Aug. 14, 2022
- Brush: Zenith B36 "Copper Scrubby!" 28x50mm Boar
- Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
- Blade: GEM (15)
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Lime - Soap
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Post Shave: Porter's Lotion, WSP - Neroli - Cooling Aftershave Balm
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Fragrance: Gallagher Fragrances - Carpe Cafe
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Passes: WTG, ATG
- Coffee: Ethiopia, Sidama, Oromia - v: Ethiopia Heirloom - p: Natural
- Music: Car Seat Headrest - Teens of Denial
- August 2022 SOTD Photo Album
#GEMsOfWisdom / #RawHoggin
| Date |
Soap Before (g) |
Soap After (g) |
Usage (g) |
Loading |
| 8/1 |
235.5 |
232.5 |
3 |
◊ |
| 8/2 |
232.5 |
228.0 |
4.5 |
◊ |
| 8/3 |
228.0 |
227.0 |
1 |
◊ |
| 8/4 |
227.0 |
223.3 |
3.7 |
◊ |
| 8/5 |
223.3 |
220.3 |
3 |
40 seconds |
| 8/6 |
220.3 |
218.8 |
1.5 |
30 seconds |
| 8/7 |
218.8 |
217.9 |
0.9 |
40 swirls |
| 8/8 |
217.9 |
216.5 |
1.4 |
40 swirls |
| 8/9 |
216.5 |
215.9 |
0.6 |
40 swirls |
| 8/10 |
215.9 |
215.6 |
0.3 |
50 swirls |
| 8/11 |
215.6 |
213.9 |
1.7 |
60 swirls |
| 8/12 |
214.7 |
213.0 |
1.7 |
60 swirls |
| 8/13 |
213.0 |
211.5 |
1.5 |
60 swirls |
| 8/14 |
211.5 |
210.5 |
1 |
60 swirls |
| 8/15 |
210.5 |
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◊ |
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I enjoyed today's shave a lot. The lather came together quickly, the knot is starting to feel correct, and I avoided any obvious scraping.
Speaking of the knot, does anyone know how close this is to "broken-in"? I know it's hard to tell from a photo, but here you go. u/EldrormR, what do you think? Do you recall how many lathers it took to break yours in?
Not much to report on the MMOC front. The blade is still going strong; I find ten to twenty shaves to be the comfort sweet spot for most blades, including GEMs. I'm anticipating some tugging once I round twenty-five.
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#sidetracked u/Teufelskraft
Yesterday's "Whale Trail" write-up reminded me of a different song that's related in title, but not at all in theme, style, or aesthetic.
I slept on Car Seat Headrest for ages because I couldn't take the band's name seriously. That was a mistake, because Will Toledo's guitar rock is varied and full of stellar hooks. Try "Martin," "Sober to Death," or "Something Soon," for just a sampling. But the oddly-titled "Drunk Drivers / Killer Whales" is the song that got me into the band, and it's also a heck of an introduction to Toledo's music.
I believe Teens of Denial is the first full-band studio recording under the Car Seat Headrest name, and that makes it a little easier to appreciate, though Toledo's songwriting was dynamic and imaginative long before he signed to Matador. In the case of "Drunk Drivers / Killer Whales," the song goes through a couple of lyrical and melodic ideas before it even hits the first refrain—a triumphant, arena-destined harmony around 3:20. Bouncing between quiet, hesitant verse and top-of-their-lungs chorus, "Drunk Drivers / Killer Whales" steadily commands more attention as it progresses, building to a rousing finish. It's a centerpiece of Teens of Denial and an excellent combination of everything that makes the album such a fun listen.
Bandcamp: Car Seat Headrest - "Drunk Drivers / Killer Whales"
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