gcgallant
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- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, June 24th, 2025 (#742) 2 hours ago:
June 24, 2025
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Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1
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Razor: Koraat 14-2.0 8/8" Full Hollow
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Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap
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Post Shave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave
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Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
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Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum
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Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This soap has no scent at all – unless you smell it. If you do that, it is a pretty faithful dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid. There is a woodiness and dark earthiness to this scent that makes it pretty compelling. I should use it more.
I started into wetshaving at the very end of the base wars so this is not a question I can answer from long experience. I did try some of precursors to the current set of soap bases from BaM, Wholly Kaw, Spearhead, and others, but I don’t pine for any of them. My attitude is that I’ll find a way to make any soap base work for me.
That said, I’m certain that when my “old” Tabac runs out, I will miss that base the most. It is wonderful and I find it hard to believe that the new one measures up.
As for my favorite soap base. I can’t list a favorite, but I do have a list of top-tier bases, each of which brings something special to the shave. Most of these are regularly used here on the sub but two really stand out; the base used in Eufros and the base used in Faena The Taurus. The latter is very unique. They don’t have a name for it, but I’m happy to bore you with a description of changes made to their, already good, base:
“The addition of water buffalo milk from Northern Greece gently melds with the renowned Greek goat yoghurt to become the central piece of this new formula. They combine to improve the cleansing and nourishment factors. The addition of organic shea butter and peach kernel oil enhance the conditioning properties and the gliding of the new formula. Aloe vera and home crafted St. John’s wort oil tame the end-result to eliminate skin irritation.”
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- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, June 23rd, 2025 (#741) 1 day ago:
June 23, 2025
- Brush: Thäter Faux Ivory 29mm 2-band Silvertip
- Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
- Lather: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nero - Soap
- Post Shave: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nero - Balm
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Fragrance: Initio - Paragon - Eau de Parfum
1 pass. Face lather. Good shave.
PannaCrema Nero has more than 10 fragrance notes:
Amber, Tonka Bean, Artemisia, Bergamot, Vanilla, Lavender, Cardamom, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Mandarin, Salt Water, Black Pepper, White Musk, Sandalwood, JasmineI probably should have chosen Pannacrema Verde, but went with Nero which is more woody and spicy.
Paragon complements Nero well as it is also a woody and spicy scent containing lavender, bergamot, cinnamon and black pepper in common.
I did do a 1-pass shave today. The result was pretty good, but I used a freshly honed razor to give me the best chance at this result. While my shave result was not as close as my normal 2-pass pattern, what I missed the most was the extra time it takes me to do a normal shave and enjoy whatever setup I’ve picked for the day.
$discord
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, June 22nd, 2025 (#740) 2 days ago:
June 22, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
- Razor: F.W. Engels Leader 6/8 Full Hollow Square Point
- Lather: Eufros - Rosa Oud - Soap
- Post Shave: Eufros - Rosa Oud - Aftershave Balm
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Fragrance: Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Oud - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
The scent notes that are marketed for this soap and balm are in the name; rose and oud.
What a fantastic soap! The fragrance and soap base are top tier, imo. I am grateful to u/VisceralWatch for introducing me to Eufros and for reaching out directly to Manuel Garcia to get aftershave balms for me. These are great products. Worth buying if you can find them. I really enjoyed today’s setup. The Francis Kurkdjian Oud fragrance was the perfect finish for this shave.
I won’t be battle rapping today.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, June 21st, 2025 (#739) 2 days ago:
This is my 4th year. I don’t care about, or pay attention to, points. I do it for the entertainment and to take part in the community.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, June 21st, 2025 (#739) 2 days ago:
In the past, I would have thought the judges would give you the point anyway. After listening to the podcasts, these judges seem to be sticklers for the rules. I’d give you the point. A person could cheat on the form as easily as in a post. All of this is about having fun.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, June 22nd, 2025 (#740) 2 days ago:
So the fact that it actually works is surprising.
This can be true for a new Gold Dollar :). I think refreshing the edge more frequently makes sense when you’re becoming accustomed to a straight razor. It helps to focus on technique when you’re confident that the edge is good.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, June 21st, 2025 (#739) 2 days ago:
I applaud those people who are designing razors for artist club blades. Assuming I like it when it gets to me, I’ll probably buy one just to support the effort that went into it. The AC razor has to have a pretty small market and one where there isn’t much repeat business. Even Gillette sold razors as a way to sell razor blades.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, June 21st, 2025 (#739) 3 days ago:
June 21, 2025
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Razor: Dubl Duck Pearl Duck 6/8 Full Hollow
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Very nice shave today. As far as I know, sandalwood is the only accord that is marketed with Barrister and Mann Sandalwood. In searching around, I found that it was first developed as an accord for Fougère Gothique, so I think I’m correct that this is a one note fragrance.
I did time my lather making and filled out the form. I also included that process in this video.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, June 20th, 2025 (#738) 4 days ago:
June 20, 2025
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
- Razor: Gillette Slim Aristocrat H4
- Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
- Lather: Declaration Grooming - Champs de Lavande - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Fragrance: Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Oud - Eau de Parfum
- Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
These are definitely not scents that complement each other, however, there was an interesting scent journey as I progressed from soap to aftershave to fragrance.
Champs de Lavande notes:
two types of lavender, ylang ylang, eucalyptus, rosemary, bergamot and black pepperRoman Spice notes:
grapefruit, apple, spring water, jasmine, geranium, frankincense, beachwood, spiceWhat I found interesting about these two choices is that both fragrances were done by Shawn Maher. While the scents are completely different, I can definitely discern his style in both. While Roman Spice has mass appeal, I’m not so sure that Champs de Lavande does. The idea behind the latter scent is “the embodiment of a Midwestern prairie in an early summer midafternoon”. I feel that he really nails this. It feels like an accomplishment in perfumery but perhaps not one that everyone will appreciate. I think it is amazing.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud is, well, and oud fragrance. Again, it doesn’t complement the other fragrances, but I don’t care. I’m happy to finish any shave with an oud that smells this good.
As for the photo. Magenta and green are complementary colors that predominate the photo. Composition is a matter of taste, so I won’t comment on that, but I hope you like it.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, June 19th, 2025 (#737) 5 days ago:
June 19, 2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
- Razor: Gillette Tech English Flat Bottom
- Lather: House of Mammoth - 福 (Fú Dào) - Soap
- Post Shave: Fabergé - Brut - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
2 passes. Bowl lather. Good shave.
Fú Dào can be interpreted as “good fortune has arrived”. Great sentiment. I celebrate lady luck when she smiles on me and I have been very fortunate. This good fortune has afforded me many freedoms.
More pertinent to this Juneteenth holiday, though, I can imagine that those slaves in Galveston, Texas felt that “good fortune has (finally) arrived” on learning of their freedom in 1865.
If I’m going to shave without a mirror, by feel, I’m not using a straight razor. It feels very unnatural to shave without a reflection. I did not realize how much I depended on it. With a DE it is completely doable, though.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, June 19th, 2025 (#737) 5 days ago:
TACOed ++;
Awesome writeup. Some planning went into this one it seems. I also happen to like anise, absynthe and black licorice (which pales in comparison but is in-family).
Love the moonshine reference. I attended university in N.C. During my first year there I decided to go to a bluegrass festival where I found moonshine sold in glass jars from the back of trucks. Loved the DIY attitude of this, but wasn’t a fan of drinking it straight which, of course, is the challenge.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, June 18th, 2025 (#736) 5 days ago:
June 18, 2025
- Brush: None
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. 6/8" Hollow Ground Round Point
- Lather: Cremo - Palo Santo - Cream
- Post Shave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Average shave.
I purchased this tube of Cremo 3 years ago for the first Lather Games in which I participated. I only every use it for LG. The substance is slimy, and very slick. It works, but that is all I can say for it. The best method for application is to build a lather on the face with your hands. The shave was close, just not that enjoyable.
Aqua Velva is great, as always.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, June 17th, 2025 (#735) 6 days ago:
June 17, 2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co Strawberry Cream 26mm G5A #SHD
- Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16" Söderfors Extra Specialstål Full Hollow
- Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
- Lather: Subtle Art Soap Co. - Citrus Bay Rum - Soap
- Post Shave: Subtle Art Soap Co. - Citrus Bay Rum - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Though sold out, the knot in this brush is still listed as a SHD knot.
I don’t see a lot of Subtle Art Soap on the sub. This is a very nice vegan artisan soap with a nice family of scents. This Citrus Bay Rum is bright bay rum, not lacking in scent strength.
Ingredients: Distilled Water (Aqua), Stearic Acid, RSPO Palm Oil (Elaeis Guineensis Oil), Potassium Hydroxide, Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Butter), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit Butter), Fragrance/Essential Oil (Parfum), Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Mango Butter (Mangifera Indica Seed Butter), Kaolin Clay
The daily challenge was very convenient. The two razors that I used today are on my “refresh” list. Today was an opportunity to try both in order to see if a refresh was needed. I used the MK-31 for the first pass and the Fili for the second pass. These are both full hollow razors with great steel, though the MK-31 is a bit stiffer. Neither razor really needs a refresh but I’ll probably update both of them.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, June 16th, 2025 (#734) 1 week ago:
Now that’s a razor with a lot of character! I love it! I’ve seen hollow ground W&B online. I guess they got in on the craze once the Hexe was invented.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, June 16th, 2025 (#734) 1 week ago:
June 16, 2025
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Raven 26mm V26 Fanchurian
- Razor: Dovo Art of Shaving 5/8 Hollow Ground Round Point
- Lather: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
For today’s theme, this soap contains bison tallow in its Milksteak base.
For today’s challenge, I chose to do a 3-pass trifecta shave in reverse order. My progression for today was:
- Fragrance
- Aftershave
- Toner
- Third pass (lathering, then using my third pass pattern)
- Second pass (lathering, then using my second pass pattern)
- First pass (lathering, then using my first pass pattern)
- Pre-shave - my normal “peoples’ preshave” method; working proto-lather into the face with water
I will say that this was, by far, the best shave I’ve had … today.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, June 15th, 2025 (#733) 1 week ago:
June 15, 2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
- Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
- Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful luxury shave and as close as I get to a spa day. On this Father’s Day, I used Saponificio Varesino which, in fact, is a soap manufacturer that is older than me 🙂
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, June 14th, 2025 (#732) 1 week ago:
June 14, 2025
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Razor: Iwasaki 13/16" Full Hollow Square Point Tamahagane
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
- Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I have a few more shaves in this tub of Black Watch, but it is nearing its end. Wonderful shave, though, pairing the Black Watch trifecta with this Iwasaki razor.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, June 12th, 2025 (#730) 1 week ago:
I thought it would be horrible tbh. In reality, though, it was more subtle and interesting.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, June 12th, 2025 (#730) 1 week ago:
June 12, 2025
- Brush: Oumo Warhammer Iceberg 27mm Meri-2
- Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (4)
- Lather: Adopted Acres Soap Co - Rookie Card - Soap
- Post Shave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Rookie Card has quite the goal for its fragrance; attempting to recall regular trips to 7-Eleven for slurpies, candy, and baseball cards. And recalling the aroma of “cheap, minty bubblegum and powdered cardboard”.
I liked the soap and the scent, but got none of the nostalgia. I’m in the wrong generation for this.
Accountabilibuddies!
I really like the idea of this challenge, and I love u/Impressive_Donut114’s idea of a group soap experience to meet this challenge. I learned of it, not though u/Impressive_Donut114’s original PIF, but through u/raymoonie (thanks!). Thanks also go to u/Josiguuh who was able to share some of his smush so that I could participate today.A group of shavers experiencing a new soap? Well this is what the Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club (BVWSC) is all about! This happens over on sub.wetshaving.social every month! Much thanks to @walden@sub.wetshaving.social for all his administrative efforts over there.
Finally, thanks to u/J33PGuy13 and @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social for including me as part of Operation Moarteen. That was a fun project!
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, June 11th, 2025 (#729) 1 week ago:
June 11, 2025
- Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere
- Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley Aluminum (setting: C Plate)
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (3)
- Lather: E&S Rasage - Azur - Soap
- Post Shave: E&S Rasage - Azur - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I used to really dislike the weight of this razor. Today it did not bother me at all. Today I’m using a soap brand that I’ve not seen anyone else use here, but I bet @PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social knows of it.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, June 10th, 2025 (#728) 2 weeks ago:
June 10, 2025
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Classic 26mm V23 Fanchurian $COMPOSITE
- Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 $MODERNGEM
- Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (1)
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Soap
- Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
There isn’t a SBS soap cover that doesn’t make me smile in some way, or that doesn’t exude youthful energy. They all make you think that the product inside will be fun. I think they are all exceptional. I just happened to be in the mood for Wood Shop today.
I’ve complimented him on his work before, but kudos from me to u/wyzeone. Very impressed!
u/EldrormR’s MM24 is a work of art in its own way. I’m thrilled to have an example of his work, and I really enjoyed using it today.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, June 9th, 2025 (#727) 2 weeks ago:
June 9, 2025
- Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1
- Razor: Gillette President Y-2
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (2)
- Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - Midnight Dreary - Soap
- Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Opulence - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
The date code for this Aristocrat places it in 1953, still in the throws of the atomic age.
My normal goto for dupes is Stirling. I have a number of the “Man” series soaps and planned to go with Island Man. At the last minute I took a look at Shaving Fragrance Homages and found that Midnight Dreary is a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid. I was in the mood for Caties Bubbles anyway.
I have Master Soap Creations “Bloom” soap which is a dupe of the same fragrance, but decided to use Opulence aftershave which a dupe of Layton by Parfums de Marly. I’m double duping today.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, June 8th, 2025 (#726) 2 weeks ago:
June 8, 2025
- Brush: Wolfman WRB2 Bronze w/AP Shave Co MiG 26mm Premium Hybrid
- Razor: Wolfman Razors WR4/WRH3
- Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (6)
- Lather: Zingari Man - The Master - Soap
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
As you can see from the cover art, this soap is marketed as a dark spicy barbershop scent.
There once was an old man with a beard,
Who put lather to his face and smeared,
Shaving in more than one direction,
And using a mirror for reflection,
His beard soon disappeared. - Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, June 7th, 2025 (#725) 2 weeks ago:
Thanks! Probably a one time occurrence.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, June 7th, 2025 (#725) 2 weeks ago:
June 7, 2025
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade
- Blade: Kismet (1)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave today. The limited release of AG 1889 was a real gift to r/Wetshaving. Such a great scent for all times of year.
I bowl lathered today which is not my custom and used a slightly modified version of @sgrdddy’s “slurry lather” in order to keep the lathering portion of the video reasonable.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, June 6th, 2025 (#724) 2 weeks ago:
June 6, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
- Razor: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2 $FLIPTOP $RUSTYBUTTRUSTY $MACHINEAGE
- Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (11)
- Lather: Declaration Grooming - After the Rain - Soap
- Post Shave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
- Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
As the scent description suggests, After the Rain does remind me of a walk through the woods after a spring shower. I try to get out into the (urban) forest everyday, and did so, in fact this morning. I could not be bothered to take shave gear with me, and it did not rain last night, but I am familiar with this forest scent.
To me, Telegrama has the scent freshly washed linens drying on a clothesline in the sun. Naturally, one would expect to come across this after the rain ;-)
This MMOC is my favorite vintage safety razor. It is in excellent shape yet not restored. I like that I can see both the great care and the patina that this razor has received in its lifetime.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, June 5th, 2025 (#723) 2 weeks ago:
- Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1
- Razor: Böker 14er 8/8" Full Hollow
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette
- Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Second luxury shave to complete my daily challenge. I stayed on them with Roman Spice. It leads with a grapefruit note. I also stayed with the Sponsor Spotlight. Very enjoyable shave.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, June 5th, 2025 (#723) 2 weeks ago:
June 5, 2025
- Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Jade 27mm HMW $OLDWORLD
- Razor: Koraat 14 “Moarteen” 15/16" Full Hollow $STR8SNOB
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
It is hard to beat Sea Spice Lime. Such a refreshing citrus scent.
A challenge that you could consider for next year’s games is to shave twice a day. In the past,I have joined u/djundjila in BBS November where we shave twice per day, and I look forward to it again this year. Mostly, I do it to allow me to use more of my soap/splash and razor inventory within a shorter period of time, however, it does force me to pay more attention to good shaving technique.
Later today, I’ll have my second shave. I’ll keep it on theme, but if this were added to LG, I don’t think that should be a requirement.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, June 4th, 2025 (#722) 2 weeks ago:
June 3, 2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad $RESIN
- Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4 (setting: 6) $ADJUSTABLE $SPACEAGE
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
- Lather: Noble Otter - Jack - Soap
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Socialite - Aftershave
- Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I enjoyed today’s theme challenge and the daily challenge. For the theme challenge, I thought of the pairing just before shaving and was really happy with the way it turned out.
Noble Otter Jack notes:
lemon, lime, juniper berry, spice, mint, gin, elemi, muskZingari Man The Socialite notes: lime, seltzer, ice, juniper, herbs, gin, wormwood, musk
The little bit of Koolada-23 cooling in the splash added a subtle lift to the finish of the scent which was very refreshing.
I liked this pairing so much that I intend to use The Socialite soap followed by Jack aftershave at some point in the future. Thanks djudjges for making me do a little work!
Because I have been using my non-dominant (left) hand to shave with straights and with safety razors for a long time, today’s challenge was pretty easy for me. I chose to do as much as possible with my left hand. This included loading the razor with the blade, loading the brush from the tub, doing my pre-shave routine, lathering, and of course, shaving.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, June 3rd, 2025 (#721) 3 weeks ago:
I used to love bay rum scents starting out … Now I find it mildly nauseating
I love bay rum, but I use it sparingly. I can see how it could become nauseating.
