SOTD September 14, 2019
A Stirling SEptember
Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM Micromatic
Brush: JR #41 badger
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave
A few things to discuss:
First, I survived the harvest full moon on Friday the 13th with being responsible for 150+ teenagers whose minds were almost solely on the Homecoming dance that followed the game. Whew!
Second, some talk of bowls and bowl lathering lead me to bowl lather today. Hmmm. I'm just not good at it. My lather was not any better than a face lather. I have some cool bowls including two or three my sister made (Boise Mudworks is her business [shameless plug]) but rarely use them. It's a lot of extra work. I'm not disparaging or thinking poorly of those who bowl lather - all of you know I support any shaving style in the vein of "it's your shave, do it your way". I think, for me, bowl lathering is not an avenue I'll spend much time pursuing.
Third, my friend Andrew
@Linuxguile gifted me this MMOC last September. It can be a beast of a razor but with light, light pressure and attention to angle it shaves magnificently. Thank you, Andrew!
Fourth, Ozark Mountain is a stellar scent.
Fifth, I am thankful for this group and it's knowledge and levity. We are from different parts of the world and walk different paths in our lives, but we can come together and share shaving news but also news of our kids and our goings-on. This is a rare corner of the inter-webs, and I'm glad to part of it.
Shave on, folks, and enjoy your Saturday!
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