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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

In hindsight, I probably could have just called this event "March" - u/ShavingInCT

  • Brush: Boti Motherlode knot in laminated wooden handle, 30 mm
  • Razor: Weck Sextoblade Med Prep
  • Blade: Kismet Rostfrei, Polymer beschichtet
  • Lather: House of Mammoth Mood Indigo
  • Aftershave: Chicago Grooming Co. AG 1889
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Fire Power

It's remarkable how much March Madness followed the usage percentages of the last few months. When nudged to reevaluate their soap maker preferences, members of this sub come to the same conclusion as in their unprompted day-to-day software decisions. The only upset to date was a 5 over 4 seed win, so nothing to write home about, and our last chance for an upset today is the same. 2 vs 1. Big whoop. Even with this outcome, March Madness is a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to next year's instalment when we get a second chance ad being at least a little mad.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I was surprised that there was even one upset [expecting BaM to take the day today], but what fun! I look forward to this as a regular event.

(Mood )?Indigo++;

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

March 29, 2024

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts "Santa Noir" w/Maggard 28mm SHD Badger
  • Razor: Fatip Classic Testina Gentile
  • Blade: Bolzano Superinox (German) (2)
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Soap
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - EdP

All aboard the upset train! Chooo choo!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

March 29, 2024

  • Brush: Grizzly Bay Shire 26mm V18 Fanchurian

  • Razor: Tanifuji Spalding 0411 6/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Splash

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Terrific shave today. I'm certain BaM will take the day. BaM, TSP, and DG are the only soaps I was unable to use on competition days this month. Since I don't have a Talent Soap Factory soap (will rectify that), my "underdog" strategy forecast only BaM and TSP as unused soaps. There's no soap in the competition that I think is a weak entrant, but I thoroughly enjoyed the inaugural March Madness here on the sub.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Mar 29, 2024 - MM24 Championship: B+M vs HoM

It was difficult not to stray back into my routine of #fougerefriday. Ben has created two solid fougères, Cerberus Fougère and Armonia, but unfortunately, neither are in Tusk. It was tempting to give in to any of the numerous B+M fougères: Gothique, Angelique, Classique, Beaudelaire, Fern, Vespers, Passiflora...

I went with a different kind of fresh, green scent, Alive. I have no complaints with this shave!

Regardless of how the championship turns out, this has been a fun event. Thank you u/ShavingInCT for hosting the event and to all those who supported it.

Rating: 5/5