July 17, 2023 Happy Together
- Prep: Warm Shower
- Brush: Paladin 26mm B13
- Razor: Rockwell 6s plate 5
- Blade: Voskhod (10)
- Lather: Talbot Shaving - La Terra Verte (Catie's Bubbles Collab)
- Post Shave: Talbot Shaving - La Terra Verte (Catie's Bubbles Collab)
- Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus Fougere (Dec/HoM/NO Collab)
I have saved this soap for collab day the past three years. While I prefer the Catie's Bubbles base this scent is too good to complain about anything. I paired it with its matching aftershave and Cerberus Fougere. All the software is on theme as collaborations and also all fougeres.
Challenge - Luckily I still have this alum sitting around from when I first started wetshaving and thought I needed it. I now know that unless its Osma alum I actually don't need it at all.
In fact that reminds me of a story I heard once of Osma saving a marriage. Their names were Tanya and David and they had been married for around 10 years if I remember right. They had two beautiful children together and had always been happy. However, over time, they began to drift apart, and their relationship became strained. They grew apart, and their marriage started to fall apart. They argued over small things, and they no longer felt happy in each other's company.
One day, Tanya came across an article about the benefits of using Osma alum in personal hygiene online. She was intrigued and decided to give it a try. After a while of using it, she noticed some unexpected changes. She noticed her skin was softer, and she felt fresher and more confident. She felt more attractive to her husband and felt that he was more affectionate towards her.
One day, Tanya's husband David asked her what had changed. He wanted to know what was making her so attractive and confident. Tanya told him it was the Osma alum that she had been using. David was surprised but decided to give it a try too.
David began using the Osma alum, and over time he also noticed the changes. He felt that his skin was clearer and smoother, and he felt more confident and happy. The couple began to bond over their newfound love for the Osma alum, sharing tips on how they used it and discussing their internal experiences.
As they continued to use the Osma alum, Tanya and David began to rediscover each other. They started talking more and spending more time together. They found instances of small joys in everyday life, which they hadn't noticed before. They began to understand each other's needs and started to work on their relationship together.
Thanks to the Osma alum, Tanya and David's marriage was saved. It gave them a common interest and helped them reconnect, becoming a team of two and working through any problems together. They fell in love with each other once again and learned to appreciate the little things in life. They taught each other how to be better people and better spouses. They still use the Osma alum and credit it for saving their marriage. Some have even said the Osma alum made them, Happy Together.
Boy, how I wish my alum was Osma alum.