Day 6
- Brush: AP Shave Co Complete Brush - AP400B -20mm - Gelousy Badger #RESURRECTIONBRUSH #SHD #RUNT
- Razor: Valet Autostrop - VC1 #RUSTYBUTTRUSTY
- Blade: Feather FHS
- Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Irish Coffee Soap
- Post Shave: Apex Alchemy – Morning Glory Splash
- Fragrance: Gentleman's Nod – Sidama EdP
Inspired by a drink? Got it! Quite perhaps the greatest combination man has ever put forth: Mixing coffee and alcohol! And this morning is a fine morning smear some drinks on my face and pretend it’s socially acceptable. Today’s shave is brought to you by the finest beverage-inspired grooming products, because who doesn’t want their bathroom to smell like bar on the morning of Saint Patrick’s Day?
Nothing says "I need to wake up" like slathering a soap on your face that smells like the Irish breakfast of champions. The rich aroma of coffee with a splash of whiskey had me half expecting a hangover by the time I was done lathering. The only thing missing was a side of regret and bad decisions. But hey, at least my face smells like it’s ready for a productive day of pretending to work. For my splash, was Morning Glory from Apex Alchemy. No alcohol scent notes in this one – just sweetened coffee. Not a bad idea to pump the breaks on the booze scented products during the shave. This splash it definitely smells like the coffee you’d order to sober up a little from the Irish Coffee you just downed in less than 8 seconds. All without the judgmental stares from the waiter after he sees you pour something from your flask into the black coffee he just brought to you 3 mins ago… Or so I’ve heard…
Finally, we top off this boozy brunch with Sidama EdP, inspired by Ethiopian coffee. It’s the cologne for the discerning gentleman who wants to smell like he’s just stepped out of a high-end coffee shop, but still needs a little bit of rum to keep him going. The rich, earthy scent pairs perfectly with the Irish Coffee soap and Morning Glory splash, creating an #FOF olfactory experience that says, "I have refined tastes, a caffeine addiction, and quite possibly a drinking problem."
So, there you have it. My shave today is a tribute to all things drinkable. I may smell like a walking cocktail, but at least I’m one step closer to making it through the day without actually needing a drink. Cheers to that!
Challenge: As much as I’d like to show my face to the people out there, I actually better not because of the type of work I do. If a goofy video of me shaving got out, it would be great for my career. Which is weird to say, because it’s stupid, but the firm I work for has pretty strict guidelines about publicly facing internet posts. So instead, I’ll tell you who my favorite wettuber is. I actually asked this question when I was first getting going and Michael Freedberg is a great one to watch. HD Shaves is good too. Anyone but Subie Shaves – That guy is brutal to watch. I like people who aren’t over the top or fake excited, which is all too common in youtube. Freedberg and HD seem like real dudes who are there, talking to a friend. And I like that.
The #photocontest theme of the day is: Sugar and Sweets!
iamhonestlylying’s Daily Top 5:
In honor of “Thirsty Thursday” The Top 5 Best Drinks to Order at a Bar:
5.) Beer – Especially if the bar is crowded. Don’t be the person to order a drink that takes a bartender 8 minutes to muddle, mix, shake, and pour.
4.) Moscow Mule – Mules seem to be the IPA of the mixed drink world, in that they are everywhere and people that order then tend to be insufferable, but they are delicious... And popular for a reason.
3.) Dark ‘n Stormy – Simple, yet deliciously complex.
2.) White Russian – The Dude abides.
1.) Jameson and Ginger Ale – Simple enough that bartenders won’t hate you, but sophisticated enough to show you mean business, and go down easy enough that you can drink 18 of them.