SOTD by u/hugbckt

June 2, 2024 – LG Day 2 – Ahoy, Lather Games!

• Brush: Omega 11047 Mixed Badger/Boar #MISTURA #RUNT #SMOLL
• Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy Aluminum
• Blade: Gillette Rubie
• Lather: Old Spice – Old Spice (Vintage)
• Post Shave: Old Spice – Old Spice (Vintage)
• Fragrance: Alexandria Fragrances – Smooth Sailing

Old Spice: smells like my grandfather. For better or worse, the soap, on account of being very old, has nearly no scent. There is the lightest clean musk left, and that’s about it. The splash, however, is strong. The last (and only) time I used it, my partner told me something to the effect of “never wear that again.” Well, I’m breaking my vow, but I cut the splash with some Stirling unscented toner, which helped significantly. Undiluted, the splash is a punch in the face of aldehydes and florals, but today I was presented with light, powdery florals, gentle citrus, and hints of spices. As I write this, it has dried down to a lovely floral musk, which still smells like my grandfather, but won’t land me in relationship-ending situation. To round out the shave and sailing theme, this dupe of Xerjoff 40 Knots emphasizes the powdery florals while adding an additional honey sweetness, but like the Old Spice splash, should be used conservatively due to its intensity. #FOF

Alright, I can’t say much about u/Priusaurus beyond what’s likely been said today. However, last year, Prius won in part due to his interview series. The creator of Old Spice is (I assume) dead. Even if they were alive, they probably wouldn’t know as much about OS as u/Cowzilla3. So, Prius, as the saying goes, imitation is the highest form of flattery — and hence I present you all with:

10.5 Questions with…Cowzilla3

1) First, why Old Spice?

There’s a jokey rant to be had here about why you don’t even need to ask that question – Why Old Spice? Because! But I’ll go against type here and answer honestly. I couldn’t tell you why I like it so much, honestly. There’s definitely nostalgia to it as I know my grandfather wore it but my dad did not so it wasn’t like it was a daily scent for me growing up. In fact, I’m of an age that for most of my life Old Spice has been owned by P&G and yet… the scent resonates deep in my core. But also… BECAUSE!

2) What exactly makes it so special?

Everyone is going to be real disappointed I’m answering these seriously, I think. But I believe what makes Old Spice so special (or at least did) was its ubiquity. For a certain set of generations, Old Spice was just the smell of fathers/grandfathers. Everyone knew it. There are few other scents that were so ubiquitous that they kind of became a generational marker attached to feelings of family, love, and closeness. You got a hug from your dad or grandpa and there was a very good chance you smelled Old Spice. Considering scent is one of the strongest senses in terms of memory and emotion, that makes Old Spice truly special.

3) Do you think you’ll ever tire of Old Spice?

Do you tire of asking stupid questions? (There, that’s the funny one.)

[INTERVIEW CONTINUED IN THE REPLY TO THIS COMMENT]

**[June 2, 2024 – LG Day 2 – Ahoy, Lather Games!](https://i.imgur.com/Rv05rmW.jpeg)**

* **Brush:** Omega 11047 Mixed Badger/Boar #MISTURA #RUNT #SMOLL
* **Razor:** Chiseled Face Legacy Aluminum
* **Blade:** Gillette Rubie
* **Lather:** Old Spice – Old Spice (Vintage)
* **Post Shave:** Old Spice – Old Spice (Vintage)
* **Fragrance:** Alexandria Fragrances – Smooth Sailing

Old Spice: smells like my grandfather. For better or worse, the soap, on account of being very old, has nearly no scent. There is the lightest clean musk left, and that’s about it. The splash, however, is **strong.** The last (and only) time I used it, my partner told me something to the effect of “never wear that again.” Well, I’m breaking my vow, but I cut the splash with some Stirling unscented toner, which helped significantly. Undiluted, the splash is a punch in the face of aldehydes and florals, but today I was presented with light, powdery florals, gentle citrus, and hints of spices. As I write this, it has dried down to a lovely floral musk, which still smells like my grandfather, but won’t land me in relationship-ending situation. To round out the shave and sailing theme, this dupe of Xerjoff 40 Knots emphasizes the powdery florals while adding an additional honey sweetness, but like the Old Spice splash, should be used conservatively due to its intensity. #FOF

Alright, I can’t say much about u/Priusaurus beyond what’s likely been said today. However, last year, Prius won in part due to his interview series. The creator of Old Spice is (I assume) dead. Even if they were alive, they probably wouldn’t know as much about OS as u/Cowzilla3. So, Prius, as the saying goes, imitation is the highest form of flattery — and hence I present you all with:

**10.5 Questions with…Cowzilla3**

**1) First, why Old Spice?**

*There’s a jokey rant to be had here about why you don’t even need to ask that question – Why Old Spice? Because! But I’ll go against type here and answer honestly. I couldn’t tell you why I like it so much, honestly. There’s definitely nostalgia to it as I know my grandfather wore it but my dad did not so it wasn’t like it was a daily scent for me growing up. In fact, I’m of an age that for most of my life Old Spice has been owned by P&G and yet… the scent resonates deep in my core. But also… BECAUSE!*

**2) What exactly makes it so special?**

*Everyone is going to be real disappointed I’m answering these seriously, I think. But I believe what makes Old Spice so special (or at least did) was its ubiquity. For a certain set of generations, Old Spice was just the smell of fathers/grandfathers. Everyone knew it. There are few other scents that were so ubiquitous that they kind of became a generational marker attached to feelings of family, love, and closeness. You got a hug from your dad or grandpa and there was a very good chance you smelled Old Spice. Considering scent is one of the strongest senses in terms of memory and emotion, that makes Old Spice truly special.*

**3) Do you think you’ll ever tire of Old Spice?**

*Do you tire of asking stupid questions? (There, that’s the funny one.)*

[INTERVIEW CONTINUED IN THE REPLY TO THIS COMMENT]