SOTD by u/cowzilla3

July 14, 2023 – In for a P(AA)enny…

• Brush: PAA Synthetic
• Razor: Blackland Blackbird
• Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (3)
• Preshave: Baxter Shave Tonic
• Lather: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements – Cold Spices
• Post Shave: Old Spice – Indian

If there was every a time I’d truly regret saying “There Ain’t No Rule…” it’s today. As the only mentholated Old Spice dupe on the market, this is my only option for shaving today despite the subs valid distate for the brand. I am, actually, shocked there is no rule against using PAA soaps in the games, though I suppose it leaves it more open for those that do choose to buy from them since not buying from them is simply suggested not a rule in general. I figured if I was going in on the soap I might as well use the brush I bought from them before realizing they suck as well.

Still, I feel like it’s an unstated rule to not use PAA stuff. Doing a quick search through I’m not finding much of it at all and I know judges DQ things just for being lame AF and there’s nothing lamer than PAA so… another day with no points? Who knows! Am I that one negative guy they mentioned on he podcast? Is there a prize for the lowest score ever? How long can I keep self-sabotaging? Answers to these questions and more on the next exciting installment of Cowzilla3’s Lather Games Posts!

Good thing is I don’t even especially like the soap. The menthol shave is not for me and their base, despite the bold proclamations on their site, is middle of the pack. Still, it held up fine to an ATG shave. My hair isn’t all that stiff not was it all that long from shaving so much so going ATG on the first pass wasn’t all that horrific for me. Neck is fine and dandy and maybe even a bit closer than usual?

**[July 14, 2023 – In for a P(AA)enny…](https://i.imgur.com/eLL6v6o.jpg)**

* **Brush:** PAA Synthetic
* **Razor:** Blackland Blackbird
* **Blade:** Personna Platinum Chrome (3)
* **Preshave:** Baxter Shave Tonic
* **Lather:** Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements – Cold Spices
* **Post Shave:** Old Spice – Indian

If there was every a time I’d truly regret saying “There Ain’t No Rule…” it’s today. As the only mentholated Old Spice dupe on the market, this is my only option for shaving today despite the subs valid distate for the brand. I am, actually, shocked there is no rule against using PAA soaps in the games, though I suppose it leaves it more open for those that do choose to buy from them since not buying from them is simply suggested not a rule in general. I figured if I was going in on the soap I might as well use the brush I bought from them before realizing they suck as well.

Still, I feel like it’s an unstated rule to not use PAA stuff. Doing a quick search through I’m not finding much of it at all and I know judges DQ things just for being lame AF and there’s nothing lamer than PAA so… another day with no points? Who knows! Am I that one negative guy they mentioned on he podcast? Is there a prize for the lowest score ever? How long can I keep self-sabotaging? Answers to these questions and more on the next exciting installment of Cowzilla3’s Lather Games Posts!

Good thing is I don’t even especially like the soap. The menthol shave is not for me and their base, despite the bold proclamations on their site, is middle of the pack. Still, it held up fine to an ATG shave. My hair isn’t all that stiff not was it all that long from shaving so much so going ATG on the first pass wasn’t all that horrific for me. Neck is fine and dandy and maybe even a bit closer than usual?