DAY 3 LATHER GAMES! ALMOND SHMALMOND!
- Prep: Water
- Brush: DS Cosmetics 30mm Tuxedo Knot
- Razor: Timeless Ti 0.95 SB #CNC
- Blade: Minora (14)
- Lather: Cella - Original(Red)
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z Aftershave Balm
- Fragrance: Lalique - Encre Noire
PIC OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN(it is cella inside, just different container, don't ask why)
INTRO
Another glorious summer day, another glorious summer shave! This thing with announcing the Daily challenges ahead of time reaaaally does help and makes for good ideas giving people time for their artistic flow to flow!
SOAP
I really am not the biggest fan of almonds, but hey, people seem to like it! Last year I used Almond Leather by HoM, but that was too bitter for me, so this year I decided to go with Cella, the classic Italian soap/cream. It is a much more sweet rendition of the almond scent which makes for a better experience(for me). It is my first time using THIS Cella, but it is probably on par lather wise with the Bio Cella. I much rather prefer the scent on the Bio Cella though. Unlike the soap from yesterday, this one did not dry up my skin, which was nice.
THE RAZOR
Right! Since I was in such a good mood I opted to use my favourite razor, which was actually from my LG prize from last year, the Timeless Ti 0.95! I have not tried as many razors as some people here, but I've probably hit the 40-50 mark. And I have even tried a Wolfman. Still to this day the Timeless Ti 0.95 is my favourite by far! The feel that is similar to a warm knife going through butter I get, when sliding the razor across my face, combined with the lack of blade chatter of any sort provides me with the smoothest of shaves + no irritation! The person whom I will always thank my stars that helped me choose this magnificent razor is none other that u/sgrdddy. He provided me with a long and extensive answer to all my questions, and helped me choose my favourite DE, many thanks again!!
THE AFTERSHAVE
Well, I didn't have an almond scented aftershave, so I decided to take a safe route and go unscented, bonus for me, having in mind it's not something that I enjoy. Some know, some might not know but HoM Balms, ARE THE SHIT(outdated phrase but bear with me). And no, it's not this type of shit. It's this type! Literally the best balm one can use, it's hydrating, it's nourishing, it doesn't leave any greasiness, do yourself a favour. GET YOURSELF A HOM BALM!!!
DAILY CHALLENGE
This will be posted under my initial comment, due to limit of characters, sorry...
#FOF
I really was stumped as to what perfume to use, that can somehow match it with the almond theme. It may not really match, but after much sniffing and wiping of the nose, I came to the conclusion that Lalique - Encre Noire is the right choice. It is dark indeed and very sweet, somehow amplifying the sweetness of the scent that Cella gives off. People say it is a Terre d'Hermes copy, but I really cannot see it. Strangely enough given the notes from fragrantica, while I can smell the cypress, there is a huge deal of sweetness which dominates my nose and really while checking most of the reviews, none of them resonated with me. While it was difficult for me to choose and while on paper it may not be, the best match, for me it is a harmonious completion for the shave!
- Daily Lather Themes: 3/30
- Daily Challenges: 3/30
- Hardware Scavenger Hunt: 3/20
- Hardware Vendor Points: 0/2
- Software Vendor Points: 0/13
- Software Vendor Bonus Point: 0/1
- 30 Different Soap Brands Point: 3/30
- 30 Different Soaps On Theme Bonus Point: 3/30
- 30 Different Post-Shaves Bonus Point: 3/30
- 30 Different Fragrances Bonus Point: 3/30