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

u/Degensfromupcountry submitted 29 SOTDS.

u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-02 06:22:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Don't have a cow, man!
Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector
Blade: Schick
Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Ocean Grove - Soap
Post Shave: Epsilon - Blue Mediterranean - Aftershave
Fragrance: Dior Sauvage
A nice shave with software well suited for a humid day. The Catie's bubbles lathers up well and provides a nice shave. I hope everyone has a good day.

#(ICan'tBelieveIt'sNot)ButterTheToast Day.

#Dial

Detected Items:
- Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector
- Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
- Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Ocean Grove
- Post Shave: Epsilon - Blue Mediterranean
- Fragrance: Dior - Sauvage
Sponsor Uses
- Catie's Bubbles (Software Sponsor Points)
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-03 05:59:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Almonday

Prep: Warm Shower

Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098

Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector - setting 1

Blade: Schick

Lather: Pedro Fiasco - Marzipan

Post Shave: Warm water rinse

Fragrance: FCUK Friction

This soap is very nice, it is strong off the puck and smells like sweet almond. It is similar to Cella but stronger and longer lasting. The fragrance of the day is sweet and light, a nice match for the soap.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector - setting 1
- Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098
- Lather: Pedro Fiasco - Marzipan
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-04 05:13:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
2023-07-04 - April showers bring May flowers

Prep:Warm shower

Brush:Yaqi Synthetic - 26mm

Razor:Henson AL13 - Medium

Blade:Voskhod

Lather:Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Soap

Post Shave:Water rinse

Fragrance:Versace - Blue Jeans

Have a great day.
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-05 04:28:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Canned Shave Goop day

Prep: Warm Shower

Brush: N/A

Razor: Bic Metal

Blade: Bic

Lather: Gillette Series gel - Sensitive

Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Aftershave

Fragrance: Burberry Splash

The shave gel is from Sobeys grocery store, the razors are from Amazaon,all the other software was picked up at my local drug store. It works ok and is inexpensive. Have a great day.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Bic Metal
- Brush: N/A
- Lather: Gillette Series gel - Sensitive
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Aftershave
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-06 17:21:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Olfactory Overdose

Prep: Warm Shower

Brush: Semogue Torga - C5

Razor: GEM MMOC version 2

Blade: GEM Stainless (6)

Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap

Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave

Sonder is lovely stuff. Have a great day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: GEM MMOC version 2
- Brush: Semogue Torga - C5
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder
Sponsor Uses
- House of Mammoth (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-07 04:56:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Fremen Friday

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Omega Badger - 63167
Razor: Gillette Post war tech
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Lather: 345 Soap Co. - Shipwreck - Soap
Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Trade Winds - Aftershave
Fragrance: Old Spice cologne

Some spicy software today. Smelling like a pirate on a really hot day. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Post war tech
- Brush: Omega Badger - 63167
- Lather: 345 Soap Co. - Shipwreck
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Trade Winds
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-08 04:26:53-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Small business Saturday...but in July

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Merkur Progress -setting 1
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Lather: Maggard Razors - London Barbershop - Soap
Post Shave: Water rinse
Fragrance: Curve for men - Claiborne
I enjoy using the Maggard soap and brush, nice performance. The soap smells good and it's slick. The fragrance of the day is suitable for a warm humid day in the Maritimes. Have a great day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Merkur Progress -setting 1
- Brush: Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Lather: Maggard Razors - London Barbershop
- Fragrance: Curve for men - Claiborne
Sponsor Uses
- Maggard Razors (house-brand soap) (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-09 04:47:27-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098
Razor: Schick Double edge - pre Krona
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (3)
Lather: Master Soap Creations - Peppermint Latte- Soap

A nice shave today. The soap has coffee notes and a cooling effect, a win-win on a humid summer day.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Schick Double edge - pre Krona
- Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098
- Lather: Master Soap Creations - Peppermint Latte
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-10 06:28:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Musical Monday
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Prep: Warm shower

Brush: Omega Badger - 63167

Razor: Gillette Canadian Rocket

Blade: Voskhod

Lather: Barrister & Mann - Paganini's Violin Soap

Post Shave: water rinse

Fragrance: Calvin Klein - Be
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The soap of the day is a nice fit for Musical Monday. A nice shave today. I like the way the soap and the fragrance interact. A good pairing for most warm weather situations. Have a great day everyone.
Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Canadian Rocket
- Brush: Omega Badger - 63167
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Paganini's Violin Soap
- Fragrance: Calvin Klein - Be
Sponsor Uses
- Barrister and Mann (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-11 04:56:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Sunny Days

Prep: Warm Shower

Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098

Razor: Gillette Post war tech

Blade: Voskhod

Lather: Arko - Shave Stick - Soap

Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue - Aftershave

The lather and post shave are definitely citrus. The Aqua Velva starts out with Neroli and the soap smells like lemon fresh cleaning products. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Post war tech
- Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098
- Lather: Arko - Shave Stick
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-12 04:20:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
It's so fluffy I'm going to die...

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Semogue Barbear Classico LE Cerda - Boar 22mm
Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector - setting 1
Blade: Schick
Lather: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Pineapple Bay Rum - Soap (Vegan)
Post Shave: warm water rinse
A nice shave today. Everything worked well. Potassium Cocoate is the 3rd ingredient. The Semogue brush is terrific. Have a great day.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector - setting 1
- Brush: Semogue Barbear Classico LE Cerda - Boar 22mm
- Lather: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Pineapple Bay Rum
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-13 05:58:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Hippy Dippy Baloney

Brush: Yaqi Synthetic 30mm

Razor: Gillette Tech

Blade: Voskhod

Lather: Stirling - Benjamin Franklin - Soap

This soap is the closest to "hippy" that l have. Benzoin, Frankincense, Clove, and Nutmeg are featured. Frank"incense" is the best I can do. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Tech
- Brush: Yaqi Synthetic 30mm
- Lather: Stirling - Benjamin Franklin
Sponsor Uses
- Stirling Soap Co. (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-14 04:45:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Frigid Friday

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Summer Break custom - Synthetic 24mm
Razor: Merkur Progress - short handle
Blade: voskhod
Lather: Lea Menthol cream
Post Shave: Adidas - Ice Dive- Aftershave
Fragrance: Adidas - Ice Dive - Edt
A refreshing shave, suitable for a warm summer day.
The Lea cream has a "just right" amount of menthol and lathers up
nicely. The Ice DIve has mint and Grapefruit off the top. Have a great day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Merkur Progress - short handle
- Brush: Summer Break custom - Synthetic 24mm
- Lather: Lea - Menthol Cream
- Post Shave: Adidas - Ice Dive
- Fragrance: Adidas - Ice Dive
Sponsor Uses
- Summer Break Soaps brushes (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-15 03:38:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Sheep-ruh

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: AP Shaveco 30mm Cashmere
Razor: Parker SE Adjustable
Blade: Schick
Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Barbershop

l am optimistic that today's lather is a Chypre. The notes include bergamot, basil, oakmoss, and patchouli. lt's as close l will get ;)

Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Parker SE Adjustable
- Brush: AP Shaveco 30mm Cashmere
- Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Barbershop
Sponsor Uses
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-16 02:28:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Shave and a haircut-2 bits

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
Razor: Gillette Post war tech
Blade: Tiger Platinum (2)
Lather: Tiki Bar - 1920's Barbershop - Soap
Post Shave: warm water rinse

My lather is definitely on-theme today. The scent was powdery and pleasant. A nice shave. Have a great day.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Post war tech
- Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
- Lather: Tiki Bar - 1920's Barbershop
Sponsor Uses
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-17 00:55:20-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Happy Together

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Henson AL13 - Medium
Blade: Voskhod
Lather: Chatillon Lux/Declaration Grooming - Unconditional Surrender - Soap
Post Shave: Water rinse
Fragrance: Luna Rossa Sport - Prada
A DFS in 2 passes. The Unconditional Surrender performs well and smells terrific. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Henson AL13 - Medium
- Brush: Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Lather: Chatillon Lux/Declaration Grooming - Unconditional Surrender
- Fragrance: Luna Rossa Sport - Prada
Sponsor Uses
- Shawn Maher (Chatillon Lux, Maher Olfactive) (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-18 04:36:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Spooky Season

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
Razor: Gillette Canadian Rocket
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash - Soap (Vegan)
Post Shave: Water rinse

A nice shave with a good soap from today's sponsor. Scent notes include: Maple, spice, smoke, amber, cedar, oud, rain, plum, blackberry, ash, birch tar, pumpkin, coffee, dirt, mildew. I think the smoke and pumpkin remind me of the Autumn. Have a great day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Canadian Rocket
- Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash
Sponsor Uses
- Southern Witchcrafts (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-19 06:25:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
CREAM

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Omega Professional Boar - 10098
Razor: Parker adjustable injector - setting one
Blade: Schick
Lather: Proraso - Menthol and Eucalyptus - Cream
Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol and Eucalyptus - Aftershave
Fragrance: Ferragamo -Acqua Essentiale

The Proraso is easy to use and the
hardware is trouble free. Nice summery scents. Have a good day
everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Parker adjustable injector - setting one
- Brush: Omega Professional Boar - 10098
- Lather: Proraso - Menthol and Eucalyptus
- Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol and Eucalyptus
- Fragrance: Ferragamo - Acqua Essentiale
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-20 07:48:31-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Dupelganger shave

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
Razor: Gillette Post war tech
Blade: Voskhod
Lather: Hub City Soap Company - Doctrine - Soap
Post Shave: Warm water rinse
The Soap of the day is a Dupe of Aventus by Creed. It is a light smelling product, suitable for warm weather. The hardware is some of my favorite stuff. A DFS in 2 passes. Have a great day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Post war tech
- Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
- Lather: Hub City Soap Company - Doctrine
Sponsor Uses
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-21 02:53:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Fougere Friday

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Yaqi Synthetic - 26mm
Razor: EVERSHARP/SCHICK I2 HYDRO-MAGIC INJECTOR RAZOR
Blade: Schick stainless
Lather: Wholly Kaw - Fern Concerto (Mentholated) - Soap
Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol and Eucalyptus - Aftershave
Fragrance: Artisan Acqua by John Varvatos
A humid day in the Maritimes, requiring some cooling menthol. The Fern Concerto is wonderful to use, slick and easy to lather. The Proraso adds to the cooling. Fougere is apparently French for Fern so I am hopeful my lather is on theme :)

Detected Items:
- Razor: EVERSHARP/SCHICK I2 HYDRO-MAGIC INJECTOR RAZOR
- Brush: Yaqi Synthetic - 26mm
- Lather: Wholly Kaw - Fern Concerto (Mentholated)
- Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol and Eucalyptus
Sponsor Uses
- Wholly Kaw (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-22 05:08:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Strange times for Berry Club

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: AP Shave Co - 30mm Cashmere Synthetic
Razor: Henson AL13 - Medium
Blade: Astra Stainless
Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap

This is the closest thing l have to a berry scented lather as Hygge features Juniper Berry (it isn't really a berry, it is actually a cone). My brush is from today's sponsor and it is nice. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Henson AL13 - Medium
- Brush: AP Shave Co - 30mm Cashmere Synthetic
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge
Sponsor Uses
- House of Mammoth (Software Sponsor Points)
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-23 10:37:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
What IS that enchanting aroma

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Omega Professional boar-10098
Razor: Henson Al13 - medium
Blade: Astra stainless
Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Bell Ringer - Soap
Post Shave: Warm water rinse
Fragrance: Calvin Klein - CK One

Bell Ringer smells like clean citrus. My SO likes it. Nobody comments on my shave soap bur l find Bell Ringer offers a nice transition to most of my summer fragrances. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Henson Al13 - medium
- Brush: Omega Professional boar-10098
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Bell Ringer
- Fragrance: Calvin Klein - CK One
Sponsor Uses
- Summer Break Soaps (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-24 05:33:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Christmas in July's Eve.

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098
Razor: Gillette Post war tech
Blade: Tiger Platinum (1)
Lather: Red House Farm - Kitchen Sink soap
Post Shave: warm water rinse
Fragrance: Polo Big Pony 3

The lather was obtained from a PIF from u/grindermonk

I appreciate the soap and u/grindermonk for supporting this community with a PIF.

Have a great day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Post war tech
- Brush: Omega Professional - Boar-10098
- Lather: Red House Farm - Kitchen Sink soap
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-25 04:29:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Christmas in July... but in June
Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: AP Shave Co - 30mm Cashmere Synthetic
Razor: Henson AL13 - Medium
Blade: Voskhod
Lather: Noble Otter - The Night Before - Soap
Post Shave: water rinse
Fragrance: Azzaro Onyx
A terrific holiday season soap. The fragrance has some juniper and it smells good. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Henson AL13 - Medium
- Brush: AP Shave Co - 30mm Cashmere Synthetic
- Lather: Noble Otter - The Night Before
- Fragrance: Azzaro - Onyx
Sponsor Uses
- Noble Otter (Software Sponsor Points)
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-26 02:18:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Wildcard Wednesday

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
Razor: Gillette Tech - Post War
Blade: Astra Platinum
Lather: YRFCE - Yard Raised Fresh Chicken Eggs - Soap
Post Shave: Warm water rinse
Fragrance: Curve Connect

l obtained this soap from a lather games contest a couple of years ago...l don't think there are many tubs of it in shaveland. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Tech - Post War
- Brush: AP Shave Co - Cashmere 30mm
- Lather: YRFCE - Yard Raised Fresh Chicken Eggs
Sponsor Uses
- AP Shave Co complete brushes or Handcrafted Series handles (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-27 01:03:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Lavendursday

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Summer Break soaps - Synthetic 26mm
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable - K4
Blade: Voskhod
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Lavendar Sage - Soap
Post Shave: Water rinse
Fragrance: Versace - Blue Jeans

The lather and the fragrance both prominently feature lavendar. Good scent and good performance from both. Have a nice day.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable - K4
- Brush: Summer Break soaps - Synthetic 26mm
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Lavendar Sage
- Fragrance: Versace - Blue Jeans
Sponsor Uses
- Stirling Soap Co. (Software Sponsor Points)
- Summer Break Soaps brushes (Hardware Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-28 01:35:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Frugal Friday

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Vintage brush
Razor: Wilkinson Sword DE
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Lather: Wilkinson Sword Black tub
Post Shave: Water rinse

All the Wilkinson stuff came from the local drugstore. All together it is less than $50 CDN but l redeemed points so it was around $20. The razor and blades are fine, the soap and brush...not so much. Have a good day.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Wilkinson Sword DE
- Brush: Wilkinson Sword Vintage brush
- Lather: Wilkinson Sword - Shave Soap
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-29 05:00:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Sandalwood Saturday

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Omega Badger - 63167
Razor: Gillette Tech - post war
Blade: Voskhod
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Soft Heart: Sandalwood - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Soft Heart: Sandalwood - Balm

A really nice soap and balm in the scent of the day. Have a good day everyone.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Tech - post war
- Brush: Omega Badger - 63167
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Soft Heart: Sandalwood
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Soft Heart: Sandalwood
Sponsor Uses
- Barrister and Mann (Software Sponsor Points)
u/Degensfromupcountry posted on 2023-07-30 03:26:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Bon voyage, Lather games

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Vie Long Professional Horse Hair - 20mm knot
Razor: Gillette Milord - 1946
Blade: Voskhod
Lather: Cella - Milano Crema Da Barba - Soap
Post Shave: Water Rinse
Fragrance: Issey Miyake - L'eau d'lssey pour homme

A Spanish brush, razor made in the USA, Russian blade, Italian lather and Japanese fragrance. Have good day everyone. Bon Voyage lather games.

Detected Items:
- Razor: Gillette Milord - 1946
- Brush: Vie Long Professional Horse Hair - 20mm knot
- Lather: Cella - Milano Crema Da Barba
- Fragrance: Issey Miyake - L'eau d'lssey pour homme