Brush: AP Shave Co. Black & Clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
Razor: Wilkinson Hydro cartridge razor
Blade: Wilkinson Hydro 3
Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
Post Shave: OAM - Oli del Benessere Sensitive Skin toner
Fragrance: Tom Ford - Tuscan Leather EdP
almost forgot to post: single pass head shave, grabbed the cartridge because I was running late for my final late shift at the old place. No irritation whatsoever!
The last shave of 2025. I planned something nice for it, but life had other plans. Had to fall back on GTB, my personal "Ol' Reliable". The cartridge razor wasn't the worst thing ever, but it's a safe and - unfortunately - soulless choice.
What a year. I finished my retraining, got my nursing degree, found a new job just this month... it was really stressful, but oh so worth it. Wetshaving wise, I transitioned from Lemmy to PieFed, post with the WSDB SOTD generator, got a new safety razor and some nice new soaps after my degree and was able to explore quite a few interesting soaps thanks to Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club. Thanks for being here and having me around, folks! I wish every single one of you & your families a smooth transition into the new year. In Germany, it's tradition to say "Guten Rutsch!" meaning as much as "Have a nice slide into the new year". So, have a nice & slick slide and a successful start into 2026, folks. 🍀🥳
Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Koraat 15/16 Full Hollow - Sub Exclusive 'Moarteen' (3)
Lather: Noble Otter - Logbook - Soap
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Aftershave
Post Shave: Nivea - Sensitive - Balm
Straight razor shave #98. It would have been neat to hit 100 today, but that's ok!
I increased the angle today since I feel a little bit comfortable with this razor/edge with the goal of an even closer shave. It seemed to work, but I'm still a little weary of the potential for irritation. Overall I would rate this shave better than yesterdays which is saying a lot! Definitely amongst the best straight razor shaves I've had.
I taught myself to use a straight razor around 2010 and shaved that way for several months, but I wasn't wetshaving. I glommed onto wetshaving in 2021 and joined the sub in 2022. After Lather Games '22, I decided to go down the rabbit hole again. Both VisceralWatch and @djundjila were on their way at that time, so I joined in.
Wetshaving makes all the difference. This is the way.
Today's satchel had a really nice Gillette Slim Adjustable (M2/1967) razor and a sample of Summer Break Soaps Remote Learning.
Off the puck, throughout the lather, and throughout the shave, Doritos. Nacho Cheese Doritos, which is spicy, just not in the right way. I grabbed the Bond aftershave and balm and HoM Tobacconist thinking they would knock down the scent. I was wrong. They combined into a different kind of "midnight stag" bouquet. I've received several side-eyes from my family so far.
I contemplated stopping on pass 2 but SBS's Doug base is really nice (odd name for a base, but better than something like ultramagic 3.1.2i, IMHO).
I really want to thank u/cowzilla3 for this PIF. This has been a wild and fun ride. He's tremendously generous. I've enjoyed following along on his journey: The Great Spice Off.
So a combination of nacho chips, cigarettes and whisky. Sounds like one of my old Saturday nights 😆
A wonderful New Year to you too! Really enjoyed those write-ups 👍
Dec. 31, 2025
Final shave of the year with some of my favorites. Happy New Year!
HNY!
Last Shave of 2025! - 31. December 2025
almost forgot to post: single pass head shave, grabbed the cartridge because I was running late for my final late shift at the old place. No irritation whatsoever!
The last shave of 2025. I planned something nice for it, but life had other plans. Had to fall back on GTB, my personal "Ol' Reliable". The cartridge razor wasn't the worst thing ever, but it's a safe and - unfortunately - soulless choice.
What a year. I finished my retraining, got my nursing degree, found a new job just this month... it was really stressful, but oh so worth it. Wetshaving wise, I transitioned from Lemmy to PieFed, post with the WSDB SOTD generator, got a new safety razor and some nice new soaps after my degree and was able to explore quite a few interesting soaps thanks to Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club. Thanks for being here and having me around, folks! I wish every single one of you & your families a smooth transition into the new year. In Germany, it's tradition to say "Guten Rutsch!" meaning as much as "Have a nice slide into the new year". So, have a nice & slick slide and a successful start into 2026, folks. 🍀🥳
You've been busy, that's for sure! Happy new year!
The same to you, walden! Thanks for taking such great care of our small but fine community here!
Happy New Year! It is 15 minutes away in Germany as I write this :)
Happy 2026 to you too! 🥳
December 31st, 2025: NYE
Straight razor shave #98. It would have been neat to hit 100 today, but that's ok!
I increased the angle today since I feel a little bit comfortable with this razor/edge with the goal of an even closer shave. It seemed to work, but I'm still a little weary of the potential for irritation. Overall I would rate this shave better than yesterdays which is saying a lot! Definitely amongst the best straight razor shaves I've had.
Ah yes. Tinkering with technique. At over 1000 straight razor shaves since July 2022, I'm still tinkering. Enjoy your New Year's Eve!
July '22? I would have pegged you for an old timer!
I taught myself to use a straight razor around 2010 and shaved that way for several months, but I wasn't wetshaving. I glommed onto wetshaving in 2021 and joined the sub in 2022. After Lather Games '22, I decided to go down the rabbit hole again. Both VisceralWatch and @djundjila were on their way at that time, so I joined in.
Wetshaving makes all the difference. This is the way.
SOTD - 2025-12-31: Adventus Calendar
Indoctrination status:
[D̾O̾N̾E̾]The End of Adventus
It's finished.
Today's satchel had a really nice Gillette Slim Adjustable (M2/1967) razor and a sample of Summer Break Soaps Remote Learning.
Off the puck, throughout the lather, and throughout the shave, Doritos. Nacho Cheese Doritos, which is spicy, just not in the right way. I grabbed the Bond aftershave and balm and HoM Tobacconist thinking they would knock down the scent. I was wrong. They combined into a different kind of "midnight stag" bouquet. I've received several side-eyes from my family so far.
I contemplated stopping on pass 2 but SBS's Doug base is really nice (odd name for a base, but better than something like ultramagic 3.1.2i, IMHO).
I really want to thank u/cowzilla3 for this PIF. This has been a wild and fun ride. He's tremendously generous. I've enjoyed following along on his journey: The Great Spice Off.
Have a wonderful New Year!
Great series! I enjoyed following along. Have a Happy New Year!
So a combination of nacho chips, cigarettes and whisky. Sounds like one of my old Saturday nights 😆 A wonderful New Year to you too! Really enjoyed those write-ups 👍
Exactly! Thanks again have a great new year!
December 31st, 2025
Really nice scent combination. Cypress and Varen go together especially well.
I hope you all have a safe and fun New Year's Eve! We'll be staying in and watching a movie with our cats.
I enjoy starting the new year without a hangover. That's my plan for New Year's Eve as well - minus the cats.
I hope you have a great night, happy new year!
Sounds like a wonderfully relaxed way to get into the new year. Happy New Year's Eve!
Happy new year to you as well!
If was a nice evening for sure. We watched Spinal Tap 😊
Great movie choice 🤘
December 31, 2025
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Luxurious shave today. This was a very nice way to leave 2025 behind and prepare for the new year. Best wishes to all!
Here’s to a new year!