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Pomander by Catie’s Bubbles

Notes: orange, clove

  • DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social
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    8 days ago

    14.02.2025 • Brush: TGS Galaxy 26 mm • Razor: RazoRock Cyber Medium w/ RR Superknurl handle • Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux • Lather: HAGS - Aftermath (old vegan base) • Post-Shave: Moon Soaps - Old School “balm”
    -> 1 pass head shave. The blade is slightly tugging, I suppose it’s at the end of its cycle.

    This was just a quick shave after beard trimming. I’m tired AF from the early shifts, but still wanted a nice clean shave. Well, this isn’t a very close shave but it’ll do… Still have two early shifts on the weekend. Unfortunately I also deal with lots of reflux and nausea atm, but my decision to go cold turkey on nicotine during work wasn’t that good: it added the most awful headache and the shittiest mood swings ever on top. Gotta love withdrawal symptoms 🥴

    At least the soap and brush worked together nicely and despite some slight tugging of the blade, everything went alright. This old vegan HAGS isn’t the slickest soap, but I really like this dupe of Interlude Man too much.

    • snooting@sub.wetshaving.social
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      8 days ago

      I hope you feel better soon.

      Nicotine withdrawal is awful, but luckily fairly short-lived (as long as you don’t ingest more nicotine;)).

      If you’re open to a recommendation, The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr was very helpful to me when I quit smoking. It does a great job reframing nicotine addiction.

      Obviously take it or leave it, just felt like it might be worth mentioning.

      • DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social
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        8 days ago

        I feel like the people around me at work would be even shorter-lived if I quit again 😂

        No, in all seriousness: I have no desire to quit/stop vaping. Switching to that from cigs was a huge jump in life quality without sacrificing the tastes I enjoy (tobacco, menthol) so I see no reason. However, your recommendation is very good for anyone really set on quitting. 👍🏻