u/alg82's SOTDs for challenge 'Lather Games 2023'

Today I shaved with the Maggard shavette with an injector blade. I used the Godrej Shaving Round for the first time. Both were serviceable, but will not be climbing to the top of my most used list. I used a Maggard 26mm SHD knot in a plain black AP Shave Co. handle. I followed the shave with Chatillon Lux La Petite Prairie aftershave, which was excellent as always. I will be sad when my stockpile runs out. Also, a couple shots of Azzaro Bright Visit “a woody aquatic”. Mostly smells like pencil shavings to me.

Today I shaved with my Everready 1924 with a fresh Gem blade. I used the same Maggard/AP combo as yesterday for the brush, as I don’t have a large selection. The soap, aftershave, and EDP was Southern Witchcrafts Carmilla, perfect for the dreary day ahead. Shame on everyone (myself included) for not buying more of this scent, which lead to its untimely demise. I don’t know what I’ll do when these run out, maybe grab the Pomona trifecta? Aah shit, we killed that too. I’m just not gonna think about it right now, feel like I’m starting to have a cow, man.

Today I shaved with the last of an old Cella sample, it was fine, but I still prefer the green one. I used a Gillette single ring from 1908 that I scored at the antique store last month with a Personna blade. Switched up the brush to a synthetic as the sample was pretty small and dried out. It’s a Prometheus handle with a tuxedo knot. Chased it all with the last of a bottle of Seville aftershave (1 down, too many to go). Not sure how to honor u/RedMosquitoMM. I guess I’ll have a Bloody Mary later, swat some mosquitoes, and eat a few M&Ms?

Today I shaved with Talent Soap Factory Wildflowers soap. It’s pretty damn floral, though mildly scented. I went back to the Maggard SHD/AP brush, and my trusty old type Gillette (1918) with a Polsilver blade. I followed up with Stirling City Slicker aftershave and a couple shots of Mayflower edp. I used that new internet age science and just went with my feelings. Wet brush swirled on the soap until I felt like I had the right amount on there and then lathered up my face and dome. I’ll be damned if it didn’t work out just fine. I’m practically a scientist now, hit me up if you need any bullshit science advice.

Today I shaved with Shave Foam - Smells Like Summertime. It comes from Target and smells more like shave foam than summertime. I lathered it with my hands and some extra water. The razor was a fat handle Tech loaded with a Personna blade. I followed up the shave with Le Grand Chypre aftershave (which does kinda smell like summertime). If I could craft my own scent it would be a true cannabis one. Not a skunky, obvious weed aroma, but a citrusy and spicy sativa type smell. I have no idea how to concoct such a thing and apparently neither do the experts. I’ve tried every cannabis scented shaving product available and none really even comes close. I reckon those two hobbies will never intertwine, short of shaving while stoned or using a Gem blade to cut clones.

Today I broke out the Flowers in the Dark trifecta. To me, this is the reigning champion of lavender scents. I used a Prometheus handle with a 26mm Synbad knot, as well as a Maggard V3A/M5 combo loaded with a fresh Personna. Later, I will probably stack some turkey, cheese, and other things in between two pieces of bread. Precariously stacking shaving supplies ranks just below shaving podcasts and videos as stupidest things in the hobby for me.

Today I shaved with Sea Spice Lime. I used the Prometheus/tuxedo combo and followed it with Margaritas in the Arctic aftershave and a couple shots of Sea Spice Lime edt. I broke out my navy blue and silver injector and was reminded why I rarely use it. It will be added to the post-games PIF pile. I also enjoy gardening, though I don’t have enough supplies to use different fertilizers and tools every day for a month.

Today I shaved with Maggard Razors Limes & Bergamot. I used the Maggard SHD/AP handle combo combined with a Gem push button and a fresh blade. I chased it with 88 Chestnut Street aftershave and a shot of Stirling Mediterranean Man edt.

Today I shaved with Stirling Iced Coffee. I used my Proraso boar brush and Rockwell 6C with a Polsilver blade. I chased it with Daemon aftershave and a shot of CK One Shock. Kitchen shaving is a little weird, but I’ve done worse.

Today I shaved with Zingari Man The Soloist. I used a Prometheus/Synbad brush and a Gillette New Deluxe with a Gillette 7 O’Clock super platinum blade. I followed it with Stirling City Slicker aftershave and a couple shots of Iceberg Man edt. Then I drew a soap label.

Today I shaved with Summer Break Soaps Cannonball. I used my blue Summer Break handle with a TurnNshave quarter moon knot. I used a Kroger Twin Blade Pivoting Plus for Men razor. I followed up with Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave and a shot of Noble Otter Orbit edp. It’s all blue.

Today I shaved with Ogallala Bay Rum and Sweet Orange. I used my Proraso boar brush and Gillette Super Adjustable. I chased it with Pharaoh’s Dreamsicle aftershave and a couple shots of Satsuma edt. I lathered in my copper shaving mug instead of directly on my face and head. Bowl lathering is for the birds.

Today I shaved with Siliski Soaps Incense. I used my Proraso boar brush and Gamechanger .84. I chased it with some Y/R/P aftershave and a shot of Y/R/P edt. With all this hippy shit going on, it’s best to counter with some Slayer. I went with Hell Awaits.

Today I shaved with Stirling Glacial Peach. I used my Prometheus/Synbad brush and thick cap old type. I followed up with Iced Pineapple aftershave and a shot of EMP edt. I always start against the grain.

Today I shaved with Le Grand Chypre. I used a National Bakelite razor with a Polsilver blade. I chased it with Le Grand Chypre aftershave and Le Grand Chypre edt. This is one of the top scents in the business and if you used something else today, you’ve done yourself a disservice. Shaving videos are terrible, and WetTubing sounds like a euphemism for a depraved sexual act.

Today I shaved with Summer Break Soaps Picture Day. I used my Proraso boar brush and aluminum ball end tech with a Personna blade. I followed up with Bandwagon aftershave and a shot of Picture Day edp. I’m not a memer.

Today I shaved with Zingari Man No. 1. I used my AP/Maggard brush and Stirling razor with an Astra blade. I followed up with Soap Commander Love balm and a shot of Cafe Rose. Alum is for suckers.

Today I shaved with Darkfall. I used my Prometheus/Synbad brush and a Maggard V3M with a Polsilver blade. I chased it with Darkfall and more Darkfall. This is also one of the best in the game, though I normally don’t use it in the warmer months. I split a set with a member of the sub when it first came out and was immediately hooked. Though he is no longer around, we used to send each other random shaving related goodies whenever we felt like the other might enjoy it. There are many more users here now, but the quality seems to have gone down. Now people praise Osma and call your sister a sucker. No whiskers pics, as there’s no telling what these creeps do with those.

Today I shaved with Proraso Sandalwood and Shea Butter Shaving Cream. I used my Proraso boar brush and a Fatip il Piccolo Special Edition Black and Gold razor with a Personna blade. I followed up with Henri et Victoria Duc de Santal aftershave and edt. I did not lather with a sock.

Today I shaved with Stirling Executive Man. I used my Proraso boar brush and a Maggard MR7/standard V3 razor. I followed up with Razorock The Dead Sea aftershave and a couple shots of Stirling Island Man edt. Do people use a pasty lather every day? Why are you doing this?

Today I shaved with Stirling Varen. I used my Proraso boar brush and a Maggard Slant/MR14 with an Astra blade. I followed up with Stirling Satsuma aftershave and a shot of Varen edt.

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Today I shaved with Mood Indigo. I used my Prometheus/tuxedo brush and a Parker 65R with a Polsilver blade. I followed up with Cella Bio Organic aftershave and a shot of Stirling Black edt. I did not shave my legs.

Today I shaved with Stirling Baker Street, everyone around here seems to like it. I used my Proraso boar brush and Merkur 45 Bakelite with a Polsilver blade. I followed up with Baker Street aftershave and Baker Street edt. Stop trying to peek at my lather, creeps.

Today I shaved with Dr. Jon’s Cedar & Rose. Somebody threw this in as a bonus in a trade, though I don’t remember who. Feel free to call yourself out if you remember sending it my way. I used my Prometheus/tuxedo brush and a wood handled EJ clone that I received as a gift. I followed up with Cologne Russe aftershave and a shot of Habit Rouge edt. There are too many sweet lads here to call out just one. If you’re one of them, give yourself a pat on the back. If not, give yourself a push into traffic.

Today I shaved with Stirling Christmas Eve. I used my Maggard/AP brush and a Baili 3 piece with a Personna blade. I followed up with Stirling Barbershop aftershave and a shot of Christmas Eve edt. I always use both hands to shave, so I tried to use a foot, but wasn’t flexible enough.

Today I shaved with Nivea Soothing Post Shave Balm. I used my hands and an old Dollar Shave Club razor that’s been tucked away with my blades for years now. I followed up with more Nivea and a shot of Ferrari Noble Fig.

Today I shaved with Barrister and Mann Lavender. I used my Proraso boar brush and a Gillette Super Speed. I followed up with Flowers in the Dark aftershave and edt. I was not outside.

Today I shaved with the Arko stick. I used my Proraso boar brush and a Gillette Guard razor. I followed up with Aqua Velva Ice Blue and a shot of Azzaro Chrome.

Today I shaved with Barrister and Mann Sandalwood. I used my Prometheus/Synbad brush and a Schick Krona. I followed up with Barrister and Mann Sandalwood aftershave and a shot of Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood.

Today I shaved with Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica Shaving Soap. I used my Proraso boar brush and a Fatip Retro open comb. I followed up with Cella aftershave and a splash of 4711.