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My gut tells me we can have an underdog victory today and I'm doing my part.
#MMarch24
I’m doing my part
Me too, but I expect BaM to be unrelenting.
narrator: BaM did not relent Indeed
March 25, 2024 -- Monoi Monday
Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Noble Otter - Monoi de Tahiti - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Monoi de Tahiti - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Another fine week, another great shave.
SOTD 25.03.2024
Finally time to post a proper SOTD again! After my uncomfortable hiatus, I actually had a crammed weekend and today off work but still packed with preparations. I feel way better since returning from Bad Liebenstein...
2 pass head shave, first with the Gamechanger WTG and a second fast one with the cartridge razor ATG. These Hydro 3 treat me well since I found out that I can simply remove the gel strips with my thumbnail - pluck, and they're gone for good! I much prefer my soap to be the sole provider of slickness, K THX.
Neon Sun was awesome after almost no soap usage (excluding Moon's Union) for six weeks. Great scent, good feeling on the skin and a nice bald head without irritation as the final result. Now I really need to sleep since I have lots of early shifts in the next few days, but it's good to be back here. 👌🏻
Monday, March 25, 2024: Les lundis du Père Lucien
This was rather rough – the blade probably needs some refreshing.
Have a good night!
Mar 25, 2024 - MM24 13th Match-Up: B+M vs. NO
Another round with the Otter—this time using the mysterious Hamami. It made for an excellent Monday morning shave.
Rating: 4.5/5