SOTD by u/AdWorried2804

u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2023-07-17 18:51:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

July 17, 2023 – Month of Lather Day 17

  • Brush: DS Cosmetics Jade Green handle w/ DSC 24mm SHD G7 Synthetic knot
  • Razor: Rex Supply Co. Ambassador XL Adjustable
  • Blade: Treet Carbon Steel (2)
  • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Smash
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
  • Music: The Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care

Daily Theme: Smash is collaboration between House of Mammoth and Barrister and Mann, with both artisans' brands are prominently featured on the logo. Thanks goes to u/tsrblke for providing the smoosh of Smash I'm using today.

The Challenge: Over the four plus decades I've been shaving I've purchased three (3) blocks/sticks of alum (none of them Osma). Prior to today challenge, collectively I've used alum only once. Why? For the same reason I have enough soap and blades to last my lifetime, my son's lifetime, and most likely the yet-to-be-conceived grandson's lifetime. Because someday I might need it. Like for Lather Games 2023 Day 17.

The Shave: The HoM Tusk base performed flawlessly and helped deliver a BBS. Shaving complete, I broke out the alum stick and rubbed it all over my face à la u/Impressive_Donut114 on Goop Day, all the while thinking to myself: "Boy I wish I was using Osma." Absolutely pulsating!

Seriously, I was pleasantly surprised by today's alum experience. My previous alum misadventure happened during a bout of severe razor burn (due to pi$$-poor lather and shaving techniques). I left it on my skin WAY TOO LONG, which made the skin irritation worse. This time I did my homework before use, "smartly" applied the alum, and rinsed off the excess salt residue once the alum dried. What a difference! My skin and pores tightened right up. I'm not a convert yet, but I may need to reconsider my view of alum. #ROTY

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**[July 17, 2023 – Month of Lather Day 17](https://imgpile.com/i/CdhB4j)**

* **Brush:** DS Cosmetics Jade Green handle w/ DSC 24mm SHD G7 Synthetic knot
* **Razor:** Rex Supply Co. Ambassador XL Adjustable
* **Blade:** Treet Carbon Steel (2)
* **Preshave:** Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
* **Lather:** House of Mammoth - Smash
* **Post Shave:** Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
* **Music:** [The Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlqxZ7KkFEc)

**Daily Theme:** Smash is collaboration between House of Mammoth and Barrister and Mann, with both artisans' brands are prominently featured on the logo. Thanks goes to u/tsrblke for providing the smoosh of Smash I'm using today.

**The Challenge:** Over the four plus decades I've been shaving I've purchased three (3) blocks/sticks of alum (none of them Osma). Prior to today challenge, collectively I've used alum only once. Why? For the same reason I have enough soap and blades to last my lifetime, my son's lifetime, and most likely the yet-to-be-conceived grandson's lifetime. Because someday I might need it. Like for Lather Games 2023 Day 17.

**The Shave:** The HoM Tusk base performed flawlessly and helped deliver a BBS. Shaving complete, I broke out the alum stick and rubbed it all over my face à la u/Impressive_Donut114 on Goop Day, all the while thinking to myself: "[Boy I wish I was using Osma](https://imgpile.com/i/CdhQoC)." Absolutely pulsating!

Seriously, I was pleasantly surprised by today's alum experience. My previous alum misadventure happened during a bout of severe razor burn (due to pi$$-poor lather and shaving techniques). I left it on my skin WAY TOO LONG, which made the skin irritation worse. This time I did my homework before use, "smartly" applied the alum, and rinsed off the excess salt residue once the alum dried. What a difference! My skin and pores tightened right up. I'm not a convert yet, but I may need to reconsider my view of alum. #ROTY