LET'S GO!

• Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
• Razor: EldrormR Industries - GEM Division: MM24
• Blade: Personna #GEM PTFE
• Lather: Barrister and Mann — Roam
• Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co — Varen
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth — Shire 2

I've been looking forward to u/ShavingInCT's March Madness and u/Enndeegee's and u/tsrblke's side challenges!

I'm not confident at all in the bets I submitted to Enndeegee, I have a feeling that quite a few underdogs will get boosted. For instance, by bet today is on Chicago Grooming winning.

Excellent shave today with Soft Hearts Roam, and I stumbled upon a nice scent progression. interestingly, they also have decreasing initial intensity and Roam starts out dominating (unsurprisingly). Already now as I write this up, Varen starts to peak through the fading soap scent. I'm looking forward to Shire taking the lead in a half an hour.

Papa Eld's MM24 was efficient and pleasant as always and the mystery B16's pillowy pampering hit the spot.

#MMarch24

Mar 1, 2024 - MM24 1st Match-Up: B+M vs. CGC

• Brush: Brochas El Druida/House of Mammoth Tobacconist Chisel & Hound v8 Fanchurian
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [1]
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co./House of Mammoth - Armonía - Soap (Darkwing)
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 - Splash
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Golden Balm - Balm
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 - Eau de Parfum

Keeping with my usual #FougereFriday theme, I had plenty of great fougère choices from B+M. However, one fougère scent from CGC stood out as a clear contender.

While Armonía is officially a scent by Ben of HoM, Darkwing is criminally underrated. Vida of CGC quietly produces some amazing soap bases, and her partnership with Ben has proved that as well.

B+M, with their large scent catalog and history of great soap bases—culminating in Omnibus, will likely take the win today, but I'm rooting for the underdog.

Rating: 4.5/5

Going to do proper formatting for this one as its March madness and all that

• brush: Zentih 27mm Boar
• Razor: MM24 Scrub Edition
• Blade: GEM PFTE
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Softheart Sandalwood

March Madness

Easy Choice here as I dont (yet) have any Chicago Soap and Sandalwood is probably my desert island soap.

Introducing MM24 Scrub Edition #MMarch24

Do you feel special for having an eldrorMr industries MM24? Do you feel hard done by because they're so rare and only Eld can make them? Do you wish there was a way for you to get your own MM24 without waiting?

Well fear not because there is now a new kid on the block. Just as GEMs were made by a bunch of companies (Ever-ready, STAR, etc), the MM24 is also now being made in more than one location. Moreover this isnt a chinese knock off situation this is a fully approved second MM24 workshop that has been created with Eld's blessing (via discord).

The MM24 Scrub edition takes the MM24 concept (How to get a better handle on the 1924 razor) and the basic components ( a 1924 and a OCMM) and takes the whole thing one step further. Instead of using a broken OCMM razor, the MM24 Scrub edition uses a fully working OCMM and therefore allows you to shave with either head, creating the ability for two different brilliant SE shaves with one fantastic razor.

Sounds unbelievable right?

Thought you might say that so I've documented the creation process.

1. Step 1: get a 1924 and a OCMM both in working order. Present them in a fancy box that VW will recognise.
2. Step 2. Consider how to orientate the razors. option 1, option 2 or option 3
3. Step 3. Bring out the specialist tools to join the two together
4. step 4. Realise you need a bigger tool
5. Step 5. Bask in the glory of your creation

Mar. 1, 2024 - March [MMarch24] Madness HSOTD

• Brush: DSCCosmetic Jade Tuxedo 24mm
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (4)
• Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap

Only the lather matters for this non-luxurious shave and this one is the long shot of all long shots, the underdog of all underdogs, the number 16 seed, the [Dark]wing and a prayer AG 1889 from Chicago Grooming. Although I love a good Cinderella story, we’ll see when the suds dissipate if the coach turns back into a pumpkin at the stroke of u/ShavinginCT ‘s enter key.

Post shave to come in part two’s more luxurious, but non March Madness MM24 Bonus Shave^©

March 1 SOTD * Brush: Paladin Neptune Sumo w/ Maggard boar * Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 * Blade: PTFE * Lather: B&M Reserve Fern * Post: B&M Figarose splash * Frag: B&M Lavender

Gotta start strong for MMarch24 Madness.

MMarch24

MM24MM

• Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Fougere Gothique
• Post Shave: Sir Irisch Moos splash
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

Let's friggin' do this! Thanks to u/ShavinginCT for setting up this event to beat the winter doldrums (can we call this winter 'winter' though? I'm personnally calling it a bullshit season). Thanks to u/EldrormR for spending hours toiling in his underground lab/bunker/he-shed/whatever to create one of the finest Frankenrazors around. Let's tipoff shall we?

While this is a good first round matchup, do I see CGC taking down B&M like Fairleigh Dickinson took down Purdue last year? Do I see a whole bracket busted this early? I think CGC will make B&M sweat a bit. They'll throw plenty of elbows in the paint to make B&M rue this matchup, but ultimately the Omnibus will roll out of Wetshaving Arena victorious. I know I certainly had a phenomenal shave this morning with the 'bus.

Let's not forget that a year ago, we celebrated MOAR BOAR's arrival across the world. I'll be using mine all month as well.

Coffee before Friday dumpster-fire extinguishing. It's going to be a day. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

MMARCH24

March 01, 2024 – Mammoth MMarch24 Day 1

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Pueblo Opaque handle w/ 26mm v20 Fanchurian Badger knot
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: Personna PTFE Stainless Steel GEM (1)
• Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather (2)
• Post Shave: Lucky Tiger - After Shave and Face Tonic
• Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented AS Balm (169)
• Tags: #MMarch24

Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 90th Consecutive / 274th Overall SOTD Post

I haven't been feeling well so I ended up shaving about 6 hours later than normal. For lather and post I went with "comfort" scents and was very happy with the choices. My MM24 technique is still a work in progress, but having Tusk as my lather base helps keep the irritation away as I learn the ropes on the MM24. The MM24 had no issues with the extra stubble, and I got my first BBS shave with it. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

March 1, 2024 – March Madness MM24 Bonus Shave©

• Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3 Synthetic 26mm
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (6)
• Lather: Chicago Grooming – AG 1889
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming – AG 1889

We’re going for it! Here’s the first #MMarch24 March Madness MM24 Bonus Shave.^© Marathon shaving with both the MM24 and Personna GEM PTFE blade–head and face.

Have a great March Madness and be kind to one another.

Mar. 1, 2024 #MMarch24 * Brush: RazoRock Monster
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: AccuTec PRO
Lather: Oleo Soapworks (Chicago Grooming Co.) - Sandalumo
Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan

What a great shave to kick this off. Had to go with the hometown hero on this one but I love me some B&M and Leviathan is a banger. MM24 killed it, I’m hyped for this month. Happy Friday, everyone!

Mar. 1, 2024
Brush: AP SHAVECO AP400B XL 28 mm (G5C)
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Coated [1]
Lather: Barrister And Mann - Seville Shaving Soap (Omnibus Base) - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister And Mann - Seville AS Splash - Aftershave
Post Shave: Barrister And Mann - Seville AS Balm - Balm
Fragrance:* Barrister And Mann - Seville - EdT

My inaugural shave with this recently acquired razor commemorates the MMarch Madness Matchup. Yeah, it’s an aggressive razor…

Regrettably, the shipment from Vida with the sub exclusive soap doesn’t arrive until this afternoon.

MMarch24

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March 1, 2024

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Brush: AP Shave Co - Black&Clear - 26mm SilkSmoke Synthetic
• Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24
• Blade: GEM PTFE
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - 40 Soap
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co - 40 Splash
• Post, Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented Sego Balm
• Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co - 40

I love both artisans and have A LOT of B&M in my den, however, I love an underdog story, plus CGC just released the sub-exclusive, so Vida is my pick today. #MMarch24

March Madness 3/1: B&M VS CGC

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts “Endor” 26mm B9B
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
• Blade: GEM (38)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Clusterfig - Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso - Sensitive - After Shave Balm
• Fragrance: Mikmoi - Vesper
• Passes: WTG, XTG
• Coffee: DR Congo. Kalehe. South Kivu. v: Bourbon. Typica. p: Washed. Dried on Raised Beds. r: 02/20/24
• Music: Daniel Romano - Too Hot to Sleep

Both of today's artisans are heavyweights, but Barrister and Mann made what is probably my favorite wetshaving scent of all, so it takes the game with Clusterfig as MVP. Tough matchup!

Also, #MMarch24 begins! Give our man u/EldrormR some love.

Mar. 1, 2024
Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR B35
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: Gem PTFE [1]
Lather: Chicago Grooming Co - Shiloh - Soap
Post Shave:* Barrister + Mann - 42 - Aftershave

Great shave to start March madness. I feel privileged to have an MM24 as part of my collection. Fresh blade and let’s see if I can shave daily with it for the month.

My tub of Shiloh is not the new base, but I have always found Vida’s soaps to be incredibly slick and high performing. I hope that CGC advances so doing my part.

Tip of the hat to the other brand by using some 42 splash. Pairs pretty well with Shiloh and now I’m smooth and scented and ready for the day.

Happy Friday to you!

#MMarch24

Mar. 1, 2024 - The start of the Madness!

• Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser

• Brush: AP Shave Co. Blue & Clear Gelousy A3 Badger

• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24

• Blade: GEM PTFE (10)

• Lather: Barrister and Mann - 42

• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - 42

• Post Shave: House Of Mammoth Z (uncool) Balm

• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - 42

Tags: #MMarch24

Starting off with a really tough matchup, B&M has been a staple for many many years and is probably the biggest operation out of the competition with his expansion to the EU. CGC and Vida play more of a behind the scenes role but also support a ton of other brands with her partnership in manufacturing for them. Both are excellent but I had to lean towards B&M today. One of my tiebreakers is how much I’ve used a product and 42 was one of my first tub kills ever! I loved it so much I went and bought a trifecta after killing my first tub.

I’m super excited to see how this month plays out, but really, just excited to use my MM24 for the whole month!

March 1, 2024

• Brush: Semogue Owner’s Club Boar, Cherry Wood Handle
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
• Blade: AccuTec Pro Premium (aka Personna GEM PTFE) (1)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann – The Full Measure of Man
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – The Full Measure of Man
• Fragrance: Olympic Orchids – Dev #2

A truly fantastic shave, as close to BBS as I can get. Fresh GEM blade in a MM24 is unmatched. TFMoM is one of my favorite scents in my den, so it felt like a no-brainer today. Let the madness begin!

March 1, 2024

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps 'Geneva' 28mm B16
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
• Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming - Montrose Beach - Splash
• Fragrance: Chicago Grooming - Montrose Beach - EdT

MARCH MADNESS!!! LFG!

Kicking the month off with an easy decision for me.

It's not easy being a Chicago fan. You have things like this. And things like this..

Also this.

And this.

Even when things are looking up, things like this happen.

We have to deal with a stubbornly high crime rate that won't go down and that we get beat over the head with all the time in the media. There's our traffic - we're the best at traffic.

But it's still a great place to live and work. And it gave birth to one of the top artisans in Wetshaving. So I hope our beloved Chicago Grooming Co. is able to pull it off against Big Soap himself.

But even if she doesn't, I had a great shave today. And that really makes this whole thing worthwhile.

#MMarch24

March 1, 2024

• Brush: Zenith r/wetshaving Exclusive Moar Boar 31mm
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: GEM (1)
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. – AG1899
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. – AG1889
• Post Shave: Zingari – Unscented
• Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps – Picture Day

You didn’t think I’d miss my own #MMarch24 challenge did you?

I don’t dislike Barrister and Mann but my first experience with them was war. So the choice was obvious here.

AG1889 is interesting, I get a cleaner type smell off it which I realize is because the stuff my cleaners use is scented like Jicky. It occurs to me any good smell will likely end up as an air freshener at some point once they reach popularity. 20 years from now our bathroomz will smell like Aventus. Eventually my mind will retune and I’ll appreciate it better. It’s a good scent.

MARCH 1, 2024

• Prep: Warm Shower
• Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
• Razor: 1940s GEM Gold Macromatic “Flying Wing” Bullet Tip
• Blade: GEM
• Lather: Barrister and Mann Cool
• Post Shave: Thayers Witch Hazel w/ alcohol
• Post Shave: CeraVe Ultra-light Moisturizing Lotion with sunscreen SPF 30
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann Splash
• Post Shave: Jack Black FaceLotion
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann Balm
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann Edt

Today sucks!! I had little league baseball practice last night then weather turned cold and I was not prepared so I got sick and can’t breathe out of my nose! I really like B&M Cool but I can’t smell anything right now.

This GEM is crazy aggressive so after the first pass I didn’t have anything else on my face to remove. Not uncomfortable but not sure if I would use it daily.

Ya’ll have a good day.

~~#MMarch24~~

EDIT: no hashtag here…. Made a mistake.

March 01 2024

• Brush: Zenith B28
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: GEM PTFE (27)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Seville in Reserve
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Seville in Reserve

I just don't have enough experience with Chicago Grooming Co. to go with the underdog here. Listen, Seville is a Wetshaving Mt. Rushmore scent, whether you think it is overrated or not.

#MMarch24

March 1, 2024

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts "Santa Noir" w/Maggard 28mm SHD Badger
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Cologne Russe - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Reserve Fern - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm (#MMarch24)

Thanks /u/shavinginct for coming up with this fun contest.

Friday, March 1, 2024

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts - Sparkly Blue Translucent Reject - 28mm B16
• Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24 (2 Tone)
• Blade: GEM PTFE
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Jacmel Nwa Vetiveria (Oleo Vegan Base) - Soap
• Post Shave: Claus Porto - Musgo Real - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Project Lawndale - Balm

MMarch24

• Brush: Stirling X Zenith 510SE-XL 31mm Boar
• Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24
• Blade: Gem Blue Star uncoated
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan Splash
• Post Shave: Moon Soaps - Unscented Balm
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan EDT

MMarch24

March 1, 2024 – Its on!

• Prep: Splash of warm water
• Brush: Chisel and Hound w/ AP Shave Co 26mm Synbad Knot
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann – Seville
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Seville

Let the games begin. The battle of the titans. And we are all the winners here. I chose seville for the day. I just love a good barbershop scent. Just got the EldrormR Industries – MM24 in the mail yesterday. He did a great job on this razor. What a piece of art. And what a great shave. Thanks u/ EldrormR

MMarch24

Have a great shave day all.

March 1, 2024

• Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive 31mm Moar Boar
• Razor: MM24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - 42
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - 42 Splash
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - 42 EdT

MMarch24

Yesterday after forgetting that I have two space themed scents, I knew had to bring out 42 today. It is such a good scent for me. I have 4 tea scents that I absolutely love: Barrister and Mann - 42 + Cheshire, Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille, and MacDuffs Soap Co - Royal Earl Grey. I’m a tea drinker and not a coffee guy. Those 4 all really have elements of brewing a nice cup of loose leaf. I have a new one I haven’t broken out yet from Talent Soap Factory. Also have Wholly Kaw Iced Tea, but it is more a sweet flavored tea scent, the other 4 lean into black tea, bergamot, or lemon. New blade in the MM24, and my usual new blade nicks from a GEM happened on my second pass. These blades are usually a bit rough the first few shaves. I needed a little alum to stop the blood flow. Still haven’t replaced the styptic pencil my wife used when she cut the cat’s claws a little too short. A little light blood loss, but the wonderful scent took my mind of it for the rest of the shave. Pretty sure once this blade gets to 4-5 shaves, it will be smooth sailing for most of the month.

Sorry I didn’t jump in for the underdog. I only have 1 soap that I got in a PIF. It is great too, but I picked Barrister and Mann in my bracket. Looking through today’s posts, I should have gone with the underdog. I think it will be close. While I haven’t tallied them myself, I think Chicago Grooming is in a little bit ahead. It would be a March Madness bracket for me if I didn’t have one of my later round picks being upset on day 1. At work during the 2014 World Cup, they had a bracket contest. A whole quadrant for me was wrecked by Spain and England. Somehow I3 of my 4 semi finalists made it, and I had Germany winning. I ended up 3rd out of several hundred and won an iPad. Never done as well on anything else like that.

March 1st, 2024 - March Madness Match 1

• Prep: warm shower

• Brush: V&C VC04

• Razor: EldromR Industries MM24

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)

• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Soap

• Post-Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Splash

Gotta rep that fresh sub exclusive in darkwing 💪💪

Gonna go for 31 shaves on this blade, we'll see how it goes!

MMarch24

SOTD - 03.01.2024 - March Madness 2024 Shave 1 * Brush: M&F 28 Arley Blonde Badger * Razors: Rex Konsul * Blade: Wizamet (1) * Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. AG 1889 * Post: cold shower, Chicago Grooming Co. 1889 aftershave splash

First time using a Chicago Grooming Co. soap, and it is the r/wetshaving exclusive AG 1889 in Darkwing base which arrived in the mail today. I have heard a lot of positive things about CGC's Darkwing base (plus, who wasn't a fan of the Terror That Flaps in the Night??) and I have been wanting to add the base to my den for some time now. It performed beautifully, and I really enjoyed this shave. The splash is also very nice, with a nice final finish (no stickiness like some splashes leave) and dry down. AG 1889 is a dupe of Aimé Guerlain's Jicky, which lauched in 1889 and is considered a legend in the fragrance world. It is considered one of the very first "modern" creations, both because it used synthetically extracted molecules and in terms of being unisex. It was original marketed as a fragrance for men, but due to poor sales, began being marketed as a fragrance for women, and it became a hit. Men still wore it, too. In fact, Jicky was the signature scent of Sean Connery.

#MMarch24

March 1, 2024

• Brush: Zenith r/wetshaving sub exclusive MOAR BOAR
• Razor: EldrormR MM24
• Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Hallows
• Post Shave: Osma Alum
• Post Shave: Lucky Tiger
• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Unscented Liniment
• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Co. - Seaforth! Heather

I was considering using 1889 in celebration of the new sub exclusive. Alas, I still don't have my set. It takes forever for stuff to get here from Chicago. Although, my last order was quicker. I have more B&M soaps in my den than any other artisan. I decided to use Hallows because it's been a while since I've used it.

#MMarch24

March 1, 2024

• Prep: Warm Shower
• Brush: Wild West Brushworks - Shock - 26mm Timberwolf
• Razor: MM24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan

#MMarch24

This should not be a 1v16 matchup... I for one call for a recount. All jokes aside, this will definitely be a fun month!

3/1/24

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 28mm TNS M7
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
• Blade: GEM (1)
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 Aftershave Splash

AG 1889 landed not too long ago, and if it wasn't this, it would've been something else CGC. 1889 is super nice. You can see why Jicky stood the test of time. In a way, I kinda get a little bit of a barbershop kind of vibe from it. AG 1889++

I don't always shave with a safety, but when I do, it's a GEM (or GEM adjacent). Thanks for turning me on to these u/EldrormR and happy MMarch24!

#MMarch24

Mar. 1, 2024
Brush: Declaration Grooming B2 (25mm) no-name "gaslamp" handle Badger
Razor: u/EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [4]
Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Soap
Post Shave:* Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Aftershave

#MMarch24

#MMarch24 Madness is here! I got an update this morning that the 1889 was out for delivery, so I postponed my morning shave to wait for it to arrive. I’m confident that B&M is gonna dominate this round, but I wanted at least do what I could for the underdog. And then the day got away from me, so it was after 8pm before I finally had a minute to shave. Here’s to the weekend and a 6am flight to Cancun.

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