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  • whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.socialtoWetShaving@sub.wetshaving.social•Saturday SOTD Thread - September 7th, 2024 (#454)
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    2 months ago

    9/7/24

    • Brush: Stirling x Zenith 510 SE
    • Razor: Eskilstuna 5/8 Frameback (in loan)
    • Lather: Pinuad - Clubman
    • Post Shave: Pinuad - Clubman Aftershave Lotion
    • Fragrance: Brut EdT

    Day 5 of my journey through barbershops.

    The Barbershop.

    This little Frameback belongs to u/souleater7173. He sent it to me for honing and this was one I didn’t want to miss out on trying.

    It’s a cool little razor. A 1st Gen Frameback from Sweden. Framebacks were originally made in Sweden starting in the 1870s as a way to compete with Carl Friedrich Ern’s Hexe machine, which allowed for the mass production of full hollow grinds.

    A thin blank of high carbon steel was forged and given a small wedge taper so that the edge could have a thin, full hollow feel. An additional piece of steel was then added to the spine to increase its width in order to maintain geometry from spine to bevel for a shaving edge.

    Eventually, a 2nd generation would be born from this original idea. Stay tuned tomorrow for the continuation of this saga.

  • whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.socialtoWetShaving@sub.wetshaving.social•Sunday SOTD Thread - July 28th, 2024
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    4 months ago

    7/28/24

    This set showed up yesterday, alongside Armonia.

    First time whiffing the scent and I thoroughly enjoy it. Dark and spicy, there’s a lot in here I enjoy. I need to grab the EdP. u/gcgallant you will probably really enjoy this one, if you haven’t checked it out already.

    This 10/8 made by Roman Kamlash is probably the 2nd best shaver in my den. To some, the size seems intimidating, but really it’s super comfortable to handle and very easy to index. Some may struggle with keeping no pressure, as it is as heavy as an 8/8 near wedge. If you’re comfortable with that facet of technique, however, it shaves like a dream. Roman’s steel is top notch and rivals just about any out there, new or old.

    Close and comfortable shave, no nicks or irritation.

  • whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.socialtoWetShaving@sub.wetshaving.social•Wednesday SOTD Thread - July 24th, 2024
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    4 months ago

    7/24/24

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ C&H V19 Fanchurian
    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 472 6/8, Full Hollow Square Point
    • Lather: Abbate y La Mantia - Don Josè
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite Aftershave Splash

    I ended up being super busy and didn’t have a chance for a shave until late. Even now I’m pressing it. I’ll be brief.

    This was my first time with AYLM. I had a little trouble building my lather on my first pass. I think I under loaded. The chill was strong, but not too strong. The scent was better than I was anticpating. Not overpowering or, in a way, synthetic(?) smelling, like candies. It was pleasant and fits summer well. This could be a good scent for hitting a summer BBQ.

    My second pass I loaded more and had better results. Primary and residual slickness were there. Nothing that wow’d me, necessarily, but nothing to complain about. If I wasn’t in a rush, I’m sure I could have gotten more out of it. Luckily, I have enough to try again.

    My Splash pairing was less about scent pairing and more about vibe. It was just great summer scents all around. The scents did pair nicely, but that’s just coincidence!

    Overall, good shave. I wish I hadn’t been in a hurry.

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