June 8, 2024 – 2024.06.08: Lather Games Day 8 – Small Business Saturday… But in June
- Brush: Maggard Razors - 22mm Black & White Synthetic
- Razor: Maggard Razors - V3 #ZAMAC
- Blade: Bic Chrome (1)
- Lather: Maggard Razors – London Barbershop
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Everett
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Eclipse
Daily Theme: Small Business Saturday… but in June
Theme justification: Maggard Razors London Barbershop is under the “Maggard Razors” label.
Relevant Post Shave & Frag: All the brands from today’s shave (including the brush, razor, & blade) can be found out the wetshaving hobby’s premier retailer – Maggard Razors. I also picked up the frag and AS from the Maggard Meetup.
Scavenger Hunt Justification:
Razor facts: The [Maggard Razors V3] head is listed as being made out of “Plated Zinc Alloy.” In other words, Zamac
Brush facts: N/A
Daily/Special Challenge: Mad Braggard Day
I actually haven’t spent too much online at Maggard. See here. Those top two charges are for the Meetup ($35 for the ticket, $75 for products and shipping while there). The $63 has a Henson+++, and the one below that has a Henson+ which account for most of the order. The first order was the very first wetshaving order I ever placed. It was my introduction into this hobby. It looks larger than it really is due to the blade sampler. As /u/tsrblke described it, I tend to snack instead of gorge when it comes to orders (at least from Maggard).
My largest order (quantity wise), actually came from Stirling. 21 items, including 14 sample pucks. I don’t think I’ve finished a single one of these pucks, but it has helped me figure out what I like and what I don’t. I say money well spent. Plus, they’re great for travel, especially in those tins from Dollar Tree.
Honestly, the largest expense I’ve had due to this hobby is one I’d do again in a heartbeat: The Maggard Meetup.
I also gave /u/OnionMiasma some money for driving/gas. Those totals don’t include my pickup orders of Everett or my AKA Stanley Cup Handle that I would’ve been buying regardless.
Absolutely worth it. If you have the opportunity to go in the future, please do. It’s a great time.
(side note: seems like the retailer I’ve spent the most money with is House of Mammoth)
Fragrance description
I'm trying something different today. My mother was with me this morning, so I picked her brain on the fragrances. Her responses will be in markdown quote blocks below. Spoiler alert: >!I know where my sus nose comes from!<
Barrister and Mann Eclipse
What do you think of this?
I don't know
Come on. I have internet friends to impress.
What is that one scent? That mild musk scent? It also has some sort of woodsy citrus.
Patches? Patchi? ...
Patchouli?
Yeah, that one.
Does it evoke/make you think of anything?
nods head no
House of Mammoth Everett (I used the splash, but had her smell the EdP)
What about this one?
I smell spice. Don't ask my which one, because that's what I'm smelling.
Give it a spray, see if it opens up for you
Eeck!
(Editor's note: I'm not entirely sure how to spell the sound that came out of her mouth. The "c" was a lot more gutteral than you'd expect)
some vinilla, maybe?
I read off scent the scent notes
I don't get any of that! I can't smell the citrus at all.
Thank you very much, Mom. I appreciate your help. Love you.
Side note: When was the last time you told your Mother you loved her? As long as you do feel that way, you should give her a call and let her know. It'll make her happy. :)
Now onto the shave!
Through the Fire Fine Crafts makes Maggard Razors’ house brand soaps. They do a fine job. The soap is serviceable, and I honestly have no complaints. It’s not my favorite scent nor my favorite base, but if I had to use it for the rest of my life it would work. On the scent front, I’d probably call this my least favorite that I have in my collection. I’m not a barbershop fan at all. My dad used get his haircuts at a salon (I know it’s not a barbershop), but I had to wait in the car due to the smell being so overpowering. That is all the scent reminds me of, and I do not like it.
The V3 razor is also fine. Nothing special, but not bad. Produced a decent shave.
Sponsor Spotlight
Maggard Razors is an amazing store. The community is very lucky to have such fantastic retailer, with owners who truly care about their business and customers. They’re always happy to answer random questions, they have some of the quickest shipping I’ve ever seen (meaning from ordered to OTD), and they’re just extreme nice people.
If you ever get the chance to go to one of the meetups and Brad &/or Casie, I encourage you to do so.
Totals:
- Razor Hashtags: 7/10
- Brush Hashtags: 7/10
- Hardware Sponsor Points: 2/2
- Software Sponsor Points: 5/16
- Number of Lather Brands: 8/30
- Number of Lather Scents: 8/30
- Number of Post Shaves: 8/30
- Number of Frags: 8/30
Contest Hashtags:
#FOF
#ROTY