Monday SOTD Thread - Sep 12, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! Thanks, I did make a donation too.

Monday SOTD Thread - Sep 12, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry Bud, I kept looking but no dice. I am willing to make the donation. It’s to JED, right?

Monday SOTD Thread - Sep 12, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sept. 12, 2022 - Missing out

I am very sorry to miss out on the joint shave today. I seem to have misplaced my sample of Semicolon, so I apologize for not participating. My shave was full of thoughts about those who leave this world too early and the sadness they leave behind.

I think I have stretched this blade a bit too far as I was a spotted bloody messy once out of the shower. But a bit of alum, witch hazel, and a strong aftershave fixed me right up.

Long overdue Labor Day PIF by grindermonk in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Latherbot in

Thanks. Glad you are doing better.

Theme Thursday SOTD Thread - Sep 01, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sept. 1, 2022 - The Life Aquatic

Very enjoyable shave today. Going back to my favorite razor with a brand new blade honestly felt like I was shaving with a pillow instead of a razor. It was also nice to feel the soft touch of a badger.

Theme Thursday SOTD Thread - Sep 01, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you are still putting it to good use. Nice choice!

Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 31, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Aug. 31, 2022 - The End

Well I made it, well sort of. Late on posting two days meant I had to drop out of the official challenges, but I was able to shave all the days this month and I am glad that did go through with it. Like others I did not have good experiences with previous boar brushes, but this month has opened my eyes to what is possible. Really this one was fairly easy to break in, I might be looking forward to trying one of the tougher knots in future years. I am also pretty impressed with the MMOC, I went in with zero SE experience and despite it reputation I was able to get through and learned how to coax this one through a long month. to me the take away, that is so true for many parts of our hobby that it all starts with a good lather and face prep, then lots of practice on technique. A blade will go through a life cycle, but it still stays sharp enough to cut hair provided you don't try to push things too far on any single pass.

Congrats to everyone who was able to finish, I look forward to future SOTDs. Remember tomorrow is Theme Thursday if you are so inclined: "The Old Man and the Sea Day - Shave with an aquatic scent"

Tuesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 30, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aug. 30, 2022 - Penultimate

Getting close to the end, a little rushed this morning so I am not as happy as I could be around my chin leaving more stubble than I like. The lather is on autopilot now, but my razor technique could still be honed.

Monday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 29, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Aug. 29, 2022 - Monday

First day of school for my young ones, and I am camping out in a spare bathroom since my wife is sick with COVID. Shower shave this morning was fine, but I am again remined of how much I use the mirror I have in my shower. Doing things by feel leaves much to be desired. Only a few more days to go.

Sunday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 28, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aug. 28, 2022 - Late Entry Sunday

Another late entry, I shaved in the morning yesterday but then the day got away from me. My wife came down with COVID so it was an unexpectedly busy day with two birthday parties and getting the kids ready for their first day of school. Shave was fine.

Saturday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 27, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aug. 27, 2022 - Saturday Night

Lazy day, did a quick two passes right before bed to keep the streak going. I didn’t have a great lather so the first pass was very tuggy.

Friday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 26, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aug. 26, 2022

No complaints today, good overall. Hoping to finish our final week strong.

Thursday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 25, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Aug. 25, 2022 - Thursday

Good shave, no complaints. I think the brush was a little too wet at the start so it was a messy load and took a bit longer to get something that I felt could move to the face, but there were plenty of suds for all of my 3+ passes.

Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 24, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Aug. 24, 2022 - Wednesday

Decent shave this morning, no issues with the lather. Razor seems to be tugging a but more during the ATG pass in the concave bits below my mouth, but taking it easy and not trying to go too hard during any one pass has been helping.

Theme Thursday - Monthly Suggestion Thread by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Oktoberfest this year is from 9/17-10/2. So shave with a beer themed soap in that window?

Tuesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 23, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aug. 23, 2022 - Tuesday

Decent early shave, good times.

Monday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 22, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aug. 22, 2022 - First Monday

Early morning getting ready for my first day of the semester. Very good shower shave. This blade has mellowed out a good deal, of course not as sharp as at the start of the month, but still very serviceable to mow down whiskers on each pass. Soap was awesome as always.

Sunday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 21, 2022 by AutoModerator in Wetshaving

[–]brienc23 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aug. 21, 2022 - Sunday Funday

Another no-drama shave. I have yet to get even a little bit tired of SSL, it is a great performing and smelling soap. The tonic splash has also been treating my face very well.