June 9, 2024 – 2024.06.09: Lather Games Day 9 – Shave and a Haircut – Two Bits
- Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle
- Razor: Gem Jr. 1912 #TWINS
- Razor: Ever-Ready 1912
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Blade: GEM PTFE
- Lather: Wholly Kaw – Man From Mayfair
- Post Shave: Bricktown Grooming – Lafayette Barbershop
- Fragrance: DS & Durga – Burning Barbershop
Daily Theme: Shave and a Haircut - Two Bits
Theme justification: Wholly Kay Man from Mayfair is listed as WK's "barbershop line."
Relevant Post Shave & Frag: my AS and Frag continue the Barbershop theme.
Scavenger Hunt Justification:
Razor facts: I used a GEM Junior 1912 and an Ever-Ready 1912 for today's shave.
Brush facts: N/A
Daily/Special Challenge: Surprise Quiz!
The judges would add a surprise quiz when the sponsor spotlight for the day is an educator.
Here are my results: 26/32. A lot from memory, some from googling. I am ashamed that I missed SSL. It's one of my favorite scents. I skipped the line when first going through the list and never remembered to go back for it.
Fragrance description
I did not care too much for the soap's fragrance. I think it was the basil that caused me to shy away.
The aftershave, though, I really enjoy. This was a complete surprise to me. It seems to be a little sweet to the nose. The lavender is the primary scent, with some powder and sandalwood following. It works.
The frag, though, was the star. Not only did it complement the AS to a degree, it took it to another level and creates an interesting story. You're at the barbershop getting a trim, enjoying the day. The past hour or so you had been at the dog park, playing with your newly-adopted chocolate lab. He's such a sweet boy. Plus, he's a great wingman. The cute girl you've noticed around town a couple of times was there with her dog as well, and the dogs started to play together. She came over and talked to you about your dog. Surprisingly, you both hit it off. She gave you her number to set up a "play date" for the dogs since they were apparently best friends now. You took your dog home, and decided to go to the aforementioned barbershop since your hair is a mess. Gotta look your best for next week! During the trim, everything is going great and you're on top of the world. Then you smell it: smoke. "That's weird," you think to yourself. It grows stronger. You put it out of your mind, thinking that if the building was on fire the alarms would go off. The cut continues, though. A few moments later a firefighter burst through the door and yells that you need to evacuate. The building is on fire. You quickly leave, thankful that the firefighter told you before the building collapsed on your head.
You leave and head home to your pup, but you realize that your haircut was only half done. You'll fix it before the pup play date. You're busy, though, and don't find time. When you show up with your dog at the dog park for the play date, she gives a playful laugh. It's a lovely laugh. You regale her with the story and she shows great concern. She's extremely grateful that you survived. You both smile at each other.
10 years later, you're at the dog park again. You, your wife, your two dogs, and your toddler. You think back to the time you first met your wife, right here in this dog park, and the smell of that burning barbershop rushes back to you. You smile at the memory. Then you wonder if you should have a happy memory associated with a tragic event. Your wife asks you what you're thinking about, and you just say, "Nothing," to avoid explaining the complicated thoughts running in your head. You ultimately decide it's fine to smile, and continue on enjoying the day with your family.
Now onto the shave!
Wholly Kaw lather worked as expected. No complaints.
For today's razor, I followed /u/Enndeegee's lead. I took my GEM 1912 and combined it with /u/EldrormR's Ever-Ready 1912. I took the heads off to more easily tape it together. Came out pretty good, if I do say so myself. Here is proof that I actually shaved with both sides. I felt like Darth Mual wielding this thing. I can only imagine what /u/Enndeegee must have felt like.
Shave went better than expected, and I didn't end up cutting my palm.
Sponsor Spotlight
I love Summer Break Soaps. Great scents, willing to deal with our malarkey, creates a dorito soap and mnt dew splash because one guy asked for it, and more. Helps that Doug is a fantastic base as well.
Plus, /u/Rocketk455 is an educator. As the son of an educator (in a state that hates educators), I do like that I'm supporting education him when I buy his stuff. It's a thankless job, so thank you for what you do, /u/Rocketk455.
Totals:
- Razor Hashtags: 8/10
- Brush Hashtags: 7/10
- Hardware Sponsor Points: 2/2
- Software Sponsor Points: 6/16
- Number of Lather Brands: 9/30
- Number of Lather Scents: 9/30
- Number of Post Shaves: 9/30
- Number of Frags: 9/30
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