SOTD by u/curbside_champ

u/curbside_champ posted on 2023-07-01 19:41:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

July 1, 2023 – Bonjour, Lather Games

  • Brush: Paladin Chief 26mm Satin Juma Smoke

  • Razor: Schick Injector

  • Blade: Schick Injector SE Blade (1)

  • Lather: Oleo Soapworks - Excursion

  • Post Shave: Captain’s Choice – Eucalyptus Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Duke Cannon - Huron

Special thanks to u/worbx for the smoosh of Excursion and u/2SaintsDude for the use of the Injector.

Today ended up being more on theme than I had anticipated. Between the new style of razor for me, new soap base, new post shave, and my first lather games; I was a bit overwhelmed here. So how did it you go you may ask, well not as bad as it could have I guess.

The Lather: The soap whipped up into a lather quite quickly with minimal efforts. The scent was a pleasant cologne scent with moderate strength. During the shave it provided plenty of cushion and slickness. This was about the only part of the shave that went well.

The Razor: The Schick Injector couldn’t be more polar opposite of the Blackbird I’m used to, and no doubt any problems I had were due to my inexperience. The razor is extremely light making it quite hard for me to judge correct pressure. The blade feel was non-existent, but it still seemed reasonably efficient. I didn’t cut myself up too bad, but it also took me twice the time.

The Post Shave/Frag: I started the post shave by using a Captain’s Choice Eucalyptus sample I had never touched. Suffice to say that the scent was more than overwhelming. I don’t usually use a frag so I had to go rummaging around my box of random stuff I had been given as gifts. Low and behold I stumbled upon an unopened Duke Cannon Huron frag. At this point I was desperate for anything that might help tone down the eucalyptus insanity I was dealing with so, not really knowing how it smelled, I decided to slather it on. According to my wife it helped, but to me all I got was aquatic eucalyptus. Not a scent I would recommend to anyone.

Challenge/Theme: The razor was a new style, the soap was a new base/brand, the aftershave was a new brand, and the frag was a new brand. The combination of scents was probably also new to humankind.

Hopefully I’m doing this right #ROTY

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This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Rookie of the Year
  2. Lather Games 2023
**July 1, 2023 – Bonjour, Lather Games**

* **Brush:** Paladin Chief 26mm Satin Juma Smoke

* **Razor:** Schick Injector

* **Blade:** Schick Injector SE Blade (1)

* **Lather:** Oleo Soapworks - Excursion

* **Post Shave:** Captain’s Choice – Eucalyptus Aftershave

* **Fragrance:** Duke Cannon - Huron

Special thanks to u/worbx for the smoosh of Excursion and u/2SaintsDude for the use of the Injector.

Today ended up being more on theme than I had anticipated. Between the new style of razor for me, new soap base, new post shave, and my first lather games; I was a bit overwhelmed here. So how did it you go you may ask, well not as bad as it could have I guess.

**The Lather:** The soap whipped up into a lather quite quickly with minimal efforts. The scent was a pleasant cologne scent with moderate strength. During the shave it provided plenty of cushion and slickness. This was about the only part of the shave that went well.

**The Razor:** The Schick Injector couldn’t be more polar opposite of the Blackbird I’m used to, and no doubt any problems I had were due to my inexperience. The razor is extremely light making it quite hard for me to judge correct pressure. The blade feel was non-existent, but it still seemed reasonably efficient. I didn’t cut myself up too bad, but it also took me twice the time.

**The Post Shave/Frag:** I started the post shave by using a Captain’s Choice Eucalyptus sample I had never touched. Suffice to say that the scent was more than overwhelming. I don’t usually use a frag so I had to go rummaging around my box of random stuff I had been given as gifts. Low and behold I stumbled upon an unopened Duke Cannon Huron frag. At this point I was desperate for anything that might help tone down the eucalyptus insanity I was dealing with so, not really knowing how it smelled, I decided to slather it on. According to my wife it helped, but to me all I got was aquatic eucalyptus. Not a scent I would recommend to anyone.

**Challenge/Theme:** The razor was a new style, the soap was a new base/brand, the aftershave was a new brand, and the frag was a new brand. The combination of scents was probably also new to humankind.

Hopefully I’m doing this right #ROTY