u/_walden_'s SOTDs for challenge 'Practice Lather Games 2023'

u/_walden_ submitted 3 SOTDS.

u/_walden_ posted on 2023-06-26 07:28:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
June 26, 2023
- Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan #wedontneednostinkingbadgers
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 2) #allnatural
- Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Carpathia - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Logbook - Aftershave
Tomorrow might be the day for this tub of soap.

I'm using this Gen 2 Guerilla on loan. I have a Gen 1 and the differences are interesting. On initial impression, the Gen 2 fixes two problems that the OG has; difficulty loading the blade, and efficiency. The Gen 2 is much easier to load, and gives me a closer shave albeit with more blade feel.

Also different is the overall finish. The newer version appears to be slightly darker, and it's possible that it was tumbled in order to improve the appearance. If only there was someone I could ask!

Both heads have machine marks all over the place, so if that's a deal breaker for you then give this razor a pass.

LG PRACTICE
Detected Items:
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 2) [#ALLNATURAL (DQed) ]
- Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan [#WEDONTNEEDNOSTINKINGBADGERS (DQed) ]
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Carpathia
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Logbook
Sponsor Uses
- Southern Witchcrafts (Software Sponsor Points)
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/_walden_ posted on 2023-06-27 05:56:06-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
June 27, 2023
- Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 2)
- Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Carpathia - Soap
- Post Shave: Brut - Splash On
- Post Shave: Stirling - Varen - Balm
- Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Lavender, Interrupted - EdP
Tub kill! u/visceralwatch /u/Old_Hiker

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Detected Items:
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 2) [#CNC ]
- Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Carpathia
- Post Shave: Brut - Splash On
- Post Shave: Stirling - Varen (DQed)
- Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Lavender, Interrupted
Sponsor Uses
- Southern Witchcrafts (Software Sponsor Points)
- Barrister and Mann (Software Sponsor Points)
- Wolfman Razors brushes or razors (Hardware Sponsor Points)
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/_walden_ posted on 2023-06-28 08:56:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
June 28, 2023
- Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 1)
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 2)
- Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (1/1)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Coniferous - Witch Hazel & Aloe
- Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Lavender, Interrupted - EdP
Side by side comparison of Gen 1 & 2 Guerillas. Interesting results! In using the Gen 2 on its own a couple of times, I would have sworn it was more efficient than the Gen 1, but using it side by side did not show that to be true.

I used the Gen 1 on the right side of my face, and Gen 2 on the left. The first pass is where I saw the biggest difference, with the Gen 1 leaving shorter stubble. Subsequent passes resulted in an identical shave.

Tomorrow I'll switch sides to take into account technique.

The winner for this shave - Gen 1. It fits my preference more, as I like mild, smooth feeling razors. Gen 2 is not aggressive, but it edges a little closer to a medium feel.

LG PRACTICE
Detected Items:
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 1)
- Razor: Wolfman Guerilla (Gen 2) (DQed)
- Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen
- Post Shave: Stirling - Coniferous
- Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Lavender, Interrupted
Sponsor Uses
- Stirling Soap Co. (Software Sponsor Points)
- Wolfman Razors brushes or razors (Hardware Sponsor Points)

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