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[–] wtharris89@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

October 23, 2024

  • Brush: Omega -- 10048 boar
  • Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
  • Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (4)
  • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Pomona
  • Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
  • Post: Southern Witchcrafts - Pomona AS splash
  • Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP

My first shave with Pomona gave great results, but I think it gave me a bit of frag burn while it was on my face. I've had this happen with a couple of other soaps as well (Stirling Barbershop and the bit I tried of PAA Bay Rum before trading it away).

I'm wondering whether my skin may be sensitive to cinnamon or clove. There must be some shared ingredient contributing to this.

I plan to give it another shot with Pomona later this week or next since I enjoy the scent. But unfortunately, this might not ultimately be one for me. :(

Have a great day y'all. ✌️

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Frag burn stinks. I don't think Pomona burned me, but Stirling Barbershop did. I've had other scents give me a burn/tingle, but nothing like Stirling Barbershop... that was really bad.

[–] wtharris89@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 20 hours ago

Pomona felt much worse than Barbershop did for me. You're right though, it's an unpleasant sensation.

I hope my second shave will give me different results, but it might be wishful thinking. It is a lovely scent though, so I'm pretty bummed.

Luckily there's no shortage of great soaps to try. :)