SOTD by u/AdWorried2804

u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2023-07-12 20:34:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

**July 12, 2023 – Month of Lather Day 12

  • Brush: DS Cosmetics Carrot handle w/ 26mm 2-band Badger + Synthetic mixed knot
  • Razor: Weber PH w/ Classic handle
  • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)
  • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
  • Lather: Black Ship Grooming Co. - Davy Jones
  • Post Shave: Black Ship Grooming Co. - Davy Jones Splash
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
  • Music: The Danish National Symphony Orchestra - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Daily Theme: BSG's original soap base (of which today's soap uses) consists of Coconut oil, Shea Butter, Stearic Acid, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin.

Daily Challenge: I tub loaded/face lathered for decades before switching last year to Precision Loading/bowl lathering to better deal with samples and (to paraphrase u/itchypooter) my face lathering technique sucked. I haven't tub loaded/face lathered in 2023 so for the Reverse Lather challenge, tub loading/face lathering it is!

The Shave: Today's shave was a mixed bag. The Good - BFG's Davy Jones scent is fantastic (to me). The splash carries it well. I could see this becoming a daily driver. The ~~Bad~~ Not So Good - as mentioned by u/Ramjet615 in his LG SPTD for today, BSG's original soap base is "meh". Whether bowl or face lathering I find the lather offers at best average protection (razor burn after one WTG pass is never a good sign). It appears that BSG recognized this since they have upgraded to their Kaito base which is "thicker" and "slicker". The Ugly (in a good way!) - I used Michael Freedburg's Wet Method of tub loading/face lathering and fluffy lather was flying everywhere. I'm going to need a fire hose and squeegee to clean up the foamy mess! #ROTY

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**July 12, 2023 – Month of Lather Day 12

* **Brush:** DS Cosmetics Carrot handle w/ 26mm 2-band Badger + Synthetic mixed knot
* **Razor:** Weber PH w/ Classic handle
* **Blade:** Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)
* **Preshave:** Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
* **Lather:** Black Ship Grooming Co. - Davy Jones
* **Post Shave:** Black Ship Grooming Co. - Davy Jones Splash
* **Post Shave:** Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
* **Music:** [The Danish National Symphony Orchestra - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enuOArEfqGo)

**Daily Theme:** BSG's original soap base (of which today's soap uses) consists of Coconut oil, Shea Butter, Stearic Acid, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin.

**Daily Challenge:** I tub loaded/face lathered for decades before switching last year to Precision Loading/bowl lathering to better deal with samples and (to paraphrase u/itchypooter) my face lathering technique sucked. I haven't tub loaded/face lathered in 2023 so for the Reverse Lather challenge, tub loading/face lathering [it is](https://imgpile.com/i/CNi92u)!

**The Shave:** Today's shave was a mixed bag. The Good - BFG's Davy Jones scent is fantastic (to me). The splash carries it well. I could see this becoming a daily driver. The ~~Bad~~ Not So Good - as mentioned by u/Ramjet615 in his LG SPTD for today, BSG's original soap base is "meh". Whether bowl or face lathering I find the lather offers at best average protection (razor burn after one WTG pass is never a good sign). It appears that BSG recognized this since they have upgraded to their Kaito base which is "thicker" and "slicker". The Ugly (in a good way!) - I used Michael Freedburg's Wet Method of tub loading/face lathering and fluffy lather was flying everywhere. I'm going to need a fire hose and squeegee to clean up the foamy mess! #ROTY