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walden
wetshav.ing

March 16th, 2026

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations - w/AP Shave Co. Cashmere 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Star Double Edge
  • Blade: Bolzano Superinox (German) (1)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Oro Valley - Soap
  • Post Shave: MW - Bay Rum - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Friends to the End - Balm

I won 6 of these razors in an auction recently. All 6 are in their original display boxes with some "6NX" blades. I plan on going through them and picking one to keep, selling the rest.

My initial impression of this razor is very positive. The head is similar construction to a Gillette Tech, but the handle makes it feel sooo much nicer. Great knurling and just the right weight.

It seems more efficient than a Tech, and I can see why people always compare it to a Tech. It might just be the honeymoon phase, but if I had to pick between the two I'd choose the Star. Enjoyable to use, and very efficient. Not too mild, not too aggressive. Just right.


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snootingreply
wetshav.ing

Neat! I might be interested in one of these when you get around to selling them.

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BossHoggins10
wetshav.ing

March 16th, 2026

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. - Black Butterscotch w/ AP Pure Bliss Synthetic
  • Razor: WrongCoyote9525 - 3D Printed Razor
  • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
  • Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
  • Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Top of the World - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Golden Balm - Balm
  • Fragrance: Catie's Bubbles - Top of the World - EdP

Shave 45 of the brain bowl

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pi-rho
wetshav.ing

SOTD - 2026-03-16

  • Prep: PAA - Cube Black Bot Pre-shave Soap
  • Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
  • Brush: Zenith - Olivewood Boar (507U-SE) - 28mm $OLDWORLD $WOODEN
  • Razor: RazoRock - Superslant - L3++ $CNC $SLANT
  • Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
  • Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
  • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Sego Unscented Aftershave Balm
  • Post Shave: Proraso - Polvere Post Rasatura
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Man - EdT
  • Tool: WSDB
  • Tags: $discord $MM26

Have a good one.

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snooting
wetshav.ing

March 16th, 2026

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound "Waterlily" - Chisel & Hound v29 Fanchurian 26mm Badger
  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (L4, 1966)
  • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (10)
  • Lather: Martin de Candre - Absinthe - Soap
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
  • Fragrance: Le Labo - Bergamote 22 - EdP

It's going to be very hot here this week. Not great for running (I hate exercising when it's 90+ outside and humid) but I am looking forward to using some brighter summer scents this week.

MdC Absinthe was a refreshing start to the morning and the soap performed great.

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