Post 'March Madness SOTD Thread - Mar 11, 2024' of challenge 'MMarch24 Maddness Matchup 2024'

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  1. u/sahenders posted on 2024-03-11 00:19:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar 11, 2024 - MM24 6th Match-Up: SBS vs. A&E

    The hardest thing about this match up was trying to figure out which Summer Break Soaps scents to use. Both of these scents are absolutely amazing.

    Rating: 5/5

  2. u/EldrormR posted on 2024-03-11 03:22:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11 SOTD * Brush: Grizzly Bay Chub Cub Deep Space w/ Maggard 2-band * Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 * Blade: PTFS * Lather: SBS Remote Learning * Post: SBS Remote Learning splash * Frag: Remote Learning

    I wasn't sure if this shave would trigger pandemic PTSD, but thankfully it did not. As an educator that had to teach both students and teachers through the pandemic, I couldn't think of a better set to use for today's contest.

    The soap definitely gives off the Nacho cheesy flavor it was supposed to and the splash absolutely shines as the delicious caffeinated boost we all needed to get through those long pandemic days.

    MMarch24

  3. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-11 03:41:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (11)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Prom King
    • Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - Stella Alpino lotion
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Welcome back to Wetshaving Arena for another first round matchup that looks exciting on paper but might be another runaway by the higher seed. Will this look like last week's Tabassacre or this weekend's laugher where TSF only put up 7 points? Tune in for today's exciting action!

    Today we're going to find out if Kearney, Nebraska is the new Dunk City. Considering Nebraska is typically known for corn (like a lot of corn), a college football program that's a shell of itself and 'rassling', u/rocketk455 is definitely fired up for this matchup. He told us when the bracket was announced, he binged Doritos and Mountain Dew for two weeks straight. But, for the last week, he has been on a cleanse of green smoothies filled with bananas and peanut butter and kale chips in anticipation of a new release and is raring to go. He's going up against a challenger that has decided to bring scantily clad cheerleaders to this matchup to distract everyone from what could be another blowout.

    When you look deeper into this matchup, we've got SBS who has produced a number of sub exclusives and is a great presence around this sub. On the other side of the court is A&E who's claim to fame around here is...they make a lot of soaps?

    On to the shave we go. I only have one tub from each of these competitors, but for the hyped up reasons above, there was only one choice here. Not to mention that SBS's base is a cut above A&E's K2E. This was a fantastic shave from a soap that I admittedly don't use enough. The MM24 just glided through the shave with ease and there was zero feedback from the SV splash/lotion.

    On to Monday we go. Caffeination has happily started. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  4. u/hugbckt posted on 2024-03-11 04:08:55-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024

    • Brush: Maggard Mixed 70/30
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (7)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps – Bell Ringer
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Bell Ringer

    The choice today was which SBS to use. Went with Bell Ringer in defiance of the weather because it’s simply a delightful scent, and I was craving that sweet sweet mango. Had a fantastic shave as I always do with Summer Break. Happy Monday.

  5. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-03-11 04:36:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 11, 2024 Cannonball! * Brush: RazoRock Monster
    Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
     Blade: GEM PTFE [11]
    Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Cannonball!
     Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Cannonball!
    Fragrance:* Spearhead Shaving Co. - Seaforth! 3 Scots

    Have to support my fellow teacher and go with SBS on this one. Cannonball! is one of my favorite original scents in a great base and the WS-23 was much appreciated to help wake me up this morning. Still hoping for a soap dedicated to P.E., or as most people like to call it, “gym”, with scent notes of rubber dodgeballs, Axe body spray and salty tears from having to run the Pacer test.

    MMarch24

  6. u/partyman97_3 posted on 2024-03-11 04:37:55-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024 – Monday March Madness

    • Prep: Coffe and splash of warm water
    • Brush: Wolf Whiskers w/ Elite 3-band premium badger knot
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch 24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (11)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps – Remote Learning
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Remote Learning
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps – Remote Learning

    Ever since I bought this, I put it in the back of the cabinet. Been Waiting for the right moment. What better time than March Madness? Rather enjoyed the scent off the puck. And of course great lather. Not a big soda drinker but I sure enjoyed the mountain dew splash. Not bad at all I even put a spritz of fragrance on. All in all not a bad pairing. Gotta like a sub exclusive.

    Now for coffee. Have a great shave day all.

    MMarch24

  7. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-03-11 04:53:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 11, 2024 - March [MMarch24] Madness Nacho-Bracket HSOTD

    • Brush: DSCCosmetic Jade Tuxedo 24mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (25)
    • Lather: Spring Break Soaps - Remote Learning - Soap

    They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not make it be Doritos and Mtn Dew. More to come with the MM24 Bonus Shave.^©️

  8. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-03-11 05:35:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11 2024

    • Brush: AP Shave Co Beehive w/ 28mm G5C
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (31)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning
    • Fragrance: Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver

    Summer Break made a nacho cheese soap and mountain dew splash. Respect.

    #MMarch24

  9. u/GroundbreakingRole45 posted on 2024-03-11 05:36:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 11, 2024
    Brush: AP SHAVECO AP400B XL 28 mm (G5C)
     Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Coated [1]
     Lather: Ariana & Evans - Aqua de Boracay - Soap
    Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Aqua de Boracay Splash & Skinfood - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - (Unscented) - Balm
    Fragrance:* Versace - Man Eau Fraiche EdT

    MMarch24

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  10. u/frankieIVfingers posted on 2024-03-11 06:04:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Monday, March 11, 2024

    • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts - Sparkly Blue Translucent Reject - 28mm B16
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24 (2 Tone)
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Homecoming - Soap
    • Post Shave: Mickey Lee Soapworks - Jefferson Square - Aftershave
    • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Project Lawndale - Balm
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Homecoming - Eau de Parfum

    MMarch24

  11. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-03-11 06:08:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024 – March [#MMarch24] Madness Nacho Non-Bracket MM24 Bonus Shave©

    • Brush: Zenith 502B XSE Butterscotch
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (26)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps – Remote Learning
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Remote Learning
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps – Remote Learning

    I didn’t get active in the sub until after the Big Pan’ic so I missed out on the April Fool’s high jinx that was Remote Learning. But I did have 5 hours a day on Zoom supporting the students in our MD classroom during the 4th quarter of the 19-20 school year and two weeks into the next one. Thankfully all of our special needs students were able to have in-person learning for all but that first two weeks of the 20-21 school year.

    And thankfully u/rocketk455 was a ~~sucker~~ stand-up guy who , at our insistence, brought back the beloved Doritos and Mtn Dew in shave ready form for more of us to enjoy.

    I’m not gambler, nor am I a prognosticator, but I’m going to predict a bigger defeat for today’s underdog than was the TSF smackdown.

    Have a happy day and be kind to one another.

  12. u/raymoonie posted on 2024-03-11 06:15:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 11, 2024
    Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts B11 Badger
     Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: Gem PTFE [11]
     Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Daydream - Soap
    Post Shave:* House Of Mammoth x Barrister And Mann - Smash - Aftershave

    SBS FTW

    MM24 A-OK

    DG B11 ++

    #MMarch24

  13. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-03-11 06:34:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024 – Mammoth MMarch24 Monday

    • Brush: Chisel & Hound Pueblo Opaque handle w/ 26mm v20 Fanchurian Badger knot
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna PTFE Stainless Steel GEM (6)
    • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Rumble (5)
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. – Ben Franklin Witch Hazel & Aloe
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented AS Balm (178)
    • Tags: #MMarch24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 9th Consecutive / 283rd Overall SOTD Post

    If yesterday was the mid-term test of my improved v20 lather-building technique, today was the final with my use of Rumble. While not the best lather I've ever build, my Rumble lather passed with flying colors, and I had my best MM24 shave to date. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

  14. u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-03-11 07:17:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Yaqi - Barbershop - 24mm - Boar
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24 - Tag: #MMarch24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning Soap
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning Splash
    • Post, Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented Sego Balm
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning

    There was no way that I wouldn't be using SBS today. Now, this set may not be the best example of the wonderfully pleasant scents that Kyle creates... But it's THE example of why I'm riding with Summer Break Soaps. Kyle didn't have to create a Doritos and Mountain Dew set for us... Hell, he didn't even WANT to create a Doritos and Mountain Dew set for us. But he did. Because he's one of us, playing along with the sub's shavanigans and is a wonderful supporter of this little community of ours.

    Now, the frag is ~~awful~~ not my favorite, but I feel like I needed to rock the trifecta today in order to establish dominance. I hope today's match-up makes the Talent Soap Factory vs. Stirling bout seem competitive.

  15. u/RedMosquitoMM posted on 2024-03-11 07:27:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    #MMarch24 Madness: (6) Summer Break Soaps vs. (11) Ariana & Evans

    • Brush: Mammoth x Voigt & Cop Smash 28mm VC01 Super Badger
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: GEM (47)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Bell Ringer - Shaving Soap
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Homecoming - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: DSH - Axis Mundi
    • Passes: WTG, XTG
    • Coffee: Ethiopia. Chericho. Sidama. v: 74110/74158 p: 72-hour extended fermentation. r: 02/20/24
    • Music: Supermoon - Half Country

    Honestly, I've only tried a few Ariana & Evans products, so I don't have a strong opinion about the brand. On the other hand, I love Summer Break Soaps. They're arguably the best value shaving soap in all of wet shaving, when you combine price, performance, original scents, and branding, and they're a big part of the community here at r/wetshaving.

    Unfortunately, Kyle axed two of my favorites this year, so I'm highlighting both today. Bell Ringer is a little Bed & Bodyworks, but I've always enjoyed its unabashed fruityness, and the just-walked-by-that-mall-storefront aspect of the scent has grown on me over time. There's not much out there like it. Homecoming was my favorite lavender scent in the game, and it's unique; dark but lifted by neroli, spiced with an interesting black pepper and coriander blend, earthy without being mineralic. I noticed a strong and completely-unexpected liturgical incense note in the aftershave version this morning—which I can't explain from the official notes list—so I put a dent in my Axis Mundi sample.

  16. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2024-03-11 07:38:02-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps 'Mood Indigo' / Maggard Synthetic 28mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (11)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Homecoming
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning - Splash
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Homecoming

    #MMarch24

    I couldn't decide for today, so I had LatherBot choose my scent. It went with Homecoming, which was probably the right choice, as that's my favorite SBS scent. Definite FOMO for not going with Remote Learning though, so I added the RL splash to the mix today.

  17. u/tsrblke posted on 2024-03-11 08:49:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024

    • Brush: Chisel and Hound Bangalore V20
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM (11)
    • Lather: London Razors/Summer Break Soaps – Mountain Laurel
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Bergamot Lavender
    • Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Deep Blue Sea

    Well this is awkward. I woke up and already had a set out for the next match. Sorry u/rocketk455 this was such a no brainer I actually forgot about it.

    Mountain Laurel is a collab between u/ahjoyc2 and SBS. A wonderful scent. Indeed, my first exposure to SBS was the clearance of “But first… An Experiment.” it’s a wonderful base and I have several tubs of it at this point (including the cheesy goodness.)

    But today my kids are off and we’re going hiking at a nature reserve so I wanted that light outdoor scent for my morning shave. #MMarch24 rolls on. Many people have broken the first level, and one sole 2x daily shaver has already hit the 2nd.

  18. u/_walden_ posted on 2024-03-11 09:24:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024

    Woodshop is so dang good. Great soap base. Gotta love Summer Break Soaps.

    This brush is one of my favorites. The handle is beautiful (sorry no picture) and nice to hold, and I put a Maggard Silvertip in it which I love.

  19. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-03-11 13:57:31-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 11, 2024
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft (24mm Synth)
     Razor: u/EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [10]
     Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap

    Kauai shave #1 and it was about as perfect as one could hope for a hotel shave. I do wish I brought some aftershave but I don’t trust those bottles or TSA baggage handlers to keep it from spilling all over everything in my suitcase. (I don’t mean to imply that baggage handlers are intentionally trying to break stuff, but they do chuck those bags around…).

    I don’t have any A&E or SBS soap, so watching today’s matchup from the sidelines. I swear the MM24 gets better every time I use it. What a fantastic razor.

    Now off to Hanalei, my favorite town in all of Hawaii. 🌴🌊

    #MMarch24

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  20. u/jwoods23 posted on 2024-03-11 13:58:17-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 11, 2024 -Team SBS

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps Grant W/Maggard Boar

    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24

    • Blade: GEM PTFE (21)

    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Lather Games ROTY 2021

    • Post Shave: T.N. Dickinson’s - Witch Hazel

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

    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Lather Games ROTY 2021

    • Tags: #MMarch24

    I am fully on team SBS today! SBS was one of my first experiences with the generosity of this community. In 2021, I won the Lather Games roty award and got to design my own scent. This was a super fun process and one that I was grateful that I had some limits on so I didn’t go crazy with deciding. What landed on my doorstep was beyond my wildest dreams perfect thanks to the amazing nose of u/rocketk455! This scent is a mixture of Cedar wood, Rosemary, Bergamot & Galbanum and there’s nothing I would change about it; except maybe the quantity of fragrance that I have left..lol! I am saving it up to use on special days and today qualifies as such!

  21. u/Tetriside posted on 2024-03-11 14:28:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Sheridan w/ 26 mm Synbad
    • Razor: EldrormR MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (4)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning
    • Post Shave: Osma Alum
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning
    • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Unscented Liniment
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning

    This is my second time using the soap and splash, and my first time with the edt. I could've sworn I read the edt was just the fragrance of the splash. But, I definitely smell cheese. This takes me back to church lock-ins as a teenager. I weirdly like the splash, but the rest is not pleasant. We do it for lols.

    #MMarch24

  22. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-03-11 18:34:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 11, 2024 - The Maddest March

    • Brush: Noble Otter 26mm Synthetic
    • Razor: MM24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning Eau de Nachos

    MMarch24

    Well, today is the second time breaking out this soap and fragrance. The scent of the soap has mellowed into more corn chip than nacho cheese for me. The splash is still very much Mountain Dew. Now the fragrance spray lets the cheese come out very strong. Kind of nacho-ish, but re like that staple of the Windy City, Garett’s Popcorn - Chicago Mix of cheese popcorn mixed with caramel popcorn and a hint of citrus, but really it is cheese and corn.

    Had to support Summer Break Soaps for sure. Two of the scents I really like are in SBS soaps - Bellringer (you’ll be missed, but I have a spare tub) and Prom King (also have a spare tub and some bath bars). I got a bottle of Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male to complete the Prom King set. Prom King gets listed as a dupe, but the description is inspired by Le Male. I’ll still count it as a dupe, but as others have noted it is not a 100% duplication of Le Male, but they sync up nicely as a set. Plus soaps and splashes don’t always smell the same as a perfume. Maybe the fragrance blend is closer, but the medium affects the scent too.

    Really any of my SBS products would have been great today. Maybe it’s a bit cold still for Cannonball. Pretty sure it will be another runaway matchup today. Sometimes the opponent gets mismatched in the seedings. Today SBS is the Harlem Globetrotters and A&E is the Washington Generals. Ok not college basketball, but it works. Let’s mix up some more sports metaphors. A&E are John Daly getting invited to the PGA Championship, but instead of the Cinderella story, they go home for the weekend.

  23. u/Admirable-Nobody-946 posted on 2024-03-11 18:59:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
    • Brush: Simpson Classic #1 Synthetic
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24
    • Blade: Gem Blue Star uncoated (4)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning soap
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning splash
    • Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Remote Learning

    MMarch24