SOTD by u/bloodcrab

July 19, 2023 – Lather Games: Day 19

• Brush: Zenith Boar
• Razor: Tatara Muramasa
• Blade: Astra SS (blue) (0)
• Lather: C.O. Bigelow – Premium Shave Cream
• Post Shave: Mennen – Skin Bracer

C.O. Bigelow, from what I read, is made by Proraso, but is made with a few other ingredients incorporated. To me, I can’t tell the difference. They look the same and they smell the same. They lather the same and are equally good. I am not into creams after switching to soaps, but I still keep a tube around for quick shaves. I usually just put it on my face and lather it with a wet shave brush. Simple and quick. It doesn’t produce a great lather, but is slick.

I found today’s challenge a bit disgusting. I’m not sure why; I did use a clean, unworn sock. I don’t really create a great lather with Bigelow cream even when I do use it with a brush correctly. However, the sock was worse. I even used more cream than usual to help improve it. I’m surprised I could even finish my shave.

**July 19, 2023 – Lather Games: Day 19**

* **Brush:** Zenith Boar
* **Razor:** Tatara Muramasa
* **Blade:** Astra SS (blue) (0)
* **Lather:** C.O. Bigelow – Premium Shave Cream
* **Post Shave:** Mennen – Skin Bracer

C.O. Bigelow, from what I read, is made by Proraso, but is made with a few other ingredients incorporated. To me, I can’t tell the difference. They look the same and they smell the same. They lather the same and are equally good. I am not into creams after switching to soaps, but I still keep a tube around for quick shaves. I usually just put it on my face and lather it with a wet shave brush. Simple and quick. It doesn’t produce a great lather, but is slick.

I found today’s challenge a bit disgusting. I’m not sure why; I did use a clean, unworn sock. I don’t really create a great lather with Bigelow cream even when I do use it with a brush correctly. However, the sock was worse. I even used more cream than usual to help improve it. I’m surprised I could even finish my shave.