u/loudmusicboy's SOTDs for challenge 'MMarch24 Maddness Matchup 2024'

u/loudmusicboy submitted 26 SOTDS.
  1. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-01 03:18:09-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
    • Lather: Barrister & Mann - Fougere Gothique
    • Post Shave: Sir Irisch Moos splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Let's friggin' do this! Thanks to u/ShavinginCT for setting up this event to beat the winter doldrums (can we call this winter 'winter' though? I'm personnally calling it a bullshit season). Thanks to u/EldrormR for spending hours toiling in his underground lab/bunker/he-shed/whatever to create one of the finest Frankenrazors around. Let's tipoff shall we?

    While this is a good first round matchup, do I see CGC taking down B&M like Fairleigh Dickinson took down Purdue last year? Do I see a whole bracket busted this early? I think CGC will make B&M sweat a bit. They'll throw plenty of elbows in the paint to make B&M rue this matchup, but ultimately the Omnibus will roll out of Wetshaving Arena victorious. I know I certainly had a phenomenal shave this morning with the 'bus.

    Let's not forget that a year ago, we celebrated MOAR BOAR's arrival across the world. I'll be using mine all month as well.

    Coffee before Friday dumpster-fire extinguishing. It's going to be a day. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  2. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-02 05:33:00-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (2)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: D.R. Harris - Marlborough splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    I feel very confident that I'm the best smelling yoga teacher out there on this Saturday morning.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  3. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-03 05:02:23-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
    • Lather: Heritage Hill - Washington
    • Post Shave: Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea AS balm

    I don't have either of today's contestants in my den, but I'll be watching this with keen interest.

    I opened my tub of Washington this morning and the scent is damn near gone. I haven't used this LG, but it has devolved into an almost unscented soap. That's too bad because this isn't worth having around as an unscented soap. The base is good but not Milksteak good. I might just have to carve out the soap and use the 3oz tub for some Stirling samples.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  4. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-04 03:39:00-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (4)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Retreat splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    The in-between days of March Madness are a good opportunity to keep working on killing this tub of Spiced. I loaded MOAR BOAR with wild abandon this morning and I think there's hope for an empty tub by March 31. And Retreat smells so damn good. This might be my favorite sandalwood scent. It was a perfect shave for a Monday morning.

    That's right kids, it's Monday. Get the caffeine or whatever your bevvy of choice is in your system and let's kick this day in the ass. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  5. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-06 05:36:30-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (6)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Bay Rum splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Another day on the tub kill while we catch our breath between March Madness matchups. Yesterday, Tabac looked like it was fielding a JV team. Tomorrow might well be a tighter battle.

    On to Wednesday we go and thank the Universe once again for providing delicious coffee. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  6. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-07 03:18:52-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (7)
    • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Orbit splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Lace up your Jordan's and make sure you hydrate well. I think this one is going to come down to the wire here at Wetshaving Arena. I'm definitely on Team Declaration Grooming for this battle. Milksteak has rocketed to the top of my list of favorite bases. I was thinking about using Cerberus today, but it is raining like cats and dogs here this morning so I figured I'd go more floral because March showers are going to bring April flowers at this rate.

    The Orbit isn't playing well with the morning coffee in my nose, but whatever. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  7. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-08 03:28:03-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (8)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol & Eucalyptus splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    MOAR BOAR ate more soap this morning. I think there's a strong possibility that this tub will be done by the end of March Madness. By the way, that was quite the battle yesterday. Did that go into overtime? I might have gone to bed too early.

    Friday!! Coffee is required to deal with the trainwreck of a day that awaits me. Patience and probably a lot of deep breathing will also be required for today. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  8. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-09 05:26:24-08:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (9)
    • Lather: Talent Soap Factory - Cayman Express
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Coconut Lime splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Welcome back to Wetshaving Arena for another first round matchup. The word 'blowout' immediately comes to mind when you look at the teams. Word coming out of the locker room is that Rod and Mandy aren't suiting up for this match up because of (checks notes) stomach pains from laughing so hard since the day the bracket was released. They are apparently more than happy to let their benchwarmers run the TSF folks up and down the court.

    When you look at this matchup, it's hard to see a typical 3 v. 14 scenario. It's not like this 14 seed is some upstart from a league that features any number of University of Little Sisters of the Poor. Hell, this looks more like my DIII alma mater (Go Polar Bears!) getting ready to tip off against Duke. I think we are all wondering whether the Mercy Rule is an option here.

    Now, I've got plenty of Stirling in my collection and, as you can see, I brought MOAR BOAR and a Stirling splash to the party. But today, I need to support the underdog. TSF has some interesting scents and makes a solid vegan base. They consider this scent to be their bay rum, but it really smells more Spiced-adjacent to me. Maybe using this scent gets TSF to 5 points today, which is where I have the over/under set. Who the hell knows?

    Drinking coffee and preparing for yoga teaching. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  9. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-10 05:37:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (10)
    • Lather: Stirling - Varen
    • Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol & Eucalyptus splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    I finally cracked open this sample of Varen I've had in the den for a bit. I think I was inspired by yesterday's Valiant Varen Flash Mob. Scent-wise, it didn't knock me on my ass. To my nose, the soap smelled very earthy. It was fine. But we all know how good the Sheep base is so this was a stellar Sunday morning shave.

    Coffee and errands and cooking await today. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to each other.

    MMARCH24

  10. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-11 03:41:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (11)
    • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Prom King
    • Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - Stella Alpino lotion
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Welcome back to Wetshaving Arena for another first round matchup that looks exciting on paper but might be another runaway by the higher seed. Will this look like last week's Tabassacre or this weekend's laugher where TSF only put up 7 points? Tune in for today's exciting action!

    Today we're going to find out if Kearney, Nebraska is the new Dunk City. Considering Nebraska is typically known for corn (like a lot of corn), a college football program that's a shell of itself and 'rassling', u/rocketk455 is definitely fired up for this matchup. He told us when the bracket was announced, he binged Doritos and Mountain Dew for two weeks straight. But, for the last week, he has been on a cleanse of green smoothies filled with bananas and peanut butter and kale chips in anticipation of a new release and is raring to go. He's going up against a challenger that has decided to bring scantily clad cheerleaders to this matchup to distract everyone from what could be another blowout.

    When you look deeper into this matchup, we've got SBS who has produced a number of sub exclusives and is a great presence around this sub. On the other side of the court is A&E who's claim to fame around here is...they make a lot of soaps?

    On to the shave we go. I only have one tub from each of these competitors, but for the hyped up reasons above, there was only one choice here. Not to mention that SBS's base is a cut above A&E's K2E. This was a fantastic shave from a soap that I admittedly don't use enough. The MM24 just glided through the shave with ease and there was zero feedback from the SV splash/lotion.

    On to Monday we go. Caffeination has happily started. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  11. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-12 03:32:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (12)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Merchant splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Another shaving opportunity to catch our breaths after yesterday's first round action at Wetshaving Arena. I enjoyed the opportunity to continue the kill on this tub of Spiced. When is a shave with a Spearhead soap bad? But what will I be using tomorrow? That is the question.

    Let's do this Tuesday thing. But first, coffee! Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  12. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-13 03:45:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (13)
    • Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - Retreat
    • Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Retreat
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Welcome back to Wetshaving Arena shaving fans for the 1st round matchup we've all been waiting for. Thus far, the first round has held very few surprises. Is this the matchup that's going to electrify the sub and come down to the wire? Will it be scents or bases that's going to push one of these teams to victory? Whose dreams of tournament glory will be dashed when the clock strikes midnight? Tune in today to find out.

    Coming in as a 10 seed has to have Catie's Bubbles feeling a little chippy today. They've been a stalwart of the shaving scene creating great soaps at a great price point for a number of years. They've even been able to wow new recruits to the team with their Premium base. They may not be flashy, but there is no doubt they will do a far better job of repping their home state of New Jersey in this tournament than their flagship university has in any tournament (Has Rutgers actually won anything notable???). Spearhead was a bit surprised to find itself as the 7 seed. Coming into the tournament, word was they felt they should have had a higher seed due their putting out a couple of sub favorites. But all of the SSL and Black Watch fans weren't strong enough to push them higher up the bracket.

    In breaking news, the National Wetshaving Association has sent Spearhead a notice alleging recruiting violations. The NWA is looking into the timing of Spearhead's recent 3 Scots limited release followed by the announcement of the price reduction on 20.1 base soaps. Were these ploys to propel Spearhead to the championship? Have no fear, like the NCAA, the NWA will take years to investigate this matter and then do absolutely nothing.

    On to the shave and I decided to go with the underdog. Catie's Bubbles makes two of my favorite scents- Connecticut Shade (because god damn I love pipe tobacco) and Retreat (motherfucking sandalwood glory for the win)- and then there's Waterlyptus (iykyk). For me, Catie's Bubbles scents can be used more regularly than Spearhead's. And like the 3 seed, Stirling, I appreciate the value.

    Time to power this Wednesday up with caffeine and see how this battle unfolds (in between work stuff). Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  13. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-14 02:11:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (14)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Spiced
    • Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Retreat
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Up early to catch a flight to Miami. And yes, I did pack appropriately to participate in March Madness while I'm there. The MM24 is not making the trip unfortunately.

    Going to caffeinate on the way to the airport and then it's up and away. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  14. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-18 03:20:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (15)
    • Lather: Stirling - Green
    • Post Shave: Proraso - Green splash
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea AS balm

    Nice to be back in the home den this morning. Since most of us couldn't have a St. Patty's Day shave yesterday, I figured I'd rock one today. The only non-green part of this shave is my MM24. The scents layered well on each other and there wasn't an ounce of feedback from the splash. I'd call that a nice way to kick off the week.

    4 Sigmatic Think coffee is flowing through my veins. Not quite looking forward to cleaning up some work messes first thing, but whatever. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  15. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-19 03:32:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (16)
    • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus
    • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Wetshaving Arena is packed to the rafters today for what should be another action packed second round match up. After the barnburner that was B&M v. SW, will Declaration Grooming v. Noble Otter live up to the hype and come down to the wire? Some think it might. Vegas, on the other hand, has the Otter as a 12 point favorite. What do the oddsmakers see that the regular shavers don't?

    Today will be the first true test for either team. In Round 1, Noble Otter was responsible for a day that will live in infamy in the wetshaving world when they pulled the Tabassacre. Some old farts might even call it the Tabacalypse. Regardless, Noble Otter put on a clinic against Tabac. Word has it the Tabac players thought they were showing up for a shuffleboard tournament, but were happy they were done in time to catch the Early Bird Special. Declaration Grooming had a slighly tighter 19 point victory over The Man from Z. Reports of DG actually having to break a sweat to pull out the win were apparently overblown as the postgame locker room smelled only of Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli. Onto the shave we go!

    Cerberus got the call up from the den this morning. Milksteak just works much better for me than the NO base. But with the splash, I'm giving my tip of the hat to NO for their hard work and contributions to the community. This is going to be a fun matchup all through the day.

    Time to Tuesday and make sure the coffee gets the party started. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    MMARCH24

  16. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-21 05:05:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (18)
    • Lather: Stirling - Stirling Spice
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Stirling Spice splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Wetshaving Arena is rockin' this morning with fans already enjoying the action between Stirling and Summer Break Soaps. Both teams are coming off first round romps. Stirling laid a thorough asswhooping on Talent Soap Factory. Asked after the game about how he felt about running up the score, Rod looked the reporter dead in the eyes and responded with, "Look at me! Does this body look like it was made for running?? Now hand me an Ethiopian Blend and piss off little man" On the other side of the court we have Summer Break Soaps who had an easier than expected first round rout of A&E. Summer Break Soap players were caught on a hot mic during the game saying, "Oh look at that score A&E! Ohhhh, that must really burn your...face!!" before bursting into laughter. Will anyone break a sweat today? Who will take the first flop for cheap points? The fans eagerly await!

    On to the shave we go and it was an easy choice for me. It had to be Stirling. The number of green tubs I have in the den continues to grow. MOAR BOAR wouldn't be in my den if it weren't for Rod's work with the sub to get these over the border. Oh yea, and I dig their coffee. The scent choice was a tough one, but I ultimately landed on Spice because it's easily one of my favorites. This GEM blade continues to chug along for another stellar shave in the month of March.

    Getting a late start on the caffeination but everything is starting to wake up. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  17. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-22 03:23:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (19)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Bay Rum splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Continuing to work down the smush equivalent left of this tub. I've got a puck of Stirling Bay Rum on the way to drop into this tub once it's empty.

    Finally Friday and I'm going to start my day with a deep tissue massage. Going from a massage to the workday is a bit of headtrip, but at least I won't lose my shit with someone before noon, or that's the hope at least. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  18. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-23 07:11:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (20)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
    • Post Shave: Thayer’s Lemon Witch Hazel
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea AS balm

    Welcome back to Wetshaving Arena wetshaving fans. March Madness has lived up to it's name in both the basketball tournament and here on the sub. But, we're going to ignore Yale taking down an SEC team or Grand Canyon taking down a WCC stalwart and focus on Spearhead taking on House of Mammoth for the right to challenge Stirling in the semifinals.

    Spearhead fans are feeling full of themselves and have shown up here to "Spear the Mammoth" wearing nothing but animal skins and smelling like dirt. Or maybe dirt with a heavy dose of SSL or 3 Scots. Unfortunately, that side of the arena looks and smells like a Grateful Dead show. On the other side of the arena are the happily showered and nattily dressed House of Mammoth supporters. u/mammothben has assured his fans that if he wins, he has the sprinklers over the Spearhead side set to douse the unwashed masses with his award winning fragrances while giving them his best Jerry Garcia middle finger.

    It's time to give a Tusk To the Nuts to the Spear the Mammoth crew. Let's get ready to ruuuuuuuuuuumbllllleeeee!

    Onto the shave and this was a no-brainer for me. Look, if I schlepped a HoM soap to Miami with me for last weekend's shave, do you think I wasn't going to use it in my home den? The only question for me was which scent. It's snowing here today so Hygge would have been appropriate. But, I'm ready for spring (or Mud Season as we call it here in Maine), so Alive got the call. It did not disappoint. The blade, on the other hand, was a bit of disappointment. It felt a bit tuggy. We'll see if a little hand stropping brings it back tomorrow or it gets binned after the shave.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  19. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-24 04:19:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (21)
    • Lather: Spearhead - Seaforth Spiced
    • Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Bay Rum splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    It looked like yesterday's battle was quite the nailbiter. The vibe around here will be a tad mellower today. It's a good day to get another step closer to finishing off this tub. Great shave and smells.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  20. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-25 03:47:53-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (22)
    • Lather: Barrister & Mann - Citricuya
    • Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Citricuya splash
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea AS balm

    Some are saying that there's a distinct aroma around Wetshaving Arena today. No it's not Seville or Rawr. It's something deeper. Some say it smells like an upset today. Some say the furry little Otter is going to take down the Leviathan known as Barrister & Mann. This will be a hotly contested battle here. There will be a lot of elbows thrown under the rim and probably a couple of nutshots for good measure. Only time will tell whether the Otter Gangs noses are sus so let's get on to the shave.

    I thought briefly about contributing to chaos and using the furry litle bastard this morning, but that thought passed quickly and into the B&M stash I went. This funky/fruity scent was perfect for the day after dealing with an ice storm. I probably should have brought this set to Miami with me last week since this was made for the South Florida Wet Shavers I do believe. This blade might be toast but the Glissant base still held up to it and I had a lovely shave.

    Time for coffee and getting into the work day. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  21. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-26 03:30:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (23)
    • Lather: Proraso - Green soap
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Stirling Spice
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Sometimes you've got to go back to basics or time travel to the before-times of wetshaving. The tub of Proraso called out to me this morning and I answered it. The shave was perfectly fine. I even started debating whether I wanted to go old school for AA and do an Italian August with Proraso, MOAR BOAR and either the GC or Valynor razor. I might just be the glutton for punishment around here to pull that off and it's a safer experiment than, say, an ice kamisori. Check back with me on August 1.

    Coffee is flowing and the synapses are starting to fire. Time to Tuesday. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  22. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-27 04:03:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (24)
    • Lather: Stirling - Bay Rum
    • Post Shave: Joseph’s Double Distilled Bay Rum splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Welcome back to Wetshaving Arena. At this point in March, we have to give a shoutout to the cleaning crew here for their boundless energy after sweeping up countless crushed Doritos, mopping up far too many spilled Mountain Dews and keeping this place from generally smelling like feet. We're getting closer to crowning a champion, with the winner of today's match up getting the opportunity to take on 'The Otter Slayer', Barrister & Mann. House of Mammoth is going to have to dig deep in this round after squeaking by Spearhead. Will the Mammoth Mafia be able to make enough deals that potential Stirling users can't refuse to propel them to the championship? Can Stirling's iconic green tubs withstand the onslaught of the Mammoth? Stay tuned!

    I had to go with Stirling this morning. It takes up a not insignificant amount of shelf space in the den. Of course, I also got a well-timed delivery of this Bay Rum puck (along with some AS samples and a Bay Rum shampoo bar) yesterday. It was almost like the Universe, or maybe it was Rod, sent me a sign to "Use the Stirling". As much as I love HoM, the power of the Mighty Green Tubs propelled me.

    Coffee is going to need to propel me through this day that is stacked to the rafters with meetings. Funzies! Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  23. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-28 02:54:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (25)
    • Lather: Wholly Kaw - Amber Bomba
    • Post Shave: Joseph’s Double Distilled Bay Rum splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    It's time to catch our breaths after yesterday's furious battle. If we are catching our breaths, we might as well take the time to do some deep inhales of killer scents and I sure as hell enjoyed mine this morning. It seems this blade still has some life in it, at least enough to get me through Championship Friday. After that, who knows.

    Good smells in the nostrils including coffee this morning. They will help to brighten a dark and rainy day. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  24. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-29 03:38:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (26)
    • Lather: Barrister & Mann - Fougere Gothique
    • Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol & Eucalyptus splash
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented AS balm

    Welcome back to Wetshaving Arena one last time for the championship showdown between Barrister & Mann and House of Mammoth. There were thrills and chills throughout this March Madness, but in the end the top 2 seeds will be duking it out for wetshaving superiority, a little plastic trophy stolen from a second grade spelling bee champion and a Burger King crown.

    On to the shave we go. This was undoubtedly a tough call, but I've got a gut feeling the Mammoth Mafia is going to blow through this round. Thus, I had to give some support to Barrister & Mann. And, since today is still techically Fougere Friday, I had to go with one of my favorite scents from them. This scent also fits in well with the rainy weather we are having here. I expect mushrooms to start popping out of the ground soon it's so wet so FG it is.

    Thanks to u/ShavinginCT for throwing this wingding together and helping us get through the winter doldrums. Now we get to twiddle our thumbs until the LG schedule release. In the meantime, try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  25. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-30 05:16:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (27)
    • Lather: Stirling - Scots Pine Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Eucalyptus & Mint splash
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea AS balm

    I think we should all be sleeping in today after the March Madness Championship. I'm up early for a yoga teaching Saturday and The Sheeeeep was calling out to me. Getting close to time to put this away but the weather isn't warm enough yet. This blade is continuing to hold up, but I'm going to call it good after tomorrow's shave.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24

  26. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-03-31 04:21:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    MM24MM

    • Brush: MOAR F’N BOAR
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (28)
    • Lather: Stirling - Scots Pine Sheep
    • Post Shave: Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea AS balm

    The Sheep is The Shit! Deep thoughts for a Sunday, I know. Great shave but I'm definitely looking forward to changing up the hardware tomorrow.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    #MMARCH24