What soap/cream did you use today?

WSP Olympus

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Killer!  Both Olympus and that amazing brush.

Thx SS.... man I am wich ya on Olympus! Just a great lather

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Lakewood Smokeberry

 

Beauté Sauvage (Ethos) nag champa
Shave 2

I’ve never had trouble lathering Ethos soaps. So when I came across johnnylighton’s note (#5639) on how to build a good Ethos lather, I admit I skimmed over it and then turned the page.

Lately though, I’ve noticed a bit of a burn after my shaves. Was I doing something wrong? Should I follow Johnny’s suggestion to hold back on the water, just to see if that makes much difference? Turns out it does. I’ve been overwatering the lather after all. Today I left it on the pasty side while I worked it in my palm and only brought up the sheen after I had it on my face. A few trips to wet the tips of the bristles was all it took to make a shiny, protective lather. Great shave and no burn.

So where do we go from here? Well, Frank says, "A lot of painting the lather on after the initial swirling of the brush is suggested. This method will increase the slickness to a whole other level." That's what I'll work on tomorrow.
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Brush Vielong American (46) ・ Razor Karve Bison (19) ・ Blade Derby Extra (4)

Two days of this Smokey cedar goodness.  I’ve no idea why it costs so much and it won’t be replaced when it’s gone but while it’s here I’ll enjoy the ride.

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Nice pick!
It smells a bit like B&M Fougere Aromatique to me.

I agree and maybe even a little of the original Fine Green Vetiver.

The Sudsy Soapery - Unscented (Tallow)
+ Plus +
Ethos - Tibu Sabuni cream
= Equals =
Amazing





This smoked chuck roast was amazing, as well:

Rarely eat meat but you really did that chuck roast properly

Appreciate that! It was actually a fortunate accident this time... I forgot to wrap it at 165. But was still moist and extremely tender (phew)... and extra bark from not wrapping.

The char was the appeal. Serendipity, eh?