SOTD by u/AdWorried2804

u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-06-07 21:15:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

June 07, 2024 – LG24 Day 7 - Vetiver You Want

Daily Theme & Relevant Post/Frag: MdC Vetiver combines the green notes of Haitian Vetiver with the earthy character of Java Vetiver. Stirling Vetiver post adds more earthy vetiver to the mix. To compliment all this vetiver, I targeted a frag that has a vetiver base but has an uplifting green vibe. Aim High fits the bill and nicely compliments the lather and post.

Daily Challenge & Shave: My beard predominantly grows downward (with the sides of my Adam's Apple and chin being the exceptions - it swirls in those areas). To meet today's ATG challenge, for the first pass I shaved bottom to top and in the swirly areas I did the Gillette slide counter to the swirly grain. I repeated this again for the second pass. Under normal circumstances, two ATG passes would give at least DFS results, but not today. I was at best SAS along the jaw line/swirly areas, and this highlighted that once again I chose poorly the razor for the challenge. I needed a cleanup pass to get to DFS, so along my jaw line and swirly areas I repeated the ATG Gillette slide and achieved the DFS I sought. Surprising, no irritation which received 3 x ATG passes, whereas my cheeks (which only received 2 x passes) are now angry due to razor abuse!

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This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Lather Games 2024
**June 07, 2024 – [LG24 Day 7 - Vetiver You Want](https://metapixl.com/p/AdWorried/704904967607367860)**

* **Brush:** [DS Cosmetics Carrot handle w/ 26mm 2-band Badger + Synthetic mixed bulb knot](https://web.archive.org/web/20240608040711/https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799976437000.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt)
* **Razor:** Gillette Tech
* **Blade:** Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
* **Lather:** [Martin de Candre - Vetyver](https://web.archive.org/web/20240607163525/https://martin-de-candre.com/gb/shave/138-vetiver-shaving-soap-classic.html)
* **Post Shave:** [Stirling Soap Co. – Vetiver Witch Hazel & Aloe](https://web.archive.org/web/20240607162855/https://www.stirlingsoap.com/collections/witch-hazel-aloes/products/vetiver-witch-hazel-aloe)
* **Fragrance:** [Benetton - United Dreams Aim High EdT](https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Benetton/United-Dreams-Men-Aim-High-31632.html)

**Daily Theme & Relevant Post/Frag:** MdC Vetiver combines the green notes of Haitian Vetiver with the earthy character of Java Vetiver. Stirling Vetiver post adds more earthy vetiver to the mix. To compliment all this vetiver, I targeted a frag that has a vetiver base but has an uplifting green vibe. Aim High fits the bill and nicely compliments the lather and post.

**Daily Challenge & Shave:** My beard predominantly grows downward (with the sides of my Adam's Apple and chin being the exceptions - it swirls in those areas). To meet today's ATG challenge, for the first pass I shaved bottom to top and in the swirly areas I did the Gillette slide counter to the swirly grain. I repeated this again for the second pass. Under normal circumstances, two ATG passes would give at least DFS results, but not today. I was at best SAS along the jaw line/swirly areas, and this highlighted that once again I chose poorly the razor for the challenge. I needed a cleanup pass to get to DFS, so along my jaw line and swirly areas I repeated the ATG Gillette slide and achieved the DFS I sought. Surprising, no irritation which received 3 x ATG passes, whereas my cheeks (which only received 2 x passes) are now angry due to razor abuse!