SOTD by u/curbside_champ

June 7, 2024 – Vetiver You Want

• Brush: Semogue 2000 #OLDWORLD
• Razor: Merkur – 34C
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
• Lather: Martin de Candre - Vetyver
• Post Shave: Giorgio Armani – Emporio Armani He aftershave balm
• Fragrance: Giorgio Armani – Emporio Armani He EDT
• The Lather: Martin de Candre’s base is quite different than I expected. It is a much more solid base that scooped out more like a chunk then a scoop. It flattened out relatively well in my bowl though and lathered up surprisingly easier than I would have expected given its consistency. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of vetiver, and I couldn’t get past the idea of shaving with grass clippings.
• The Shave: It was one pass against the grain, FML. I knew the struggle would be real today so I used my mildest razor for the job and hoped it wouldn’t be too much of a blood bath. I probably erred on the gentler side on my angle of attack and subsequently got a patchy, half assed look after one pass. Thankfully I have to wear a mask at work so I could at least hide my shame.
• Aftershave/Frag: I decided to pair the Vetyver with Emporio Armani He to increase my vetiverness. Until I smelled the 2 side by side I never would have noticed the vetiver note in He. It doesn’t come across as strongly as the grassy soap, but I can definitely pick up on the vetiver and it blended beautifully with soap so I felt less like I rubbed my face in the grass.
• Theme: It’s named Vetyver, enough said.
• Challenge: One pass against the grain to give me the most painful and crappy shave I could ask for. I’m just thankful the judges don’t try and combine this with New All The Things.

[June 7, 2024 – Vetiver You Want](https://imgur.com/a/6-7-24-vetiver-you-want-aD0pB8t)

* **Brush:** Semogue 2000 #OLDWORLD
* **Razor:** Merkur – 34C
* **Blade:** Gillette Silver Blue
* **Lather:** Martin de Candre - Vetyver
* **Post Shave:** Giorgio Armani – Emporio Armani He aftershave balm
* **Fragrance:** Giorgio Armani – Emporio Armani He EDT
* **The Lather:** Martin de Candre’s base is quite different than I expected. It is a much more solid base that scooped out more like a chunk then a scoop. It flattened out relatively well in my bowl though and lathered up surprisingly easier than I would have expected given its consistency. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of vetiver, and I couldn’t get past the idea of shaving with grass clippings.
* **The Shave:** It was one pass against the grain, FML. I knew the struggle would be real today so I used my mildest razor for the job and hoped it wouldn’t be too much of a blood bath. I probably erred on the gentler side on my angle of attack and subsequently got a patchy, half assed look after one pass. Thankfully I have to wear a mask at work so I could at least hide my shame.
* **Aftershave/Frag:** I decided to pair the Vetyver with [Emporio Armani He](https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Giorgio-Armani/Emporio-Armani-He-64483.html) to increase my vetiverness. Until I smelled the 2 side by side I never would have noticed the vetiver note in He. It doesn’t come across as strongly as the grassy soap, but I can definitely pick up on the vetiver and it blended beautifully with soap so I felt less like I rubbed my face in the grass.
* **Theme:** It’s named Vetyver, enough said.
* **Challenge:** One pass against the grain to give me the most painful and crappy shave I could ask for. I’m just thankful the judges don’t try and combine this with New All The Things.