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[–] whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

4/14/24

  • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
  • Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8, Full Hollow Square Point
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace Aftershave Splash
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z Aftershave Balm
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Embrace EdP

Close and comfortable shave, no nicks or irritation.

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

MOAR BOAR++; HoM++;

I've always liked that razor. I'll be doing an edge refresh on my 5/8 French Point later today. I will say I'm surprised it is your favorite razor in the den. You have a pretty terrific collection. For me, it would have to be the Iwasaki, followed closely by my 14s.

[–] whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think the reasoning for it being my favorite is mostly sentimental. It was just love at first sight when I got it.

Is your Iwasaki tamahagane?

[–] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yes. Western style, entirely tamahagane, made by Iwasaki himself. I made a video on honing it if you're interested.

I'll have to give it a watch!

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Cool razor, but looks dangerous!

[–] whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

This is my favorite razor in my den. The point can certainly humble a guy, tho.

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 5 points 7 months ago

My Böker abalone has a live point like that, and it tripped me up regularly in the beginning. Now it can still sometimes catch me when I return to it after a week or two with round points.