SOTD by u/OnionMiasma

u/OnionMiasma posted on 2023-07-15 09:35:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

July 15, 2023 - Sheep-ruh

  • Brush: Noble Otter 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Blackland Razors Era 2SB
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
  • Lather: Grooming Department - Peach Chypre - Soap
  • Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Sport - Splah
  • Fragrance: Parfums de Marly - Layton
  • Music: The sounds of Mrs. Miasma Yakking

Daily Write-Up:
It seems that Chypres are hard to come by, as this was the smush I sent out most often. 6 times, in fact. I gave generous smushes and don't mind my tub being depleted, because even though the artisan lists many scent notes in addition to the peach in order to make it a Chypre, to my nose when you combine peach with a chypre accord it's one thing. Rotting peaches.

I worked at a grocery store for 6 years in high school and college, primarily in the produce department, so I have experience sifting through pallets of peaches, separating the rotting, maggot-covered ones from the ones that we could sell. So rotting peaches (and cantaloupe, watermelon, and… dear God… potatoes) is a smell that is etched in my memory. And Grooming Department hit it perfectly.

The problem with sending these smushes out is that I may be running afoul of federal statues. There are laws on the books against harming others through the mail, as this woman found out.

So, I had to disguise myself on the video to not alert the feds who I am.

As to who I watch now... Mostly just watch u/VisceralWatch, and listen to u/merikus and u/djundjila, u/semaj2000, u/EldrormR, and VW again on podcasts.

Speaking of which, it's been a long time since either ShavePod or ABC Shave have had a new episode.

Soap Theme Justification
Grooming Department Peach Chypre - It's in the name.

Post-Shave and Fragrance Relevance Notes
* My wife hates…. HATES the Peach Chypre. So I l tripled down on a sort of war day, and picked all the stuff that is her least favorite. * "Aqua Velva makes you smell like a teenager who is trying to cover up the fact they haven't showered in three days." * Layton - "Don't wear that again. It gives me a migraine."

I'm sure she's going to be super happy to see me for the first time in weeks.

I apologize to everyone who received Peach Chypre.

Detected Items:

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Lather Games 2023
**July 15, 2023 - [Sheep-ruh](https://i.imgur.com/1A9rreO.jpeg)**

* **Brush:** Noble Otter 26mm Synthetic
* **Razor:** Blackland Razors Era 2SB
* **Blade:** Gillette Platinum (1)
* **Lather:** Grooming Department - Peach Chypre - Soap
* **Post Shave:** Aqua Velva - Ice Sport - Splah
* **Fragrance:** Parfums de Marly - Layton
* **Music:** The sounds of Mrs. Miasma Yakking

**Daily Write-Up:**
It seems that Chypres are hard to come by, as this was the smush I sent out most often. 6 times, in fact. I gave generous smushes and don't mind my tub being depleted, because even though the artisan lists many scent notes in addition to the peach in order to make it a Chypre, to my nose when you combine peach with a chypre accord it's one thing. Rotting peaches.

I worked at a grocery store for 6 years in high school and college, primarily in the produce department, so I have experience sifting through pallets of peaches, separating the rotting, maggot-covered ones from the ones that we could sell. So rotting peaches (and cantaloupe, watermelon, and… dear God… potatoes) is a smell that is etched in my memory. And Grooming Department hit it perfectly.

The problem with sending these smushes out is that I may be running afoul of federal statues. There are laws on the books against harming others through the mail, as this woman [found out](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/massachusetts-man-arrested-mailing-threatening-letters-containing-suspicious-white-powder).

So, I had to [disguise myself on the video](https://youtu.be/SthspWQ8SMc) to not alert the feds who I am.

As to who I watch now... Mostly just watch u/VisceralWatch, and listen to u/merikus and u/djundjila, u/semaj2000, u/EldrormR, and VW again on podcasts.

Speaking of which, it's been a long time since either ShavePod or ABC Shave have had a new episode.

**Soap Theme Justification**
Grooming Department Peach Chypre - It's in the name.

**Post-Shave and Fragrance Relevance Notes**
* My wife hates…. HATES the Peach Chypre. So I l tripled down on a sort of war day, and picked all the stuff that is her least favorite.
* "Aqua Velva makes you smell like a teenager who is trying to cover up the fact they haven't showered in three days."
* Layton - "Don't wear that again. It gives me a migraine."

I'm sure she's going to be super happy to see me for the first time in weeks.

I apologize to everyone who received Peach Chypre.