• June 2
• Brush: Omega 10098 Boar #HOLLOW #OLDWORLD #TOLL
• Razor: Aylsworth razors – Drakkant #CNC
• Blade: Astra
• Lather: Zingari Man – The Nomad
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Bay Rum
• Fragrance: Gentleman’s Nod – Bluegrass Muse

Ahoy, me hearties! Gather 'round, ye landlubbers, for a tale of a shave that be smoother than a mermaid's song and swifter than a pirate's blade. This be yer ol' shipmate, Captain Cleanbeard, bringin' ye the "Shave of the Day" with Zingari Man – The Nomad!

🏴‍☠️⚓️ Arr, I woke up this mornin' with a face as rough as a barnacle-covered hull. Me trusty cutlass had gone dull, and I needed somethin' to tame the wild seas of me stubble. Enter The Nomad, which chould have been called The Pirate, a shave soap so fine it could charm the gold outta Davy Jones' locker. They say she be a Bay Rum scent, but me nose smells a whole lotta lime in there too!

I lathered up, mates, and what a lather it be! Richer than a chest of Spanish doubloons and slicker than a dolphin's back. The scent? Aye, it whisked me away to distant shores, with hints of exotic spices and the open sea and plenty of lime to ward off scurvy. 'Twas like bein' on a treasure hunt in me own bathroom!

With me Drakkant in hand, I set sail across me face. The blade cut through the whiskers like a hot knife through butter, leavin' nary a nick nor a scratch. Smooth as a sea shanty on a moonlit night, me skin was left feelin' as soft as a sailor's sweetheart's kiss.

If ye be lookin' to tame the wild waters of yer beard, set course for a set up like this. The B&M Splash might be finest Bay Rum scent this side of the Seven Seas, guaranteed to make ye feel like the captain of a mighty ship, ready to conquer any adventure that comes yer way.

Then the Bluegrass Muse is the prrrrrrrfect compliment to Bay Rum soaps and splashes. Smells like a drink fit for Capt Jack Sparrow to drink out of a coconut once he commandeers a expeditious ship off the coast of Hispaniola. Yo-ho, yo-ho, a Pirates Shave for Meeeeeee!

Furrrr yurrrr fine challenge, u/Priusaurus seems to be a fine swashbuckler, with the heart o' a lion and the cunning o' a fox! His presence on this sub be as grand as a ship's mast on the horizon, and his spirit shines brighter than a treasure chest full o' gold doubloons. Aye, ye be the fiercest and most noble shaver to ever shave the seven seas! That Prius isn’t much of a pirate though, he be givin' away shushes and advise instead of takin' it like a good scoundrel should! He helped me a lot in preparation of these Lathering Games and I appreciate it more than a first mate appreciates a captain that still has both his hands!

Fair winds, smooth shaves, and fine smells to ye all! 🏴‍☠️🪒⚓️ #ROTY

June 2, 2024

• Brush: Galepromot Brown Badger #WEDONTNEEDNOSTINKINGBADGERS
• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable #ADJUSTABLE
• Blade: Wizamet (3)
• Lather: Henri et Victoria – Navigateur
• Post Shave: Areffa Soap – Discoverer
• Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Admiral

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Daily Theme: Ahoy, Lather Games!

Theme justification: Henri et Victoria Navigateur is nautically themed. The scent description talks about the Caribbean seas and a fabled beast that sailors fear is enhanced by the fragrance’s freshness. Plus, it has a sailor on the lid.

Relevant Post Shave & Frag: Navigater. Discoverer. Admiral. These are all titles that can (and have been) bestowed on seafaring individuals. One, though, stands out. Christopher Columbus. While he’s a little controversial today, there is no doubting his historical significance. He “was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa …” who was given the rank of “Admiral of the Ocean Seas” by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. He is, rightfully or not, also often considered the discoverer of the New World.

So this shave is a Christopher Columbus themed shave. No genocide is endorsed or was caused by this shave

Fun fact, I tried to bring up the topic of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day when I was an intern. The person I told this to (who has since left) told me, “Why? Everyone has skeletons in their closet.” I dropped the idea. I should bring it back up.

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Scavenger Hunt Justification:

Razor facts: The Gillette Slim is an adjustable razor.

Brush facts: The brush was purchased on Amazon. Per the listing, it is badger brush. For $5, it has to be the lowest quality badger available.

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Daily/Special Challenge: Paleontology Day

/u/Priusaurus is a good dude. He’s sent me a couple smushes over the past year, and has always been willing to answer questions. Was his win last year legitimate, or did was the win stolen from /u/OnionMiasma? The world may never know. The record books, however, have /u/Priusaurus as the rightful ruler. Plus, as he showed yesterday, he has the hardware to prove his victory.

So, to honor him I shaved with his beloved Worcester IceCats goal horn playing on repeat. In addition, /u/Priusaurus, I’ll send you the cash to cover the price and shipping if you win this auction for $5 #NotABribe

Also, since he is the one that is responsible for the Remote Learning Group Buy, I incorporated Doritos into my shave today. I didn’t have any Nacho Cheese Doritos, but I did have a new bag of Spicy Sweet Chili. I crushed them up and added them to my nearly complete lather. Here it is all mixed together, and here it is on my face. Please don’t judge my lather. I was using a very terrible brush and then I added Doritos to it. The shave actually wasn’t too bad. HeV is a good, slick base, but the nice smell of Navigateur was overpowered by the Doritos. 2/10. Do not recommend adding Doritos to your lather.

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Frag description

Chatillon Lux Admiral

Look, right now the only thing I can smell is Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos. Admiral, though, is one of my favorite CL frags (again, it would be a lot better if the lemongrass and riverboat smoke wasn’t accompanied by Doritos). In a normal wear, it does transport you to the Mississippi River. Might just be me, and local STL people can chime in, but it takes me back to walking near the Arch right by the river.

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Okay, so let’s talk about today’s shave. This was my first (or second; cannot fully recall) using HeV. It’s quite nice. Between them and MacDuff’s, I’m starting to think Canadians know what their doing with shave soap.

The brush, though, I’m 99% confident is actually a boar brush. It’s listed as badger on both the Amazon page and the packaging, so that’s what I’m going with for my hardware points. I’m just glad I will never have to use this one again. It went straight into the trash after the shave, which is where it would’ve ended up before too long regardless. It lost, seemingly, 20% of its hairs during the shave.

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Totals:

Razor Hashtags: 2/10
Brush Hashtags: 3/10
Hardware Sponsor Points: x/2
Software Sponsor Points: 1/16
Number of Lather Brands: 2/30
Number of Lather Scents: 2/30
Number of Post Shaves: 2/30
Number of Frags: 2/30

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Contest Hashtags:

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LG2024 SOTD- June 2 “ Ahoy, got a little Bay Rum/ Old Spice in you?”

• Brush: Frank Shaving G5 ivory #FAUXFUR
• Razor: Razorock GC .84
• Blade: Astra Green (2)
• Lather: Chiseled Face- Bay Rum
• Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps- History 101
• Fragrance: Parfums de Marly- Herod EDP

Hate to say it but I have never been a fan of either Bay Rum or Old Spice. It is what it is.

For todays installment of yesteryears TV commercials we get to experience the not so subtle innuendos ubiquitous of early 2000s, particularly the many great alcohol bits.

A quick glance at todays Thread proves u/priusaurus previous LG posts were epic which I would love to read but ain’t nobody got time for that (looking at other ROTY posts this year it’s also apparent that I ain’t got time for that). I was able to quickly pursue his recent posts and gleaned that u/priusaurus is a generous contributor to the daily questions thread and is a huge fan of Stirling’s sheep base, which I presume will be featured heavily for tomorrow’s shave. For this I am certain u/priusaurus has a little captain in him ;).

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02JUN2024 AHOY!

SailorSuit Shave

• Brush: Aurora Grooming Genesis V1 w/TGN 26mm Synth 3 band #COMPOSITE #FRANKENBRUSH #FAUXFUR #PREMIUMPLASTIC
• Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24 #FLIPTOP #MODERNGEM
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [4]
• Lather: Black Ship Grooming - Thomas Tew
• Post Shave: Arianna and Evans - Amaro del Capo

AHOY, LG Contestants. This is your resident 2nd Class taking the 1MC for a few quick ship-wide announcements. Thomas Tew was dropped off on the last UNDERREP, you'll be able to tell from the Orange and Sandalwood scents currently making their way about the decks. The ship's store is currently out of relevant post shaves, as such if you wish to match with Mr. Tew you'll need to get Arianna and Evans' Amaro del Capo. CCS has informed me that RAM has no more GEM blades, so we have cannibalized parts from the Pushbutton for use with the MM24. The parts should be on order soon, for more questions regarding this please report to Supply. At the end of last deployment the Genesis V1 was born, and the one in the picture was used to memorialize a gift my daughter gave me when I pulled into port. Finally, shipmates, the CO has asked me to announce that we will be making port tonight around 0000, conditions on the pier are smelly, almost of Onions. Good luck to all of you, and I'll see you on the deckplates. LS^2 out.

I dont know how to do this challenge so I'll just add in a dinosaur joke: What do you call a dinosaur wearing a cowboy hat and boots? spoiler

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Jun. 2, 2024 Ahoy, Lather Games! * Brush: Chisel & Hound Quartermoon
Razor: Merkur 34C #ZAMAC * Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: DentonMajik - Ole Fife * Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Musk * Post Shave: Osma - Alum
Post Shave:* Jack Black - Double-Duty Face Moisturizer

The Ole Fife smush was generously provided by none other than the King of Spice himself, u/cowzilla3. Thank you! 🙏 Ole Fife is described on DentonMajik’s site as “A tribute not only to classic Shulton's Old Spice, but also to the Man, the Myth, and the Legend himself Barney Fife!” This was my first experience with DentonMajik and any Old Spice scent of any kind. I enjoyed the shave, the soap performed well and the scent, although not something I’d normally reach for, was enjoyable.

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June 2, 2024

Prep: Hot shower

Brush: Chisel and Hound Sakura with v21 Fanchurian

Razor: Muhle Companion

Blade: Astra Green (Indian)

Lather: Chiseled Face Bay Rum

Post Shave: Zingari Man Sego Aftershave Balm Unscented

2 pass. I've got a couple of scents in my usual rotation that meet the theme today, but I realized I hadn't pulled out the Bay Rum in months. Apparently, though, I'm already starting to buckle under the pressure of the Lather Games. I had a brief stress dream this morning that the contents of my soap sample vanished before I could finish loading the brush. I was in a total panic, looking everywhere for the missing soap. 🤦

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June 2, 2024 - Ahoy, Lather Games!

• Brush: Yaqi Surf 22mm
• Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - Merica #CNC
• Blade: Gillette - Silver Blue
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Bay Rum
• Post Shave: Clubman After Shave Lotion

I am house sitting at the moment, thus I could not use my Old Spice today, but u/BostonPhotoTourist Bay Rum is very good. My vintage Seaforth! mug hopefully played into the nautical theme today for some extra flair, pizzazz perhaps. I slathered on my Old Spice deodorant today as well, I smell like a sailor that just left a barbershop.

As for u/Priusaurus, I commend your dedication to the Lather Games and you thoroughly educated and entertained me on the history and importance of the Old Ironsides this morning. Never thought I would watch a grown man play with toys in a bath tub and be entertained, so I'll give you that much.

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Jun. 2, 2024
Brush: Marco Rinaldi Peacemaker
Razor: Weck Med Prep Sextoblade #WECKONISTA * Blade: Kismet Hair Shaper [3]
Lather: HAGS - Isla Muerta * Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Azure * Fragrance:* Nautica - Voyage

Ahoy!

I really struggled with today as I had a plan , but a package has still not arrived so in honor of u/Priusaurus I followed the direction of a famous Paleontologist and had to PIVOT! into this setup for the day.

Soap Justification.

“Indulge in a unique and captivating shaving experience with “Isla Muerta” bay Rum shaving soap” Now I’m not sure how unique this shaving experience was, but it was a pleasant one.

Aftershave

I went with CB Azure, because it is stupid hot here and I wanted the Aquatic notes to contrast the spices of Isla Muerta

Fragrance

Nautica Voyage 2 reasons I picked this today. 1. The name alone ties into today’s theme. 2. Even though it has a lot of green in it, it’s very Aquatic and goes well IMO with Azure.

Razor and Brush. They just go well with the today’s theme and soaps cover art.

Photo Contest theme Pirates. For the last 32 years I have worn an eye patch. So My entry for today is me holding my gear.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

https://imgur.com/a/ahoy-UYoYjep

• Prep: PAA - The Cube 2.0
• Brush: All-Star Grooming Company - Badger #WEDONTNEEDNOSTINKINGBADGERS
• Razor: Gillette - Toggle #REVENANT
• Blade: Gillette - Silver Blue
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Barrister's Reserve Spice
• Post Shave: PAA - Cold Spice

A nice cool seaworthy shave today! Using PAA Chill Mill to add a cool breeze to my Barrister's Reserve Spice Lather. Felt like being at sea on a tall ship!

Hardware Scavenger Hunt: I used my Gillette toggle. Bought it and it wouldn't adjust and had a lot of brassing. I had it revamped in rhodium. This was my first shave with it!

My cheap All-Star Badger was bought as a add on to an ATT Razor purchased still with a bit of funk. My first time use, al little shedding.

A tip of the hat to Priusaurus and Boston with my BC shirt and my extremely outdated (Does studying 1997 count as Paleontology?) Fodor's Guide to Boston !

#ROTY

SOTD - 2024-06-02

• Beard Growth: 24 Hours
• Prep: Hot Shower
• Pre Shave: None
• Brush: Simpsons Trafalgar T2 Royal Pearl - Synthetic #SMOLL #PREMIUMPLASTIC #OLDWORLD
• Razor: Henson Ti22 +++ #CNC
• Blade: Derby Extra Green
• Lather: Chiseled Face - Bay Rum
• Post Shave: Stirling - South Padre AS

• Fragance: Prada - Ocean Luna Rossa EdT

• Comments: Chiseled Face Bay Rum - picked up fennel and cardamom notes predominantly. Lather exploded on this one from the get-go. Got a good, hydrated lather and smooth shave overall.

Stirling South Padre AS - Trying to be on theme, first time using Stirling products, it’s a summer and beach scent. Smells pretty nice, good alcohol level and great feeling on skin.

Prada Ocean Luna Rossa - Again trying to be on theme with this one, had a sample lying around for a while, I think it leaked in the ziplock it was in lol. Still good scent reminds me of ocean breeze, slightly on the generic end let’s see how it holds up

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Ahoy, Lather Games!

• Brush: Chisel and Hound Vitae Taper w/AP Shave Co 26mm Pure Bliss™ SHD Premium Synthetic Knot #COMPOSITE #FAUXFUR #FRANKENBRUSH #PREMIUMPLASTIC #SHD #TOLL
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #FLIPTOP #MODERNGEM
• Blade: Personna PTFE Coated Stainless GEM
• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Twice as Spice
• Post Shave: Old Spice - Classic After Shave
• Fragrance: The Zoo - Sailors

Daily Video

Daily Gratitude
Thanks to my mom for the aftershave, recording me, and being so awesome. Thanks to Cowzilla3 for the sample of soap. Thanks to ShavinginCT for the fragrance sample. Thanks to EldrormR for including some free blades with my MM24. Thanks to our wonderful judges and other people for putting this whole thing together.

Daily Mistakes
I felt the video was running a bit short so I decided to do a second pass. Mistake? I'll see later this month if I have any irritation.
EDIT: another mistake, apparently MM24 isn't a REVENANT so I gotta remove that part.

Daily Writeup
I'm tired; no writeup today; watch the video if you miss the writeup so much. (I'm also hungry and grumpy lol)

Daily Theme Points
Wholly Kaw Twice as Spice is definitely an Old Spice dupe, a good one at that!

Daily Relevant Post Shave & Fragrance Points
I used Old Spice Aftershave with the little boat on the box and I used a fragrance called "Sailors" so I get points!

Daily Challenge
Apparently Priusaurus' Discord like username username is Cupcakesuarus so that's my history/paleontology lesson that I just found, to celebrate him I will eat a cupcake now. I also appreciate when he sometimes chimes in for one comment in a conversation because I like seeing his username in Discord but not too much so it's just like a pleasant surprise.

Hardware Scavenger Hunt
MM24 has a #FLIPTOP as demonstrated in my video. I also get #MODERNGEM, "For the purposes of this hashtag, MM24 manufacturing began in 2021." ~~And this razor went through some major shit but now it is a #REVENANT.~~ nevermind, information arose saying this was never ruined.

Photo Contest
Trash, comment if you can find which each piece of trash is!

TL;DR
I win rookie of the year thank you very much give me my prize.

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