As we have determined here, today's setup supports les mardis du mammouth.
And another great HoM shave was had by me. I felt compelled to use a razor that has mammoth ivory scales with a House of Mammoth soap. Though this was the first time I've done it, it won't be the last.
Luxury shave, which I've been doing more often due to rushed early morning shaves.
This blade has been pretty incredible.
I've been hesitant to try Mélange because I've been burned by some soaps before and this one has a reputation for doing that. I'm happy to report that I'm SAFE from Mélange. It smells good!
Brush: AP Shave Co. 30 mm Tuxedo Fan w/ black & clear handle
Lather: Declaration Grooming - Unscented
Post Shave: Thayer's Aloe Vera toner
Fragrance: Tom Ford - Ombre Leather EdP
1 pass head shave with the Headblade. Just a quick shave before my late shift...
Today I called my potential new work place for feedback. Lo and behold, I got the verbal commitment by the nursing service manager/head of nursing (= "Pflegedienstleitung" or PDL in german) that I can start there next year 🥳
The "boss" of that nursing home is unfortunately still sick, so my written contract will have to wait until next week... But I can finally start to work on organising my seamless transition 😉
My parents as well as some coworkers who are in on my intentions are happy for me, albeit the latter are understandably sad that we'll part ways... Me too, but I need to do what's best for me and my career.
Celebrated the day with one of my favourite Tom Ford fragrances. Ombre Leather as well as its darker brother Tuscan Leather are my absolute top perfumes. If you're into rich leather scents that are very agreeable (instead of harsher offerings like e.g. Midnight Stag), I completely recommend those 👍🏻
Thanks DJ. I also got an email by them as some sort of written confirmation... This feels like a huge accomplishment for me 😃
Yeah, it definitely is a fragrance reserved for special occasions. I like how it starts smelling like the brand new leather Interieur of a new luxurious car and then develops into a spicier scent.
Post Shave: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminee - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Talc: Pinaud Clubman
It is my first Zingari Zischtig and Mousse Illuminée is the protocol. I had a little spare time so I loaded more heavily than usual and created a YouTube boom shakalaka lather [IYKYK]. That was perfect for this scent as it filled the bathroom during the shave.
I can't go wrong with the WR4. I used the lightest of touches, barely felt the edge, and still was rewarded with full-on BBS comfort.
Brush: Chisel and Hound Ambrosia Maple with 26 mm synthetic Maggard knot
Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC1 (1922-1929?)
Blade: Feather FHS-10
Lather: Barrister and Mann Lavanille
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Pure Lavender
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Fire Power
Delicious lavender-centric shave with an already inexplicably worn blade (after 4 uses). FHS-10 blades are really substantially worse than other Feather blades. The AutoStrop goes back in the box, and I'm returning to straights for the next few days.