June 26, 2024 – 2024..06.26 SOTD: Lather Games Day 26 – Wildcard Wednesday

• Brush: Paragon Shaving Black Synthetic 25mm in AP Shave Co. Blue & Clear handle
• Razor: Schick Xtreme 2-Blade Sensitive Men’s Disposable Razors
• Lather: Waterman – Sertentiy Blue Fountain Pen Ink
• Post Shave: Diamine – Nib Cleaning Solution
• Fragrance: Zoologist Perfumes – Squid

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Daily Theme: Wildcard Wednesday

Theme justification: Watermman Serenity Blue is fountain pen ink and is the first fountain pen ink being shaved with today.

Relevant Post Shave & Frag: Ink is today's relevant theme. Diamine Nib Cleaning Solution (aftershave) is used to clean ink off of nibs and feeds, and Zoologist Squid has black ink accord as a note

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Scavenger Hunt ~~Justification~~: COMPLETED

Razor facts: N/A

Brush facts: N/A

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Daily/Special Challenge: Clean Brush Talk

I mainly use synthetic brushes, so my cleanup is quite easy. After I shave, I rinse it under the tap. I squeeze out any remaining soap from the brush. After that, I go to my shower and rapidly squish my wrist to shake all the water out. I grab and squeeze the knot for a couple of shakes too, to insure all the water is out. Once all the water is gone, I'll run the brush over my arm (or something) quickly to reset the bristles (don't know how else to describe that). I don't think this really does anything, but it is habit now.

Quick, simple, and easy. #SynthsRule

Here's a pic of me cleaning my brush today.

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Fragrance description

Both my lather and aftershave were mainly odorless. Zoologist Squid, though, is my favorite Zoologist scent. It might be my favorite scent in my collection. I don't use it much since I only have a sample vial and don't want to waste what's left.

The first thing I notice is the peppercorn, but that dries down quickly. Then, the Opopanax shines through. At least, I believe that's what it is. A slightly sweet myrrh scent. I feel like I'm in a market Ancient Smyrna, where I anger a local merchant and he throws a squid at my face.

Okay, maybe not to squid part, but I had to put something in to highlight the ink note.

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Now onto the shave!

Thankfully there is no rule against cartridge razors today, so I'll be using the same Schick I used for Canned Goop day. Now lets get to this!

First, I'll start by decanting some ink. Don't want to just pour this stuff over my brush. Waterman Serenity Blue is one of my favorite, most used inks because of how well it behaves. It's the perfect office ink. That's for paper, though, and not my face. please don't turn me into the Blue Man Group

Now to load up the brush with the ~~ink~~ lather. Don't know how well this is going to work, but let get this on my face! First, have to load it into a blunt tipped syringe. This is so I don't use too much. Looks like a good amount to me. Loading the brush. And, finally, on the face. Gotta make sure it's lathered properly.

I tried to shave quick to minimize the amount of time the blue was on my face.

Now for the aftershave. I, again, loaded up my syringe for portion control, but this time of the Diamine Nib Cleaning Solution. Can't really see it in the bowl, but it's there.

Aftermath:

My face, thankfully, isn't a blueberry, but my shirt is going to need a wash.

Overall, do I recommend you shave with fountain pen ink? No, I do not. Can it be done? Yes, but at what cost? Hopefully Hobby Day will be happening again this year and I can let everyone know how to properly use fountain pen ink.

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Totals:

• Razor Hashtags: 10/10
• Brush Hashtags: 10/10
• Hardware Sponsor Points: 2/2
• Software Sponsor Points: 15/16
• Number of Lather Brands: 26/30
• Number of Lather Scents: 26/30
• Number of Post Shaves: 26/30
• Number of Frags: 26/30

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Contest Hashtags:

#FOF

#ROTY

Jun. 26, 2024 Wild Card Wednesday * Brush: Chisel & Hound Quartermoon
Razor: Everyday Shaving Stinger
Blade: Astra SP * Lather: Spearhead Shaving Co. - Seaforth! 3 Scots
Post Shave:* Spearhead Shaving Co. - Seaforth! 3 Scots

Challenge - Brush Cleaning: Rinse the brush continuously until soap is out and water runs clear. Give it a light squeeze, a few good shakes and lightly strop it on a towel and leave it to dry.

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June 26, 2024 - Wildcard Wednesday

• Brush: Rubberset 400 w/ Maggard Synthetic
• Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - Merica
• Blade: Gillette - Silver Blue
• Lather: DentonMajik - Mayberry Man
• Post Shave: Clubman - After Shave Lotion

Today's Theme: I see you guys play hardball on Wildcard Wednesday. Late night shave tonight, I dont care what u/Enndeegee says.

Today's Challenge: I clean my brush every time I lather up with it. Lather and rinse.

ROTY

Jun. 26, 2024

• Brush: The CaYuen Workshop Diablo Badger

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: PAL Blue Blade #STAINLESSLESS

• Lather: A A Shaving - Gale - Soap

• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! 3 Scots

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! 3 Scots

Wildcard Wednesday.

I normally shave in the afternoon after work, but I’m up early today to use this soap. I needed the Sponsor points and I wanted to use it day one, but there was a screw up at the vendor and it did not make it in time. Anyway the soap is ok for me. Lathers well, but the scent is not the strongest. It’s there but it disappears pretty quickly.

I used a PAL SE blue blade for the hashtag. My face is not happy with me.

Daily Challenge I make sure to rinse my brushes after every use. I hold it to my ear and run my thumb through it. If I still hear soap I rinse again. I have one brush that it hogs so much lather that I actually soak it in a cup of warm water for a good 15-20 minutes after I do the initial rinsing. When I get a new knot. I use Zingari Man brush cleaner then I’ll use Proraso green to wash the knot, then I use Stirling Baker Street to finish getting the funk out. I’ll lather the knot for a few days in a row before I use it. Synthetic I just soak in some water to get any dust and dirt out.

Photo Contest. Bucket

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

SOTD * Brush: AP Shave Co. -28 MM G5C Synth. * Razor: Henson- AL13 mild..
Blade: Gillette - 7’o’clock super platinum .
Lather: Talent Soap Factory- Lemon. * Post: Zingari Man - Sego unscented balm.
Fragrance:* Byredo - Bal d’Afrique.

First of all- it is early as F, and I’m still late to the show. You people have got a sickness/dedication.

After reading so much about TSF this month, I had to pick some up to try for myself. It was hard to choose as there were several that peaked my interest and I am trying to have some self restraint. I favorited some for the future and went with my initial feeling, Peppermint Patti. I love peppermint, York Peppermint Patties, and “Peanuts” Peppermint Patty .. it was a no brainer that I would also love TSF Peppermint Patti. The package took maybe 2 days to arrive and as I was tearing the box open like a monster I discovered 2 soaps!! 2 full sized soaps! PP AND LEMON!! I must have been really good this year or Aaron really knows how to win people over. Maybe both. I was so pleased I turned around and placed another order (galaxy grape). Time will tell if there is another stowaway , I just hope whoever is packing these orders up doesn’t get in trouble for missing inventory bc this stuff is “pretty, pretty, good.”

There are no lemon notes in this fragrance so how does it pair? I’m not a perfumer, but I think it compliments nicely. If you use your imagination anything could be true.

Challenge: Brush cleaning?? You mean the rinse after lathering in shave soap doesn’t make it clean? Wet brush, a dab of dawn dish soap , massage /work soap in getting down to the roots, let sit for 5 or so minutes with some soft music , thoroughly rinse , tease the hair once in each direction by gently fanning the tips, then air dry. That’s the way to treat yo’self.. or your brush.

ROTY.

June 26, 2024

• Prep: Hot shower
• Brush: Chisel and Hound Sakura with v21 Fanchurian
• Razor: Muhle Companion
• Blade: Astra Green (Indian)
• Lather: Sudsy Soapery - White Sage and Lime
• Post Shave: Zingari Man Sego Aftershave Balm Unscented

As this is my first Lather Games, I’m not sure what the strategy usually is for the Wildcard theme. Do people pick a popular soap and try to get in early and crush the competition? Do they go for the obscure? I get the impression that the wildly inappropriate is encouraged.

I guess I’m playing it safe and using something slightly obscure. Based on last month’s software report, I was the only one in May to use anything by Sudsy Soapery. Frankly, that’s a shame. While the White Sage and Lime scent isn’t very exciting (it’s fine, just not exciting), the base is amazing. The tub says it’s Supercreamed Triple-Butter. Whatever. It’s super easy to lather. Soft and slick. Tons of residual slickness. And really excellent post shave feel.

Clean Brush Talk: I happen to have an old bottle of “daily clarifying” shampoo that I don’t think anyone is using anymore. Every now and again, when the mood strikes me, I’ll put some on my brush, suds it up, then rinse it out. So far, it works great. To get soap scum off my brush handles, I’ve been gently wiping them with a magic eraser every so often. If there’s a better way to handle that, I’m happy to learn.

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Jun. 26, 2024
Lather: Cremo - Coconut Mango Shave Cream - Preshave
Brush: AP Shave Co AP400 Gelousy #SHD Fan 2 Band Badger #SHD * Razor: RazoRock Superslant L2++ #CNC * Blade: Gillette Silver Blue [1]
Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Asian Pear - Aftershave
Post Shave: Tower 28 - SOS Rescue Spray

Cremo only

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First shave with the SuperSlant and it was great. I’ll need to use it a few more times to form a good opinion but I got a great shave today and it handles those tough spots on my neck beautifully without redness or irritation like I get from milder razors. I went with the L2++ plate to start - I would have gone with the L2++OC or the L3 but neither were available. I may try one of those in the future. I love the thing so far. It was a Father’s Day gift from my amazing wife and daughter but the top cap didn’t come until yesterday.

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Wildcard Wednesday

• Brush: My - Hand
• Razor: Fromm Hair Shaper Razor
• Razor: McDonalds Fries #KAMISORI
• Blade: Fromm - Hair Shaper Blade
• Lather: Double Dips - Fry Sauce
• Post Shave: McDonalds - Sprite
• Fragrance: Noble Otter - Jack Solid Cologne

Daily Video

Daily Gratitude
Thanks to my grandma for the razors, lather, and aftershave. Thanks to anyone who watches the whole vid. Thanks to the judges and fabulous people for putting this whole thing together.

Daily Mistakes
I had to stay late for marching band and my grandma was late for work.

Daily Writeup Fantastic shave today, I 100% recommend you to watch the video. This was my first time using this soap and it lathers so nicely, and the slickness during the shave is incredible, not to mention the wonderful smell!!! Oh man, and I forgot to mention the taste, oh boy it is better than any soap I have ever tasted. Fry sauce is definitely a Utah thing but if you are somewhere else you can just go ahead and follow the following recipe to make your own:

Cuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions Combine the ketchup and mayonnaise in a bowl. Dip fry or scrape off face. Think about what you have done.

Daily Theme Points IDK how but I am the first person to shave with fry sauce today.

Daily Relevant Post Shave & Fragrance Points
Today I chose McDonalds Sprite because some folks have claimed that it is spicy or even burns, so what better aftershave than something with a burn! As for the frag I did a bit of explaining in the vid but I am also the first person to use it today.

Daily Challenge In the video I have the full tutorial of how to clean a brush (a real brush not just my hands that I used today). But in short you use water.

Hardware Scavenger Hunt
McDonalds fries do not have a folding handle and make them #KAMISORI form factor (judges lmk if you want me to edit that part out before midnight).

Photo Contest
Money!!! And it's just as real as the rest of the shave!!!

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

Side Contests #photocontest #ROTY

LG 2024- June 26th Wildcard Wednesday

• Brush: Elite Razor Custom Synthetic Birch
• Razor: Razorock GC .84
• Blade: Lord Platinum (5)
• Lather: Nivea for Men - Body shaving protective shave stick
• Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - Eroe splash

Shave: Last shave before we move. Chose this because I shaved with it then I could throw it away after. Honestly it wasn’t terrible. Sickly manufactured meant-to-be-manly-but-not scent. Finally killed the splash and just in time.

The next 5 days while traveling are gonna get interesting but I have all my soaps neatly packed in my dopp Kitt(it’s a lot fuller than usual).

Challenge: I only use synthetics. Rinse completely, shake, dry off excess water and let dry.

ROTY

June 26, 2024

• Brush: Aurora Grooming LG24 Synthetic ("Lux Emerald Green")
• Razor: “Screwy” (GEM Damaskeene)
• Blade: Personna GEM (4)
• Lather: Kirkland Signature - Organic Fruit and Vegetable Pouch, Apple Strawberry Spinach
• Post Shave: Martini (Kirkland Signature London Dry Gin, Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth, Regan’s Orange Bitters, lemon twist)
• Fragrance: rosemary sprig

The organic fruit and vegetable pouch is baby food, similar to apple sauce.

Pros:   • BPA free    • Gluten free     • cooling effect     • you can eat it

Cons: • lubrication is inconsistent    • leaves unusual residue

The martini was bracing. Lemon and juniper notes were complemented by a fresh rosemary spring that I rubbed on my face.

Daily Challenge

Thus far I've only cleaned my razors with a Q-tip and mild dish soap. I did buy some baby oil to maintain the straight razors, but I haven't used those much.

Art

Walter De Maria, Lightning Field, 1977, installation

#ROTY

EDIT: formatting