SOTD by u/sahenders

Jul 3, 2023 - Almonday

• Prep: Hot Towel
• Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR Sub-Exclusive 31mm (508A XL) #CHONK
• Razor: Union 5/8 Full Hollow Square Point
• Lather: Cella - Milano Crema Da Barba - Cream
• Post Shave: Cella - Lozione Dopobarba - Aftershave Lotion
• Fragrance: Maher Olfactive - Treachery - Parfum

For Almonday, I wanted to lean into the traditional Italian barbershop theme. After stropping the razor, I started with a fresh, hot towel. I soaked the Italian-made MoAR BoAR brush in warm water. I proceeded with lathering Cella until the lather was just right. Using the straight, I attempted a two pass shave the best I could, and the results were fair. I followed up the shave with the barbershop-scented Cella aftershave and a couple sprays of Treachery with hints of almond.

To honor u/RedMosquitoMM, I listened to the playlist I put together last year during Austere August of all the excellent music he had suggested throughout the month in his SOTDs. After sharing it, he even offered some more great songs to add to the list.

Rating: 4/5

Edit: Only three days in and I'm already forgetting to add the link to my photo.

**[Jul 3, 2023 - Almonday](https://i.imgur.com/geQYy1e.jpeg)**

* **Prep:** Hot Towel
* **Brush:** [Zenith *MOAR BOAR* Sub-Exclusive 31mm (508A XL)](https://i.imgur.com/CvdKEpm.jpeg) #CHONK
* **Razor:** Union 5/8 Full Hollow Square Point
* **Lather:** Cella - Milano Crema Da Barba - Cream
* **Post Shave:** Cella - Lozione Dopobarba - Aftershave Lotion
* **Fragrance:** Maher Olfactive - Treachery - Parfum

For Almonday, I wanted to lean into the traditional Italian barbershop theme. After stropping the razor, I started with a fresh, [hot towel](https://www.artofmanliness.com/style/shaving/how-to-create-a-barbershop-hot-towel-at-home/). I soaked the Italian-made MoAR BoAR brush in warm water. I proceeded with lathering Cella until the lather was just right. Using the straight, I attempted a two pass shave the best I could, and the results were fair. I followed up the shave with the barbershop-scented Cella aftershave and a couple sprays of Treachery with hints of almond.

To honor u/RedMosquitoMM, I listened to the [playlist](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPdwDaD02MYKgWueOy4sXmf-IQ7KyPic4&feature=share) I put together last year during Austere August of all the excellent music he had suggested throughout the month in his SOTDs. After sharing it, he even offered some more great songs to add to the list.

Rating: 4/5

Edit: Only three days in and I'm already forgetting to add the link to my photo.