SOTD by u/bmac92

u/bmac92 posted on 2024-06-19 05:36:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

June 19, 2024 – 2024.06.19 SOTD: Lather Games Day 19 – Juneteenth

  • Brush: AKA Brushworxs Metamorphosis Kaiser-i-Hind with 26mm Turn-n-Shave Fullmoon knot
  • Razor: Blackland Era (SB 3)
  • Blade: Wizamet (2)
  • Lather: Elysian – Styx
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! 3 Scotts
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! 3 Scotts

Daily Theme: Juneteenth

Theme justification: Elysian Soaps are made in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania was part of the [Union.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_(American_Civil_War))

Relevant Post Shave & Frag: I'm continuing Juneteenth theme with Spearhead Shaving Company products, which is based in Ohio. Ohio was a Union state as well.

On the note of today's theme:

So, as several of you know, I'm from the Tulsa area. Tulsa is known for many things:

However, I'd say what most people know about Tulsa (especially now) is the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Around here, Juneteenth is a day of remembrance as well. Greenwood was called Black Wall Street due to being "one of the most commercially successful and affluent majority African-American communities in the United States." The massacre destroyed Greenwood and the thriving community it created. There's a lot more to this story, but I'm not writing a thesis here! Oh, after all that, the State built an interstate and junction over it. So that's nice.

All that to say, Juneteenth is a big deal to a lot of people here.

Scavenger Hunt ~~Justification~~: COMPLETED

Razor facts: N/A

Brush facts: N/A

Daily/Special Challenge: Meme Day

Let's lighten the mood a little bit, shall we!

Fragrance description

As I said for the frag, Elysian Styx is a dark apple scent. It's not comparable to a scent that is more apple pie, but one that is more akin to a fallen apple. It's nice.

3 Scotts is an absolutely fantastic scent. I don't fully know the scent notes, but I believe the main note I'm getting is amber. But I don't really trust my nose, so I could be completely wrong.

Now onto the shave!

I don't think Elysian gets enough love around here. The soap is easy enough to work and produces a nice, slick lather. Combining it with the Era resulted in great shave.

Totals:

  • Razor Hashtags: 10/10
  • Brush Hashtags: 10/10
  • Hardware Sponsor Points: 2/2
  • Software Sponsor Points: 11/16
  • Number of Lather Brands: 19/30
  • Number of Lather Scents: 19/30
  • Number of Post Shaves: 19/30
  • Number of Frags: 19/30

Contest Hashtags:

#FOF

#ROTY

Detected Items:

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Lather Games 2024
  2. Feats of Fragrance 2024
  3. Rookie of the Year 2024
**[June 19, 2024 – 2024.06.19 SOTD: Lather Games Day 19 – Juneteenth](https://i.imgur.com/ffeOpww.jpg)**

* **Brush:** AKA Brushworxs Metamorphosis Kaiser-i-Hind with 26mm Turn-n-Shave Fullmoon knot
* **Razor:** Blackland Era (SB 3)
* **Blade:** Wizamet (2)
* **Lather:** Elysian – Styx
* **Post Shave:** Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! 3 Scotts
* **Fragrance:** Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! 3 Scotts


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**Daily Theme**: Juneteenth


**Theme justification**: [Elysian Soaps](https://www.instagram.com/ElysianSoapShop) are made in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania was part of the [Union.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_(American_Civil_War\))

**Relevant Post Shave & Frag**: I'm continuing Juneteenth theme with [Spearhead Shaving Company products, which is based in Ohio](https://spearheadshaving.com/pages/contact). Ohio was a Union state as well.

On the note of today's theme:

So, as several of you know, I'm from the Tulsa area. Tulsa is known for many things:

* having a [dope-ass flag](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Flag_of_Tulsa%2C_Oklahoma_%282018%29.svg)
* cool [art deco arhitecture](https://heyexplorer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/boston-avenue-methodist-church-1024x787.jpg)
* A [kick-ass park that was donated by a billionaire](https://www.gatheringplace.org/). Seriously, it was voted the [best park in 2024 by USA Today](https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-city-park-2024/)
* [Oil](https://heyexplorer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/golden-driller-statue-tulsa-1024x768.jpg) - It was once the [oil capitol of the world](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_Capital_of_the_World). The legacy from Oilmen lives on here.
* [Westhope - a Frank Lloyd Wright house](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/frank-lloyd-wright-largest-residences-westhope-mansion-tulsa-oklahoma-04-19-2023/)
* [Woody Guthrie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Guthrie) - [Tear the Fascist Down](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3xUPpkxAco)
* a lot of other great things that would take too long mention (fantastic museums, Route 66, et plus). Hit me up if you want more!

However, I'd say what most people know about Tulsa (especially now) is the [1921 Tulsa Race Massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa_race_massacre). Around here, Juneteenth is a day of remembrance as well. Greenwood was called [Black Wall Street](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwood_District,_Tulsa#Black_Wall_Street) due to being "one of the most commercially successful and affluent majority African-American communities in the United States." The massacre destroyed Greenwood and the thriving community it created. There's a lot more to this story, but I'm not writing a thesis here! Oh, after all that, the [State built an interstate and junction over it.](https://i.imgur.com/ghEoYhE.png) So that's nice.

All that to say, Juneteenth is a big deal to a lot of people here.

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**Scavenger Hunt ~~Justification~~**: **COMPLETED**

Razor facts: N/A

Brush facts: N/A

************

**Daily/Special Challenge**: Meme Day

Let's lighten the mood a little bit, shall we!

* We all started this to [save money, right?](https://i.imgur.com/D51HQJW.jpeg)
* [Have you guys heard of this great store?](https://i.imgur.com/PfgJa2e.jpeg)
* [I mean, cartridge razors are terrible](https://i.imgur.com/HVP8oti.jpeg)

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**Fragrance description**

As I said for the frag, Elysian Styx is a dark apple scent. It's not comparable to a scent that is more apple pie, but one that is more akin to a fallen apple. It's nice.

3 Scotts is an absolutely fantastic scent. I don't fully know the scent notes, but I believe the main note I'm getting is amber. But I don't really trust my nose, so I could be completely wrong.

*************

Now onto the shave!

I don't think Elysian gets enough love around here. The soap is easy enough to work and produces a nice, slick lather. Combining it with the Era resulted in great shave.

*************

**Totals:**

* **Razor Hashtags**: **10/10**
* **Brush Hashtags**: **10/10**
* **Hardware Sponsor Points**: **2/2**
* **Software Sponsor Points**: 11/16
* **Number of Lather Brands**: 19/30
* **Number of Lather Scents**: 19/30
* **Number of Post Shaves**: 19/30
* **Number of Frags**: 19/30


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**Contest Hashtags**:

#FOF

\#ROTY