u/Crossan1983 posted on 2023-07-05 23:34:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

Brush: Simpson - Chubby 1 #ANCIENT
Razor: Blackland - Blackbird #CNC
Blade: Wizamet - Super Iridium
Lather: Wholly Kaw – Vor V
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw – Vor V Toner
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw – Vor V Balm
Fragrance: Wholly Kaw – Vor V EDP

If the judges were trying to make us really appreciate a proper soap and the artisans behind them, after yesterday's canned goop, I think you can give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done. Opening this up and getting a lather going was a relief!

Took me a while to piece this Vor V set together, we don't often get the EDPs this side of the pond. Think I picked up the soap, balm and splash in December 2021 from Maggards then eventually managed to get the EDP from Slickboys. I use it sparingly as I know it probably won't appear on these shores again, but I love it.

This brush was purchased in roughly 2011/2012, still going strong and a solid performer but prefer slightly larger brushes.

For the challenge today, I have to be absolutely honest, I chickened out. I did have my Friodur 17 lined up but I really didn't want to see my beloved straight dinged up to high heaven. Enter the Blackbird, this was one of, if not the first, modern razor I picked up, often my travel razor just for the efficiency and how solid it is. Tried to stack the entire setup but for the life of me couldn't get the brush to balance but I've given it a shot, though apologies for the angle of the pic, my little one had pulled all her toys out in her bedroom and I didn't think you'd fancy seeing that mess!

Have a grand day all.

Cheers

Marc

ROTY

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Detected Items:

Razor: Blackland Blackbird [#CNC ]
Brush: Simpson - Chubby 1 [#ANCIENT ]
Lather: Wholly Kaw - Vor V
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - Vor V Toner
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - Vor V Balm (DQed)
Fragrance: Wholly Kaw - Vor V EDP

This SOTD is part of the challenge