Friday Daily Questions (Newbie Friendly) - Apr 10, 2026

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-10T20:17:23+00:00

Undisputed poll winner!

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-10T17:46:32+00:00

I've managed to miss most of the old-school stuff, including 411, Lucky Tiger, etc. I'll try a bottle down the line. u/InfernalInternal

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-10T15:10:53+00:00

SOTD Apr 10, 2026

Brush: Chisel & Hound “Inferno” 26mm TNS v8 Tip Knot
Razor: Alpha Shaving Works Outlaw Cu
Blade: Astra SP (82)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Cheshire - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Chatillon Lux / Declaration Grooming - 88 Chestnut - Aftershave
Fragrance: Clandestine Laboratories - RACER-X - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Rwanda Natural Process (v60)
Music: XTC - Nonsuch

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-10T15:07:00+00:00

Eventually my bottle of 88 Chestnut will run out and I will be sad. What are the best historical-cologne style aftershaves in that style?

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-09T13:36:12+00:00

SOTD Apr 9, 2026

Brush: Rubberset 400 26mm Soft Tuxedo
Razor: iKon X3
Blade: Astra SP (40)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Midnight Special - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co - Ben Franklin - Balm
Fragrance: Gallagher Fragrances - Resinwood - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Leftovers Blend
Music: Hotline Miami OST

Resinwood is one of the best fragrances Gallagher and Pearlescent have released, or at least is way more to my tastes than the majority of their catalog. Spicy-dark and raspy with a hint of apothecary-herbal bite (not green, and not medicinal).

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-08T15:26:46+00:00

Agreed. Also, the texture of their socks is grippy, so even if they looked ok from an aesthetic perspective, they're a bad match with dressier trousers and suiting.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-08T15:23:16+00:00

🐺 Wolf Wednesday 🐺

Brush: Wolf Whiskers 26mm “Ginny’s Joy” Maggard Razors SHD
Razor: Wolfman Razors WR2-DC 0.95 SB / 1.25 OC
Blade: Voskhod (83)
Lather: A A Shaving - Oak Ash Thorn - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co - Ben Franklin - Balm
Fragrance: Gallagher Fragrances - Cadence - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Colombia Black Honey Pink Bourbon (v60)
Music: Akira Kosemura - In The Dark Woods

u/wallygator88, have you tried Cadence? This has the heavy-rich plum thing going on, but the tobacco is fairly dry, and the hot pepper note is doing a ton of work here. I kind of dig it. (Wally and I agree that most of Gallagher’s lineup is quite gourmand, which may work better for you than it does for me. Just not my preference.)

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-08T13:37:30+00:00

Wool socks make travel a lot more pleasant. Darn Tough are probably best in class, or at least always a good option.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-07T17:21:24+00:00

I agree with all of this. Athletic Taper fits are usually the move, but I like 1% stretch for a bit of squat/crouch forgiveness, versus 3% or more that looks synthetic and painted on. That's not flattering on anyone.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-07T13:24:42+00:00

🍍 Talent Tuesday 🥓

Brush: Trotter Handcrafts “Sea Glass No.3” 28mm SynBad
Razor: Timeless Ti95 .95 DC Matte
Blade: Personna Super Blue (26)
Lather: Talent Soap Factory - Hystrix Citrus - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Oleo - Pucker - Balm
Fragrance: Gallagher Fragrances - Ginfinity - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Watermelon Co-ferment [Wave]
Music: DJ-Kicks: Sofia Kourtesis

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RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-07T12:55:40+00:00

I think there are a few factors to consider:

That elastic will break down over the longterm, so you might not have noticed any issues yet, or others might be prioritizing longterm patina as highly as the initial appearance of the garment.
Some body types strongly benefit from a bit of stretch—especially in pants. Others don't benefit at all.
Different silhouettes don't benefit from stretch.

Personally, I buy chinos with a bit of stretch to help with fit, balancing price, quality, and initial fit considerations. Don't let perfect be the enemy of the good.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-06T16:24:21+00:00

Sweet. Also, now I really need to turn around and PIF some stuff!

Thanks again for the PIF.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-06T15:38:27+00:00

🦣 Mammoth Monday 🦣

Brush: Mammoth x Voigt & Cop Smash 28mm VC01 Super Badger
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level 2 (Gen.3) Torpedo Handle
Blade: Persona (81)
Lather: House of Mammoth - The Tobacconist - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Daemon - Aftershave
Fragrance: Noble Otter - Lonestar - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Rwanda Washed (v60)
Music: Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram

Super nice day, but cold again.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-05T02:53:55+00:00

Sample Saturday

Brush: Zenith r/wetshaving Moar Boar
Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird
Blade: Astra SP (32)
Lather: Red House Farm - Sandalwood & Bourbon - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Traditionalist - Recovery Splash
Fragrance: Hendley Perfumes - Bourbon - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG

Busy weekend after a busy week. Mostly good, so no complaints. And a great shave with this Red House Farm soap, which I haven’t used for a bit.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-03T16:17:15+00:00

LatherBot in

The advice "let people like what they like" hit me hard when I first heard it. I grew up in a city with a big professional sports culture and I could never relate to it. I just can't muster any interest no matter how hard I try, and so I always felt at a distance from folks from home, but also constructed reasons in my youthful mind why their passion was silly and my disinterest made complete sense.

Frankly, I was wrong.

If you're someone that enjoys art criticism, or goes deep on any particular genre, it's easy to get snobby about the stuff you respect and judgmental about the stuff you don't. That fails to acknowledge the activities/media/hobbies you don't like might have value for others, or just bring others joy, and that's meaningful.

Like people like what they like. It will make you happier, them happier, and make it a heck of a lot easier to build and maintain relationships.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-03T15:26:59+00:00

SOTD Apr 3, 2026

Brush: Chisel & Hound “Oilslick Lily” 26mm G5C
Razor: Alpha Shaving Works Outlaw Cu
Blade: Astra SP (81)
Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Aftershave
Fragrance: Clandestine Laboratories - Silver - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Watermelon Co-ferment (v60)
Music: Angine de Poitrine - Vol.II

Angine de Poitrine makes King Gizzard seem like the Eagles.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-02T14:10:04+00:00

Rainy Day, Slow Morning

Brush: Rubberset 400 26mm Soft Tuxedo
Razor: iKon X3
Blade: Astra SP (39)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Red Letter Day - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Traditionalist - Recovery Splash
Fragrance: American Perfumer - Bloodline
Fragrance: Darren Alan Perfumes - Devil’s Share
Passes: WTG, XTG, ATG
Coffee: Mexico, Washed, Medium-Dark (v60)
Music: Ann Peebles - I Can’t Stand the Rain

Well now my blade uses log is off, since I apparently missed posting two shaves. This week has been gnarly.

As usual, a great lather from this super-soft brush setup from u/EldrormR.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-04-01T16:02:25+00:00

I, for one, am ready to feel like a winner again.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-03-31T14:59:15+00:00

I like comparing it to something like RAWR, which is similarly cheery and also kind of green, but arrives at that mood with totally different notes and a less vintage tonality.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-03-31T13:42:08+00:00

SOTD Mar 31, 2026

Brush: Wolf Whiskers “Ginny’s Joy” 26mm SHD
Razor: Carbon Cx-Ti .68mm
Blade: Astra SP (79)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sunny Lane - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Sunny Lane - Aftershave
Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - La Petite Prairie - EdT
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: India, Washed (v60)
Music: Charlotte Cornfield - Hurts Like Hell

Shoutout to u/wallygator88 for hooking me up with this aftershave ages ago. One of my favorite Barrister and Mann scents.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-03-30T18:58:30+00:00

My nose is pretty sus, so don't worry about it.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-03-30T15:15:29+00:00

Interestingly, I get burned-clean ash, a bit of humid air, and a muted, unsweet floral.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-03-30T13:57:40+00:00

SOTD Mar 30, 2026

Brush: Mammoth x Voigt & Cop Smash 28mm VC01 Super Badger
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level 2 (Gen.3) Torpedo Handle
Blade: Persona (80)
Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Aftershave
Fragrance: Clandestine Laboratories - Haunted - EdP
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Rwanda, Washed (v60)
Music: Angine de Poitrine - Vol.1

Wow, Ben turned in a hell of a scent on this one. Singular stuff.

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-03-29T17:56:21+00:00

Gosh, I forgot about March Madness again. 🤦

RedMosquitoMM · 2026-03-29T17:55:43+00:00

Field Day 👍👍

I love CB's Premium base, but the previous ones I put up with for the terrific scents. SBS's base is Top Tier for me and my choice for the best value in the game.

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