Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Papa Eld with Declaration Grooming B3 knot
Razor: EldrormR Industries - GEM Division: MM24
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Lather: Noble Otter Firefighter
Aftershave: Nobel Otter Firefighter
Fragrance: Imaginary Authors Sundrunk
When I stumbled into the wetshaving hobby 4 years ago, Nobel Otter and Declaration Grooming were the hot shit (and BaM, but I digress). For some reason, my first impression was that DG's branding and product names were juvenile and NO's was clever, whimsical, effective. I can't rationally explain why a tesselated bison head should be more juvenile than a playful, and I quickly started appreciating both brands a lot. Over the years I've had about 20 tubs of DG and 6 of NO.
Today, my vote goes to the water weasel for two reasons: Thé Noir et Vanille, Firefighter, Barrbarr, and Orbit are among my prized possessions, and Opulence. An upset in this otterwise (hihi) entirely predictable tournament would just be the cherry on top. We'll see how it goes, though, both artisans have a big dedicated fan base.
Noble Otter makes great stuff. I would have done a Hamami trickhole but I killed my tub of soap a while ago. Batters Up is a great scent that has really grown on me.
It's Zingari Zischtig, and today, it was Mousse Illuminée. I have seen that Zingari has another collaboration with Rogue perfumery out, Bon Monsieur – which I have a decant of, and enjoy very much. There might be a purchase in view – which is totally justified, since I plan to finish 3 soaps this year. The Koraat was great, as usual.
Mar 19, 2024 - MM24 10th Match-Up: NO vs. DG
This match up could go either way. For #teatuesday I had both TNeV and Chaotic Neutral lined up for today, and ultimately went with the Otter.
Rating: 4.5/5
Soap buddies!
I think that the nod will go to DG, but in a matchup between DG and NO on Tea for Twosday, there's only one choice.
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Ok, Here We Go Again
When I stumbled into the wetshaving hobby 4 years ago, Nobel Otter and Declaration Grooming were the hot shit (and BaM, but I digress). For some reason, my first impression was that DG's branding and product names were juvenile and NO's was clever, whimsical, effective. I can't rationally explain why a tesselated bison head should be more juvenile than a playful, and I quickly started appreciating both brands a lot. Over the years I've had about 20 tubs of DG and 6 of NO.
Today, my vote goes to the water weasel for two reasons: Thé Noir et Vanille, Firefighter, Barrbarr, and Orbit are among my prized possessions, and Opulence. An upset in this otterwise (hihi) entirely predictable tournament would just be the cherry on top. We'll see how it goes, though, both artisans have a big dedicated fan base.
Firefighter++;
I have not tried Barrbarr or Orbit, but Thé Noir et Vanille, Firefighter, and (I'll add) Monarch are otterly incredible.
I think I've tried monarch, but don't remember. Two Kings is very nice, too! Rose and oud
Yes, I have been tempted by Two Kings several times. Just haven't gone there yet.
March 19, 2024
(#MMarch24)
Noble Otter makes great stuff. I would have done a Hamami trickhole but I killed my tub of soap a while ago. Batters Up is a great scent that has really grown on me.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024 -- Tea for Twosday
Brush: Oumo Compass Bonfire 27mm Emperor-2
Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Aftershave
Fragrance: Creed Green Irish Tweed
Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Terrific shave today! TNeV's greatness cannot be denied. Between DG and NO, there's no loser within my collection. Within March Madness? …
Tuesday, March 19, 2024: Zischtigin' Around
It's Zingari Zischtig, and today, it was Mousse Illuminée. I have seen that Zingari has another collaboration with Rogue perfumery out, Bon Monsieur – which I have a decant of, and enjoy very much. There might be a purchase in view – which is totally justified, since I plan to finish 3 soaps this year. The Koraat was great, as usual.
Have a good night!
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