gcgallant

I always enjoy a bit of Boltzmann but, alas, I am traveling without it.

Happy Birthday! I assume that along with the answer to life, the universe, and everything, this may also represent a count of years you have completed. Congrats(!), if so. The older I get the more I realize that even with energy input, entropy’s increase is inevitable ;)

I’m really enjoying following your progress. As time goes by, it gets easier and easier. Then there’s a day you realize that your shave is almost as close as a DE shave is. Then, after fiddling with technique a while, you realize you can get a shave as close, or closer, than you can with a DE shave, and with less irritation. Then, (for me at least) after more shaves, comes the realization that a straight razor shave takes about the same time as a DE shave does. (But is much more satisfying imo 🤔)

April 24, 2025 -- MOAR Theme

• Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
• Razor: Koraat 14 "Moarteen" 15/16" Full Hollow
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Mountain Man - Soap
• Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Mountain Man - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Creed - Silver Mountain Water

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

No thinking needed to be on theme today. I simply followed @djundjila'sl lead. You can't go wrong with any of Stirling's "Man" series.

my first brush that I return to from time to time

My first badger brush I bought on Amazon. Though cheap and cheerful, I still go back to it now and then.

Welcome!

April 23, 2025 -- MOAR WatchDay

• Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
• Razor: Koraat 14 "Moarteen" 15/16" Full Hollow
• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
• Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Very enjoyable, but efficient shave today. I did not have a lot of time to dawdle.

April 22, 2025 -- Bleu Teusday

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Classic 26mm V23 Fanchurian
• Razor: ERN 7/8 Full Hollow Round Point
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Soap
• Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Chanel - Bleu de Chanel
• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Very nice and comfortable 3-pass shave with an edge just off a newly acquired La Veinette coticule.

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shaving

April 21, 2025 -- Moar Mammoth Monday

• Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
• Razor: Koraat 14 "Moarteen" 15/16" Full Hollow
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Soap
• Aftershave: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Splash
• Talc: Yardley Gold
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Wonderful second shave with the Moarteen. This Jnat edge is gentle, yet efficient. A perfect match for this "14" geometry.

April 20, 2025

• Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
• Razor: Koraat 14 "Moarteen" 15/16" Full Hollow
• Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap
• Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
• Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave
• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Amazing first shave with the Moarteen razor; especially because this was my first attempt with an edge that I created with a Japanese natural stone that I have not used before. I would be completely fine if this is the most I get out of this type of stone.

The razor itself is wonderful. I already own a Koraat 14-2.0, that has the same shape as this one, so it felt very comfortable and familiar.

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I agree with @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social. That’s quick! I think that most of us find that a straight razor shave provides the most comfort. This is because you have complete control over angle and pressure. It takes a while to get the hang of this, but you are well on your way!

Thank you! Honing is done. Shaving is upcoming.

Apparently, you can shave with it too ;-)