Lather Games Day 15- Only using the craziest Sheep-ruh, bruh
- Brush: CaYuen 26mm Tuxedo
- Razor: Gem 1912
- Blade: Gem PTFE (14)
- Lather: Shannon's Soaps - Botanica
- Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Waterlyptus Splash
Let's get right to the point, Shannon is batshit crazy and there is no way in hell I would spend much on her products. To hit 30 soapers for 30 days, I figured grabbing a sample wouldn't cause the planet to tilt off its axis. I also couldn't use B&M LGC because B&M showed up on music day. I wanted to grab a sample of Grooming Depts Chypre but that was sold out so Shannon's it was.
On to the shave. After yesterday's Against the Grain Death March (yes Shaving Overlords, anything you want Shaving Overlords), I figured I would grab a mellower razor for this shave. I haven't used the 1912 a lot since I picked it up several months ago and I figured it would be the right tool for the task at hand, and it was. My face definitely appreciated the easiness of the shave. As to the soap, the scent is great. I think I really dig the Chypre scent thing. I think I can even get my wife around to it. But the soap itself? Ehhhhhh. It's fine, This base didn't move the needle for me and, for me, did not provide much in the way of residual slickness. If I don't want residual slickness, I'm perfectly fine using Proraso, but that's not why I use artisan soaps. I want the whole package and I'm happy to say that batshittery does not make for a great soap.
Speaking of bathshittery, it's time for the Daily Challenge and let's talk about WetTubers. Until a couple of years ago, I had no idea the number of shaving channels there were on YouTube dedicated to shaving. And little did I know how 1) relaxing and 2) informative some of these could be. Our man u/VisceralWatch has some stiff competition to be both relaxing and informative. But his dulcet tones do a fine job of telling me what I need to know about a specific product or his life in general before I lull off into dreamland. He should really consider a career in hypnotism. I jest about the lulling to sleep (sometimes). So who do I like to watch other HD Shaves?
In the "Relaxing and Informative" category, I like Shave&Butcher. He's got a great speaking voice, he uses a wide range of products and doesn't fanboy over many/any and I appreciate his international perspective on a range of topics. He has an interesting straight razor shaving style as well.
In the "I Don't Want Any Bullshit In My Shaving Vids", I'll watch Soap Thing . He's one of the few WetTubers not fanboying the same brands and does provide honest critiques of soaps and hardware. I find it refreshing from time to time. He has some hot takes on wetshaving things, but I haven't wanted to throw anything at my TV as a result.
In the "Wacky AF" category, there's always Silky Smooth . Why do I watch this? Honestly, I tune in from time to time just to see what metal band t-shirt he is wearing. That dude has a metal band t-shirt drawer that rivals mine and might be better than mine. But from a shaving vid perspective, he has a schtick that he sticks to and really doesn't get deep into product reviews and opinions. The dude also uses Astroglide in his lathers and his lathers look weak as fuck. But again, the dude likes metal clearly as much as I do and I just want to see what he's wearing while shaving.
And those are my WetTuber reviews for the day. Have a great day all!