SOTD by u/whosgotthepudding

u/whosgotthepudding posted on 2023-07-11 18:32:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

7/11/23

My attempt at todays challenge.

Late shave today, but damn was it a nice one. This combination was just wonderful. Shire 2 has such a nice mix of violets, vetiver, spices, and tobacco. I liked Shire 2 when I first got it, just liked it. One of the times I used it, though, the tobacco seemed to be a lot more forward; and everything just clicked. Taking in some deep whiffs, it was really easy to picture myself sitting in the Shire, surrounded by bright green grass, flowers in bloom, and with a pouch full of pipe tobacco. It's a very relaxing scent. On top of that, tusk is such an awesome base. It's my favorite base, and I easily have more sets of Mammoth than any other artisan.. It is just super slick and always leaves my face feeling great. HoM post shaves are just top tier. I was surprised to find I like mentholated splashes as much as I do and never knew I would like a balm as much as I do (Z++).

This W&B is another favorite of mine. I picked it up for super cheap, and it didn't need a ton of work. It took a super keen edge, and the steel glides light as a feather. The scales I did myself, Buckeye Burl Forest Moss hybrid. Damn fine shave this evening.

#ROTY

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This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Rookie of the Year
  2. Lather Games 2023
**7/11/23**

* **Brush:** Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
* **Razor:** [Wade & Butcher 7/8, "The Celebrated Extra Hollow" Barber's Notch](https://imgur.com/a/WevNCpl)
* **Lather:** House of Mammoth - Shire 2
* **Post Shave:** House of Mammoth - Shire 2 Aftershave Splash

[My attempt](https://imgur.com/a/NOV65XW) at todays challenge.

Late shave today, but damn was it a nice one. This combination was just wonderful. Shire 2 has such a nice mix of violets, vetiver, spices, and tobacco. I liked Shire 2 when I first got it, just liked it. One of the times I used it, though, the tobacco seemed to be a lot more forward; and everything just clicked. Taking in some deep whiffs, it was really easy to picture myself sitting in the Shire, surrounded by bright green grass, flowers in bloom, and with a pouch full of pipe tobacco. It's a very relaxing scent. On top of that, tusk is such an awesome base. It's my favorite base, and I easily have more sets of Mammoth than any other artisan.. It is just super slick and always leaves my face feeling great. HoM post shaves are just top tier. I was surprised to find I like mentholated splashes as much as I do and never knew I would like a balm as much as I do (Z++).

This W&B is another favorite of mine. I picked it up for super cheap, and it didn't need a ton of work. It took a super keen edge, and the steel glides light as a feather. The scales I did myself, Buckeye Burl Forest Moss hybrid. Damn fine shave this evening.

\#ROTY