AutoBotJan 25

Sunday SOTD Thread, January 25th, 2026 (#957)

https://sub.wetshaving.social/post/3905129

Show threadsnootingJan 25

January 25th, 2026

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. Blue & Clear - Gelousy (A3) 28mm Badger
  • Razor: ERN 207 (13/16”, full hollow, round point) (19)
  • Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Nordost - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
  • Fragrance: GLHF Workshop - Polyphemus - EdT

Comfortable shave, but not as close as I’d like. I think my technique ATG needs the most work.

Show threadPorkButtsNTaters666Jan 25
After 19 shaves, the blade might also be not as sharp as it could be anymore 🤔
Show threadsnootingJan 25

Yeah I was also wondering that.

How often do you typically touch up your edges? How often do you do a full rehone?

I was hoping that a straight edge would last for quite some time as long as I strop regularly. Is this wishful thinking?

Show threadPorkButtsNTaters666

So, I cannot really count, since my sotd.el has acquired straight usage tracking very recently, but…

  • it probably depends on the steel, harder steel holds an edge better ceteris paribus
  • it may depend on your beard

In any case, if it feels rough, try maybe refreshing it just on your finishing stone. But @[email protected] gives certainly better advice than I.

@gcgallant - Wetshaving

Lemmy

Jan 26 at 10:11pmWeb
Show threadgcgallantJan 27
I think it is mostly a combination of steel and technique. While beard hair diameter may vary greatly, I bet shear resistance has a very narrow distribution.