Jun. 1, 2024
Brush: Rubberset #HOLLOW #FRANKENBRUSH * Razor: Schick Injector L1
Blade: Schick Injector [1]
Lather: Wholly Kaw - Denarius * Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Tobacconist
Fragrance: Stirling - EMP

My first ever Lather games so what better way to start off then by using everything I have never used before. Wholly Kaw first time using anything from them. When I told someone I was using Denarius he said ooooof, I knew it was going to be strong scented from just smelling the sample but honestly I love it and I will be buying a full tub. First time using an injector, I got it in a lot purchase and never thought of using it till today. The Rubberset, never used one before today, it’s on loan but he might be getting a DM asking how much he wants for it. Now I have used HOM products before but I’ve never used Tobacconist before. Finally, the Stirling EMP, I have never used any frags from Stirling I really like this one. So for the day of firsts, I am pretty happy.

Fragrance choice, honestly I normally think these things through but today, it was just a grab and spray.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Black and White

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Jun. 2, 2024
Brush: Marco Rinaldi Peacemaker
Razor: Weck Med Prep Sextoblade #WECKONISTA * Blade: Kismet Hair Shaper [3]
Lather: HAGS - Isla Muerta * Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Azure * Fragrance:* Nautica - Voyage

Ahoy!

I really struggled with today as I had a plan , but a package has still not arrived so in honor of u/Priusaurus I followed the direction of a famous Paleontologist and had to PIVOT! into this setup for the day.

Soap Justification.

“Indulge in a unique and captivating shaving experience with “Isla Muerta” bay Rum shaving soap” Now I’m not sure how unique this shaving experience was, but it was a pleasant one.

Aftershave

I went with CB Azure, because it is stupid hot here and I wanted the Aquatic notes to contrast the spices of Isla Muerta

Fragrance

Nautica Voyage 2 reasons I picked this today. 1. The name alone ties into today’s theme. 2. Even though it has a lot of green in it, it’s very Aquatic and goes well IMO with Azure.

Razor and Brush. They just go well with the today’s theme and soaps cover art.

Photo Contest theme Pirates. For the last 32 years I have worn an eye patch. So My entry for today is me holding my gear.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 3, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Strata W/TnS Quarter Moon Synthetic #COMPOSITE

• Razor: Blackland Sabre #CNC #MODERNGEM

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [16]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co - Glastonbury

• Post Shave: MontBlanc Explorer

• Fragrance: MontBlanc Explorer

Where’s the Beef?

I am old enough to remember when that commercial was new. It was everywhere, T- Shirts, bill boards, I’m sure if I went through old photo albums there’s pictures of my Step- Father sporting a Where’s the Beef shirt. I’m also old enough to remember when Wendy’s was actually good.

So for my 3rd shave of my first LG I chose Glastonbury paired with MontBlanc Explorer. I love both of them and this month is going to kill me because usually use MBE 2-3 times a week. I have plenty of Frags but I reach for this one a lot.

I have really fell in love with the SE format. I use the Sabre more than any of my other razors. It just works so well for me.

I don’t use Alum. It’s a dumb reason why because I know it’s just in my head but I have to watch my salt intake because of my heart condition so even though I know I’m not absorbing it into my blood stream I just don’t want to take the chance of any extra salt. But I will say that u/onionmiasma is the perfect strawman. He did not know me from Adam but helped me score some Spearhead! that I was on the hunt for and I will always be great full for that.

Soap justification. Glastonbury is made with Mutton Tallow

Frag. Glastonbury is very Patchouli forward as is Explorer they go great together.

Photo Contest: Theme Money

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Jun. 4, 2024

• Brush: The CaYuen Workshop Diablo Badger

• Razor: Blackland Blackbird

• Blade: Personna Lab Blue [3]

• Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - Ménage a Lavande

• Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Ménage a Lavande

• Fragrance: Christian Dior - Dune Pour Homme

K.I.S.S.

I’m just gonna say it, it’s to God Damn hot here in Florida. It’s miserable, it’s sticky, it’s just gross out. Just needed to get that off my chest.

Today’s shave was just what I needed. Work has turned it to 11 out of nowhere. CB Ménage a Lavande is the perfect Purple Haze to calm the nerves. Blackland is today’s Sponsor so I decided to go with the satin Bird with original base plate. I own 3 Blacklands and also the lite bird base plate. My favorite of the 3 is the Sabre I use that more than any of my others.

Soap and Splash Justification: From Cb site “A limited edition luxury cream soap scented with a blend of 5 high end lavenders from around the world. Designed with the sole intention of being the "Ultimate Lavender Experience."

Fragrance: I really don’t have a lavender scent, so I chose Dior Dune Pour Homme now there is not a single drop of Lavender in Dune as the ingredients are “Top notes are Fig Leaf, Cassis, Sage and Basil; middle notes are Fig Wood Bark, Rose and Mignonette; base notes are Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.” But to my nose the rose really stands out, and for me it’s the perfect frag to finish the shave.

So for today’s challenge is to talk about our favorite base. I have a few, let’s start with ACE, they did see the sign. There was also Rob he was not internationally known, but was known to rock a microphone. I was in my 20’s in the 90’s so there was Free which if you were with the right girl would lead to fifth base again the 90’s…. I should call her.

Oh thats not what you meant. Sorry.

I am an admitted CB whore. The lux base is just so smooth, but the Premium IMO is just perfection. I have never had a bad shave with a CB soap and I have alot (10) in my den.

I have not been wet shaving long enough to have anything stoped being made to were I would miss it.

Photo contest Fill the Frame

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 5, 2024

• Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T1 #SMOLL

• Razor: Harry’s Truman

• Blade: Harry’s Harry’s Blades [1]

• Lather: Harry’s - Shave Cream

• Post Shave: Harry’s - Balm

• Fragrance: Paco Rabanne - Invictus

I call this a shitfecta™️. This was my setup sans bowl and brush when I decided to shave off my beard and shave regularly again. I used it for a few months. I keep it around now because every other month I have to shave my chest after the doctors office only shaves spots for the EKG tabs. I was going to skip today completely but I’m a trooper. I did not like it one bit. I usually face lather so I went with a bowl and it does not lather very well in a bowl. The Harry’s can take a lot of water but it was just terrible.

Soap justification. I bought this tube at Publix back in September of last year.

Daily Challenge: I usually face lather and when I used Harry’s before I knew any better I hand lathered so today bowl and brush

FOF justification. Harry’s really does not have a sent and I honestly needed something to make this bearable.

Photo contest Theme Garbage.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

While your subject is mostly centered (not an interesting use of rule of thirds, I like the leading lines and that they hold my eye in the box.

Jun. 6, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Tulip Fanchurian Badger

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [17]

• Lather: Stirling - Gin & Tonic

• Post Shave: Stirling - Gin & Tonic

• Fragrance: Bath & Body Works - Whiskey Reserve

Thirsty Thursday!

I am a gin and tonic drinker. Gin has been my drink of choice for years, so for me Stirling G&T was a no brainer for today. I really love this soap and aftershave. There really is something to this soap, the juniper is there by the lime, the lime is where it’s at for me.

The shave with the Sabre no matter the soap is just automatic now. There is no thinking just a great shave. Which brings me to today’s daily challenge. Favorite wetTuber. I’m not gonna lie, it’s GeoFatboy. He just cracks me up and there’s no muss no fuss. I’ve never seen anyone lather and shave as fast as him, and when I use the Sabre that’s the closest I come to his speed. It always makes me chuckle when he “Clears the runways and swipes the neck”. He seems like he’s just a cool dude.

I don’t think I need to justify soap, or splash. The Frag, well I chose it for the name, it fits the theme.

Photo contest theme. Time #ROTY #FOF #photocontest.

I like the composition of this photo very much.

Jun. 7, 2024

• Brush: Dubl Duck

• Razor: Gillette 1963 Aristocrat #ADJUSTABLE

• Blade: Nacet [6]

• Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - 322

• Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - 322

• Fragrance: Christian Dior - Sauvage Elixir

Vetiver you want with a GeoFatboy against the grain special.

Just yesterday I posted that GeoFatboy was my favorite wetTuber and now It’s shave like him day. I have no problem going against the grain as my first pass, when I started shaving 36 years ago it was always against the grain just to get it over with. To this day if I’m in a rush ATG it is.

I love CB 322, I have 2 tubs and 2 bottles of AS just in case Chis ever stops making it. I normally use it on the 22nd of every month as a reminder of 3/22/23 when I was told I was in heart failure. I’ve posted the whole story before so to make it short and sweet, I use it to make sure I never forget where I was and to keep doing what I’m doing so I don’t end up there again.

Frag I went with Sauvage Elixir, just like 322 a little goes along way. The base notes of Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver for me, are in perfect harmony with 322.

Photo contest Theme Animal

This is my Molly Girl AKA The Little Shit. She was my dog, I had dogs before her and I have 3 Huskies right now, but she was my dog. She went everywhere with me. Years ago I worked at a marina, and she would come to work with me every day. She hung out with the other 2 marina dogs Axel and Amy. They were brother and sister, and Molly was the little shit trouble maker. She was called little shit so much that if you just said shit, she would come running. Sadly 9 years ago, while my middle son was walking her, she just dropped. Turns out she had an aneurysm and went just like that. I am sad that i did not really see her that day when I left for work she was sleeping on the couch. I still remember the phone call from my wife and rushing home. I’m tearing up just typing this out. So anyway today’s picture is My Molly girls ashes.

P.S. I used the Dubl Duck brush in honor of her. She used to love chasing the ducks by the lake.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 8, 2024

• Brush: Maggard Razors Sky Blue SHD Fan Badger #SHD

• Razor: u/EldrormR Industries MM24 2 Tone #Fliptop

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [18]

• Lather: Maggard Razors - Limes & Bergamot

• Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Boonana

• Fragrance: Montblanc - Legend Spirit

Small business Saturday.

For today’s shave I used Maggard Razors Limes & Bergamot, I grabbed a sample of it right before the games started. Now I’m not sure if it’s the soap or my Maggard Razors brush look at it in its magnificent glory but I used less than an almond sized scoop and I had lather for days. I have u/infernalinternal to thank for steering me to that knot. I have a Dogwoods handle without a knot and I might just grab another one of the SHD’s and pop it in there.

For the daily challenge I went and looked to see what my biggest Maggard order was. I pretty much knew what it was, but what I did not realize is that I have placed 7 orders in the last 2 months. I’ve bought a few samples and a lot of full tubs and splashes. The biggest order price wise was my last one. A Trifecta of DG Contemplation, tub and splash of DG Yuzu Rose Patchouli and HOM Tobacconist splash. The most items in one order is 8 and the smallest was 1. I also have 6 items in my cart right now. Tomorrow is my bday and told my wife I wanted a Maggard gift card. Hope she listened but if not Ima buy it anyway

Todays shave is also a Fruit salad YUMMY YUMMY

Splash, SW Boonana now a banana does not go into a traditional fruit salad, but I’m comparing a shave to one so there’s that.

Frag choice today was an easy one. I’ve had this sample of Legend Spirit for a few weeks now and never wore it. But when I was filling in my calendar for today, I remembered this has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot so today was the perfect to use it.

Photo contest theme Baseball

Growing up in Jersey City you had 2 choices for baseball and 2 for football. Mets or Yankees, Jets or Giants. I went Mets & Giants because almost everyone around me were Jets and Yankee fans. 1986 was a glorious year to be a fan of both. The Mets went 108/54 and finished the season 21 1/2 games in the lead. Went on the beat the Astros and then the Red Sox for the World Series. I will always remember where I was for games 6 and 7. Game 6 I was at my father’s house, I fell asleep on the couch but woke up when my father started yelling about the wild pitch that tied the game. Game 7 I was home at my mom’s house, were flipping back and forth between game 7 and the Giants vs. Washington and both outcomes were wins. Mets win the Series and a few months later Yeah Baby!. It was a great time to be New York sports fan. So today’s picture is some of my favorite 86 Mets autographs.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 9, 2024

• Brush: Paladin Sumo 26mm Boar

• Razor: Blackland Blackbird

• Blade: Personna Lab Blue [4]

• Lather: HAGS - Barberwood

• Post Shave: HAGS - Barberwood

• Fragrance: HAGS - Barberwood

Shave and a haircut 2 bits.

First shave using HAGS Barberwood, I know some people love HAGS and some hate them. I have to admit I’m not gonna say I love them, but I have 2 trifectas from them this and Isla Muerta and I definitely like both of them. The Frags are roller ball extracts and they smell great. They are not going to get you noticed when you walk into a room, but up close they are noticeable

Today’s theme, that saying brings back found memories of my step-grandfather. But he always said “Shave and haircut (pause) Shampoo.” He always paused and it was a long pause and then shamPOO! He treated me just like the rest of his grandchildren. He was a good man and when he passed, we found a box and he had every card for every birthday and Christmas that the 3 grandsons including me that was given to him. You would never have known he was sentimental like that from talking to him. He was truly missed when he passed.

Soap/As/Frag justification: Direct from HAGS

“Barberwood” is a luxurious and masculine fragrance that evokes the timeless charm of a traditional barbershop. This captivating scent combines notes of talc, musk, and amber with a refreshing burst of Sicilian lemon and the warm, exotic aromas of myrrh, sandalwood, and heliotrope. The rich and earthy base of patchouli, orris root, and honey is complemented by the sweet and cozy scent of vanilla and the woody intensity of oakmoss and tonka bean. To add a touch of boldness and sophistication, Barberwood also features the deep and alluring notes of agarwood (oud) and leather. Experience the ultimate gentlemen’s grooming experience with the intoxicating scent of Barberwood.

Today’s Challenge I scored 10 of 32. Im not very good at remembering scent profiles, but I was lucky enough to remember the 10 from my prepping for LG.

Photo contest theme Darkness. Even in Darkness there is still some light.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Excellent composition. My eye stays in the photo to identify the shaving elements hidden in the darkness.

Jun. 10, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co AP 400 22MM GELOUSY SHD FAN #RESURRECTIONBRUSH

• Razor: Gillette Rocket HD

• Blade: Nacet [1]

• Lather: Declaration Grooming / Chatillon Lux - Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli

• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming / Chatillon Lux - Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli

• Fragrance: Tom Ford - White Patchouli

Happy together!

Well I am going to get the daily challenge out of the way. I love patchouli, it is by far my most favorite scent whether it be soap, fragrance, oil, incense or candle if it smells of patchouli I’m all over it. Now back in the 90’s you were told you smelled like a dirty hippy if you had it on. So for today’s song I share with you in my opinion the best “hippy artist” from the 60’s Mr. Jimi Hendrix live in Stockholm 1969

So with that all being when I saw today’s theme on the calendar, I finally have an excuse to buy it. I now have the Chatillon Lux matching EdT in my cart. I liked it so much that after I was done shaving I took what was left in the brush and washed my face and hands with it. I would absolutely buy this in bar soap, balm and lotion if they made it.

As I am sitting here typing this out there’s a fuck ton of bullshit going on around me. My soon to be 26 yo daughter came home from work and immediately started loosing her shit because my soon to be 24 yo son who is home for summer break and my 14 yo son left “her” bathroom a mess. It’s not hers but when the middle son is not home she pretty much is the only person to use it. She’s 5’2” maybe 105 pounds soaking wet with a pocket full of rocks, he’s 6’1” 260 pounds. I had to pull her off of him. She was all over him like a spider monkey. After I stopped laughing I told both boys to go clean the bathroom. After that my wife walks in and says you have another box. So I said huh, I did not order anything and she just shook her head and called me a shave nerd and walked away. So now I am finally finishing this write up when this pain in the ass decided he wanted pets and then this one got jealous and pushed him out of the way. So now I smell great and I’m covered in Husky hair.

Frag. Tom Ford White Patchouli really goes well with Y/R/P

Photo Contest Theme Wood

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

Nicely composed

Jun. 11, 2024

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Maggards 26mm Boar

• Razor: Weck Sextoblade

• Blade: Kismet Hair Shaper [4]

• Lather: Noble Otter - RAWR

• Post Shave: Noble Otter - RAWR

• Fragrance: Noble Otter - RAWR

April Showers bring….

It’s raining today. Bunch of bullshit. I know I live in Florida, I know it’s the rainy season, I know we “need” the rain but I needed to hit the Daily Challenge color coordinated and Photo Contest Grass. Have been plaining this picture since the photo contest was posted. So yeah that all went to shit today. Got my picture but not how I wanted it. But I do have to thank u/infernalinternal for lending me his Weck with green scales so I could have everything match today.

Went to see my cardiologist today, he said my heart is improving to keep doing what I’m doing and to come back in 6 months. That was the news I needed to hear. It was what I needed to push me forward to take the next step on a plan I have been working on for the last few weeks. I can’t say what it is right now, but hopefully soon.

No sibling fisticuffs today and they are back to not talking to each other so all is well there.

Todays shave… I have used a Weck 4 times now and I have wecked myself in the same 2 spots. Left cheek by my mouth and on my lower left side of my neck closer to the ear side. That one I can understand, only having 1 eye the left side is hard to see. But the one by mouth I just don’t get. August is going to be fun…

I know I dickholed it today, but I honestly put a lot of thought into what I was going to do for today’s picture just for it to get screwed by the rain.

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

that lawn needs weed killer

Jun. 12, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Strata W/TnS Quarter Moon Synthetic

• Razor: Ever Ready 1930’s Streamline Stroper Set

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [19]

• Lather: Taylor Of Old Bond Street - Jermyn Street

• Post Shave: Guy Laroche - Drakkar Noir

• Fragrance: Guy Laroche - Drakkar Noir

CREAM day.

I was looking forward to today’s shave, I don’t use TOOBS enough. It’s the first soap/cream that I successfully face lathered. The sent is light but it is enjoyable while shaving. I’ve had the Streamline set for awhile now, first use today. When I planed out my calendar I penned in Streamline and Drakkar. The Drakkar for me is 8O’s-90’s barber shop scents and what better to go with a soap that’s literally the name of the street and barber shop.

The shave was great but my thoughts during it were how I was going to set up today’s picture. The theme I chose to day was Onion. I call it Romance of the onion.

Today was youngest son’s 14th birthday. I know I have been saying I have a 14 yo lately but today it’s official. He’s outside right now in the blistering heat running around in his new cleats kicking a soccer ball around. I almost past out from heat stroke just watching him. Oh to be young again.

Today’s Challenge Den tour.

I only started wet shaving a 6 months ago and have fallen down the rabbit hole very quickly.

I’ll start off with frags. I was collecting fragrances long before wet shaving.

This drawer is body washes, body sprays, deodorants, unopened frags, bar soaps and lotions.

Here is the den

Soaps

Samples and pucks

More samples

I also have a lazy Susan of Badger and Synthetic brushes

I need to buy more storage for my aftershaves

Here are my boars and Weck. The green one is on loan

And lastly here are my razors and blades

Razors 1

Razors 2

Razors 3

Blades

That’s it for today!

#ROTY # FOF #PhotoConest

Jun. 13, 2024

• Brush: Summer Break 28mm Knight Knot

• Razor: RazoRock Game Changer

• Blade: Nacet [1]

• Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Prom King

• Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Prom King

• Fragrance: John Paul Gaultier - Le Male

Dupelgänger day….

What a shit show of a day. Had to do quarterly inventory today. It was disgustingly hot in the shop today but it all went well.

Todays shave was pretty automatic, Prom King is a great soap, lathers like a dream and the sent is pretty damn close to Le Male. Speaking of Le Male, yup I dickholed it today, but honestly I don’t thing anything goes better with Prom King.

Today’s daily challenge I drew my label while taking a break to eat some breakfast. I think it came out pretty good.

I’m going to bed now.

Photo Contest Theme Soccer

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

Jun. 14, 2024
Brush:* Century #3

• Razor: Weck Med Prep

• Blade: Kismet Hair Shaper [1]

• Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Cannon Ball

• Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Cannon Ball

• Fragrance: Christian Dior - Homme Intense

I woke up today running a fever and noped right out of work and went back to sleep. My youngest has been sick the last few days and I caught his crude. On the bright side 3 day weekend.

SB Cannonball lather has a nice amount of cool to it, but combined with splash, 40 minutes later I still feel it. It’s intense. I remembered this when I chose it for today and that’s why I paired it with Dior Homme Intense. I pick up on the Chlorine in the soap and the lavender and iris in DHI play well with it.

Daily Challenge Stacking. This challenge made me pick what razor I used today. I could not get the Sabre to stack with out falling and after the 3rd attempt I went with the Weck because I could get it to balance. Here it is in all its stacked glory

Photo Contest Theme Water

#ROTY #FOF #Photocontest

Jun. 15, 2024

• Brush: Vikings Blade Dark Stallion #FAUXFUR

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [18]

• Lather: Proraso - Eucalyptus & Menthol

• Post Shave: RazoRock - Mudder Focker

• Fragrance: Christian Dior - Suavage EdT

Near Death Experience

Proraso green and the Vikings Blade brush were the first brush and soap I bought before I ever knew about soaps and brushes. I have used the Proraso more than any of my other soaps. I’ve used it to practice lather, to get the funk out of brushes and of course to shave with. As you can see in this picture both are on their last legs.

Todays challenge Water or lack there of. This was terrible, I hated it. The only saving grace is, nothing there is no saving grace. Heres a picture of the paste on my face along with a 35 second video proof that it sucks ass

I can’t wait to shave my legs tomorrow….

I went with Sauvage because of all the days to use a Me2 frag, I thought today was that day.

Today’s Sponsor Chisel & Hound. My first artisan brush was from CH. Was also my first real badger knot and actually used Proraso to lather it a few days in a row to get the funk out. I also have this one with a TnS half moon synthetic. I am looking at one right now from Thursdays drop that I might grab if it’s still there tomorrow. Photo Contest DIY

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

Jun. 16, 2024

• Brush: Rudy Vey Muehle 24mm STF #PREMIUMPLASTIC

• Razor: Edwin Jagger 111W

• Blade: Astra Green [1]

• Lather: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original

• Post Shave: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original

• Fragrance: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original

Happy Father’s Day!

Went with Tabac today. Maurer & Wirtz is older than all of us so was a pretty easy choice. Yup another dickhole, but if you are gonna stank, you might as well stank the stankiest one can stank.

I have to admit, I like the scent of the soap and the frag. The aftershave reminds me of whatever air freshener/cleaner/bug spray that you smell when you walk into a cheap motel anywhere up and down I95. For my Jersey peeps, the motels up and down Rt. 1 from Elizabeth to New Brunswick. Think the Loop Inn back in the 80’s and 90’s or Lee’s in Edison.

Today’s challenge is a no go for me. I was going to do it, but it’s going to be in the 90’s all week and I wear jeans for work with high socks and boots. I don’t feel like dealing with any irritation or nicks/cuts.

Photo Contest Theme Birds Why birds? Because Tabac aftershave is just that. For the birds.

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

Jun. 17, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Strata W/TnS Quarter Moon Synthetic

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [19]

• Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Valley Of Ashes

• Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Valley Of Ashes

• Fragrance: Bath & Body Works - Graphite

Don’t have a cow man!

Well we had a cow today. My wife called me and said she was bringing my son to the emergency room this was at 11:41 this morning. By that point he had been sleeping since 3:30pm (15:30) yesterday. I left work and drove there. When I got there he was sleeping but woke up long enough to say hi to me and went back to sleep. They ran every test they could on my poor boy, even a catheter because he could not pee, a CT Scan and a Spinal Tap. Thankfully everything came back normal other than he has an ear infection. They were worried he had a brain infection but nope nothing. Tested him for drugs that came back clean. But just like that after the spinal tap and catheter he was wide awake. My boy has ADHD and he never took his meds this morning so he super hyper fixated on not being able to pee. But he asleep now, we are taking him to see his primary doctor tomorrow and he’s now sleeping on the couch because thats where he is most comfortable because he’s sore. I did have to laugh when they came and got me after the tap and cath, he said “Dad, they put a tube up my pishadeel. Tell them not to do that again”.

Anyway I did shave, no knee lather, 2 challenges in a row I have not completed. SW is tied with CB for my favorite vegan soaps.

Frag is sage, leather and bergamot and goes really well with VOA

Photo contest theme Fire. I half assed it. I had a plan for today fire and ash like a valley of Ashes but, my kid had other plans.

Now I’m gonna just sit here and sleep in my chair in case he wakes up in the middle of the night and needs anything.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 18, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co AP 400 22MM GELOUSY SHD FAN Badger

• Razor: Gillette 1962 Slim H 2

• Lather: Mickey Lee Soapworks - Pantie Dropper

• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Dickens

• Fragrance: Azzaro - The Most Wanted Parfum

RIP in Pieces day.

First I would like to thank everyone who commented about my kid. He is doing much better today. He woke up around 10:00am. He’s been awake ever since and we’ve been able to get some food into his stomach and the color is starting to comeback into his face. When he woke up this morning he was completely white washed.

This day I was in a panic over. I had nothing I could use. But thanks to u/souleater7173 for sending me this smoosh of Mickey Lee Soapworks pantie dropper. What an amazing soap. The smell is fantastic and just a little bit of water and a damp brush the lather was abundant. I had so much left over I was wishing I did not use as much of the smoosh as I did. But now I am on the search for more.

When he sent it to me and told me what it was, I told him I already have an idea for my picture and what splash and frag to use.

If you get the panties to drop, and the dickens proper, you will definitely be the most wanted.

Now for today’s challenge

Hello all,

I’ve been reading and lurking around here for a few months now. A few posts here and there but nothing of a substance. Well that changes today! I thought I made a friend in u/souleater7173 ! Boy was I wrong. Can you believe he would send me a soap called gasp Pantie Dropper. I almost spilled my tea when I read his message. Let me tell you something, the missus was none to pleased either! I came here looking for like minded folks who loved the art of Wet Shaving, not soaps with names like that! Pure Smut! I’m disgusted and disappointed! If it wasn’t for the name of the soap I would ask him if I could buy a sample from him, personal check or money order of course. I don’t trust sending money through the internet. I only trust Amazon but that’s only to get Proraso and my vitamins. Ya know what for get this whole post! I’m done here. You all lost what could a been a great member of this community but because of one dirty minded member I’ll be taking my ball and going home!

Photo Contest Humor my wife bought me this t-shirt 16 years ago

#ROTY #FOF #Photocontest.

Jun. 19, 2024

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps Declaration Grooming B11 Badger

• Razor: Henson AL13++ #Rainbow

• Lather: House Of Mammoth - Everett

• Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Everett

• Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid

I first want to thank u/infernalinternal for loaning me his brush. Now I have to spend more money on a DG knot.

Today’s shave was great. Everett is just a great soap and splash. It never disappoints. I love how the smell of the lather and splash fill the bathroom while using. The soap when shaving and the splash when cleaning up.

I used the Henson AL13++ today. I used it to get the Rainbow tag but I honestly forgot how great it shaves. I might have to get it back into rotation.

Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum goes really well with Everett. The sweet and fruity notes pare really well. As I’ve stated in another post a few days ago I am a Patchouli freak so for me goes with everything and the light hints in Black Orchid play very well with the toasted marshmallow of Everett

Now on to today’s theme. Juneteenth I learned a long time ago to never talk politics or religion on a message board. I know that when people say that, they usually have an unpopular opinion on such matters. All I will say is, I was the first white kid in my predominantly white NJ high school to join the African American club back in the 8O’s.

Todays challenge. I made this meme this morning, it’s been something I have been saying since I read the horror stories of a certain vendor.

Photo Contest. I went sugar and sweets. We don’t have a lot of sugary cakes and candy but we do have a ton of the sweet sugary ice pops that dominate my freezer from May to October

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest.

What a great concept paired with the Everett label.

Jun. 20, 2024

• Brush: Rubberset 400 Un-numbered 26mm Zenith Boar

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [20]

• Lather: Declaration Grooming - Contemplation

• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Contemplation

• Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Contemplation

Sunny Days!

I grew up in Jersey City but every summer I spent the entire time on at the Shore. My parents were divorced, my dad lived down the shore so I always spent my summers with him. Going to the beach, walking the boards, or just hanging out with friends. It was a glorious time. When I was old enough and financially able to, I moved out of my mom’s house and moved to the Shore. I pretty much lived within 10 minutes of a beach for the next 17 years. When I moved to Florida I did not want to live by a beach but did move to a home with a lake view. I really like living by water. I drive over the Tampa Bay everyday to get to and from work, and just seeing all that water just relaxes me.

Anyway enough rambling, I dick holed it again. Contemplation is too good not to just go start to finish with it.
Just to make sure lather justification.

From DG site: There is a stark difference between spring and summer, and Contemplation falls squarely in summer

Today’s challenge. To honor u/Old_Hiker My wife thinks I’m nuts but here it is. I shaved in front of my house. It was the perfect day for it. The sun was out, not a cloud in the sky and we got to see some ducks at the end. .bef

Photo contest Hobbies

I love to cook. Does not matter stovetop, oven, gas grill, charcoal, pellet grill, barrel smoker or flattop grill. I love it.

#ROTY #FOF #Photocontest

nice shot

Jun. 21, 2024

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Maggards 26mm Boar

• Razor: Gillette 1937 Sheraton

• Blade: Perma-Sharp [3]

• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! Heather

• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! Heather

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! Heather

Fougère Friday!

Finally Friday. I don’t have a big write up for today. Shave was great, love Seaforth! Heather the frag is one of my favorites.

It’s been a long week, but the good news is my boy has gone all day without throwing up. The nausea meds seem to be working. He’s still not eating like normal and he’s still pretty tired, but he looks so much better and does seem to have the most energy he has had since this all started last Saturday.

Todays Challenge

Let’s see…. There once was a man from Kent

Whose dic… oh wait can’t use that one

Oh I know! There once was a man from Hearth

Who was cursed from birth

With a corkscrew di…. Nope not that one either How about these 2?

Today I used Seaforth! Heather

Perma-Sharp blade not a feather

Some say they’re the sHArPesT

Others say the harshest

Face feels like it went through a shredder

Maybe this one?

Today was the Heather trick

So I’m gonna make this quick

Some say no imagination

This is u/enndeegee appreciation

Trifecta or hole of dick?

Photo contest : Earth My son came up with the idea for this picture. Used his mini globe and rocks from one of his many boxes of rocks.

#ROTY

FOF

#photocontest

Jun. 22, 2024

• Brush: Marco Rinaldi Peacemaker

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [21]

• Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain

• Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain
• Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash

Spooky Season is here.

I’ve been looking forward today, I bought Samhain specifically for this challenge and have had it for weeks just waiting to be used. I am not disappointed at all. Sensory overload in the scent department between Samhain and Autumn Ash frag. My wife complimented how I smell and how the bathroom smelled after I was done. She said if they sell candles in these scents buy them all.

My son went backwards this morning. Started throwing up again, but I think it’s because he swallowed to much air while taking his pills. He was gulping air and ginger ale and you guessed it, Linda Blare was in my kitchen. Even one of my dogs gave him a WTF look.He seems to be better now, he took a nap and ate a little and it’s still staying down.

Today’s Daily Challenge. This was a fun one from me I love carving Pumpkins but no chance finding them this time of year in Florida. So I used 2 apples, a strawberry, grapes and a butternut squash. Also used a PAL SE blade on the apples and strawberries and grapes. But I did use a paring knife on the Squash. Here is my carving masterpiece, the Strawberry skull I used grape skins for the eyes. You could not really see the carved out part of the strawberry without the grape skin. The other grapes are just for decoration along with the tomato’s. The one apple I carved like a pumpkin, the other apple I carved to look like a pumpkin.

All time favorite Halloween Candy

1. Baby Ruth
2. Snickers
3. 3 Musketeers
4. Kit Kat
5. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Also Halloween is the ONLY day of the year I know I will not be asked why I wear an eye patch.

Photo Contest: Theme Eyes Speaking of eye patches, I only have one eye, and some have none. So today I embrace the having one in my photo.

#ROTY #FOF #photoContest

Jun. 23, 2024

• Brush: Maggard Razors Sky Blue SHD Fan Badger Badger

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [22]

• Lather: Talent Soap Factory - Fantasy Donut

• Post Shave: Talent Soap Factory - Fantasy Donut

• Fragrance: Lattafa - Khamrah

Sweet Sunday

It’s hot today, 90° with a feels like 98° and humidity 62%, it’s just terrible. It’s not raining but my one Husky has climbed up onto his safe place so that means there’s thunder coming.

Soap and splash fit the theme today no problem. Some might question the frag but this is a super sweet and warm. I normally wear it in colder temperatures so December and January but I broke it out for today. Here is the Perfume Pyramid if anyone is interested in it.

Today’s challenge: My wife truly thinks I’m nuts. She thinks we all are. But here’s video of my kitchen shave. I tried to keep it short but I recorded my lathering in this one so it’s 8 minutes long.

P.S. Yes that’s James our Elf on the Shelf swinging from the Pots and Pans holder. We just never put him away after we broke the news to the youngest about Christmas. Now we keep him around for Magic all year.

Photo Contest: Donuts

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

Jun. 24, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Strata W/TnS Quarter Moon Synthetic

• Razor: Feather AC DX Kamisori #KAMISORI

• Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pro Touch [1]

• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co - Armonía

• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! Roman Spice

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! Roman Spice

Christmas in July, but June’s Eve

Today was a day of a few firsts for me. Starting off with Armonía that was sent to me by u/Infernalinternal as well as the Kamisori out on loan for the games. Unfortunately for my wallet I really liked the Kami, so now I have to buy mine and send him back his. I have a bunch of samples from infernal that I plan I trying in July. Also even though I have used Roman Spice before, I still credit Infernal with turning me onto Seaforth! when he sent me a sample of 3 Scots a few months ago.

I was nervous going into today’s shave, not gonna lie. But I went for it, slow and steady, and I am happy to report 2 passes no blood no irritation. Definitely the opposite of when I used a Weck for the first time.

I’m going to need to grab a tub of Armonía, I love HOM tobacconist but this has a different tobacco scent to it that I really dig. It’s not in your face but it’s noticeably there. I like that very much.

Son update, I think we are in the home stretch. No throwing up two days in a row, and he’s eating normally again. Super stoked about that.

Today’s Challenge I am an admitted Catie’s Bubbles fan boy. I would love to see a sub exclusive made by u/C_Bubbles. I have not tried a soap from CB that I don’t like. I have 10 different ones right now and a back up of 1.

Photo Contest: Theme Air. I had some trouble figuring out what to do with this one, but then it hit me. Fans move air, and we have a few Japanese folding fans and the DX is made in Japan so why not go that route.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 25, 2024

• Brush: Summer Break 28mm Knight Knot

• Razor: Red Impe 5/8 Blade

• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Promises

• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Promises

• Fragrance: Christian Dior - Fahrenheit

Christmas in July, but in June

Went to my other Cardiologist today, told me me to keep doing what I’m doing and he will see me in a year. That right there for me and my family is the best Christmas in July, but in June gift we could ask for. I think my boy is finally over what was going on with him so that’s also great news today.

Today’s shave is another one I’ve been looking forward to. I love B&M Promises. It when I use it, it really does remind me of north east winter smells. Going to family up in north west Jersey in the winter or family up in Scranton, PA riding snowmobiles and getting snowed in Yeah I miss those days. It was also my first ever straight razor shave. The impe is on loan from u/infernalinternal and now I’m looking at straights. YoU WiLl sAve MoNEy It’S soOoOoOOooooOOO MuCH CheAPeR..

I chose Dior Fahrenheit for today. It has always had the reputation of smelling like gasoline and you do pick that up some and Promises has that same note.

Soap Justification: From BM website “Winter is a special time in Upstate New York. Deer season opens, folks fire up their wood stoves, and the mountains become dusted with caps of glittering snow.

But, more exciting than any of those, the snowmobile trails open again. Promises is an ode to this most exhilarating time of the year, the smell of a warm drink from a thermos while out on the trail with friends. Notes of orange and bergamot are suffused with the warmth of real honey, whiskey lactone, peat, and nutmeg. To finish it off, we’ve incorporated the strange, rubbery, industrial character of a high grade saffron molecule to give the scent the feel of being out on the trail with idling sleds all around.

Promises is a slice of Northeastern wintertime. Let it snow!”

Today’s Challenge: Shave with a hat on

Here is a short video proof of Hat and straight

Photo Contest: Theme Bokeh Balls Also keeping with todays lather theme, yes I hung Christmas lights up in my bathroom

#ROTY #FOF #PhotoContest

Congratulations you've been entered into the best shot photography contest!

Judge comment:I like balls

Jun. 26, 2024

• Brush: The CaYuen Workshop Diablo Badger

• Razor: Blackland Sabre

• Blade: PAL Blue Blade #STAINLESSLESS

• Lather: A A Shaving - Gale - Soap

• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! 3 Scots

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Co - Seaforth! 3 Scots

Wildcard Wednesday.

I normally shave in the afternoon after work, but I’m up early today to use this soap. I needed the Sponsor points and I wanted to use it day one, but there was a screw up at the vendor and it did not make it in time. Anyway the soap is ok for me. Lathers well, but the scent is not the strongest. It’s there but it disappears pretty quickly.

I used a PAL SE blue blade for the hashtag. My face is not happy with me.

Daily Challenge I make sure to rinse my brushes after every use. I hold it to my ear and run my thumb through it. If I still hear soap I rinse again. I have one brush that it hogs so much lather that I actually soak it in a cup of warm water for a good 15-20 minutes after I do the initial rinsing. When I get a new knot. I use Zingari Man brush cleaner then I’ll use Proraso green to wash the knot, then I use Stirling Baker Street to finish getting the funk out. I’ll lather the knot for a few days in a row before I use it. Synthetic I just soak in some water to get any dust and dirt out.

Photo Contest. Bucket

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 27, 2024

• Razor: Blackland Blackbird

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [23]

• Lather: Zingari Man - The Merchant - Soap

• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Merchant - Aftershave

• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Merchant - Balm

• Fragrance: Burberry - Brit

Information Overlaod

I had a few choices I could have used today but went with Zingari Man The Merchant for 3 reasons, I needed the Sponsor points, there is 14 scent notes listed on ZM’s website, and finally because the notes are right up my alley. Unfortunately, I could not get it to lather. Add water, still pasty, more water still pasty, more water still pasty, more water annnnnnnd broken. Ok let’s try again, this time I stopped before it broke, but it was still not right for me. The splash and the balm are awesome, don’t get me wrong the soap smells amazing and I’m gonna try it again, different brush maybe a bowl lather we shall see. I also recorded part of the shave using my left hand and you will see that this soap actually turned my towel brown.

I went with Burberry Brit today because it has 13 sent notes and I honestly just like to wear it. The base notes are all to my liking but it’s the middles, the Rose and Cedar that are my favorites in this one

Went to my last Dr’s Appointment today. This one was the Pacemaker doc, I swear I was the youngest person by 15-20 years in the waiting room. I got a clean bill, told me to come back in a year. So all I have left is my heart specialist in December hoping he says come back in a year, and in January I have a device check that they do once a year at the Pacemaker Clinic, the other times are all remotely.

Today’s daily Challenge. I recorded the second pass of my shave using my left hand ATG. I used the left for WTG but that’s the easy one.

Photo Contest. Theme Prius

These last 4 days also have the last 4 themes that I have been trying to figure out since the themes were posted. I am not happy with this one at all but it’s honestly the best I could come up with.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 28, 2024

• Brush: Viking Revolution Badger #WEDONTNEEDNOSTINKINGBADGERS #SMOLL

• Razor: Viking Revolution

• Blade: Astra Green [1]

• Lather: Ach Brito - Musgo

• Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue

• Fragrance: Lattafa - Eternal Oud

Frugal Friday.

I hate this day. I did not think I was going to, but I do. There was only 2 good things about today’s shave. 1: Musgo I like it a lot. First time using it but I’m a fan 2: that it’s over

Holy shit that was terrible. The brush and razor are the first ones I owned. I bled more today than I did the first time I used a Weck. Hell I used a straight the other day for the first time blood free. The brush…. Fuck me running it felt like I was lathering my face with a cactus, hence today’s photo contest theme. That brush was so scratchy that I’m going to use it for mosquito bites. When it was all said and done I splashed the Aqua Velva on my face that shit burned bad enough to make we wince. I hate this challenge

Todays daily challenge

Musgo $.09 a gram Brush $9.88

Razor $17.88

Blade Astra $.08

Aqua Velva $1.56 oz

Eternal Oud $10.29 oz

Photo Contest. Cactus because of that damn brush.

#ROTY #FOF #photocontest

Jun. 29, 2024

• Brush: Paladin Sumo

• Razor: Blackland Blackbird

• Blade: Personna Lab Blue [6]

• Lather: D.R. Harris - Sandalwood

• Post Shave: Proraso - Eucalyptus

• Fragrance: Bath & Body Works - Black Tie

Sandalwood Saturday.

I had no Sandalwood forward soaps when the calendar came out so I grabbed the D.R. Harris sample from Maggards. Oh what a boring shave. Really no noticeable scent. Lathers fine, slickness was there but just boring. The Proraso Eucalyptus was fine, nice smell reminded me of my step grandfather, I guess this is what he used to use, so that put a smile on my face. B&B Black Tie is the most Sandalwood scented fragrance that I own. If there is another Sandalwood day for LG25 I have to be better prepared.

Todays Daily Challenge Overall Winner I really have no idea who is going to win it all but from reading everyday I think it’s coming down to u/Priusaurus, u/hugbckt or u/Mrtangerinsky.

ROTY Even though I am a participant in this years ROTY I think it’s u/bmac92 all the way. I’ve enjoyed reading his posts everyday.

FOF I have not paid attention and honestly even though I am participating in it, I have not really been paying attention and I know even though after tomorrow I will be 30/30 I really did not put much effort into my FOF posts.

Photo contest

This one I have paid attention to because I think out of everything this is the one side challenge I really worked at but I’m not exactly sure how the scoring is going to be on this one because everyone did a fantastic job. But for photo of the year I think the nod goes to either

u/schontzm for this one

Or

u/chronnoisseur42O for this one

That’s all I got

Photo challenge theme Steampunk Searching for the right art for today’s picture has given me inspiration for my next tattoo.

#ROTY #FOF #Photocontest

Jun. 30, 2024
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T1
Razor: Feather AC DX Kamisori
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pro Touch [2]
Lather: Saponifcio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
Post Shave: Saponifcio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
Fragrance: Versace - Eros Flame

Bon Voyage, Lather Games!

I just want to say it’s been a pleasure playing LG. It was a fun month, learned a lot, and will be better prepared for next year.

LG final Daily Challenge World Traveler.

I live in the U.S.A. So here is my worldly shave of the day.

Saponificio Versano 70th Anniversary Soap and Splash are from Italy Versace Eros Flame is also from Italy. Simpson Brush made on the Isle of Man Feather DX Is made in Japan as are the Captain Titan blades.

I want to give a shout out to all my fellow Rookies, good luck to all of you!

Photo Contest Theme Water Vehicles.

I saved this one for the last day of the games. That’s my neighbors boat in the background.

And for one last time

#ROTY #FOF #Photocontest