Day 14
- Brush: Yaqi - White 22mm – Badger
- Razor: Gillette Travel Tech
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving – Sea Ice Lime
- Post Shave: Captain’s Choice – Nor’ Easter Splash
- Fragrance: Issey Miyake - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EdT
Thanks u/Priusaurus for the smush!
Today I embarked on an epic, frostbitten journey that left me feeling as cool as than the other side of the pillow. Picture this: a battle of man versus menthol, where the stakes are high and feeling of ice is, well, everywhere.
First up: The Glacial Greeting
I kicked things off with Spearhead Shaving’s Sea Ice Lime. Just opening this little plastic baggy sent an arctic blast to my face. I swear I heard a polar bear whisper, “Good luck, buddy.” As I built the lather, the room temperature dropped by 10 degrees. The second that frosty foam hit my cheeks, it was like Santa’s sleigh crashed into my bathroom. The lime provided a refreshing twist, but the menthol—oh boy, the menthol! My face turned into an igloo faster than you can say “winter wonderland.”
Next stop: The Nor’easter Knockout
Next up, Captain’s Choice Nor’ Easter Splash. By now, I was already shivering, but hey, in for a penny, in for a frozen pound. I slapped on this splash and BAM! If the soap was a chilly breeze, the Nor’ Easter was a full-blown Arctic Circle hurricane. My skin went from chilly to “I can’t feel my face!” faster than an ice cube in a sauna. I’m pretty sure a snowman appeared in my mirror and gave me a thumbs up. The menthol was so intense, I half expected to see snowflakes forming on my stubble, while the amber, lavender, citrus scents signaled a thaw out was coming.
Finally: The Thaw Out
To finish up, I sprayed on Issey Miyake’s L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme. After surviving the menthol maelstrom, this was like finding a cozy cabin in the middle of a... Nor’ Easter. The crisp, aquatic notes were a gentle reminder that my face wasn’t actually stuck in the freezer, and the citrus notes tied the whole #FOF experience together. As I spritzed it on, I could feel my face slowly thawing out, like a snowman basking in the first rays of spring sunshine, finally escaping the cold. The woody base notes provided a comforting warmth, wrapping up this frosty adventure.
Today's shave was more than just shaving; it was a frosty rollercoaster ride through a winter wonderland. My face went on an adventure from the North Pole and back, emerging smoother than an ice rink and fresher than a peppermint snowflake.
Challenge Goddammit. A stacking challenge the day I’m using sample sizes and smush. What is this? A stack for ants? The stack has to be at least three times bigger than this!
My #photocontest theme is: Baseball
iamhonestlylying’s Daily Top 5:
In honor of “Frigid Friday”… The Top 5 Most Ridiculous Winter Olympic Sports:
5.) Ice Dancing – More like Ice-Snoozefest, amiright?
4.) Nordic Combined – Adds jumps to the Country Skiing. If there was a sport that desperately needs more excitement it’s Cross Country Skiing.
3.) Biathlon – Combining Country Skiing and Shooting. I’d say only in America, but other countries compete in this too???
2.) Skeleton – I remember sledding the hill as a kid. Now it’s an Olympic Event? I missed my calling…
1.) Curling – I mean… Come on.