Post 'March Madness SOTD Thread - Mar 16, 2024' of challenge 'MMarch24 Maddness Matchup 2024'

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  1. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-03-16 05:40:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 16, 2024 - March [MMarch24] Madness Non-Bracket HSOTD

    • Brush: DSCCosmetic Jade Tuxedo 24mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (35)
    • Lather: Nõberu of Sandalwood - Soap

    The remaining nuggets of soap produced a decent volume, but the lather was barely serviceable and my head shave was quite rough. I’m calling it. Time of death: 0705. It was an interesting run. M24 Bonus Shave^© coming soon.

  2. u/partyman97_3 posted on 2024-03-16 05:55:48-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    **March 16, 2024 – Non-March Madness Day**

    * **Brush:** Wolf Whiskers w/ Elite 3-band premium badger knot
    * **Razor:** EldrormR Industries MM24  #MMarch24
    * **Blade:** Personna GEM PTFE (7)  
    * **Lather:** Taylor of Old Bond Street – Sandalwood  
    * **Post Shave:** Pinaud – Clubman  

    I know TOB doesn’t get a lot of love around here. But this is one of the first soaps I started with when I got into wetshaving. I went through several of these tubs. Than I found this sub. Now, thanks to you guys I am wondering around the rabbit hole. So once in a while I like to get my old friend out. Naturally the lather was good and no problem with the shave. Maybe not as slick as it should be, but still plenty fine.

    Hoping to see a turn turnout for Southern Witchcrafts tomorrow. Hopefully not a blowout.

    Time for coffee. Have a great shave day my friends.

    MMarch24

  3. u/RedMosquitoMM posted on 2024-03-16 06:34:28-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    #MMarch24 Madness: SOTD Mar 16, 2024

    • Brush: Grizzly Bay 28mm 2BED
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: GEM (52)
    • Lather: Grooming Dept - Almond Vanilla - Shave Soap
    • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 - EdP
    • Passes: WTG, XTG
    • Music: The Fountain OST

    Off to a coffee roasting class. Don't know what to expect, but it should be fun!

  4. u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-03-16 06:49:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 16, 2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Yaqi - Barbershop - 24mm - Boar
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24 - Tag: #MMarch24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Lakewood Soap Company - Honey Mash Soap
    • Post Shave: Hoffman's - The Great Escape Splash
    • Post, Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented Balm
    • Fragrance: Hoffman's - The Great Escape EdP

    I never see Lakewood Soap Co used here, but this scent is so, so good.

    Have a great weekend, all!

  5. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-03-16 07:19:22-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 16, 2024
    Brush: RazoRock Monster
     Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: GEM PTFE [16]
     Lather: Dr Jon’s - Savannah Sunrise
    Post Shave:* Dr Jon’s - Savannah Sunrise

    MMarch24

  6. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-03-16 07:29:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 15, 2024 – Mammoth MMarch24 Saturday

    • Brush: Chisel & Hound Pueblo Opaque handle w/ 26mm v20 Fanchurian Badger knot
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna PTFE Stainless Steel GEM (11)
    • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace (2)
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented AS Balm (183)
    • Tags: #MMarch24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 14th Consecutive / 288th Overall SOTD Post

    The blade continues to be scrapy, but I can't argue with the results - irritation-free BBS. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

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

    March 16 2024

    • Brush: Dogclaration B9A 30mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (33)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Uitwaaien
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Uitwaaien
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Uitwaaien

    Another lovely and smooth MM24 shave.

    #MMarch24

  8. u/jwoods23 posted on 2024-03-16 07:54:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 16, 2024

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks Weru Burl w/ 24mm B16

    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24

    • Blade: GEM PTFE (4)

    • Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Passione

    • Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Passione

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

    • Tags: #MMarch24

  9. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-03-16 08:17:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 16, 2024 – March [#MMarch24] Madness Happy 100 Aunt Bea Non-Bracket MM24 Bonus Shave©️

    • Brush: Ever Ready 100T 22mm VIG Shaving Badger
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (36)
    • Lather: DentonMajik – Ole Fife – Soap
    • Post Shave: DentonMajik – Ole Fife – Splash

    Today we celebrate Mrs_Donut’s Aunt Bea who turned 100 years young this past Thursday. All of the family are gathering today to stand in the midst of her greatness. She was an honest-to-goodness Rosie the Riveter who worked at Curtiss-Wright and built the SB2C Helldiver.

    An all-around good shave today. How fitting that half of the MM24 was born the same year as Aunt Bea.

    Happy shaving and be kind to one another.

  10. u/sahenders posted on 2024-03-16 08:18:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar 16, 2024 - Warmest Regards

    • Brush: AP Shave Co. Honey Ebonite 26mm G5C Fan Knot
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [16]
    • Lather: Moon Soaps - Warmest Regards - Soap
    • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Nordost - Aftershave

    The Moon Soaps base isn't bad, but it took a little patience to dial it in. Warmest Regards is a nice scent, but it's reminiscent of something else...maybe Barrbarr. Nordost paired well with it.

    Rating: 4/5

  11. u/tsrblke posted on 2024-03-16 09:01:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 16, 2024  

    • Brush: Chisel and Hound Bangalore V20  
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24  
    • Blade: GEM (16)  
    • Lather: Wholly Kaw – Rebelle  
    • Post Shave: Wholly Kaw – Rebelle  
    • Post Shave: Zingari – Unscented  

    Containing my trend of shaving with the second soap in a match-up the day after. Had some trouble lathering this. I think I needed more soap and a wetter brush, the puck was pretty dry. Was in a hurry so stopped at 2 passes.

    I’m not really using the #MMarch24 tag because the portal doesn’t count me, but I know I’ve been good every day, so I’m excited to see where we land. I posted an update in the results thread.

  12. u/hugbckt posted on 2024-03-16 09:40:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 16, 2024

    • Brush: TnS Mixed BoBa7
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Tcheon Fung Sing – Kathmandu
    • Post Shave: MacDuff’s Soap Co. – Dark Sky Preserve
    • Fragrance: Comme des Garçons – Black
  13. u/raymoonie posted on 2024-03-16 13:57:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 16, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co. Blue Lagoon Tuxedo
     Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: Gem PTFE [16]
     Lather: Spearhead - Black Watch - Soap

    Second shave at the gf’s place today. Quick and dirty. Boy oh boy do I love the smell of Blackwatch. Happy Saturday!

    Also, afternoon shaves ++

    #MMarch24

  14. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-03-16 15:42:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 16, 2024 - Otter Polo

    • Brush: Noble Otter Black and White 26mm Synthetic
    • Razor: MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Noble Otter - Neon Sun
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Neon Sun Splash
    • Fragrance: Ralph Lauren Polo - Blue

    MMarch24

    I started with the fragrance today. We went to the outlet mall today to look for shoes for my daughter. While my wife and daughter were trying on shoes, I went to the Ralph Lauren store and sampled a few fragrances. I tried Black, Intense, and Blue. I gave myself a free spritz of Blue before looking to see if what damage the girls were up to. Actually surprised to find that they got a pair of shoes at the Nike outlet for just over $30. Now I didn’t buy the fragrance at the Ralph Lauren store. For an outlet store, they still had it priced pretty close if not at RRP. I could pick it up at Sam’s Club for much less. I think the RL store wanted close to $100 for 2.5 oz of EdT. At Sam’s it was around $60 for the 4.2 oz. Fragrance.net has 2.5 oz at $40 with coupon activation. Yeah, I’m not buying from Ralph if I get it.

    It is Otterday with no challenges to do instead. I went through my soaps and picked the scent that worked best with Blue. I knew Neon Sun was it as soon as I opened the tub for a sniff. I still smelled them all, and maybe twice for Barrbarr. The other NO scent that was good with it was Jack. Got out the NO brush today, and made one of my best lathers this week. Great cushion, residual slickness, and post shave feel. Really any of the Elite 8 this month have awesome bases, but I hit the sweet spot today with plenty of soap and water. I thought at the start I wouldn’t get there as it foamed up with big bubbles at first, but more water, and getting all of the scooped soap to load in the brush really got it in great shape. MM24 still going gangbusters on day 16 with the blade. Today, it had a bit less toast buttering noise.

    Now I need to pick my scent for the first of the Elite 8. My first gut call is Cheshire, but Marilyn, Electric Mayhem, and 42 are also jumping out. Maybe Braeburn could be the one. No bad choices really, but we’ll see what calls to me tomorrow. Today, I had Barrbarr on my mind; at least until we went shopping.

  15. u/Tetriside posted on 2024-03-16 20:51:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 16, 2024

    • Brush: Zenith B15
    • Razor: EldrormR MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (7)
    • Lather: Mike's Natural Soap- Vetiver
    • Post Shave: Osma Alum
    • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger - Aftershave and Toner
    • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Original Liniment

    Someone asked for Vetiver recommendations in the daily thread and Mike's Natural Soap came up. I figured it was worth a shot. I've never used Mike's soap before. I was able to produce a lather that I'd rate above Saponificio Varesino, but a bit worse than Stirling. I think I need to load more soap next time.

    #MMarch24