SOTD by u/Crossan1983

u/Crossan1983 posted on 2023-07-26 23:44:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

LGSOTD 27-July

  • Brush: Chisel and Hound - 'Finned' V14 #SHD  
  • Razor: Charcoal Goods - Everyday
  • Blade: Wizamet - Super Iridium
  • Lather: Summer Break Soaps – Homecoming   
  • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Homecoming AS

This is my first set of Summer Break Soaps, having never tried them before this was certainly an interesting day to try and do it. First up, the smell is bloody amazing. I've only got a couple of lavender soaps but this is beyond anything else I have. If there are darker scents available I can see myself getting more if they are just as good. 

My intent here was to show you a bit of my adopted homeland in North Wales, alas the climate here most days isn't exactly conducive to a comfortable outdoor shave, and today was no bloody exception. Now, had the challenge been yesterday it would have been fantastic, clear blue skies and warm. Unfortunately this was what my journey was like to my chosen shave spot!. I had wanted to go to Dolbadarn Castle but settled for lake side.

After arriving at my destination I took off into the woods bordering Lake Padarn, managed to find a relatively secluded spot so I think this will do along with a brief 360, half just to check I was alone.  

Went to work with the lather, slapped it on and snapped a pic. Though I forgot the mirror at least I had taken a pic and realised the lather was crap, I'm not in a bad mood, that's just my face and it's chucking it down. So added a bit more water and went to work. What I've now come to realise is that it's incredibly difficult to shave with a wet phone in selfie mode, couldn't get the damn thing to take a photo until the end and couldn't get the vid rolling. 

Though entertaining it wasn't the most enjoyable of outings on this particular day, I think it would have been fantastic on a sunny day.  At least I had a smooth finish and I smelt amazing. I'll be back here with my team for kayakng and paddle boarding tomorrow anyway. 

/u/Enndeegee look I think I actually used the PhotoContest tags correctly for once, about time. Admittedly not particularly difficult considering the necessity of the outdoor challenge but I'll take it. 

Hope everyone has an enjoyable outdoor adventure today! 

Cheers

Marc

#ROTY  #PhotoContest

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This SOTD is part of the challenge
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  2. Rookie of the Year
  3. Lather Games 2023
[LGSOTD 27-July](https://imgur.com/a/I6zyyVh)

* **Brush:** Chisel and Hound - 'Finned' V14 #SHD  
* **Razor:** Charcoal Goods - Everyday
* **Blade:** Wizamet - Super Iridium
* **Lather:** Summer Break Soaps – Homecoming   
* **Post Shave:** Summer Break Soaps – Homecoming AS

This is my first set of Summer Break Soaps, having never tried them before this was certainly an interesting day to try and do it. First up, the smell is bloody amazing. I've only got a couple of lavender soaps but this is beyond anything else I have. If there are darker scents available I can see myself getting more if they are just as good. 

My intent here was to show you a bit of my adopted homeland in North Wales, alas the climate here most days isn't exactly conducive to a comfortable outdoor shave, and today was no bloody exception. Now, had the challenge been yesterday it would have been fantastic, clear blue skies and warm. Unfortunately [this was what my journey was like to my chosen shave spot!](https://imgur.com/a/hUx4XH2). I had wanted to go to [Dolbadarn Castle but settled for lake side](https://imgur.com/a/ufYKvm8).

After arriving at my destination I took off [into the woods bordering Lake Padarn](https://imgur.com/a/doEbiNU), managed to find a relatively secluded spot so I think [this will do](https://imgur.com/a/SXOIaEg) along with a brief [360, half just to check I was alone](https://imgur.com/a/gHCUMwU).  

Went to work with the lather, [slapped it on and snapped a pic](https://imgur.com/a/N2z7tgE). Though I forgot the mirror at least I had taken a pic and realised the lather was crap, I'm not in a bad mood, that's just my face and it's chucking it down. So added a bit more water and went to work. What I've now come to realise is that it's incredibly difficult to shave with a wet phone in selfie mode, couldn't get the damn thing to take a photo [until the end](https://imgur.com/ErQp2Kn) and couldn't get the vid rolling. 

Though entertaining it wasn't the most enjoyable of outings on this particular day, I think it would have been fantastic on a sunny day.  At least I had a smooth finish and I smelt amazing. I'll be back here with my team for kayakng and paddle boarding tomorrow anyway. 

/u/Enndeegee look I think I actually used the PhotoContest tags correctly for once, about time. Admittedly not particularly difficult considering the necessity of the outdoor challenge but I'll take it. 

Hope everyone has an enjoyable outdoor adventure today! 

Cheers

Marc

\#ROTY 
\#PhotoContest