LGSOTD 05-July

• Brush:  Haryali - Synthetic Silvertip #FAUXFUR 
• Razor:  Haryali - Travel Razor #JETSETTER 
• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
• Lather: Gillette – Labs Skincare Rapid Foaming Gel   
• Post Shave: L’Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic

It has been years since I used canned goop, the last time I used the stuff the sensor excel was still the big thing and I don’t think they’d got above 2 blades in general (or I certainly hadn’t noticed). Squirted some of the gel onto the brush (actually worked quite well).  There seems to be some sort of cooling effect which actually wasn’t unpleasant.  Despite that it will be very unlikely that this will see the light of day again and will probably join the Cella in exile. 

This Haryali synthetic silvertip brush actually isn’t that bad, did an ok job with the gel, barring dollops that were flicked around. Would this thing ever replace my Chubby 2 SiLVERTiP…not a chance on this earth.  However it’s not a bad little brush to throw into the travel bag if I needed something that I didn’t care whether it got damaged or not.  Also went for the Haryali Travel Razor, the shave actually wasn’t that bad, the quality of the finish a lot to be desired though, the plating isn’t great and there was a lot of dust in the handle but it actually gave an ok shave, but rough on the ATG pass but I don't know whether that was partially the fault of the canned goop! 

Theme for the photo scavenger hunt, but I wanted to get space and travel together and stealing my 4 year olds lego was the only way! 

For today's challenge, this is tough for me.  I do not detect subtle notes or understand how scents interact, it’s just not the way I’m wired. So all I can do is a student dinner (see what’s in the cupboard that you like, throw it together and hope you can keep it down)...so to that end:

I absolutely love Noble Otter Plunder, the strong smoke coming off it is amazing, so I would take that with a good helping of Tom Ford Ombre Leather and a touch of A&E Tobacco Road, and maybe a dash of vanilla (not sure about that one and it's probably in the others somewhere). If you were to crack on for a soap as well, do the same but add to that just a touch of cooling agent (think Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic strength, not B&M Terror - I still have some horrid flashbacks to a very unfortunate incident) and that’d be me.  Smoky, leather, Tobacco, Vanilla and the soap with a hint of chill.  At least in my head that would work for me, whether it would in reality is a completely different matter.

Have a good one all.

Cheers

Marc

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Lather Games 2023 Day 5

• Prep: Warm water
• Brush: APSaveCo - 28MM G5A SHD
• Razor: Gillette - Slim Twist England
• Blade: Gillette - Platinum
• Lather: Kapo - Classic
• Post Shave: Osma - alum block
• Post Shave: Kapo - Classic

In every grocery store even in a small villages you can find this shaving cream. Every man in Bulgaria knows it and every man use it even once in his life. In past years in communism was Bulgarian most used shave cream. Mostly because is Bulgarian ( maybe some people in Russia know it ). I remember it from early ages. My grandfather used it. I still have one in Old aluminium packages sealed and maybe I'm gonna pass it through years. Or used because I'm pretty sure I can shave myself after 30 years with it. It's a cheap cream ( about 2-2.50$ for cream and 3-3.50$ for aftershave ) and really a "chemical" but hey do the job. Have a really good slickness and make lather really really quick but dries the skin and that's why I don't like it very much. The aftershave is strongly alcohol the fragrance is mix between citrus, menthol and classical barber shops scent. When I use it memories comes in my mind about my grandfather who shaves every morning even if he stay at home all day. Which was like tradition to him or habit. Once he told me that when he was in trenches in World War 2 find his way to shave but you know he was from this old kind people tough son of a bitch. And maybe most of your grandfathers and fathers did that too. Very cheap materials to shave but really rich in precious memories! I write it in original name on Cyrillic " Kapo" and if I have to write it and translated to English I have to write it "Caro" and corresponds to "diamonds" in deck of cards. For safety razor I choose old Gillette Slim Twist England. I bought it a few months ago for 5$ just because I don't have nothing from my father and grandfather like shaving tools. I Try to remember and to find something near to the memories of what they useed. I was on early ages when he passed away. And I am amazed how good quality they make so long ago. Precised, everything works perfect. Even now this is great everyday shaver competitive with modern and expensive safety razors. Was a great day with great shave. I appreciate this games more and more.

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7/5/23

• Brush: None
• Razor: Thiers Issard "Evide Sonnant" 6/8, Extra Hollow Round Point
• Lather: Barbasol - Original
• Post Shave: Nivea Men - Sensitive Post Shave Balm

Picked this can of Barbasol up the other day at the Safeway down the street from me. Its been a minute since I've used something like this. I sprayed some globs in my hand and wiped it over a wet face. It still felt fairly dry, so I splashed a little water on my hands and rubbed in the lather on my face. This actually really stepped up the Barbasol game. I don't know if this is a standard approach, I know I haven't done it like that before, but man what a difference. Definitely wasn't terrible.

The Nivea I've had for some time and picked up at the same safeway. It's not a terrible balm by any means. Prior to getting HoM - Z balm, this is what I'd use if my technique lacked during a shave and it has worked just fine for me.

The Evide Sonnant I chose for no particular reason to fit this. I'd thought about using a disposable to fit the theme, but at the same time I was curious how a straight would do with this kind of lather.

For an ideal scent, I want incense. I want to straight smell like I'm standing at the incense section of a head shop. A little something like: Frankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli, Dragon's Blood, Nag Champa, Sandalwood and Lavender.

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**Wed Jul 05 2023**
* **Prep:** A hot shower
* **Razor:** Merker 34C HD
* **Blade:** Feather HI Stainless
* **Brush:** Perfecto Badger
* **Lather:** Barbasol - Classic Cream
* **Post Shave:** Pinaud - Clubman AS Lotion

Day 5 of the later games. Goop day way actually not to bad. Still miss the good stuff, but all in all, good shave.

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July 5, 2023 – Gillette Day

• Razor: Gillette Superspeed
• Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
• Lather: Gillette – Satin Care Sensative Skin
• Post Shave: Nivea – Sensitive Post Shave Balm
• Fragrance: Maher Olfactive – Santal Auster

Gillette Razor: Check

Gillette blade: Check

Gillette Canned Goo: Unfortunately Check.

Now I didn’t want to buy a brand new can of goo just for this, so I used my wife’s leg stuff. Nothing said not to use it on my face and the ingredients look mostly like what I had when I last used a can of goo over a decade ago now. “But tsr, you’ve only been wetshaving for 8 months? How is that possible.” Well before that I used a norelco shaver which is gooless and before that I used a shave butter from Dollar Shave Club that’s no longer made. (Flashback to how horrible that was.) So this shave was not as bad as my first wetshave ever, but still sucks. I put way to much gel on my hand, scooped some into my sample loading bowl (which served for pass 2 and 3.) Its clear this stuff is for a multiblade razor, it’s too thick for the DE to really get near the skin, but by using wet hands to get parts 2 and 3 I thinned it into usable. Got a socially acceptable shave but irritation everywhere. Used the nivea balm to stay on “big box store” theme.

Which brings us to #fof, I didn’t remember a smell to this stuff when I last used it. Maybe it’s because what I used was targeted at women and a scent is added.l or maybe my memory is just bad. It was vaguely medical aloe. This actually made me smell the aloe in the nivea a bit more than usual which was interesting. But can’t really build a fragrance flow off “medicinal aloe.” To hold the theme of big box store I’d have had to find an EdT there, which was likely possible (Axe anyone?) but opted instead for wordplay. This was an austerity shave if there ever was one. The shave I would have to do if I ever run out of already purchased soaps and my wife and I have to go back to our “to the bone” budget. (Note: I don’t recommend this. It sucks on multiple levels.) So Santal Austere it is. Not my normal style of fragrance, one of the accords plays horribly with my nose. But here we are.

Which is a good slide into #photocontest and the challenge. I’ve tried to incorporate the daily challenge into my photo challenge most days. And today is no exceptions, fruit. Why fruit? Because the apple is in my favorite wetshaving scent:Alive. (yes it’s green apple but it’s all I had.) Had I tried to design a scent it wouldn't have ended up at all like this because I couldn't have figured out this combination of notes would be so emotionally soothing.

Also, as I've mentioned I'm wierd when it comes to scents. I want to shave with a gourmand but not smell like that for more than the shave. So my ideal scent would actually be a progressive trifecta. It would start with the sweet almond of Stirling Almond Creme, mixed in with chocolate and vanilla for the soap. For the splash I'd keep tbr chocolate and vanilla but move them to the background of a coffee accord. This would carry though to the frag but here we'd scale back the coffee, lean into the vanilla and accentuate with Lavender and a sweet tobacco (two of my favorite single notes.)

Would this work at all? No freaking clue. I won't quit my day job and just leave this perfumery to the experts.

Finally, the judges have shown me mercy and I thank them. So I'm still in this and competing heavily for #ROTY.

• Brush: Mis Manos

• Razor: Gillette Fusion

• Blade: Gillette Fusion Proglide

• Lather: Barbasol - Soothing Aloe

• Post Shave: Lubriderm - Fragrance Free

• Fragrance: Ralph Lauren - Polo Sport

Today's Theme: Canned Shave Goop - Barbasol Soothing Aloe and Lubriderm lotion are widely available pretty much everywhere around me. The Ralph Lauren Polo Sport was widely available in department stores and malls 15 years ago, I don't shop in malls or department stores often anymore so I'm not sure if it's still around, but it was way back when.

Today's Challenge: Channel your inner perfumer

Scent Name/Theme: Islay Single-Malt

Scent Description: The Isle of Islay is home to some of the most historic scotch whiskey distilleries and is known for a specific flavor profile of bold, smoky, and peated scotch whiskeys. Removing the boozy notes, the flavor profile also translates excellently to a masculine scent profile. Best enjoyed with a glass of Ardbeg or Bruichladdich.

Scent Notes

Top: Jasmine, Black Tea, Lime, Sea Spray

Middle: Smoke/Creosote, Loam Topsoil, Peat

Base: Maple, Caramel, Vanilla, Burnt Sugar

My theme for today's shave: Shave Like an NPC #photocontest

So I put together this shave thinking I'd be all critical of normies and how they have inferior shaving regimens but as I actually went through the shave I realized that this was basically exactly how I shaved when I first started shaving but better. I didn't know that adding a bit of water to the barbasol and working it into your whiskers instead of just plopping it on top of your face would result in better slickness and raised hairs. I didn't know that watching for grain direction would help. I just didn't really know how to shave at all, and I wouldn't really learn how to shave well for another 15 years or so.

But thanks to this community and other online resources I've developed pretty decent technique and have found that shaving can be enjoyable and therapeutic. So instead of being critical of others, I am grateful instead. Thank you to everyone here, thank you to the artisans and companies that make wonderful shaving products, and and thank you to others around the internet who create resources to help people learn how to shave in a more enjoyable way.

Barbsol soothing aloe and lubriderm are basically unscented, and the Polo Sport frag is basically peak late 90s/early 00's mall frag scent. I legit coughed when I sprayed the Polo Sport on. I just need a chain wallet and some heelies and I'd fit right in with that era.

The album for today's shave is actually one I found at Best Buy when I was a teenager and really into Linkin Park. It's got a live version of My December on it that's just the best thing ever, and I wish it was more widely available even though it's basically just the Hybrid Theory tracklist. #FOF #ROTY

• Brush: Nope

• Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley

• Lather: Edge - Shave Gel for sensitive skin with aloe

• Post Shave: Old Spice - Classic Aftershave

• Fragrance: Catie's Bubbles - Blugere

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So I find this sub and all the nice people here send me on a journey to discover all these wonderful artisans and introduce me to the world of fragrances that are equally as awesome. Then what do the powers at be instruct us to do? Spend hard earned money on this trash!?!? What the hell. I bought the tiniest can they had of this Edge brand gel? I then sprayed it directly into my hand like a Neanderthal. Smells sorta like lemons and a cheap aquatic Cologne I probably wore in high school. Did one pass... I survived.

Used Old Spice aftershave for the first time which was also available my local CVS. It's fine but not really for me. A grab from the PIF table at the Maggard meet up for use in the lather games. My old lady said I smell awful haha.

As for my own fragrance if I could create one, I would love to make a scent based on smells I encounter working as a production Brewer. When a big malty beer is mashing in you can smell that sweet delicious malt outside the building. Dark beers like porters contain chocolate notes or more intensely sharp roasted notes like that in coffee. Opening bags of fresh hot pellets of the many thousands of varieties and smelling them right as you dump them into the kettle, or into the fermenter as in a dry hop. Dumping the hop and yeast out of the bottom of the tank can be magical too so fruity or maybe spicy and herbal like the noble varieties of England. Or smell like meat or Sulphur depending on the yeast strain and malt bill. The crazy funk when the spent grain man decides not to pick the trailer and it makes the whole tap room smell like feet. Dropping super sacks of malted barley has a really specific smell of the earth. Walking hop fields and splitting fresh cones down the middle to rub the yellow lupulin glands and warm the oils to awaken the aromatics. The sweat of the Brewer himself! It's usually well over 100 degrees on the deck. I think a scent based on this stuff would be more interesting than a scent based on finished beers.

July 5, 2023

• Prep: Shower
• Brush: None
• Razor: Merkur 34G #RAINBOW
• Blade: Gillette Platinum
• Lather: Edge - Sensitive Skin Gel
• Post Shave: Old Spice - Original
• Fragrance: None

I bought this little travel sized Edge can of gel at a local CVS last year to keep in my travel kit, before I realized I could get a soap stick, so I picked up some Tabac and threw the Edge under my sink without ever using it. This is the first time I've used it, and probably the first time since my teens using a gel. If I would've deliberately picked up something for canned goop day it would've probably been Barbasol. I was super disappointed with the caveat of no Pasteurs, but it is what it is. I did however pick up the 34G from Pasteur's, which is local to me.

The gel itself is certainly useable, but I much prefer the brush-needing counterparts. I must say I do enjoy the translucency of it, makes it easier to line up. Finished up with an easily accessible splash of Old Spice Original. Easily accessible in this case if you're in India, because that's where this bottle came from.

As for my perfect, original scent, I like the combinations of sweet and spicy. Looking at notes from Fragrantica, I would pick cinnamon, clove, tobacco, vanilla, butterscotch, peach cream, smoke, and a touch of musk. Until tomorrow!

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Jul. 5, 2023
Brush: AP SHAVECO AP400B XL (G5C)
Razor: Karve CB D Plate (SB) * Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3) * Lather: Aveeno - Therapeutic Shave Gel - Soap
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - Fougere Mania - Aftershave Toner * Post Shave:* Zingari Man - AS Balm (Unscented)

Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

This is my first-ever LG SOTD. I’ve been here since around September 2020. I used the canned goop, listened to the playlist, and did not enjoy the shitty, unscented shave, at least until I got to the toner. But, hey, I posted. And the music offered a sentimental journey that got me reminiscing about some earlier times.

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July 5, 2023

• Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: Karve CB (SB – C)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
• Lather: Barbasol – Soothing Aloe
• Post Shave: Noble Otter – Bare

I was going to skip the brush but the lather out of this can was SO DRY. I ended up putting it in a bowl and using a brush to add water and paint. My first attempt (actually trying to mix the water with the lather) broke the lather. On the second attempt I put a bunch of lather in the bowl then used a VERY wet brush to paint that on my face. Did several round of this wet painting per pass. The Karve CB performed great as usual. I chose it to be something very mild. My aftershave is off theme (because I did in fact buy this jar of Noble Otter balm at a Texas grocery store), but the Barbasol left my face so dry that I just had to use the balm in my cabinet that gives me the most moisture.

I want to point out what Barbasol thinks is important for good advertising as well. This can has three call outs on it. It says that it is “thick & rich shaving cream,” it says “SOOTHING ALOE” in a big green bar on the front, and, in the only other thing on the front of the can, it says that there is a “rust-proof aluminum bottom.” That’s it. If you’re walking down a store aisle that’s all you get to influence you into picking up the can. Their marketing relies 100% on brand recognition. I think at this point they’re only catering to BIG PRANK not to shavers.

(Nothing to see here, just an edit putting in my daily challenge that I totally didn't forget about this morning while being completely flummoxed by Barbasol. Nope, definitely not that) I want somebody to make a lavender bay scent. Get some sea salt, plus bay, plus lavender. I have no idea if it would smell good, it's just all of my favorite things. I know Garibaldi is tobacco instead of bay, but just mix Garibaldi and B&M Lavender and you've got gold.

Healthy Activity of the Day: Starting a new book today, Hyperion by Dan Simmons. Force myself to stop staring at a tv so much. Mileage: 11 miles

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July 5, 2023

https://imgur.com/gallery/DhvVXG4

Prep: Proraso Green

Brush: Knot today

Razor: Rockwell 6s R6 Plate

Blade: Treet Platinum (2)

Lather: Equate - Sensitive Skin Shave Foam

Post Shave: Skin Bracer

Worst Lather of the Lather games so far. That is, if you can even call what just happened upon my face "lather". This stuff smelled so bad that I actually shaved my upper lip first just to get it away from my nose ASAP. Straight to the trash with this canned crap. Skin Bracer came in and saved the day though. I love the scent and how smooth it makes my face feel. I wouldn't call it a DFS, but it was a DFA(fter)S

Challenge: I am a lime and citrus degenerate. If I could create a scent, it would most likely feature lime, bergamot, and maybe some lilac or Lavender to pull it all together.

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JULY 5, 2023

• Brush: Stirling Synthetic 24mm
• Razor: King C. Gillette Chrome
• Lather: Barbasol - shaving cream
• Post Shave: Thayers - WitchHazel unscented.

Well this was an easy challenge to achieved but one of the most uncomfortable. I was literally not able to fully get the shave I wanted. One of those things where you still feel the stubble after you are done shaving!! Irritating as all hell even with multiple passes so I blame the Barbasol. I must say I have been pampered with all the artisan soaps and creams and balms and my skin is always amazing. Today is dry, and itchy and reddish even though I did not fully remove all my facial hair. Thayers helped but alas the sacrifices we make to stay competitive…lol One may ask why do I have a shaving bowl and a shaving brush in this pic! One would be asking the right question! I attempted to use the brush = FAIL#1. Attempted to use the shaving bowl = FAIL#2. Not a good morning. Facial lotion here I go.

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Edit: Due to my FAIL shaving experience this morning I was in such a hurry to finish shaving that I did not post about what I would consider the perfect scent! To be honest my favorite scent already exist but it hasn’t being made into a shaving soap yet. Weirdly enough I am a big fan of all things squeaky clean. And there is nothing more clean than the scent of PineSol floor cleaner. Yes the one people use to clean bathrooms.

So I would mix PineSol scent, some menthol, and little bit of lemon and BAM!!! My face would smell squeaky clean all day. Oh the day this will come to fruition is so close I can smell it!!!

• Razor: Van Der Hagen 85mm Safety Razor

• Blade: Shark Super Chrome

• Lather: Barbasol - Original Shaving Cream

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July 5 - Canned Shave Goop

• Brush: I used a can goop
• Razor: Gillette - Sensor 3
• Blade: Gillette - Sensor 3
• Lather: Edge - Extra Moisturizing
• Post Shave: Lubriderm Lotion
• Fragrance: Clinique Happy and Oak City Beard Company - ISO Super E

Today was more difficult than I thought. I made two stops. The first location had no blades and only had pink pre-soaped razors. I went with the only option at the second. The canned lather takes a lot of the fun out of it for me.

The fragrance went along with the theme, it is WIDELY available Clinique Happy. I don't want to get thrown out, but it is a fragrance I have worn the longest. It is cheap, I don't think anyone would think it is offensive. It is my quick refresh go-to. With my long history, I didn't want to change the fragrance too much, but to channel my inner perfumer, I added ISO Super E to enhance this pharmacy go-to.

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** Lather Games Day 5** 

• Prep: Splash of warm water
• Brush: My bare hands like an animal
• Razor: Van Der Hagen 85MM Safety Razor
• Blade: Derby Premium
• Lather: Barbasol - Soothing Aloe
• Post Shave: Chanel - Bleu de Chanel balm

This was the day of Lather Games I was looking forward to the least and that's even with me shaving with old lady scented soap yesterday. So how do I get a little joy out of it? By pairing my most expensive post shave balm with mass produced canned goop.

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2023-07-05 Lather Games SOTD

• Brush: Omega Boar Brush
• Razor: Gillette Slim
• Lather: Znahar - shaving cream

Last time I’ve bought a shaving product in a local shop was many years ago, and not wanting to buy what I won’t need, I found some old shaving cream. Actually it is not that bad and due to it’s small size can stay in my drawer for a couple years more.

As for scent, I like all kinds of oud. It began for me with Tom Ford’s Oud Wood and was like a door to a new world of fragrances.

Tawgs: #ROTY #photocontest music

July 5, 2023 – Canned Shave Goop * Brush: Lefty
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Ti
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Lather: Dollar Shave Club – Shave Butter
Post Shave: Thayer’s - Original * Fragrance: Duke Cannon - Huron

The day I dreaded most on the calendar is here, mass-produced shave day, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s been well over a decade since I swore off the junk sold in the markets, and admittedly I had almost forgotten why. So I made a trip out to Target and without further ado I bring you my experience.

The Goop: Dollar Shave Club (DSC) Shave Butter is one of those products no one ever asked for but was thought up by a person who has never and probably will never use it. I mean one of its main marketing points is that it goes on clear. Sounds great until you try to slather on this greasy clear goop with a scent reminiscent of cardboard. I almost didn’t even use the stuff, but unlike u/alg82 I feel the weight of u/djundjila djudging me and I’m not here “djust participating.”

The Shave: So I went ahead and used this foul goo, but there was no way in hell it was ever touching my brush. To be honest I don’t think it would ever come out if I did. Instead I went with my least favorite hand (lefty) and coated myself like a greased hog. I will give to DSC, they nailed some sort of slickness. The cushion factor however was non-existent as the stuff goes on almost like oil. I thought about using a mild razor for safety purposes, but by this point I was fully committed and I’m not about to half-ass this. So away I went with the harshest shave I’ve ever experienced. What skin wasn’t cut was left feeling like I shaved with sand paper with most of the hair removed. I remember now why I left this stuff.

Post Shave/Frag: After the delightful shave experience came the next hurdle, getting this goop off my face. Cleaning the slime from my face took a fair amount of water and towels, but I soldiered on and kind of prevailed. For my post shave and frag I decided to keep the Target shopping experience alive and went with Thayer’s Original for my aftershave and topped it off with some Duke Cannon Huron.

Theme: All software can easily be found in my, and maybe your, local Target. You too can experience the joys of Dollar Shave Club Shave Butter.

Challenge: Admittedly I’ve never thought of what I would choose for a scent. I’m no perfumer but I will do my best and if it already exists direct me to it. The theme for the soap would be a forest by the ocean. Evergreen scents of Spruce, Pine, and cedar would contend with notes of sea water and ozone. To liven the scent up a little bit perhaps a little rose and mint subtlety. Some mild citrus notes of bergamot and a touch of oakmoss should just about round it out. Would it be good… probably not, but I’d give it a shot.

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Jul. 5, 2023
Razor: Merkur 33c
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome
Lather: Gillette - Sensitive - Gel * Post Shave:* Nivea - Post Shave Balm - Balm

Really got my middle-aged man on today. With nickel back playing in the background I slathered on the shave gel like a barbarian. Chose a mild razor because this gel offered almost zero protection that I am normally used to. Followed up with Nivea shave balm that I actually happen to enjoy. Shave wasn’t great but easy cleanup. 4/10.

As for the challenge I love leather scents. With a splash of tobacco and vanillla. Nothing too strong that lingers forever but a light leather whiff is nice. Reminds me of playing baseball.

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July 5, 2023 – Month of Lather Day 5

• Brush: None – Goop Don't Need no Stinkin' Brush
• Razor: Razorock Game Changer .68-P
• Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
• Preshave: None – Goop Don't Do Preshave
• Lather: Gillette – Foamy Regular Scent
• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented Balm
• Music: Almond Joy & Mounds – Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut, Sometimes You Don't

Daily Theme: If there's anything good about goop is that it shows us what not to love. It's like an Ex. Not just any Ex. But an Ex who broke your heart, mended it, and then ripped it out and fed it to a Wolfman. Now imagine that same Ex marrying your sibling and you're the Best Man/Woman/Person. You still hate your Ex, but now you have to pretent you like your Ex. That leads us to Gillette Foamy, the ex I purchased at a local drug store in Singapore.

Daily Challenge: My wife loves chocolate (a nod to her for assisting yesterday), I see coconuts everywhere on our Philippine vacation, and LG23's participants clearly love almond scents (based on a pseudo-scientific poll taken after Monday's LG shave posts). Chocolate, coconut and almonds. Why is that familiar? <..Sometimes you feel like a nut..> Jingle, get out of my head <..Sometimes you Don't..> Make it stop! Ok Big Almond, you win. My perfect, original shaving scent contains notes of chocolate, coconut and almond and ~~Big Almond~~ I will name it... Almond Joy.

The Shave: The Ex behaved and I eked out a SAS. The Foamy provided minimal lubrication/slickness and if I had pushed for more, razor burn would have ensued. I took what the Ex would give me and lived to ~~fight~~ shave another day. #ROTY

July 5, 2023

• Brush: These hands
• Razor: Leaf Elite
• Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
• Lather: Barbasol - Original
• Post Shave: Fine Accoutrements - American Blend
• Fragrance: Fine Accoutrements - American Blend EdT

Not much to be said about Barbasol, though with some added water it does provide a serviceable shave. Fine American Blend is a great compliment to the scent, though much stronger. I can't say that I pick up any individual notes in Barbasol -- it mostly smells "soapy".

As far as perfuming goes, I do not know enough about individual components to even take an educated stab at it. However, as weird as it sounds — I really like the scent of citronella (at least in Stirling’s Electric Sheep). It somehow has a really fresh and invigorating note to me. I don’t know how well it would mix at all really (perhaps I should find out one of these days), but a mix of something akin to Old Spice (or maybe one of the fresher dupes/takes) crossed with Electric Sheep sounds intriguing.

Barbasol: Purchased from local Target.

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July. 5, 2023 - SOTD 

• Prep: Splash of warm water
• Brush: Oumo O4 Venus SHD Badger Brush 26MM
• Razor: West Coast Shaving Multi Titanium Collection Razor
• Blade: Treet Platinum
• Lather: Barbasol - Original
• Post Shave: Chiesled Face - Natural Artisan Aftershave Balm

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July 5, 2023 – All Things Must Pass

• Razor: Schick Injector Type I1
• Blade: Personna Injector (4)
• Lather: Ultra Max – Shave Cream Extra Thick
• Post Shave: Fine Accoutrements – American Blend

Todays theme was an excellent opportunity to go into the independently owned dollar store type place on the old Main Street of my new neighborhood. I’ve been eyeing it up, you can tell from the old awning it was a post-war five and dime when the neighborhood was really thriving. I expected to see evidence of the old shop when I went in, dreaming of the original tin ceiling. And I was immediately let down when greeted with stained dropped ceiling and rows of sad and even more sad imported crap home goods. But hey the store is now going out of business and everything was 30 percent off. It was tough but I decided to pass of the cool water homage scented oil. Luckily I did find this industrial can of Goop. 14 ounces for 1.39 after discount! A dime an ounce, and I tell you it was worth every penny. I mean not the scent but the shave surprised me. 2 pretty gentle pass shave with an acceptable result. But as a man who lived a life of odd struggle here and there I needed a splash I could count on. I mean all these red shave cans are ultimately homages of Barbasol so why not splash the American Blend. Fun shave. But I will never again hand face lather the oddest foamy almost putty like soap with a scent reminiscent of a goodwill sofa with potpourri donated from the early 90s jammed into the seat cushions. Love the playlist tho.

Cheers! 🤙

ROTY