Good afternoon folks, it's been a while since I've posted anything significant. I've been working hard and neglecting my shaving gear. I plan on fixing that as things get back to normal. The new job is plenty busy but treating me well. Everyone had heaps of vacation / holiday time to burn before the year end so it's been absolute chaos.

Last month I posted on the puzzle thread asking if it was alright if I didn't place my order right away. It was Christmas time and my spare 'beer money' was short. I also have an understanding with my SO that my hobby purchases are to be kept separate from our finances, this led me to inquire about holding off a week. I wasn't in a hard spot and I didn't want it to appear so. The last thing I want to do is take advantage of wonderful people when there are so many out there who genuinely need it. Any who, after multiple offers to assist me with my puzzle set purchase, one of you bastards bought it for me anyways, anonymously. Scott @ /u/landlgrooming informed me of the deed and told me not to ask who it was, he wouldn't tell me. :(

I'm extremely grateful for the generosity that was freely offered and anonymously given. Today's SOTD is made in your honor, you know who you are. Thank you. :D

• Prep: Hot Shower Shower Beer

• Soap: L&L Puzzle

• Brush: "Monarch" 28mm Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip

• Razor: J.A Henckels 72 (11/16 FH Spike)

• Post: L&L Puzzle Liniment

Time to pay it forward. I'm giving away a full L&L set of the winner's choosing, splash or liniment, and a brush rejuvenator (free shipping yay!). I'll be drawing the winner this weekend using random.org

Anyone can enter to win, just be a contributing member of r/wetshaving. New people are most welcome, but post history will be checked for participation. So many new faces!

Post "I'm in." to enter and feel free to thank anyone who has gone out of their way to help you. These people are the backbone of this community and we very much appreciate what they do, whether it be free soap or answering a question one might have. You guys are great.

Pleasant shaves to you all,

Fireborn

~EDIT: I'll be recording names this evening and drawing after I've finished my list. Best of luck to you all!~