- June 6
- Brush: Chisel and Hound – 26mm AP Shave Co Synbad
- Razor: Blackland Razors – Sabre #MODERNGEM
- Blade: GEM Blade
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Iced Coffee
- Post Shave: Elysian Soap Shop – Maple Coffee
- Fragrance: Gentleman’s Nod – Sidama
Today was a caffeinated adventure in shaving! Because what’s better than starting your day with a triple-shot of coffee-drink scents? Today’s line-up is a coffee lover’s dream: Iced Coffee Soap, Maple Coffee Splash, and Sidama Fragrance. I’m feeling wired just typing this out!
First up, Stirling’s Iced Coffee soap. Because why just drink your caffeine when you can lather it too? It is the LATHER Games after all! The invigorating scent of iced coffee hit me with a shot of menthol to really wake me up - like a double espresso on a Monday morning. Lathering up with this soap had me feeling wide awake before I even had my first cup. My face was thanking me for the refreshingly cool wake-up call. Who needs sleep when you have menthol coffee goodness?
To finish off the shave, Elysian Soap Shop’s Maple Coffee Splash. This stuff smells like Sunday brunch at your favorite diner – you know, the one where they serve pancakes drenched in maple syrup with a bottomless cup of coffee. Splashing this on was like giving my face a sweet, caffeinated hug. I half expected to look in the mirror and see a stack of pancakes staring back at me. It’s deliciously comforting and felt my face feeling great.
Finally, I finished my routine by spraying a couple spritzes of Gentleman’s Nod Sidama. The scent of Ethiopian coffee beans, rich and complex, adds a sophisticated finish to a caffeinated cocktail. It’s the perfect fragrance for today’s shave and those who like a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. The earthy, slightly spicy notes make it clear that while you might enjoy a sugary coffee splash, you’re still all about that high-quality bean life.
So, there you have it, folks – a shave that’s sure to wake you up and keep you smelling like the best parts of a coffeehouse. My face is now a testament to the wonders of caffeine, from the invigorating chill of iced coffee to the comforting sweetness of maple syrup, all rounded out with the sophisticated aroma of Sidama coffee.
If you’re not a coffee lover, this setup may not be for you, but I am, so this is exactly for me! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to conquer the day smelling like a fully stocked coffee bar radiating from my freshly shaven face.
Challenge: I honestly haven’t really gotten into wettubing. The one video that helped me more than anything was this one from CosmoBarber Shaving, that was shared with me when I first started using artisan soaps and such. I'm ashamed to say I don't think I've seen a u/VisceralWatch video, so I don't know how they compare but would appreciate it if someone could link a couple must watch ones!