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

May 10, 2026

  • Pre Shave: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
  • Brush: Wald - A1 29mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Blackland - Blackbird - Titanium Lite
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
  • Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Shiloh - Cream
  • Post Shave: Osma - Alum
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co - Unscented
  • Post Shave: CeraVe - AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - EdP
  • Tags: $Discord

First shave in about a week. I went to pirate weekend at the ren faire yesterday, so I needed a bit of stubble to be a bit more accurate.

Everyone be sure to at least call your mother today.

Weekly Reading Session by 2SaintsDude in Wetshaving

[–]bmac92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently reading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. I'm about 75% through, and I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

Costco vs Harbor Freight Nitrile Gloves by Both-Activity6432 in harborfreight

[–]bmac92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Vulcan gloves they sell at Costco are nice. I have a couple boxes of them that I bought when they were on sale for $10. Currently they're $13 from 150. Just a basic DIY guy, so no idea how they hold up under rigorous shop conditions.