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  • spj_hook
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    1 year ago

    Thursday, December 14, 2023

    • Prep: hot shower
    • Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
    • Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
    • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Shaving Soap
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave Balm

    Using Stag is such an interesting experience for my sensitive skin. There’s a slight burn from the soap, but not too bad. The balm though, it gives me a pretty intense burn when first applied. But as it’s burning I can still somehow feel it moisturizing me at the same time. Then after a minute or two the burn is gone and I’m left feeling soothed and moisturized, having emerged from the fire not only unscathed but somehow restored.

    • PorkButtsNTaters666
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      1 year ago

      I don’t have the balm, but the after shave is the most moisturizing I have (it’s also the only artisan after shave I have, so this may be a low bar to clear).

      As to stinging, if it’s fragrance burn, bowl lathering could help.

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        1 year ago

        Interesting. What is it about bowl lathering that would change it? The Stag soap burn is really never too bad for me, but I have noticed that the severity of it does seem to change from shave to shave. Today for example was a very mild burn. Maybe my lathering process was a little different today (I took my time with it today), making it more similar to using a bowl?

        • PorkButtsNTaters666
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          1 year ago

          If you face lather, you scrub the soap with the bristles against your skin much more than if you build the lather in a bowlqnd then only apply it on your face. At least for me, I noticed a clear difference.

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            1 year ago

            Ah, that totally makes sense. I generally prefer face lathering but might give that a try. I have a scuttle I haven’t used in forever, this might be a good time to use it, especially now that the weather is cold.