WetShaving
This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.
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Rule 1 - Behaviour and Etiquette
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Low effort replies and complaints about content will be removed.
Rule 2 - Content Guidelines
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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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Vendors are to keep marketing within the biweekly Deals/New Products threads.
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Do not solicit donations or share fundraisers without mod approval.
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All NSFW/L content must request mod approval and be flaired appropriately.
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Non-shaving related NSFW/L content is not allowed.
Rule 10 - Moderator Discretion
- The rules may not apply perfectly to every situation. The mods have final discretion.
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September 10, 2024
A very close shave. I'm starting to think Tusk isn't for me, though. If I leave it sorta thick and creamy and beautiful, I don't get much residual slickness. If I give it a lot of water, the residual slickness is better, but my skin doesn't feel very protected. If there's a middle ground, I'm having trouble nailing it down, so obviously there's that factor -- user error.
It works, for sure, and it smells great, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not in the target demographic. Maybe Tusk is for people who prioritize post-shave feel and skin goodies, while my skin has different requirements. I'll continue to use it, of course. Maybe one day it'll click.
Like you, I feel like I can make almost any soap work. I think Tusk is fine, but not top tier for me. I assume Vida uses Ben's formula when she makes it. Her Darkwing base, OTOH, is top tier for me. Ben's fragrances with Vida's Darkwing base would be a great match for me. He should just offer that option.
Have you tried Armonía?
No I haven't, but that's first on my list. I have only heard good things about this.
It certainly fits the bill with an amazing scent from Ben and the Darkwing base from Vida.