u/Ramjet615's SOTDs for challenge 'Lather Games 2023'

Jul. 1, 2023

• Brush: Some Making Requires Black And Gold / Maggard's V5 Synth #FAUXFIR
• Razor: Schick Injector
• Blade: Schick Injector 1
• Lather: Geo. F. Trumper - Spanish Leather - Soap
• Post Shave: Truefitt & Hill - Spanish Leather - Aftershave

Rabbit Rabbit….

Happy Lather Games. This is my 4th Lather Games. But I have not always played “to win” as much as a lot of people have over the years.

This is one of the few razors I’ve never tried, even “back in the day”. This is a NOS (New Old Stock) razor from 1980-1985 time frame.

It was roughly during the same time that I began shaving “regularly”. I spent the summer of 1980 at Ft. Dix, NJ and was required to shave every day. (Boot Camp). Razors were cheap disposables from the PX.

My Freshman year was the Fall of 1980. All the dorms were full of “free” stuff during freshman days. Gillette made sure we all got a Trac II starter kit. Like any good drug dealer, the first one is free. I have always used a mug and a brush (canned goo too), but finding a good razor was always a challenge.

The soap, the aftershave, have both been in my den for a couple of years. I keep forgetting the “new to me” stuff and it seems harder to find things. The brush has a new Maggard V5 Synthetic. The soap worked pretty well. The aftershave is, IMHO, vile. Three passes with the incredibly mild Injector for a DFS.

A lot of these items will be PIF’d later.

Today's Theme Song: "The Girl From Impanema".

Sadly, the singer passed away last month at 83...

Jul. 2, 2023

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps Otoe Badger
• Razor: Yates 921-M #CNC
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Doctor Jon - Hydra - Soap
• Post Shave: Doctor Jon - Hydra - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum
• Fragrance: Doctor Jon - Hydra

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Dr. Jon’s Hydra is a great scent, in a good vegan base.

Delaware, Ohio was the home of Dr. Jon's until they relocated in 2022. Then they closed up shop this year.

Delaware, Ohio's other claim to fame is "The Little Brown Jug". It is the final race of the "Triple Crown Of Harness Racing". It's held in late September every year and it's a BFD.

I used the only single-edged razor I own yesterday. One of the thing I hope you can appreciate about the lather games is it does force one to "try new things". This year, I've purchased a NOS injector razor. I am contemplating a purchasing a "real" single edged razor. But, I still draw the line at a straight razor. Those of you who use them. You have my respect.

Two passes for a DFS. This is one of two full versions I have of this razor. I think I prefer the longer handle, but this one fits into a travel case a lot better. It's heavy, but not overly so.

Edit: Right razor, wrong day…. Today's theme song, complements of Dr. John...

Right Place. Wrong Time.

Plus one for u/misplaced_texan

Iko Iko

ALMONDAY ALREADY!?

• Brush: Omega 80005 #HOLLOW
• Razor: Fatip Olive Wood
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Cella - Original (Red) - Soap
• Post Shave: Cella - Original (Red) - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum
• Fragrance: Aqua De Parma - Aqua De Parma

Almond Day needs to end. At best, it's a lazy theme.

How many samples of Cella will be used today?

Search “Almond” for a shaving scent and it comes back with two or three options, at best?

Did someone buy a Kilo of Cella and is now trying desperately to get rid of it?

Anyway, Cella isn’t horrible, it’s just boring…. Monday's deserve better than this...

Theme song today by Jimmy Buffett

Jul. 4, 2023
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Sioux Declaration Grooming B9 Badger
Razor: Gillette SS Adjustable (H4) #DIAL * Blade: Personna Super (1) * Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Field Day - Soap
Post Shave:* Summer Break Soaps - Picture Day - Aftershave

Field Day is, IMHO, a nearly perfect example of today’s theme…

In the late 60’s and early 70’s the end of the school year always had some sort of “Field Day”. It was “normally” the short week after Memorial Day. Three-legged races, egg tosses, wheelbarrow races were all the rage. But it was outside, in the early Spring, in Ohio, and often those days had rain delays and thunderstorms.

Had I not used this, Rope Swing would have worked well too.

Rope Swing reminds me of those lazy days spent floating down the Mad River with a 6-pack of “Old Milwaukee” tied to the tube. We did that a lot during the Spring Quarter of 1983 and 1984. :-)

One of the things I appreciate the most about Kyle’s creations is they have been able to take me back to special times, and special places, and most importantly, lots of special memories….

The Razor is my birth quarter Super Speed Adjustable. I used this razor for an abortive Austere August last year. I’m still not crazy about the weight, but the Tech is my favorite and I prefer a lighter weight.

Finally, the brush is “well travelled” in the fact that it went all over the country with me in 2021, including a trip to Maui….

Two passes. Have a great holiday!

Theme song from Peter Gabriel. “Red Rain”… https://youtu.be/DLUp6PNTi7E

Edit: Almost forgot the Science part.

Jul. 5, 2023

• Brush: Craving Shaving Red Mesh
• Razor: Gillette Black Tip
• Blade: Perma Sharp (2)
• Lather: Edge - Sensitive Skin - Soap
• Post Shave: Nivia - Sensitive Skin - Balm
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum

Whoever came up with “Drugstore Day” is a sociopath….

Why else would we be sent back to the places that we escaped from many years ago….

The drugstore shaving aisle….

I found this can of Edge gel in the bottom of the linen closet. We keep stuff like this for guests, in case they forget something when they come to visit.

I squirted the gel on the brush and began to lather. Slapped in on my face and went to town. 2 passes. There is nothing more to say about this horrible experience.

I am a big fan of "seasonal" scents.....

I used to use something with lots of Lime in the Summertime. So Lime, Bergamot, Neroli would be the basis of any Summer scents...

For the cooler months, I am a big fan of Bay Rum(s). I like Bay Rums with a "twist", like Plunder, or Hook, or B-Cubed. Bay, Rum, Pachouli, Grapefruit, Cloves, Cinnamon...

Finally, today's musical selection.... I have actually heard this on "Muzak"....

R.E.M. - Man On The Moon

Jul. 6, 2023

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Twist B8 Badger
• Razor: Timeless SS.68
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Spearhead Seaforth - Sea Spiced Lime - Soap
• Post Shave: Spearhead Seaforth - Sea Spiced Lime - Aftershave
• Post Shave: GreenBox - Alum
• Fragrance: Spearhead Seaforth - Sea Spiced Lime

This is the third time I am attempting to post this shave. I have gone back to using a app on my phone as the wet shaving database is apparently smarter than I am.

Anyway, I am a big fan of Shawn’s work. This isn’t the only scent he’s crafted that I intend to use this month. 🤐

Spearhead’s Seaforth! Sea Spiced lime was what I used in the 2021 Austere August. It went with me to Maui, and to a wedding in Ohio.

We don’t need no stinking stacking….

We do need more Stacked Actors….

The Foo Fighters’ debut album was released today in 1995.

I was Manager of Reporting and Planning for another "Stacked" outfit at the time.

Jul. 7, 2023

• Brush: Declaration Grooming B13 Jefferson Butterscotch
• Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy Ti
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Chiseled Face - Bay Rum - Soap
• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Bay Rum - Aftershave
• Post Shave: GreenBox - Alum
• Fragrance: Oglala - Bay Rum

Fremen Friday…..

Bay Rum is my “Spice” favorite. I like the variety of options one can get by modifying one of the key spices in the “Bay Rum” family.

This Chiseled Face Ti razor is just amazing. I thought about picking up the Aluminum version, but they all sold out and I really don’t need it.

Moving on to our "other" hobby....

My wife is from Northern California. Sonoma County, to be exact. Early in our courtship, we traveled to wine country and fell in love.

We also joined a few wine clubs and continued to travel to Sonoma, Napa, Monterey, Santa Barbara counties in California. My wife also has relatives in Oregon, and her company is based in Portland, so you know we've visited the Willamette Valley too, dammit!

Anyway, along the way, we've picked up a lot of wine. Yes, a lot.... Our Basement Cellar contains these 5 wine coolers. Each one of these holds about 200 bottles, except for the one without glass, which holds 300. We also have a very nice display cooler upstairs where the stuff that's ready to drink is kept. If you do the math, we have roughly 1300 bottles of wine in our "cellars". The majority of the wines are Pinot Noir, with rest roughly made up of equal parts Cabernet, Rhône's, Red Zinfandel, and Chardonnay.

We have a rough "plan" that we want to have enough wine, when we retire in about 9 years, to have enough wine to last us until we die.... :-)

Music Theme Song Today: 96 Degrees by Third World

Jul. 8, 2023
Brush: Wolfe Whiskers Zydeco Maggard Timberwolf
Razor: Maggard CNC
Blade: Perma Sharp
Lather: Maggard Razors - Bergamot & Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Maggard Razors - Bergamot & Lime - Aftershave
Post Shave: Osma - Alum

Small Business Saturday….

I can’t say enough good things about these guys. I finally made it to the meetup in June. It was an amazing event. Everyone went above and beyond, and it showed as it a great time.

The razor is their CNC razor with a longer handle. It’s my new favorite travel razor.

2 pass shave. No muss.

Lather Games Lore?

Jul. 9, 2023

• Brush: Grizzly Bay Centurion V5 Fanchurian Badger
• Razor: Blackland Blackbird Lite SS
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Storybook Soapworks - Coffee Spoons - Soap
• Post Shave: Storybook Soapworks - Coffee Spoons - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum

“Kitchen Coffee” shave?

Sunday’s in our house I usually make breakfast. I am responsible for making the coffee every day as well.

Why, you ask? Well, it is in the Bible: “Hebrews”….

Dad jokes aside, I have always liked this base and this scent is more “coffee black”, than “coffee regular”….

Two pass shave.

Theme song for today? Tom's Diner (DNA Remix)

Photo of shave "in progress"

Resident shave-dad makes dad-joke in the kitchen

Jul. 10, 2023

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Jefferson B14 “Troll Toll” Badger
• Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Declaration Grooming - Troll Toll - Soap
• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Troll Toll - Aftershave
• Post Shave: GreenBox - Alum
• Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Troll Toll

This was the easiest pick in my Den. Tomorrow’s shave was an easy pick too.

“The Nightman Cometh” was the final episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia “4. It aired on 30 November, 2008. If you are a fan of the show, it’s likely your favorite episode too.

2 pass shave.

I can barely draw a straight line with a ruler….

But I do have a link to the live play they did…"The Nightman Cometh - Live"

Jul. 11, 2023

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Sonder Jefferson B3
• Razor: Merkur 34-G
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: House Of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap
• Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave
• Fragrance: House Of Mammoth - Sonder

Sonder Summertime….

I love this scent. This is the time of year when I ask myself if I want to use this tub for the month of August…. This year, I am going with another set. But it gets harder to not use this.

The Merkur 34-G is a gentleman’s razor. It’s medium aggressive, great for every day.

The brush is the Declaration Grooming “Sonder” Jefferson with the only B3. I am fond of that scritchier brush.

Today's Theme Song: In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry

Jul. 12, 2023
Brush: Dogwood Declaration 3D Printed B12 Silver tip Badger #SHD * Razor: RazoRock Game Changer .68
Lather: Black Ship Grooming - Peg Leg Pete - Soap
Post Shave: Black Ship Grooming - Peg Leg Pete - Aftershave
Post Shave: GreenBox - Alum

It’s So Fluffy!

BSG is a soap I tried very early in my return to wet shaving. Their scents are great. He has used a pre-blend here and there, but by and large, his scents are based upon essential oils and are usually only made up of 3-4 scent notes.

I have several of his aftershaves, that I use to pair with other soaps. They work well, and the nice clean scent notes are easy to pair with “un partnered” soaps.

The soap is, sadly kinda meh…. Coconut oil is ingredient #1. It’s easy to lather, but because it does foam up quickly, it’s easy to under load. It’s not as comfortable shave as other soaps.

I would have gotten rid of this set completely, but realized it fits this LG category perfectly. On the other hand, why keep this one set to use once a year?

This will get sold or PIF’d soon, just haven’t decided which.

Two pass shave+neck buffing…

Song of the Day?

https://youtu.be/TsSuueEGQSM

Jul. 13, 2023

• Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive #CHONK #OLDWORLD
• Razor: Gillette English Tech #REGUS
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Stirling - Glastonbury - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glastonbury - Aftershave
• Post Shave: GreenBox - Alum

Hippy Dippy Shave Day… You dirty hippies!

Over the years, I have been too many shows and festivals. Jazz Fest in NOLA, Blues Fest in Chicago, Lallapalooza, WOMAD, and many more.

Glastonbury is one festival I have never been to and still want to see. It began in the early 70’s, and has been going along ever since.

Today’s razor is a Flat Bottom English Tech. Today’s brush is the sub exclusive boar.

Today’s theme song is a “Classic” performance from this year’s Glastonbury. I can find the show streaming these days…..

Special Glastonbury Performance

Jul. 14, 2023

• Brush: Noble Otter Declaration Grooming B10 SHD Badger
• Razor: RazoRock Baby Smooth Blue #COLOR
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Noble Otter - Orbit - Soap
• Post Shave: Noble Otter - Orbit - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum
• Fragrance: Noble Otter - Orbit

Frozen Friday…..

Because in Space, no one can hear your teeth chattering….

Honestly, this soap is very pleasant. It doesn’t have the kick that Terror has.

So today’s challenge called for shaving ATG first. Judges, I just want to know…

Who hurt you?

Using my mildest razor (Baby Smooth, my ass), I did an against the grain first pass. I haven’t done that since I was shaving out of a steel pot…. But that’s another story….

ATG/XTG 2 pass shave.

Do y’all really want to see a 60 year old balding guy shave?

Isn’t there enough trash on the internet already?

Today’s theme song….

Annie Lennox. Cold

Jul. 15, 2023

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts/Briar Brushworks Hybrid Declaration Grooming B15 Badger
• Razor: RazoRock Mamba 70
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Sudsy Soapary - Lemon Rose Chypre - Soap
• Post Shave: Sudsy Soapary - Lemon Rose Chypre - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum

Well, there’s no chance I am not nailing the theme today….

I really, really enjoy this scent. Since Rose Santal returned to Shawn’s offerings, this scent, and Vide Poche are the two I would most like to see return. Okay, okay…. TSM Fougere too….

This brush was a collaboration between Dogwood Handcrafts and Briar craft Brushworks. It’s got a B15 Declaration Grooming Knot.

The RazoRock Mamba is a nice everyday razor. I have a lot of good “everyday” razors. Mostly because I enjoy shaving almost every day.

Today’s music….

Have a little CAKE….

Sheep Go To Heaven, Goats Go To Hell…

Jul. 16, 2023

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps Rimmington Badger
• Razor: Carbon 316L
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Company - Windy City Barbershop 💈 - Soap
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Company - Windy City Barbershop 💈 - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum

Barbershop Day, or “How many Seville SOTD” will there be today?

I almost forgot BarrBarr....

Will a new scent be released soon?

"What's the "Next Big Thing"?

This year’s Lather Games has felt “off” to me, for some reason. But since 2020, this is the only one I have been able to participate in. I’m not sure it might not just be me.

Last year, I was on a Cruise to Bermuda and the ship had to run from a Hurricane in the Bermuda Triangle. No way to post for a week at least….

The year before that, I lost my “Wingman” of 12 years Father’s Day weekend. Yeah, that really sucked too. I don’t remember posting anything more that month.

Next year’s Lather Games, I "may" try an approach I haven’t seen since 2020…. "BourbonInExileMode" ....

Theme Song for today

"Sweet Home Chicago"

Plus one more....

"Boom Boom"

Jul. 17, 2023

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Titan DG B16 Badger
• Razor: Tatara Masumune
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Southern Witchcrafts / APR - Gravefruit - Soap
• Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts / APR - Gravefruit - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum
• Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts / APR - Gravefruit

Happy Together Day!

Normally, I have a shave early in the morning, post my SOTD and go about the day.

Today, I realized that I had really not done enough research. I had a favorite of mine ready to go when I realized that it was a soaper that I had already used….

Working through the 5 stages of grief over my morning, I hit “acceptance” about lunchtime.

Then I realized…. I had an “Ace in the Hole”….

Today’s SOTD is the OG Gravefruit. It’s arguably a “flanker” to Fresca, and Fresca Insensa. It’s in the “Aqua Di Parma” family, but a lot more depth and nuance….

The brush is one I picked up at nearly the same time. Originally, it had a Maggard’s Badger knot. That knot is now in another brush. It’s the Titan, and was just fitted with a B16 knot from Declaration Grooming at the end of last year.

The razor is the Tatara Masumune. I ordered it in March of 2020. Yeah, I waited a long time for it. But it did eventually show up and it’s one of the few “shorter” razors I like.

Today’s Challenge: I use Alum every day. I use Osma when I am in the “Master” bathroom. I have other, cheaper options for travel and my basement den. I like it as a feedback tool. I like it when I have a weeper that won’t need a styptic pen. I shave before I shower to remove the alum and the shaving soap I’ve missed behind my ears. 🙄

Today’s Theme Song is:

“The Devil Went Down To Georgia”

(I am not a fan of the late Mr. Daniel’s as he was an unrepentant Confederate Redneck.)

So please accept this MUCH better version by Les Claypool and Primus….

The Devil Went Down To Georgia

Finally, Les Claypool also has a vineyard and winery in Sonoma, CA.

Purple Pachyderm

I haven’t visited it yet, but it’s on my list for our next trip to Wine Country.

Jul. 17, 2023

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Jefferson “Summer’s Gone” B9A+ Badger
• Razor: Wolfman WR2 Stainless
• Blade: Personna Super (3)
• Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Soap
• Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Osma - Alum
• Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur

Spooky Season/ AKA “Fall Into The Lather Games”

After yesterday morning’s frustration, today’s shave was super easy. Raconteur was released in November 2019, and features notes civet, spice, cedar, patchouli and leather.

I think this may have been the last thing Dan released entirely under his own label.😞

Today’s Challenge:

I used to have a goatee in the winter time. My wife makes me shave because otherwise I looked like Burl Ives, (Google him, kids…)

Here’s your picture

Whisker Porn

Two passes plus a neck buff.

Song of the Day:

(Like you didn’t see this one coming?)

The Raconteurs - Steady As She Goes

Bonus: Steady As She Goes Live Glastonbury (2008)

I think they are back together as well....

Jul. 18, 2023

• Brush: Semogue #Horseass
• Razor: Maggard Slant Head on Alumigoose Black Handle
• Blade: Personna Super (2)
• Lather: Cremo - Sandalwood - Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso - Sandalwood - Aftershave

Cream shave.

This theme just sucks. We can do better.

Same with "Drugstore Day".

The whole reason we started wetshaving was we didn't want to use that shit in the first place.

It's like walking into your first day on the job and seeing this. #NSFW

I miss Prince so much.... Cream...

Jul. 20, 2023

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Hybrid #11 B9A+ Badger #COMPOSITE
• Razor: RazorRock Al Lupo
• Lather: Dapper Dragon - Terre Du Dragon - Soap
• Post Shave: Dapper Dragon - Terre Du Dragon - Balm
• Fragrance: Hermes - Terre D’Hermes

Dupe Day!

There are so many just awful dupes out there.

I have two “classic scents” I love. Aqua di Parma for the Spring and Summer, Terre D’Hermes for the Fall/Winter….

I bought this tub of Dapper Dragon late in 2019 from his Etsy site. He went out of business in 2020.

The soap lists Coconut Oil as number 2 or 3 on the ingredients. But this also has Tallow, unlike his Vegan options. It does foam up quickly when first lathering.

However, I was able to work up a beautiful lather that was much richer and thicker than what I remembered from using this soap before.

The shave was really pretty good. No bad feedback from the “Stone That The Bot Forgot”….

2 passes plus neck buffing.

The real story is the scale polish. It’s soothing, relaxing and refreshing all at the same time. It has a touch of menthol, and apparently is based upon an aloe Vera gel.

The Lupo is a Dupe of a Wolfman razor.

The Dogwood brush is simply stunning. It has a B9A+ knot.

Finally, the music from today is by Queen. If you get the chance, check out this live show in Montreal, in 1981. It was recorded in High Definition, which was a rarity back then.

The base line slaps in this…

Queen: Dragon Attack!

Jul. 21, 2023

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Magic Hour B12 SHD Badger
• Razor: Gillette Super Speed (H4)
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Fougere Classique - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Fougere Classique - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Fougere Imperiale

Finally Fougere Friday….

I like the “Classics”….

Fougeres, Chypres, Bay Rum, Aquatics, Barbershop…. My den is full of them.

But Fougere are my favorite. I’m planning on a Fougeres For February, next year, especially since it’s a Leap year. Stay tuned.

3 pass shave with my birth quarter Super Speed. I’m amazed at how well these things work.

*Morning Haiku*

Soft light kisses earth,

Dawn's embrace awakens all,

New day blooms with hope.

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Today’s Songs....

Jungle Love by The Time….

Jungle Love by The Steve Miller Band….

Jul. 22, 2023

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps SHD Badger
• Razor: Fattip Wenghe
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Declaration Grooming - B Cubed - Soap
• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - B Cubed - Aftershave

Leg Day used to mean something completely different…..

Researching “berries” leads me to discover a LOT of possibilities…. But, KISS principles always apply.

The lather is from Declaration Grooming. The scent from Shawn Maher and Chatillon Lux.

The brush is new from Summer Break Soaps and has a knot in it I pulled from another handle. Maggard’s Badger.

The razor was a mistake. It is not real aggressive, unless you get the angle wrong. Plus, I have a bunch of small nicks on my legs already from doing yard work with shorts on. The weed eater is murder on your legs some times.

Pre-Shaved Legs

Post-Shave Legs

I won't be doing this again.....

Today’s Theme:

Lou Reed, “Take a Walk on the Wild Side”….

Jul. 23, 2023

• Brush: Wolfe Whiskers B10 Badger
• Razor: Karve Stainless Steel Christopher Bradley
• Blade: Personna Super
• Lather: Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux - Yuzu Rose Patchouli - Soap
• Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Yuzu Rose Patchouli - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Yuzu, Rose, Patchouli

After the blood bath that was yesterday’s shave…

I wanted something I really enjoy. This is it.

Today’s tune is by Shawn Mullins.

It was a “hit” when I was relocating from Columbus to Nashville

Lullaby

Jul. 24, 2023
Brush: That Darn Rob Verdant Fanchurian V5 Badger
Razor: Wolfman Guerrilla Ti WRH7
Blade: Perma Sharp
Lather: Martin De Candre - Fougere - Soap
Post Shave:* Spearhead Shaving - Seaforth Heather - Aftershave

I’m going to make this short and sweet….

The soap was from a sample from a pass around from u/Walden

The razor head is a loaner. I have the Guerrilla 2.0, which I lent him earlier. He sent his OG Guerrilla to me to try. I will be mailing it back tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest.

I simply can’t say enough about SO many of you in this community. From the Heart of Europe to the West Coast of the US and yes, 🇨🇦, too.

There are so many of you that I just genuinely admire. You’re great Dads, Brothers, and Husbands. I’m a much better person for having made your acquaintance.

There are so many of you I would like to buy a bourbon, or a Bordeaux, and just swap stories with. So don’t be bashful, if you’re ever in Nashville….

Today Theme Song….

The Boomtown Rats.

I Don’t Like Mondays

https://youtu.be/FcZW0GFLSdw

Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Blood Of Kings 2.0 Washington SHD Badger
• Razor: Gillette Red Tip
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Vespers - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Vespers - Aftershave

Christmas Shave….

This is the set I will be using on our Annual Thanksgiving Week Cruise. That’s right, folks, we travel for Turkey Week. It’s a great way to kick off the holidays. No eating turkey leftovers for a week.

Friends of ours actually took a Rhine River cruise the week before Christmas last year. They got to see many of the Christmas Markets that Vespers is patterned after. We were really jealous until they flew home to get stranded by SWA in the wrong city in Florida.

Today’s Challenge?

No thanks.

Today’s Tune?

The Waitresses.

Christmas Wrapping…

It's Wednesday, My Dudes

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Never Say Dye B12 SHD Badger
• Razor: Timeless Titanium
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Zingari - The Healers - Soap
• Post Shave: Zingari - The Healers - Balm

Wildcard Wednesday….

I really like this base, this scent and this tub art....

This was a lovely project Heather did back in 2020. It's one of the things that is so endearing about this community.

Daily Challenge…

Den Tour. This is 95% of it. I have mostly "Unobtanium" (read APR) in my upstairs bathroom. This is from my "Basement Den", where I shave most mornings.

https://imgur.com/a/3li0OXM

Today's, uh song.... Wednesday Dance

Don't worry, it's not the "New Wednesday".... It's the one I grew up with....

Lavender Dreams

• Brush: Smilez Lavender Haze
• Razor: Maggard Razor MR5 #RAINBOW
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Chatillon Lux - Champs De Lavande - Soap
• Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Champs De Lavande - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Pure Lavender - Balm
• Fragrance: Chatillon Liz - Lavande Poivre

Lavender Day is one of my favorites….

I am very fond of florals…

These are some of my favorite soaps and splashes today.

The last time I was required to shave outside, I had a steel pot for a “sink”. I’m not going back there. :-). Plus, it already 90 here.

Wife and I are heading to see her favorite group tonight. I am going, because I don’t want to end up like Earle…

Today’s Tune is by a “local” gal who has hit the big time. You may or may not have heard of her. But she is touring this summer.

Lavender Haze….

Jul. 29, 2023

• Brush: Declaration Grooming B15 Jefferson Unicorn Ivory Badger
• Razor: Karve Aluminum C Plate
• Blade: Perma Sharp
• Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - Santal Sensuelle - Soap
• Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Santal Sensuelle - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Santal Austere

Almost forgot to post this….

Two pass shave. This is a nice, warm dry sandalwood.

Tonight’s Tunes, some of you may have been conceived to...

Roxy Music

Love is The Drug 1975

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The Same Old Scene - 1979

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Avalon -1982

Jul. 30, 2023
Brush: Omega Travel Boar
Razor: Merkur 45B
Blade: Perma Sharp
Lather: Eufros - Brisa De Oriente - Soap
Post Shave:* Black Ship Grooming - Aladdin’s Spice - Aftershave

Soap-Spain

Brush-Italy (Dog chew marks-Dogs are Maltese/Shih Tsu)

Razor-Germany

Splash-Commonwealth of Pennsylvania…

Tunes of the night….

The Grateful Dead…

Tennessee Jed…

https://youtu.be/r-pGzIRR0ZE