🦣 Mammoth Monday: Avocado 🥑
I tried out the sample of Avocado I received from HoM. It's an earthy and fresh scent, and it paired nicely with the fig notes in Nirvana and Just Right for a Tuesday.
I can't imagine Avocado as appealing for a shave soap. But Nirvana ... Tiago created a wonderful, elegant scent imo.
My wife, who knew nothing about the soap, struggled to get anything approaching avocado. I think it's more the suggestion of avocado.
I agree that Nirvana is amazing.
July 22, 2024 -- Morado Monday
Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Morado - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - Morado - Aftershave
Fragrance: Initio - Paragon - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Like my other SV soaps, I don't use Morado enough. The scent works in late spring and summer, but I think it matches perfectly to the cooler part of the year. Wonderful stuff.
Today was my first trial of a razor for AA. The Facharbeit is a stainless steel razor and, therefore, not even worth purchasing, let alone using for a face shave. I should probably use it to open boxes or letters. Yet, I got an excellent shave from this razor. Probably a fluke since, again, it is stainless steel, and we all know that stainless steel razors suck. If I check back in my records I see that I have four stainless steel razors. I probably purchased them based on bling and didn't notice the type of steel. Yet, my previous shaves with these razors were also excellent. I wonder if technique matters, or bias comes into play?
July 22, 2024
I'm a self-professed mild-boi, but the Micro-Matic Open Comb is still a favorite of mine. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. A light touch and it feels nice and tame. A very close shave.
I'm determined to kill this balm. It's getting low, but this stuff lasts a very long time. I don't know why I want to get rid of it so much. It doesn't take up that much space. I think I might just be someone who prefers commercial balms over the artisan options.
Monday, July 22, 2024: Megalodon Monday
It's been a long time since I last nicked my ear – turns out I still know how to do it. Otherwise, good shave. I slowly manage to get as close a shave on the chin as with a DE.
Have a good night!
