Jul. 17, 2023
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Titan DG B16 Badger
- Razor: Tatara Masumune
- Blade: Perma Sharp
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts / APR - Gravefruit - Soap
- Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts / APR - Gravefruit - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Osma - Alum
- Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts / APR - Gravefruit
Happy Together Day!
Normally, I have a shave early in the morning, post my SOTD and go about the day.
Today, I realized that I had really not done enough research. I had a favorite of mine ready to go when I realized that it was a soaper that I had already used….
Working through the 5 stages of grief over my morning, I hit “acceptance” about lunchtime.
Then I realized…. I had an “Ace in the Hole”….
Today’s SOTD is the OG Gravefruit. It’s arguably a “flanker” to Fresca, and Fresca Insensa. It’s in the “Aqua Di Parma” family, but a lot more depth and nuance….
The brush is one I picked up at nearly the same time. Originally, it had a Maggard’s Badger knot. That knot is now in another brush. It’s the Titan, and was just fitted with a B16 knot from Declaration Grooming at the end of last year.
The razor is the Tatara Masumune. I ordered it in March of 2020. Yeah, I waited a long time for it. But it did eventually show up and it’s one of the few “shorter” razors I like.
Today’s Challenge: I use Alum every day. I use Osma when I am in the “Master” bathroom. I have other, cheaper options for travel and my basement den. I like it as a feedback tool. I like it when I have a weeper that won’t need a styptic pen. I shave before I shower to remove the alum and the shaving soap I’ve missed behind my ears. 🙄
Today’s Theme Song is:
“The Devil Went Down To Georgia”
(I am not a fan of the late Mr. Daniel’s as he was an unrepentant Confederate Redneck.)
So please accept this MUCH better version by Les Claypool and Primus….
The Devil Went Down To Georgia
Finally, Les Claypool also has a vineyard and winery in Sonoma, CA.
Purple Pachyderm
I haven’t visited it yet, but it’s on my list for our next trip to Wine Country.