It could be worth trying milder blades. Feathers are definitely on the aggressive side.

In my opinion if you use a properly hydrated lather, it shouldn’t prevent you from seeing what’s going on.

I’d focus on getting as much water as possible into your lather. Then use as mild of a DE razor as you own.

I’ve personally never had trouble using a DE “down there.” I typically use a Merkur 34C for this and have had great results.

Granted, I don’t have lady bits down there so I can’t speak to those specific difficulties. I have to assume though that you’d get good results with a properly hydrated lather, a mild razor, and a good deal of care.

That’s a good idea, I’ll pop into a thrift store at some point and see.

I also have these 2 oz tins that I put Stirling samples into for brush loading. Perhaps I should just reserve one of those for lathering up other samples…

That’s interesting that it was the original source of iodine!

I guess I wouldn’t think that it was a particularly strong scent. Agreed though, I’d love a real briny scented soap.

That soap sounds very interesting! Does it have algae and seaweed as ingredients?

October 26, 2024

• Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
• Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
• Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (3)
• Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
• Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber AS Splash
• Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Post Shave Balm
• Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP

I definitely overloaded my brush and had a bit of a hard time getting enough water into the lather. After a bit of work, though, it developed nicely.

I’m so glad it’s the weekend, but somehow my day is full of responsibilities already. At least I smell great!

Happy Saturday y’all. ✌️

I’m not buying all this soap to be frugal! ;)

Also Roam Two++

Yeah, I’ve really enjoyed the B21 so far. I think this is my third use of it but it was well broken in when I got it.

I’m on the fence about whether I prefer this over my Omega 10048. I thought the shorter loft would be miles ahead, but there’s a part of me that quite enjoys the floppy 48.

October 25, 2024

• Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
• Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
• Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (2)
• Lather: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea
• Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
• Post: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea AS splash
• Frag: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea EdT

Pretty good shave with DBS. Off to the weekend!

Have a good one y’all. ✌️

There isn’t usually soap left when I rinse the bowl, but regardless I suspect you’re right that the nubs are just getting in the way.

I add water a bit at a time, mostly using my brush to bring water into the soap.

I lather for 3-5 minutes, but still get a pretty airy foam.

I think y’all are onto something with the bowl recommendations. I’m going to try something smoother next time.