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Jan. 15, 2024
Good shave. Terribly cold out so I opted for a fruity flowery scent. I like the scent but the lather feels almost sticky at times.
The Djudge razor has come out to adjudicate this Micromatic Mammoth Monday shave. On the count of great scent combo first class, it finds the SOTD guilty. On the count of aggravated boar performance, guilty.
Monday, January 15, 2024 - Tub Kill Shave
I killed my tub of Watchman soap today. I actually should have called it after my last use but I thought I still had enough left for another shave, and today I ended up with one of the thinnest lathers I've ever used. Oh well, live and learn.
Congrats on the kill!
Thanks man! It always feels like such an accomplishment.
One day, I too shall know the feeling :)
January 15, 2024
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
I chose to do another MMMMFF shave today. Tobacconist and Leviathan are terrific scents individually and, yeah, the pairing is extraordinary. Great shave today!
Tobacconist and Leviathan sounds like a great combo
SOTD 15.01.2024
A very late but fast head shave. One pass, done. I actually wanted to see if I could shave my head with a safety razor in ten minutes. It took 15, but I can still improve a bit...
The Phytorelax ASB is actually something that isn't just a gimmick for head shavers - it contains a mild sunscreen, smells nice and absorbs quickly. I had it already in 2021ish, but they updated and improved the formula a bit. The only downside is that it still contains dimethicone/silicone oil. You can't have everything I guess.
Very busy day yet again. Right after nursing school, I picked up my mom and visited my grandma in her nursing home for her 91. birthday. My uncle and aunt were already there and it was a pretty relaxed afternoon. After last year's big party, grandma doesn't want any big celebrations anymore. I also went grocery shopping, later did a full body workout with kettlebells and resistance bands at home. I probably will need a lot of coffee to get through tomorrow, but oh well... Life happens and you gotta make the most of it.
January 15, 2024
Feeling ill today. I hope I feel better tomorrow.
Get well soon, buddy!
Thanks!