LG SOTD - 2026-10-31
- Prep: Chiseled Face Groomatorium - Pre-shave Gel
- Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
- Brush: Oumo - Exceed 壹 Classic w/ PIGSY-2 29mm Boar
- Razor: RazoRock - Superslant - L3++
- Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless (DE)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Intrepid Man
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Intrepid Man Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Glacial Unscented Balm
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods Powder
- Tool: WSDB
- Platform: PieFed
- Tags: $discord
Theme: Halloween - Intrepid Man is obviously an Autumn scent to my nose. But my nose and brain don't really work like that. I like what I like and I wear it when it's good to me. I am going to make the case that IM is a Halloween scent.
Intrepid Man description:
This deep, spicy, oriental scent opens with a rich blend of Indian sandalwood, cinnamon, coriander, and juniper berry, creating a captivating and complex aroma. The heart notes of lavender, orange, and rosemary add a refreshing and invigorating dimension, while the base of tonka bean and vanilla provides a warm and comforting finish.
According to the etymology of intrepid, it is what stands against fear. A man standing in faith as the evils of the world swirl about. It's what's left after Halloween.
Etymonline entry for intrepid:
"unmoved by danger, undaunted," 1690s, from French intrépide (16c.) and directly from Latin intrepidus "unshaken, undaunted, not alarmed," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + trepidus "alarmed" (reconstructed to be from PIE *trep-(1) "to tremble;" see trepidation). Related: Intrepidly; intrepidness (1620s).
Frank Herbert's concept shows all good leading to stasis and death; all evil leading to a fiery end. You can't have Halloween without Intrepid Man. This also makes me think of the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear:
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.
Daily Challenge: Make a Brush - I took this literally and didn't think of making a meme brush. I participated in the PIGSY-2 group buy and got a 29mm boar fan. I went back to Oumo on my own and got an Exceed Classic handle. After consulting with others, I put it together with silicone sealant.
I put it through the refrigerator break-in process this last week. Today was my first shave with it. I was having a hard time choosing between fan or bulb. Next time I'll probably go bulb. Fan isn't bad. It's early to say but I'm going to say Zenith > Oumo, at least in boar knots. This 29mm seems small in diameter and length. I may change my mind as it breaks in. The edge of the fan is curling out and acts more of a scraper than a paint brush. Proof of making.
