SOTD by u/AdWorried2804

u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2023-07-25 04:08:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

July 25, 2023 – Month of Lather Day 25

  • Brush: DS Cosmetics Jade Green handle w/ DSC 24mm SHD G7 Synthetic knot
  • Razor: Gillette Tech
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
  • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Smoking Bishop
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
  • Fragrance: Ralph Lauren - Polo Red Intense EdT
  • Music: Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes - Let's Just Do It

Daily Theme: B&M's marketing for Smoking Bishop: "Smoking Bishop refers to a pleasing punch served in Victorian homes during the winter season... Whip some up today and be transported to a Dickensian Christmas".

The Challenge: After recovering from the shock of reading today's challenge (and ignoring any conspiracy thoughts fermenting in my brain), I got down to solving the task at hand. I'm left-eye dominant but I write (and shave) with my right hand. I perform many tasks left-handed (including hockey which I sucked at it but loved playing) so why can't I shave lefty? Recognizing that I would need to focus on the razor orientation in order to follow my grain patterns, I reasoned that a razor with a neutral-ish blade exposure and a mild-ish blade gap would be best because I didn't trust myself to always keep the shave angle in a safe zone. The Tech is my most forgiving razor so it was chosen.

The Shave: Today's shave was surprisingly enjoyable. The Omnibus base was great as always. Not having to worry about the lather I rode the cap of the Tech and after two passes (WTG, then ATG with very minor cleanup) I survived with a nick/burn-free SAS. The most difficult part of the Leftorium Challenge was getting my right hand to contribute to the shave. With enough practice, left-handed shaving could become a new tool in my shaving tool kit. #ROTY

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**[July 25, 2023 – Month of Lather Day 25](https://imgpile.com/i/Cxw2AL)**

* **Brush:** DS Cosmetics Jade Green handle w/ DSC 24mm SHD G7 Synthetic knot
* **Razor:** Gillette Tech
* **Blade:** Gillette Platinum (3)
* **Preshave:** Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
* **Lather:** Barrister and Mann - Smoking Bishop
* **Post Shave:** Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
* **Fragrance:** Ralph Lauren - Polo Red Intense EdT
* **Music:** [Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes - Let's Just Do It](https://youtu.be/6zA9jkqUEVk)

**Daily Theme:** B&M's marketing for Smoking Bishop: "Smoking Bishop refers to a pleasing punch served in Victorian homes during the winter season... Whip some up today and be transported to a Dickensian Christmas".

**The Challenge:** After recovering from the shock of reading today's challenge (and ignoring any conspiracy thoughts fermenting in my brain), I got down to solving the task at hand. I'm left-eye dominant but I write (and shave) with my right hand. I perform many tasks left-handed (including hockey which I sucked at it but loved playing) so why can't I shave lefty? Recognizing that I would need to focus on the razor orientation in order to follow my grain patterns, I reasoned that a razor with a neutral-ish blade exposure and a mild-ish blade gap would be best because I didn't trust myself to always keep the shave angle in a safe zone. The Tech is my most forgiving razor so it was chosen.

**The Shave:** Today's shave was surprisingly enjoyable. The Omnibus base was great as always. Not having to worry about the lather I rode the cap of the Tech and after two passes (WTG, then ATG with very minor cleanup) I survived with a nick/burn-free SAS. The most difficult part of the Leftorium Challenge was getting my right hand to contribute to the shave. With enough practice, left-handed shaving could become a new tool in my shaving tool kit. #ROTY