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He’s a curious guy. He doesn’t care about the gear, he just wanted some water.

2023.09.18 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Henson AL-13 (+)

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (2)

• Lather: House of Mammoth Dammusi

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Dammusi Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Good shave again today. The mild Henson is always a comfortable and easy shave. Hardest part of my shave this morning was keeping my cat from drinking the sink water while I was shaving.

2023.09.15 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (5)

• Lather: 345 Soap Co. Shark Bite with Permafrost

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

3 pass shave - 0 irritation and a DFS result. Once again these Wizamet blades prove to be fantastic. Nothing else to say, really.

Olympus looks interesting for sure. I’m just a pineapple lover so I had to go this route with my first purchase.

2023.09.13 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (3)

• Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia with Permafrost

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Very nice shave again today. These Wizamet blades are really impressing me. Definitely going to pick some up in bulk. 3 pass shave with some very slight cleanup, no irritation, and smooth.

Really enjoying Pineapple Ambrosia as well. I’m going to have to try more of Elysian’s soaps. This was the first time using permafrost on a soap. Did 2 pumps, and everything was nice and chilly. I think one would be enough for one shave, but it was still nice. Close to Glacial level from Stirling. Would definitely recommend.

2023.09.11 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Henson AL-13(+)

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (2)

• Lather: Stirling Iced Pineapple

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Wanted an easy shave today, so I went with my Henson. Worked incredibly well with the Wizamet blade. 3 passes, no fuss, and a very smooth shave. Definitely looking like I need to grab some more of these blades.

2023.09.10 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (1)

• Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Fantastic shave today. 2 pass on face, 3 on neck. Could’ve done some cleanup on the neck, but it was unnecessary due to the fact that I’ll just be playing Starfield all day. First time using the Wizamet, and it is a fantastic blade. If it keeps this up I’ll definitely have to buy some in bulk. I know it’s only one shave, but man it was good.

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2023.09.08 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Gem Jr. 1912

• Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (4)

• Lather: Catie’s Bubbles Waterlyptus

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Rumble Aftershave Splash w/ Permafrost, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

First time using Catie’s Bubbles. It’s a fantastic soap you’ve made, /u/C_Bubbles. Waterlyptus smells fantastic, and I’ll definitely have to check out more CB stuff in the future.

Shave number four with the Gem, and same as before. Good shave, but not close at all. Plus, my ATG was very unpleasant to the point that I didn’t attempt at all (I’m 95% this is a result of my shave yesterday and not the fault of the Gem). Still working on perfecting it. I didn’t ride the cap entirely today, held it at the slightest of angle. Will try again tomorrow; I will not be bested by a hunk of metal.

2023.09.04 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Gem Jr. 1912

• Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (2)

• Lather: Summer Break Soaps Daydream

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Summer Break Soaps Remote Learning Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Take number 2 with my Gem., but still not able to achieve a close shave. The shave was better than attempt #1, but that wouldn’t take much. I’m sure I’ll get better the more I use it, but that will take time. I did make sure to ride the cap like crazy this shave, which is probably why it was better than the last. 3+ pass shave.