Tuesday SOTD Thread - September 24th, 2024 (#471)

Mdc fougere.

Just cos I'm here don't mean I'm formatting proper

Sep 24, 2024 - Talent Tuesday: Trash Panda

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Foundry 26mm Declaration Grooming B16 Badger Knot
• Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
• Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [16]
• Lather: Talent Soap Factory - Trash Panda - Soap (Vegan)
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - Barrel Proof - Splash
• Fragrance: First Line Shaving/Black Mountain Shaving - Sutton Distilled - Eau de Parfum

Bourbon, plums, and vetiver; bourbon and sandalwood; and a beautiful whiskey symphony.

Rating: 4.5/5

September 24, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow

• Lather: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Great scent on this trifecta. There's an slight underlying smokiness to it that's not in the notes but that I really enjoy.

September 24, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
• Razor: MMOC Gen 2
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (1)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann/Zingari Man - Nocturne - Soap
• Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue - Aftershave

I shaved last night so I could head out the door early this morning. I wanted a super close shave that'll last me until late afternoon, and the MMOC did a great job.

I was also inspired by @DaveWave94 (sorry, tagging is a missing feature in Jerboa), but had better luck than him with a fresh PTFE blade. I've definitely had rough first shaves, but as I gain experience I'm starting to blame it on technique.

24.09.2024 - Neon Sun against rainy days

• Prep: warm water
• Brush: Omega Roma Colosseo 31 mm
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip/Flying Wing, gold
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
• Lather: Noble Otter - Neon Sun
• Post-Shave: Moon Soaps Old School "balm"; Phytorelax Aftershave scalp cream ASB

-> 2 pass head shave. Same blade as my recent bloody experience, different razor. Very smooth now that it lost its initial "bite"!

Neon Sun is such a great scent and NO base a treat as usual. The label sent some warm thoughts about a Miami sundown my way, kinda nice in the current rainy weather over here. Both passes went by very comfortable, I guess it was mostly a mindset and skill issue on my part during my last awful shave. Today I was more relaxed and it went way better. I rarely use my golden BT/FW, but it's a very charming vintage razor. Mild, efficient and the gold plating is chipped off in some places to give it a rough aesthetic. It's the cool kind of vintage with lots of 'mojo'.

In other news, I trimmed off the circle beard/goatee and now rock my Zappa look (stache, soul patch and stubble) again. Occasionally I might shave my face again, but currently the dry parts of my face (cheeks, jawline) need a longer recovery break. Thing is, I totally like myself better this way too - with a goatee, it's just generic bald guy #815 looking back in the mirror. Generally, with facial hair it's all about what suits you best and what feels nice - and with wetshaving, you also have the greatest tools for contouring and caring for your skin.

Tab Tue 24 Sep 2024

• Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (54)
• Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 17 (NOS, 7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel)
• Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
• Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
• Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

A blissful early morning Stankening. The Frio edge is showing first signs of wear after 24 uses. Still comfortable, but the smooth bliss phase is at an end.