2023-07-25 Non-dominant hand opposite Christmas (July in June)

• Brush: Maggard Razors - Maggard Blue Swirl, Timberwolf Synthetic, 24mm
• Razor: Ikon Razors - Ikon Short Comb with Bulldog 80 mm handle
• Blade: Astra Superior Platinum, DE
• Lather: Dr. John's - Krampus
• Post Shave: Dr. John’s – Krampus

So how is this nightmare looking dude related to Christmas?

Historical Background - [quick overview] A northern European traditional character associated with the Christmas season. Where St. Nicholas (roughly equatable with Sinter Klaus or Santa Claus) rewards the good children with toys and nice things. The Krampus instead hits the bad children with a switch or possibly even kidnaps them. Sort of a good cop / bad cop situation.

Think of the Krampus in terms of diplomacy. The phrase "carrot and stick" applies. You give something useful or wanted (carrot) and prod with a threat or consequence (stick) in order to get the other party to do what you want.

St. Nick or Santa Claus is the "Carrot" = Toys and Gifts

The Krampus "Stick" = getting hit by a stick or possibly kidnapped.

The other party you are negotiating with = your kid.

Today's Challenge:

For as otherwise relatively useless my non-dominate left hand is it does quite well with shaving and decently with typing. So things went well. I often do my left side of my face with my left hand anyway. Extending it to the right side is not so bad. Also, despite being really efficient and an open comb today's razor is actually quite forgiving.

Scent notes: Holiday - Scent notes: cider, berries, honey, myrrh, anise (and fear!)

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Take care and have a good one.

Edit: typo