June 16, 2024 – 2024.06.16 SOTD: Lather Games Day 16 – Father’s Day

• Brush: AP Shave Co Ruby Ripple 24mm Cashmere
• Razor: Henson AL13+
• Blade: Wizamet (1)
• Lather: Barbasol – Shaving Cream Soothing Aloe
• Post Shave: Calvin Klein – Obsession Balm
• Fragrance: Ralph Lauren – Polo Green

---

Daily Theme: Father's Day

Theme justification: Barbasol Shaving Cream is currently produced by Perio Inc. Their "about us" page states that they come from a line of dental companies, "the first of which was founded in 1903." 1903 was before I was born.

Also, Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! I know it's not an easy job, but it does mean a lot. Here's to you!

Relevant Post Shave & Frag: Continuing the "older than me" theme (plus paying homage to my father and grandfather). I'm using CK Obsession Aftershave balm. The [Calvin Klein fashion house was founded in 1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Klein_(fashion_house)). My frag is Ralph Lauren Polo Green. Ralph Lauren was founded in 1967. Both are older than I am. As a bonus, my grandfather wore Obsession (and used Barbasol) and my dad wore Polo Green.

---

Scavenger Hunt ~~Justification~~: COMPLETED

Razor facts: N/A

Brush facts: N/A

---

Daily/Special Challenge: Leg Day!

NSFW WARNING: SEXINESS* & BLOOD

First off, I'd like to state that I know I'm posting this extremely early in the day. My shave did, in fact, occur on 2024.06.16. I decided I wanted to get this done ASAP, so I took a night shower and shaved right after.

Probably the challenge I was looking forward to the least outside of WetTuber Day. As I said for that challenge, though, mama didn’t raise no bitch.

This challenge did make me change my calendar. I had to make an impromptu stop at Target yesterday to pick up some Barbasol. I had planned on using some brush-less Cella cream, but I only have a sample of that. Hence the trip to Target. Thankfully it was only a couple bucks. Plus, I found this neat stackable drawer for my razors, so that was nice.

First thing I needed to do was for this shave was read /u/Newtothethis's guide on shaving legs. It was very informative. I grabbed my trusted Henson+, loaded a Wizamet, and got to work.

To start, shorts for me are just above the knee. So that's where I'll be shaving to. Started with my left leg. Okay, everything is going fine. Just going section by section, like the guide told me to do. First part done (first pass). Left leg first pass done.

Not too bad at all!

Now, here's where the pictures stop a bit (mainly because I was in a groove). I forgot that I have some scars on my right leg that make my skin not smooth. Childhood injuries et al. As a result, I had a decent amount of blood, especially just below my right knee. I cleaned it up before taking a picture of my 1 pass legs. Nothing too major, all things considered.

Pass number two was a lot easier. Without the hair clogging up my razor I was able to make quick work on the ATG pass. The result was some smooth legs. Sorry for the blood in the photo. Unfortunately, I did forget to take a before photo, but you can see me hair in my

Overall, not a terrible job. The worst part about this shave was dealing with the clogging razor. Seemed like every inch or so the razor would clog. Guess my leg hair was denser than I thought. Also, I abandoned the brush about halfway through. It worked fine, but it was quicker just to glob it on with my hands.

*Sexiness is in the eye of the beholder. Any unauthorized use of these photos will result in lengthy litigation where we both have to explain what they hell we're doing this month.

---

Fragrance description

For this, I'm just going to focus on Polo Green. This scent sparks a lot of memories for me since it is what my dad wore when I was growing up (mostly). That's not to say they are all good memories. The mix of pine and leather create a distinct smell that brings me back to childhood.

---

Now onto the shave!

I covered the shave in detail under the challenge header. The barbasol worked well enough for this task, with the Henson razor being the best choice for the job due to its mild nature. The CK balm was actually quite nice on my bare legs.

---

Totals:

• Razor Hashtags: 10/10
• Brush Hashtags: 10/10
• Hardware Sponsor Points: 2/2
• Software Sponsor Points: 11/16
• Number of Lather Brands: 16/30
• Number of Lather Scents: 16/30
• Number of Post Shaves: 16/30
• Number of Frags: 16/30

---

Contest Hashtags:

#FOF

#ROTY

• June 16
• Brush: Chisel and Hound – 26mm AP Shave Co Synbad
• Razor: Aylsworth Razors - Drakkant
• Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
• Lather: Geo F. Trumper – Coconut Oil Shaving Cream
• Post Shave: Captain’s Choice – Island Time
• Fragrance: Clinique – Lily of the Beach

I’m living Island Time today!

I started my morning by using the one of the original shaving products - Geo F. Trumper Coconut Oil Shaving Cream. As soon as I opened the sample, I was greeted by the rich, creamy scent of fresh coconuts. I tried to imagine I was on a pristine beach, the gentle waves whispering to me as I lathered up. I never used anything from this brand before, but I was pleasantly surprised by it. It performed far better than I was expecting, allowing my razor to glide effortlessly over my skin. Of course, I expected this to be like canned goo, and it was far better than canned goo. With the scent of coconuts with me throughout the shave, it felt like a tropical vacation in a jar.

I kept that vibe going with the splash: it was time for Island Time. This aftershave is nothing short of a bottle of paradise. The scent is a perfect blend of tropical fruits and a hint of ocean breeze, making me wish I was lounging in a hammock with a piña colada in hand. The splash gave a refreshing tingle that was as invigorating as a dip in the crystal-clear waters of a Caribbean island.

To complete my tropical transformation, I spritzed on some Clinique Lily of the Beach EdP. This fragrance is a bouquet of white lilies, warm sand, and a touch of sea salt. It’s like capturing the essence of a Hawaiian Lei at a beautiful beach resort. The scent lingered beautifully, keeping me in my tropical daydream all day long. The combination of these products left me smooth, refreshed, and smelling like an island paradise. After having zero expectations for Geo F Trumper, I’m really pleasantly surprised how this shave came together. 🏖️🪒🌴

Challenge: This is my first Lather Games. I’m having fun, but I’m out on this challenge. No thanks, team. I kind of like having hairy legs.

On a related note, I realized I forgot the #ROTY tag a couple days ago. Goddammit. I guess we know who’s NOT going to be Rookie of the Year.

SOTD * Brush: No Name - Synthetic.
Razor: Gillette - Flare Tip Super Speed.
Blade: Gillette - 7 o’clock Sharp Edge.
Lather: Proraso - for C.O. Bigelow.
Post: Geo F Trumper - Lime Skin Food. * Fragrance: Eccentric Molecules- Molecule 01.

C.O Bigelow claims the title of “oldest apothecary in America.” (1838). Proraso was founded in 1908. Definitely older than me. The cream I used today was made “exclusively by Proraso for C.O. Bigelow.” I’m not a Proraso diehard, but it does the job and I can appreciate the cooling , refreshing lather.

Today’s Challenge. Alright you weirdos- I leg shave everyday. I don’t have much else besides peach fuzz elsewhere , but i figured why not. Easy - though I stayed clear of my veins bc this is not how I plan to go out.

For the photo, this is a picture of the best boy ever, Neko, who sadly passed 8 months ago. He was also older than me (in dog years). I got this tattoo in his younger days bc I have always been obsessed with him and still am.

PHOTOCONTEST ANIMALS

ROTY

June 16, 2024

• Prep: Hot shower
• Brush: Chisel and Hound Sakura with v21 Fanchurian
• Razor: Muhle Companion
• Blade: Astra Green (Indian)
• Lather: Crabtree & Evelyn - Sandalwood
• Post Shave: Zingari Man Sego Aftershave Balm Unscented

According to Wikipedia, Crabtree & Evelyn opened in 1971, which predates me by 9 years, so I'm on theme. This particular bowl is nearly untouched, in no small part because I just don't love the scent. I like sandalwood, but this one has a bitterness that I don't care for.

Leg day challenge: Sun's out, guns out. No before image because they've been shaved for a while.

ROTY

Jun. 16, 2024

• Brush: Rudy Vey Muehle 24mm STF #PREMIUMPLASTIC

• Razor: Edwin Jagger 111W

• Blade: Astra Green [1]

• Lather: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original

• Post Shave: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original

• Fragrance: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original

Happy Father’s Day!

Went with Tabac today. Maurer & Wirtz is older than all of us so was a pretty easy choice. Yup another dickhole, but if you are gonna stank, you might as well stank the stankiest one can stank.

I have to admit, I like the scent of the soap and the frag. The aftershave reminds me of whatever air freshener/cleaner/bug spray that you smell when you walk into a cheap motel anywhere up and down I95. For my Jersey peeps, the motels up and down Rt. 1 from Elizabeth to New Brunswick. Think the Loop Inn back in the 80’s and 90’s or Lee’s in Edison.

Today’s challenge is a no go for me. I was going to do it, but it’s going to be in the 90’s all week and I wear jeans for work with high socks and boots. I don’t feel like dealing with any irritation or nicks/cuts.

Photo Contest Theme Birds Why birds? Because Tabac aftershave is just that. For the birds.

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

June 16, 2024 - Father’s Day

• Brush: Yaqi Surf 22mm
• Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - 921-M
• Blade: Gillette - Nacet
• Lather: Proraso - Eucalyptus Oil & Menthol Shaving Cream
• Post Shave: Clubman - After Shave Lotion

Today's Theme: Believe it or not, I was born after 1908, so Proraso was a perfect choice for today. I’ve been using it a decent amount for the Lather Games and I’ve been enjoying it a lot.

As for Father’s Day, my dad passed about 2 and half years ago. He had chronic health issues related to the military and his own personal choices (e.g. smoking). When I was growing up, as most teenagers do, start to become annoyed with their parents because my dad wasn’t perfect, but nobody is.

As his health started to decline over the last year of his life, I really started to try and make an honest effort to be closer to him. We had a vacation planned to California, but his health landed him in the ER for a couple days. Miraculously, he got good enough to meet us out from the Midwest and we got to visit Yosemite together. This was kind of a defining moment for us because we both kind of opened up a little bit to each other, which neither of us were accustomed to.

Fast forward 8 months, I’m leaving for class in the morning and he wishes me a happy birthday as I walk out the door. He could hardly breathe, but he still managed to tell me happy birthday. Later that day, he was admitted to the hospital and succumbed to his cancer a couple weeks later. He was intubated, so the happy birthday wish was the last thing I ever heard him say. A testament to a father’s love in spite of his own acute troubles.

I hope all the dads, step dads, grandpas, male legal guardians, and fatherly figures all get celebrated duly today. I’ve learned a lot about my dad after his death and he was a much better man than I ever knew. He had his own issues but he always did his best to take care of my siblings, his grandchildren, and I. Remember to hug the men in your life while you still can, this shit goes by much too fast.

Today's Challenge: No thanks.

ROTY

https://imgur.com/a/cULDfCP

• Prep: PAA - Bubble Gube
• Bowl: Naked Armor - Silver Fox Scuttle
• Brush: Parker - Gray & Rose Gold Handle Synthetic Shave Brush
• Razor: Proof - Whiskey
• Blade: Lord - Platinum
• Lather: Cella - All'Olio Di Mandorla
• Post Shave: Moon Soaps - Amaretto Speciale

Ah Cella since 1899, one of the first shaving soaps I used. I love the scent, I still can't find an aftershave that is quite the same, and I have tried many. Some are close, but not quite there. Nice shave today except the leg shave! I thought I would mix the old with the new and used a Proof Whiskey Razor. First time using it and it went well paired with half a Lord Platinum blade.

Today's Challenge: I kept asking myself why?! I was worried my wife would come in while I was shaving. I rushed. Thankfully my leg hair has gotten less with age. Here is the before picture: https://imgur.com/a/xq0GD8R

I went to town lightly lathering and then shaving. The pivoting head on the Whiskey razor helped. After photo: https://imgur.com/a/4S01YSB Now I have legs Joe Namath would be envious of. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHia0cvW9Ho

Still using a different blade, brush, razor, aftershave and soap brand every day!

ROTY

SOTD - 2024-06-16

• Beard Growth: 24 Hours
• Prep: Hot Shower
• Pre Shave: None
• Brush: Yaqi - Mysterious Space Synthetic
• Razor: Henson Ti22 +++
• Blade: Baili Platinum
• Passes: WTG x2
• Lather: Cella Milano Organic Shaving Soap BIO
• Post Shave: Proraso Sensitive Balm

• Fragance: Dior - Sauvage EDP

• Comments: Father's Day Shave: used Cella Bio today the box says 1899, so definitely older than my father even. AS was Proraso which was established in 1946 so again super old. Used the Dior Sauvage frganance, dior was also founded in 1946 coincidentally.

Great lather from this soap, only the second time I've tried this amazing base and its vegan too. Very soothing smell and texture and slickness was great, maybe I could have added a tad bit more water but overall, a good experience. Used the Baili BP007 blade on the 2nd use, again super smooth in the Ti22. Loved the shave today!

#ROTY

Jun. 16, 2024
Brush: Chisel & Hound Quartermoon
Razor: Yates Winning Ti
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Haslinger - Schafmilch (Tallow)
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - First Light * Post Shave: Osma - Alum
Post Shave: Jack Black - Double-Duty Face Moisturizer

Haslinger, since 1890.

ROTY

Father's Day

• Brush: Chisel and Hound Vitae Taper w/AP Shave Co. 26mm Pure Bliss Knot
• Razor: Blackland Blackbird Brass SB Long Handle
• Blade: Personna - Comfort Coated
• Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Cologne Russe Aftershave Balm
• Fragrance: American Perfumer - Madame Chouteau

Daily Gratitude
Thanks to my dad for being the best. Thank you so much to Blackland for fixing up and polishing this razor. Thanks to my mom for taking the before picture. Thanks to a random old Maggards video for the leg shaving tutorial. Thanks to the judges and fabulous people putting this whole thing together.

Daily Mistakes
Cut the back of one knee on accident.

Daily Writeup
Woohoo, lather games. Already half way done... I can't believe I got myself into this, shaving my legs with a $150 razor. But honestly the shave was pretty good, my back kind of hurt from leaning over but honestly my legs are really smooth and it feels pretty nice up against a blanket and stuff so meh.

Daily Theme Points
Man I'm 15, just about anything is older than me lol. But Tabac is infact older than me.

Daily Relevant Post Shave & Fragrance Points
I went with Cologne Russe because it's a darker scent like Tabac and because I needed a good balm to apply to my legs. I went with Madame Chouteau because it sounded like nursing home old lady, just like tabac!

Daily Challenge
I did it, and I'm sure people in marching band tomorrow will laugh at me for it. before with only a couple dogs because you need to pay me for the rest of them. after still missing a couple dogs because that costs extra.

Hardware Scavenger Hunt
I didn't even copy paste today so there isn't any hashtags at all!

Photo Contest
Water is one of the 4 elements or something? Here's the water on my mom's shower after I needed to wash a pound of hair off after shaving today.

TL;DR
My dad is cool, shaved my legs, nursing home, cut myself, water, I win rookie of the year thank you very much give me my prize.

Side Contests

photocontest

ROTY

Jun. 16, 2024
Prep: Cremo - Coconut Mango Shave Cream - Preshave
Brush: Simpsons Emperor 1 Super Badger
Razor: RazoRock Lupo 95 OC #CNC * Blade: Personna Red [1]
Lather: Proraso - Coarse Beards - Sandalwood Oil & Shea Butter - Soap
Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Asian Pear - Aftershave
Post Shave: Tower 28 - SOS Rescue Spray

First use of the 95 OC plate on the Lupo - among several awesome shaving Father’s Day gifts from my loving (and generous) wife and daughter.
Proraso is definitely older than me so it was a good one for today’s theme. I hope everyone had a great Father’s Day.

ROTY

Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

June 16, 2024

• Brush: Albright Rubberset Boar (said to be a family heirloom) #HOLLOW
• Razor: Fatip Piccolo Slant Closed Comb
• Blade: Feather – New Hi Stainless
• Lather: Cella – Riserva Fresco
• Post Shave: Aqua Velva – Classic Ice Blue
• Fragrance: Creed - Royal Mayfair

To me, Cella Riserva Fresco smells old fashioned and kind of musty, like mothballs. Fortunately the musty smell dissipated somewhat when lathering, and the overall lather quality was good. Fine shave while using a Feather blade for the first time. This was also my first ever use of Aqua Velva. I chose Creed Royal Mayfair specifically for the mothball element. The marketing says it smells like a Gin & Tonic, which with the right ingredients is a great, fresh smell. But but the Royal Mayfair I just get musty lime and mothballs. So not "full bottle worthy" (as they say on r/fragrance), especially considering a full bottle would cost $350 or more.

Hope everyone had a great Father's Day! Today's featured work of art is Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son.

#ROTY