I’m also vaguely considering a refactor to use a sqlite file instead of json. I think that would be a better experience, even though the file format is more opaque.
Plus then I could in theory track my shaves in the database and do my own analytics!
Something like this might work (caveat that I haven’t tried it)
You’d lose the blade count tracking though unless you tossed the json back into csv format after each shave.
I wonder how difficult it would be to support csv as a format. Would that meet your needs, or would .xlsx be necessary?
Wednesday, November 13, 2024: SLS
An easy two pass shave tonight. Haverford just felt right for a chilly, dark, autumn evening.
I’m running low on the Haverford EdT and AS samples. I might need to get another Stirling order in the mail…
Well that’s not what you want! 😄
I haven’t, but the description sounds right up my alley. I love a good tobacco scent.
Razorock - Puros - Aftershave
Oro Valley + Puros sounds like a winning combination.
It’s definitely a pretty one!
Wednesday, November 13, 2024: FLS
Easy luxury (™️) shave this morning. The Bolzano blade is still performing well, and Sandpiper is a lovely scent for a sunny day. No notes.
Damn, that’s a beautiful handle!
This is my first time hearing about the Stando Perun, looks like a nice razor! How does it shave?
Chesire++;
Of course, the head should pivot, and it should accept 5 blades
😂
Tuesday, November 12, 2024: SLS - First Fanchurian Impressions
Today was my first shave with this v24 knot that u/BossHoggins10 graciously loaned me. I’ve wanted to try a “nicer” badger knot for a while now, so I’m definitely grateful to have the opportunity.
This thing whipped up a mean lather quickly, and the handle felt fantastic in hand. It’s a super dense knot that’s very soft on the face.
Comparing it with the Yaqi 2-band badger that I already own, it’s definitely higher quality. I’m not yet sure if it’s worth the price difference, but it’s for sure a step up.
Arkadia gave an excellent lather, as always.
Thanks for the call out, I’ll keep my eyes open for one of these if they ever pop up (or if I ever have a handle that needs filling).
The Yaqi and Simpson synths that I own both feel soft to the touch, but they cause me more burn than my badger or boar brushes. I wonder if my technique could be part of the issue. I’m trying to stick to just paintbrush-like strokes with those brushes, but still feel some burn regardless.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024: FLS - Tabac Tuesday
It was a pretty good shave for Tabac Tuesday. The lather didn’t quite get where I wanted it to, and the shave itself felt pretty rough. However, I got great results and minimal irritation.
Stirling Gentleman plays really nicely with the stank.
I think I might not like synthetic brushes very much. Surprisingly, they feel much rougher on my face than boar or badger do. Perhaps I just haven’t tried a nice enough synth yet?
The r41 twist has different geometry than the normal r41?
Monday, November 11, 2024: SLS
I like Oro Valley a lot.
If you shave, I highly recommend learning how. It’s completely transformed my experience of shaving from a task that I dreaded to an enjoyable part of my day.
I got a sample of Oud 27 from Le Labo that definitely had some dankness to it. Didn’t surprise me too much given that it’s the result of fungus-infected wood. :)
It’s a nice scent though, especially for cooler weather. I could see myself enjoying it in a shave soap.
Monday, November 11, 2024: FLS - Rainy Morning Shave
A pleasant and drama-free shave to the sound of some much-needed rain. A great start to the week.
I started wetshaving with one of the Chiseled Face starter kits, and Ghost Town Barber was the soap I received as part of the kit. It’s a very warm and comforting scent and performs quite well for me.
It looks like the bottom of the tub is starting to peek through. Exciting!
Thursday, November 14, 2024: FLS - Mango Mammoth
On theme this morning with a mango sticky rice lather. I think this is my first time using the HoM base, and it gave me a stellar lather.
I’m not the biggest fan of sweet scents, but this wasn’t cloying at all. I doubt I’d buy a full tub, but it’s nice to have a sample kicking around.
Almost to the weekend y’all!
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