u/blipsnchitz7's SOTDs for challenge 'Lather Games 2024'

u/blipsnchitz7 submitted 22 SOTDS.
  1. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-07 08:55:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 7, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Astra SP Green [1]
     Lather: A&E - Monte Carlo - Soap
    Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm
     Fragrance: Dior - Suavage

    I’m not savage enough to attempt one pass against the grain. I would pay dearly.

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: A&E - Monte Carlo
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented
    • Fragrance: Dior - Suavage

    Sponsor Uses

    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  2. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-08 14:02:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 8, 2024
    Brush: Maggard Synthetic
     Razor: Maggard MR11
    Blade: Astra SP Green [2]
     Lather: Maggard Razors - Mango Sage Tea - Soap
    Post Shave:* Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Mad braggard challenge

    Everything I used in this shave today is probably my biggest purchase from Maggard. I also bought a razor case and a tube for the brush. This is actually my travel shave kit I use minus the shave soap. I bought this soap to push me over the edge for free shipping lol.

    Cheers!

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Maggard MR11
    • Brush: Maggard Synthetic
    • Lather: Maggard Razors - Mango Sage Tea
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented

    Sponsor Uses

    • Maggard Razors (house-brand soap) (Software Sponsor Points)

  3. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-09 14:05:01-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 9, 2024
    Brush: Art Of Shaving Badger Silver Tip Badger
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Astra SP Green [3]
     Lather: Razor Emporium - Barbershop - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Quiz is too hard. Did not complete lol

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: Art Of Shaving Badger Silver Tip Badger
    • Lather: Razor Emporium - Barbershop
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

  4. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-10 13:43:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 10, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Maggard MR11 slant head * Blade: Astra SP Green [4]
    Lather: Stirling - Baker Street - Soap
     Post Shave: Stirling - Baker Street - Aftershave
    Post Shave:* Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Stirling and strop shoppe collab. Song of the day while shaving was baby shark. Only thing that kept my toddler at bay while doing the deed. I’ll save everyone’s ears and bypass sharing the link. I’m sure you could find it if you wanted

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Maggard MR11 slant head
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Stirling - Baker Street
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Baker Street
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Stirling Soap Co. (Software Sponsor Points)

  5. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-11 16:18:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 11, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Astra SP Green [2]
     Lather: Shannons Soaps - Valley Parkway - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    This was a sample so no cool challenge for me today. Cheers!

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Shannons Soaps - Valley Parkway
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

  6. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-12 19:34:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 12, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Astra SP Green [3]
     Lather: TOBS - Eton College - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    This is the last sample of TOBS I have and I cannot wait to get rid of it. Not a fan of the TOBS my skin feels dried out after but it is indeed a cream.

    As for the den my wife has allotted me these two shelves. The rest of the bathroom is hers of course lol.

    https://imgur.com/a/thv4TMZ

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: TOBS - Eton College
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  7. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-13 20:29:53-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 13, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C #COMPOSITE #FAUXFUR * Razor: Merkur 37c #ZAMAC * Blade: Astra SP Green [4]
     Lather: Stirling - Sharp Dressed Man - Soap
    Post Shave: Stirling - Sharp Dressed Man - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Merkur 37c [#ZAMAC ]
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C [#COMPOSITE, #FAUXFUR ]
    • Lather: Stirling - Sharp Dressed Man
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Sharp Dressed Man
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Stirling Soap Co. (Software Sponsor Points)
    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  8. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-14 13:59:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 14, 2024
    Prep: Proraso - Green - Preshave
     Brush: Parker Mixed Badger #WEDONTNEEDNOSTINKINGBADGERS * Razor: Rex Supply Co Envoy #CNC * Blade: Astra SP Green [5]
    Lather: Proraso - Green - Soap
     Post Shave: Proraso - Green - Aftershave
    Post Shave:* Proraso - Green - Balm

    Hopefully I’m doing these hardware hashtags correctly lol. Today’s was a long one. Anyways good ole proraso. Can’t hate on it. I love me a mentholated soap. Also stacks well. Link below.

    https://imgur.com/a/Pyy5j5F

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Rex Supply Co Envoy [#CNC ]
    • Brush: Parker Mixed Badger [#WEDONTNEEDNOSTINKINGBADGERS ]
    • Lather: Proraso - Green
    • Post Shave: Proraso - Green (DQed)

  9. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-15 11:03:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 15, 2024
    Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2 #OLDWORLD * Razor: Karve CB #ADJUSTABLE * Blade: Astra SP Green [1]
     Lather: Noble Otter - Rawr - Soap
    Post Shave: Noble Otter - Rawr - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Noble Otter - Rawr - Balm

    The old ball and chain loves this scent so it’s been used the most. In fact just a few weeks ago I shredded up the puck to make it easier for lather and got rid of the ring of death.

    https://imgur.com/a/TkaUxCJ

    While this soap performs well always, this pasty lather was trash. Dried up before I could finish the pass. I basically loaded the brush for almost a full minute(way longer than I normally do) and then just painted it on my face. I don’t know if you could even call this a lather. 1/10 not enjoyable.

    https://imgur.com/a/nDNKCVu

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB [#ADJUSTABLE ]
    • Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2 [#OLDWORLD ]
    • Lather: Noble Otter - Rawr
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Rawr (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Noble Otter (Software Sponsor Points)

  10. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-16 09:54:32-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 16, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [1]
     Lather: Cella - Red - Soap
    Post Shave:* Cella - Red - Balm

    Always love me some cella.

    While I understand the purpose of today’s challenge is for us to appreciate the art of leg shaving, I am going to have to refuse to take part this year. I respect the leg shave especially after I mangled my legs last year. But given it is Father’s Day I refuse to take part out of respect for my own legs.

    Do you not respect the men and women of your local fire department? Does that mean once a year you should run into a burning building to show your respect? Absolutely not. In fact, rule 3.4 of the lather games explicitly states that you will be disqualified if you ‘engage in behavior during your shave that could have caused grievous harm to yourself or others’.

    By participating in leg day I would be disqualifying myself.

    Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Cella - Red
    • Post Shave: Cella - Red

    Podcast Candidate: An Anonymous Djudge remarked:

    User argues shaving their legs is akin to "running into a burning building" and would therefor DQ themselves by participating. Nice try, still no challenge point.

  11. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-17 13:37:39-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 17, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [2]
     Lather: Barrister And Mann - Seville - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Omnibus base is pretty good. As you can tell from my album the knee lather went ok. Especially with all those hairs left over to agitate the lather since I skipped yesterday due to personal safety concerns. Cheers!

    https://imgur.com/a/lorgW1Q

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Barrister And Mann - Seville
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Barrister and Mann (Software Sponsor Points)
    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  12. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-19 19:44:02-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 19, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Merkur 37c
    Blade: Astra SP Green [3]
     Lather: A&E - Kaizen - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Here is my shitty meme attempt

    https://imgflip.com/i/8uel06

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Merkur 37c
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: A&E - Kaizen
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

  13. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-20 20:48:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 20, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [3]
     Lather: Zingari Man - The Watchmen - Soap
    Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchmen - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Ahhh. Summer shaves. I’ve attached a few photos and a video of my setup. A cold beer next to the grill. One wall only! I shave at nights sometimes because I work 12 hour shifts with a commute. Tonight was an evening shave. Perfect summer evening. The watchmen is always superb and no issues. My wife used to hate the scent when she was pregnant but today she was enamored. Win win. Cheers my fellow lather games enthusiasts. Also hard af to shave with your wife’s makeup mirror instead of a full mirror sheesh!

    https://imgur.com/a/L0pv3No

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Zingari Man - The Watchmen
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchmen
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Zingari Man (Software Sponsor Points)
    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  14. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-21 20:23:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 21, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [4]
     Lather: West Coast Shaving - Fougere - Soap
    Post Shave: Brut - Classic - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    There once was a shaver named u/Enndeegee,

    He alone decided who scrubs were to be,

    He looked at your post,

    Saw it doing the most,

    And ‘scrub’ under your post he would plea!

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: West Coast Shaving - Fougere
    • Post Shave: Brut - Classic
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  15. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-22 20:18:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 22, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [5]
     Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain - Soap
    Post Shave:* Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain - Aftershave

    I bought this soap and splash because last year it was popular. It did not disappoint. I didn’t realize how soft the soap was and overloaded but hey was a super luxurious lather. First time using southern witchcrafts. I smell like a fancy pumpkin rn and we will see how the wife likes it when she gets home. I’m not in it to win it this year so passing on the challenge because the only carvable thing requires too much effort, or is the banana I’m gonna feed my kid tm. Also can we talk about the electrical tape style wrap that is crazy to get off of SW splashes? Was intensely difficult lol. Also did not expect the splash to be white.

    Cheers!

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain
    • Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain

    Sponsor Uses

    • Southern Witchcrafts (Software Sponsor Points)
    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  16. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-23 16:45:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 23, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [4]
     Lather: A&E - Peach And Cognac - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Very sweet scent here. Life has been crazy busy and hadto do a mountain of dishes we have been putting off to get the kitchen shave done. Made the shave extra productive lol. Also this was a sample so got to bust out the good ole captains choice loading bowl! Cheers!

    https://imgur.com/a/PYhxsqb

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: A&E - Peach And Cognac
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  17. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-25 20:54:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 25, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [5]
     Lather: Barrister And Mann - Vespers - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Vespers. I think it’s ok I guess. Shaved in a hat. Here’s the pic

    https://imgur.com/a/jmFhc2X

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Barrister And Mann - Vespers
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Barrister and Mann (Software Sponsor Points)
    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  18. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-26 20:08:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 26, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [6]
     Lather: Noble Otter - Lonestar - Soap
    Post Shave: Noble Otter - Lonestar - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Got off work late had to check all the shaves to see what was free lol.

    For brush care I do not do much. I also don’t lather with bbq sauce or cream cheese and honey or whatever you animals used today. I simply flick my brush, scrub it up on a towel to dry it out and then let it air dry 🤷🏼‍♂️

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Noble Otter - Lonestar
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Lonestar
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Noble Otter (Software Sponsor Points)
    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  19. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-27 20:02:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 27, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Merkur 37c
    Blade: Astra SP Green [4]
     Lather: Declaration Grooming - Chaotic Neutral - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    There are exactly 10 scent notes listed on DG’s website for this soap. It smells great!

    To pay homage to whoever this left shoulder shaver is, I decided to give my face a break and shave my RIGHT shoulder. You can do the math, that means I shaved lefty. Cheers!

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Merkur 37c
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Chaotic Neutral
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • Declaration Grooming (Software Sponsor Points)
    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  20. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-28 20:36:22-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 28, 2024
    Brush: Omega Boar Brush
     Razor: Parker 78r
    Blade: Parker Blade [1]
     Lather: Arko Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Nivea - Post Shave Balm - Balm

    So arko is not my favorite scent but I bought it. I think I bought it for less than 4$. Just because why not. This is going to be like a mini review because I do not usually use these items.

    First off arko. Not my favorite scent. But that guy can lather just fine even with a shitty brush.

    Which brings me to my next review the omega boar brush I bought for under 12$. This brush sucks ass. No backbone at all splays like a mfer and it lost a big chunk of hair out of the middle when I first got it. Hence why I never use it. It was cheap though! You get what you pay for I suppose.

    The all star was the razor. I have no idea how much this guy costs because I won it in a raffle. I think I used it once before this. Pretty mild and easy to use. I only one pass shave most of the time unless I have extra free time(which is not often) and even then I only do two passes because my skin can’t take any more. The razor is mild and somewhat efficient. I use the large cb as my daily for a reason but still I could totally fall back on this one with no problem.

    Cheers to all on a Friday night!

    https://imgur.com/a/dIc2hym

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Parker 78r
    • Brush: Omega Boar Brush
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Nivea - Post Shave Balm (DQed)

  21. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-29 15:08:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 29, 2024
    Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Perma-sharp Stainless [1]
     Lather: Razor Emporium - Sandalwood - Soap
    Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    u/priusaurus kitchen aid post was top tier and I can’t get over it

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: AP Shave Co G5C
    • Lather: Razor Emporium - Sandalwood
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Witch Hazel Original
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented (DQed)

    Sponsor Uses

    • AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)

  22. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-06-30 17:11:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Jun. 30, 2024
    Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2
     Razor: Karve CB
    Blade: Perma-sharp Stainless [2]
     Lather: Speick - - Soap
    Post Shave:* Nivea - Post Shave Balm - Balm

    Brush is from England I believe, Razor from Canada, Blade from Russia, Soap from Germany, Nivea balm is produced in a few countries but not the US.

    Regarding the Speick stick, if I was wet shaving for convenience alone, the stick is the way to go. Honestly makes it super easy. And Speick is great and lathers well. Anyways the lather games was fun guys cheers to the fellows/gals in the running to win it.

    Detected Items:

    • Razor: Karve CB
    • Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2
    • Lather: Speick - Soap
    • Post Shave: Nivea - Post Shave Balm