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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

July 12th, 2025: Straight no chaser

  • Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Koraat 15/16 Full Hollow - Sub Exclusive 'Moarteen' (15)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford - Soap
  • Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Sni Mato - Aftershave

I thought this shave went decently well until I put the aftershave on... woof! After using a DE for a little while in order to finish a marathon, I'm getting back into other types of razors. Shaving with a straight isn't much like riding a bike.

Yet another plug for the new version of the SDS. Some nice updates if I do say so!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Shaving with a straight isn’t much like riding a bike

Give it some time πŸ™‚ After a DE shave, my skin feels slightly raw on application of a splash. I don't get this after a shave with a straight razor. Neither type of razor gives me irritation.