SOTD by u/sahenders

Jul 8, 2023 - Small Business Saturday: At the Barbershop of Good and Evil

• Prep: Coffee
• Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
• Brush: AKA Brushworx 28mm Maggard Synthetic Knot #TOLL
• Razor: Maggard Razors V3A (Matte Black)
• Blade: Voskhod [2]
• Lather: Maggard Razors - London Barbershop - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Eau de Parfum

Small Business Saturday is the day to use all things Maggard. From the 28mm synthetic powerhouse knot that makes an easy lather from anything I've thrown at it, to the V3A (aggressive) razor, or the bestselling London Barbershop soap.

The V3A gave a super close shave, but it is very particular about having the exact angle to prevent it from "biting." I learned that the hard way on my neck--no blood, but just a little irritation. Although, the irritation could have had more to do with the combination with the Voskhod.

London Barbershop is a light, sophisticated scent, reminiscent of an old barbershop my dad used to take to me to as a kid (albeit not in London). I might consider a full tub at some point. I followed it up with another Maggard collaboration, Fougère Angelique. While Fougère Gothique is not associated with Maggard, it complements nicely.

DQ Appreciation Challenge

Rating: 3.5/5

Edit: Since I set the #TOLL knot myself, I figured that the judges might like some verification.
* 70mm total height from the Maggard store description * Actual brush measurement

**[Jul 8, 2023 - Small Business Saturday: At the Barbershop of Good and Evil](https://i.imgur.com/K0xQtmk.jpeg)**

* **Prep:** Coffee
* **Prep:** Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
* **Brush:** AKA Brushworx 28mm Maggard Synthetic Knot #TOLL
* **Razor:** Maggard Razors V3A (Matte Black)
* **Blade:** Voskhod [2]
* **Lather:** Maggard Razors - London Barbershop - Soap
* **Post Shave:** Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique - Aftershave
* **Fragrance:** Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Eau de Parfum

Small Business Saturday is the day to use all things Maggard. From the 28mm synthetic powerhouse knot that makes an easy lather from anything I've thrown at it, to the V3A (aggressive) razor, or the bestselling London Barbershop soap.

The V3A gave a super close shave, but it is very particular about having the exact angle to prevent it from "biting." I learned that the hard way on my neck--no blood, but just a little irritation. Although, the irritation could have had more to do with the combination with the Voskhod.

London Barbershop is a light, sophisticated scent, reminiscent of an old barbershop my dad used to take to me to as a kid (albeit not in London). I might consider a full tub at some point. I followed it up with another Maggard collaboration, Fougère Angelique. While Fougère Gothique is not associated with Maggard, it complements nicely.

[DQ Appreciation Challenge](https://www.reddit.com/r/Wetshaving/comments/14tvgmp/comment/jr6wfi9/)

Rating: 3.5/5

Edit: Since I set the #TOLL knot myself, I figured that the judges might like some verification.
* 70mm total height from the [Maggard store description](https://maggardrazors.com/products/maggard-razors-shaving-brush-knot-28mm-synthetic)
* [Actual brush measurement](https://i.imgur.com/7ejsLSU.jpeg)