6/16/23

• Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
• Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8, "The Celebrated Extra Hollow" Barber's Notch
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire 2
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 Aftershave Splash

I never tried OG Shire, but hopped on Shire 2 for the sole reason that I'm a big Tolkien fan. The description notes are full of things that I don't typically go for. My initial thoughts of Shire were that it was okay. This morning though, something in the scent just really clicked with me and I just all of sudden... Got it. The tobacco really seemed to stand out for the first time to me, and blending with the Vetiver, Spices and Violet that Hobbit hole vibe just struck me. Fantastic.

This Wade & Butcher is such a pleasure to use. Super light and the feel of the steel is just one of those "IYKYK" kind of things. Just really on a level of its own, and it takes such a keen edge. This was a wonderful way to start the day. Close and comfortable shave, no nicks or irritation.

6/13/23

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Silvertip
• Razor: Koraat 8/8, Near Wedge Square Point
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Voices
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Voices Aftershave Splash
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Voices EdP

I picked up this Voices EdP from the zaar and it just showed up last night. This is Mrs. Puddings favorite scent in my den. I really like this one too. Sweet without leaning too hard into gourmand. Mrs. Pudding is always blown away by how Ben managed to capture the smell of the rice.

The near wedge on this Koraat was a stark contrast compared to the thin and light Fili yesterday. An awesome shave all the same, however. Just not as chatty.

6/20/23

• Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
• Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8, "The Celebrated Extra Hollow" Barber's Notch
• Lather: Noble Otter - Joker
• Post Shave: Noble Otter - Joker Aftershave Splash

5/8/24

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 28mm TNS M7
• Razor: Iberia 14 Doble Temple 8/8, Extra Hollow Square Point
• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Amber Bomba
• Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - Amber Bomba Aftershave Splash

So nice I had to use it twice!

6/14/23

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Manchuria Fan
• Razor: Puma 75 5/8, Full Hollow Square Point
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder Aftershave Splash
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder EdP

Today is going to be the sunniest day of the week. A perfect day for Sonder. Sonder is one of those scents that immediately lift my spirits. It is a damn fine scent.

This is my last shave with the Puma, is I've gotten a good offer for. Time to search for a 7th again. Woe is me.

6/23/23

• Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
• Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple 8/8, Extra Hollow Square Point
• Lather: Moon Soaps - Union
• Post Shave: Moon Soaps - Union Aftershave Splash
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Hygge v2 EdP

Went and got a fade last night, so barbershop was up again. Tried a different barbershop than usual, fade could be better. I really like Union. A very nice scent and definitely hits that barbershop vibe. I hindsight, wish I would've used Clubman for a post shave.

6/18/23 🐐

• Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
• Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8, Full Hollow Square Point
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge v2
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge v2 Aftershave Splash
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Hygge v2 EdP

7 razors, 7 sets of Mammoth. I've reached the end and saved the best for last. Hygge is just phenomenal. It's one of those sets I wish I would've tried a lot sooner and one that will most definitely be refilled when it runs out. It's hard for me to pick out any one note in it, as I'm always just captivated by the entirety of it. Hygge is a solid 10/10.

I'm proud of all the razors I have in my rotation. I have some really nice razors imo, like the Gen 1 Fili or Celebrated W&B, but this Ralf Aust is 🐐. Hands down. I am just completely in love with it and have been since the moment I held it. Its size, shape, scales and performance. This is the razor I picture giving my son his first straight shave with, and one day giving to him. I truly hope it makes it that far. I touched up the edge on a Shobu Kiita last night and todays shave was just wonderful. Smooth and light each stroke on each pass. Close and comfortable shave, no nicks or irritation.

5/5/24

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ C&H V19 Fanchurian
• Razor: Kampfe STAR Lather Catcher
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Reserve Cool
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Reserve Cool Aftershave Splash

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.

Oh fantastic! I'll be curious to hear what you think of it.

I need an Iberia to use it, though

For best results 🤣

6/17/23

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Manchuria Fan
• Razor: Thiers Issard "Evide Sonnant" 6/8, Extra Hollow Round Point
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite Aftershave Splash

Going to go do a little side work this morning. Kryptonite really fits the bill for a sunny and warm Saturday. The lime in it is super well done, and combined with the woodsy notes it has a real summer vibe to it.

When I first got in to straights and was trying to figure everything out and what I like, I'd seen Thiers Issards and thought "you'd have to be crazy to spend that on a razor". Oh man, how things have changed! Getting this one was definitely a milestone in my wetshaving journey, so it has a special spot in my den. It's also a very nice shaver, so that certainly helps. Very nice shave this morning.

6/26/23

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Manchuria Fan
• Razor: Raido Star 9/8, Near Wedge Barber's Notch (on loan)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace Aftershave Splash
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Embrace EdP

The chance to try this massive chopper comes courtesy of j33p. He picked this beast up and sent it to me to hone. I gave it a jnat edge and it feels wonderful. Surprisingly easy to get light and consistent pressure. This blade moves with conviction. Very nice shave this morning.

7/27/24

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ C&H V19 Fanchurian
• Razor: Iberia 14 Doble Temple 8/8, Extra Hollow Square Point
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Armonia
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Armonia Aftershave Splash

I just had this Armonia set land today, courtesy of u/chicagogroomingco, for my LG prize. Thank you again, Vida!

The scent is very nice, with a lot of tobacco leading the way, which I was hoping it would. Darkwing is super slick and pairing it with the Iberia is always a treat.

Close and comfortable shave, no nicks or irritation.

6/27/23

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Manchuria Fan
• Razor: Rifiuto 430 7/8, Frameback Square Point (on loan)
• Lather: 345 Soap Co - Undercut (smush)
• Post Shave: 345 Soap Co - Undercut Aftershave Splash (dribble)

Another super neat razor from u/J33pGuy13. This frameback feels wonderful and hones up super easy. That swedish steel feels light and gentle. This was my first time with a frameback. I'm glad for the experience.

I got this smush and dribble of Undercut in from @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social. This is a very enjoyable scent. It reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on. I'll have to chew on that a little. Very nice shave this morning.

7/28/24

• Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
• Razor: Raido Star 10/8, Full Hollow French Point
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba Aftershave Splash

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.

6/15/23

• Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
• Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8, Full Hollow Spanish Point
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Fú Dào
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Fú Dào Aftershave Splash
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z Aftershave Balm

Fú Dào was the first HoM set I tried. The scent, as is the case with every scent, is not what I imagined. But it immediately had my attention. The scent was unique to anything I'd tried before and the Tusk base was just phenomenal. Tusk has become my favorite base, it's just so agreeable with me, and Bens perfumery is just something that completely stands out as his own.

This Ralf Aust is a wondeful shaver. Light and smooth as butter. It gave me a close and comfortable shave, free of any nicks or irritation.

4/26/24

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 28mm TNS M7 Fan
• Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple (JMP) 8/8, Extra Hollow Square Point
• Lather: Macduff's Soap Co. - Prairie Rum Runner
• Post Shave: Macduff's Soap Co. - Prairie Rum Runner Aftershave Splash

6/25/23

• Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
• Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8, Full Hollow Square Point
• Lather: Oaken Lab - Batavia Barber
• Post Shave: Oaken Lab - Batavia Barber Aftershave Splash

Some more Batavia Barber to finish out the week. Solid scent.

You most certainly do!

I agree. I'm not sure why it stood out so much today compared to other times, but I feel like that just really elevated the entire scent.