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  • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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    1 year ago

    Smoked Almonds

    • Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
    • Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
    • Lather: Cella – Milano Crema Da Barba
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Almond Leather
    • Fragrance: Maison Margiela – REPLICA By The Fireplace

    I can’t get used to the scent of Cella, it’s not for me. Almond Leather and BTF, on the other hand…

    Sparschweinchen++;

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      Sparschweinchen++;

      I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.

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        Oh, and yes, I’m giving them a rest. I’ve already broken the “one straight” part of the “Sample Straightember: One Straight, Thirty Samples” tag line when the Böker arrived, so why not stray further :)

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          Any chance you just refreshed that edge? My approach has been new (as in new to me, and unused before September) straight razor, or previously used straight with a refreshed edge. [Bringing back the Dovo Bismarck today. Same model you have. I’ll post as soon as I can sit in front of a computer.]

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        I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.

        That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅

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          where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer?

          That makes sense. Of the three I have [I know. I’m out of control] I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.

          • I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.

            Do you see much/any difference in shaving quality or feeling between the piggy and the 14-2 version?

            I’m thinking about getting in the next year or so a Koraat, and I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2. The thing is that I find the scales of the Spaarschweinchen rather ugly (at least on photos), and I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.