Post 'March Madness SOTD Thread - Mar 22, 2024' of challenge 'MMarch24 Maddness Matchup 2024'

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The number of participants is 19
  1. u/djundjila posted on 2024-03-22 01:08:04-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Fri Mar 22

    • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries - GEM Division: MM24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps Teacher's Pet
    • Aftershave: Southern Witchcrafts Pomona
    • Fragrance: Echt Kölnisch Wasser N° 4711

    48 Stirling vs 34 SBS, 11 abstentions according to u/robodjudge's tally.

    Yesterday's plebiscite yielded the predictable outcome (†) and the lowest participation rate since u/robodjudge started tracking March Madness. I expected the green juggernaut to win, but I was a bit surprised that that more people didn't show up given how beloved both brands are.

    Great shave with Teacher's Pet this morning. The Kölnisch Wasser was a mistake, though, and the lemon opening overwhelmed the nice apple combo I had going.

    #MMarch24

    (†) pending official confirmation by u/ShavinginCT, but u/robodjudge doesn't usually make mistakes.

  2. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-22 03:23:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (19)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Bay Rum splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Continuing to work down the smush equivalent left of this tub. I've got a puck of Stirling Bay Rum on the way to drop into this tub once it's empty.

    Finally Friday and I'm going to start my day with a deep tissue massage. Going from a massage to the workday is a bit of headtrip, but at least I won't lose my shit with someone before noon, or that's the hope at least. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  3. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-03-22 04:29:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 22, 2024
    Brush: Chisel & Hound Quartermoon
    Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: AccuTec PRO
    Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Fenchurch * Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Fenchurch

    MMarch24

  4. u/GroundbreakingRole45 posted on 2024-03-22 05:13:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 22, 2024
    Brush: AP SHAVECO AP400B XL 28 mm (G5C)
    Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Coated [5]
    Lather: Central Texas Soaps Cowboy Spice (Pasteur Pharmacy Collaboration) - Cowboy Spice - Soap
    Post Shave: Central Texas Soaps (Pasteur Pharmacy Collaboration) - Cowboy Spice - Aftershave
    Post Shave: Zingari Man - (Unscented) - Balm

    MMarch24

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  5. u/whiskyey posted on 2024-03-22 06:13:22-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 03/22/2024

    Brush: B1 Washo

    Razor: Weber PH/WRH2

    Lather: House of Mammoth (formerly known as Mammoth Soaps) Mood Indigo

    Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Les Boissons sur le Porche

    Now imagine for a second I was a pre-pandemic WSB memelord who put hours of work into overlaying witty captions over this clip. I didn't, mind you, but just imagine I did. Or don't. But don't hold me responsible for your poor literary analysis.

    I see what's going on here and I don't like it. This ain't my first rodeo; I've seen how the DQ police and their henchmen work. This whole game is fixed. Just a giant combination of shadow soapers and perfumers, making it impossible for us plebs to navigate this competition without a misstep, leading the Cabal to deliver the results they see fit just in case we don't give them their desired outcome.

    I'll have you judges know I carefully selected my products so as to be above reproach, but I fear even that might not be enough given how expertly you rigged this competition. Everyone knows House of Mammoth soaps aren't made by the Mammoth artisan, but by a fellow competitor in the bracket. No way I'm falling for that trap, so I picked something that was made by Ben himself - both the soap and the scent - but the brand doesn't technically fit the one you've declared we use so what am I - what are all of of us - to do? I guess all we can do is do our best and wait for the outcome you decide. As for aftershave, I've used an artisan not even competing, although his fingerprints are on so many products that have been used I wouldn't put it past you to be running some super secret side competition without telling us - maybe you say it's in good fun but the reality is it just gives you another out to get the result you want. I've seen it before, don't call me crazy.

    #MMARCH24

  6. u/RedMosquitoMM posted on 2024-03-22 06:13:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    #MMarch24 Madness SOTD Mar 22, 2024

    • Brush: Rubberset 400 26mm Soft Tuxedo
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: GEM (58)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Daydream - Shaving Soap
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Daydream - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Le Jardin Retrouvé - Citron Boboli
    • Passes: WTG, XTG
    • Coffee: DR Congo. Kalehe. South Kivu. v: Bourbon. Typica. p: Washed. Dried on Raised Beds. r: 02/20/24
    • Music: Saint Saviour - Sunseeker

    I really enjoyed yesterday's SBS shave, so I went back for more, this time stretching a sample of Daydream into one more shave.

    Also, lots of new music to listen to today: Waxahatchee, Elbow, Kaleida, Julia Holter, Wye Oak, Saint Saviour, and another Richter Recomposed recording.

  7. u/partyman97_3 posted on 2024-03-22 06:26:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 22, 2024 – Non-March Madness Day

    • Prep: Coffee and splash of warm water
    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps w/ 26mm DGB3
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (13)
    • Lather: Zingari – The Master
    • Post Shave: Zingari – The Master Recovery Splash

    Went with my favorite barbershop scent this morning. This one brings back memories of the old time barber I went to for years.

    Now for coffee. Have a great shave day all.

    MMarch24

  8. u/InfernalInternal posted on 2024-03-22 07:07:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 22, 2024

    • Prep: House of Mammoth Embrace Doppio Bath Soap
    • Brush: Wolf Whiskers Custom LJ 28mm Declaration B13
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: PTFE (?+9)
    • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Massacre of the Innocents - Soap
    • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Massacre of the Innocents - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Parfums de Marley - Herod - Eau de Parfum

    #MMarch24

  9. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-03-22 07:28:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 22, 2024
    Brush: Chisel & Hound RC Zebra w/ 26mm v23 Fanchurian Badger
    Razor: u/EldrormR Industries MM24
    Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [16]
    Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth! 3 Scots - Soap
    Post Shave: Spearhead - Seaforth! 3 Scots - Aftershave
    Fragrance: Spearhead - Seaforth! 3 Scots

    A rare shave on a non bracket day for me today, but 3 Scots was calling. Were calling? There are three of them I guess…

    #MMarch24

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  10. u/sahenders posted on 2024-03-22 08:00:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar 22, 2024 - 🌿 Fougère Friday: Varen🪻

    Congrats to Stirling on the win, and good luck in the next match-up.

    Varen is awesome! Happy #fougerefriday!

    Rating: 4.5/5

  11. u/jwoods23 posted on 2024-03-22 08:31:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 22, 2024 - Fougère Friday

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser

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

    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24

    • Blade: GEM PTFE (11)

    • Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - Blugère

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

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

    • Fragrance: Paco Rabanne - Pour Homme

    • Tags: #MMarch24

    Enjoying this beautiful Fougère this Friday! CB premium base is absolutely insane! I was going for a 10 second load but stopped at 7 seconds and had plenty for 3+ passes!

  12. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-03-22 08:47:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 22, 2024 – MMarch24 Madness Elite Eight Rest Day Friday

    • Brush: Chisel & Hound Pueblo Opaque handle w/ 26mm v20 Fanchurian Badger knot
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna PTFE Stainless Steel GEM (17)
    • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps – Prom King (1)
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. – Bergamot Lavender Witch Hazel & Aloe
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented AS Balm (186)
    • Fragrance: Aficionado - F25 EdP (Guy Laroche Drakkar dup)
    • Tags: #MMarch24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; DFS Result; 20th Consecutive / 294th Overall SOTD Post

    Yesterday's matchup non-selectee is today's choice, so SBS Prom King it is. My lather was fantastic - super slick and protective. The blade, on the other hand, was not fantastic. As I was shaving in our bathroom, Mrs Worried (who was about 12 away in the adjoining bedroom) asked me why my razor sounds like sandpaper. I knew that the blade sounded scrapy, but I didn't realize how loud it had become. The blade was noticeably less efficient today, and I needed significantly more strokes during cleanup to achieve DFS. No weepers yet with this blade, but I did end up with some irritation. Hopefully this is a one-day-one thing, otherwise it'll be time for a new blade. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

  13. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-03-22 09:40:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Mar. 22, 2024 - March [MMarch24] Madness Non-Bracket Traveling HSOTD

    • Brush: Omega Tasso et Setola
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (47)
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Co. - Seaforth! 3 Scots - Soap

    On the road for a couple days, so I packed tomorrow’s setup for today. M24 Bonus Shave^© coming soon.

  14. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-03-22 09:45:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 22 2024

    • Brush: Turn N Shave BoBa7
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (35)
    • Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Blugere
    • Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Blugere

    Another lovely and smooth MM24 shave. First time using a mixed Boar/Badger knot and I liked it. Pretty dense with more backbone than most badgers I've tried.

    #MMarch24

  15. u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-03-22 11:12:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 22, 2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Priusaurus Industries - 24mm Synthetic
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24 - Tag: #MMarch24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Talent Soap Factory - Cakehole Soap
    • Post Shave: Talent Soap Factory - Cakehole Splash
    • Post, Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented Sego Balm

    I was real excited to try this set from Talent Soap Factory. The soap performed nicely and it smelled delicious. Literally just like a buttery piece of cake with a lot of frosting. Simple and enjoyable - very sweet and very gourmand.

    The splash was alright. This was a very rare case where the scent of the set came through better in the soap than it did in the splash. The strongest scent I picked up in the splash was the alcohol, which overpowered the fragrance. It burned a little more than I'm used to, but had a very good post-shave feel.

    Overall, really, really happy with the soap itself, even if the splash wasn't my favorite.

  16. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2024-03-22 11:32:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 22, 2024

    • Brush: Stirling Boar 24mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Indigo - EdT

    #MMarch24

    Heading out of town, so I switched up my blade so that I wouldn't be stuck with one that dulled quickly and not be able to replace it. The other one was still fine at 20, but better safe than sorry.

  17. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-03-22 11:57:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    March 22, 2024 – March [#MMarch24] Madness Non-Bracket MM24 Bluegrass Bonus Shave©️

    • Brush: Omega 11047 Mixed 22mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (48)
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! 3 Scots
    • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! 3 Scots

    Mrs_D and I are spending the weekend at the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival.

    Hope you have a great weekend, too!

    Be kind to one another.

  18. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-03-22 15:34:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
    • March 22, 2024 - Early Otterday
    • Brush: Noble Otter Black and White 26mm Synthetic
    • Razor: MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (22)
    • Lather: Noble Otter - Barrbarr
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Barrbarr Splash
    • Post Shave 2: Noble Otter - Barrbarr Balm
    • Fragrance: Noble Otter - Barrbarr EdP

    MMarch24

    Since tomorrow is a tourney day, I’m having my normal Saturday shave on a Friday. I’ll just say I love Barrbarr. It and House of Mammoth - Alive are the only Superfectas I have in my den. I gave myself an extra spritz of the EdP tonight.

    👑🦦💈😀

  19. u/frankieIVfingers posted on 2024-03-22 17:36:53-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Friday, March 22, 2024

    • Brush: Maggard Razors - Midnight Blue - 26mm Turn N Shave Quartermoon
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24 (2 Tone)
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Lime - Soap
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Bare - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Tester

    MMarch24