Post 'Friday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 02, 2024' of challenge 'SubstantialStag 2024'

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  1. u/Engineered_Shave posted on 2024-08-02 03:34:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 02, 2024 – Austere August!

    • Brush: Generic Ivory Brush w/ 30mm Timberwolf Synthetic. (Stag Brush)
    • Razor: YPM – Winning Razor Mk2, polished, tattooed ("The Emperor's Shaver!")
    • Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock SharpEdge (2).
    • Lather: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Aftershave: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag

    Day 2 with Stag. I think we're getting the hang of this! It's working out well!

    Have a Stag-y Friday!

    That aside, I propose A Hymn to Midnight Stag!

    Oh Midnight Stag, divine and true,
    Bestower of smoothness, comfort anew,
    In thy realm of lather, we find our peace,
    A close and gentle shave, our souls release.

    Thy scent, a symphony of earth and sky,
    Bergamot's citrus zest, doth catch the eye,
    Cedarwood's ancient wisdom, whispers low,
    While lavender's calm, our senses doth bestow.

    With every stroke of the doubled edge blade,
    Thy rich, creamy lather, our skin hath made,
    A canvas smooth, a surface so divine,
    Reflecting the beauty, of thy sacred shrine.

    Thy tallow heart, a treasure to behold,
    Nourishes and moisturizes, young and old,
    The shaving brush, a humble servant true,
    Dances with joy, in thy lathery dew.

    Oh Midnight Stag, we sing thy praise,
    For the blessings thou bringest, to our daily ways,
    In the stillness of morning, thou dost abide,
    A constant companion, by our side.

    May thy fragrance rise, like incense to the sky,
    As we, thy faithful, do thy glory deny,
    For in thy realm of shaving, we find our delight,
    Oh Midnight Stag, our hearts, thou dost make bright.

    #AustereAugust $SubstantialStag

    Bonus:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvyJrY1ZmLY ← Nikola Tesla And His Incredible Inventions

  2. u/SirKravsALot posted on 2024-08-02 04:14:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 2, 2024: The Stag Begineth

    • Prep: warm splash of water
    • Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo 24 mm
    • Razor: AtT S1
    • Blade: Gillette Blue
    • Lather: Chiseled Face Groomatorium - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face Groomatorium - Midnight Stag

    Fridays are perfect for Stag (along with every other day). Hark, friends, and ring in the glory. Take last year's antlers, fashion them into horns, and sing the song of rejoice for The Stag is with thee.

    $SubstantialStag

  3. u/el_charminman posted on 2024-08-02 05:54:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 2, 2024

    • Prep: Cold Water
    • Brush: Semogue The Shave Nook Mistura Final Edition 26.5 mm
    • Razor: Fatip Classic Grande
    • Blade: Feather (71)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Eau de Parfum -

    Man, all those $ tags are an eye sore, hope in the future there's a better way on keeping track on things.

    1.1g of soap was used today

    Another spray

    -

    $SubstantialStag

    Have a great weekend!

  4. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-08-02 11:51:31-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 2, 2024 – AA24 Day Two

    • Brush: Omega 50068 Bambino 18mm boar
    • Razor: Hartford Cutlery #20 4/8
    • Lather: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co – Unscented Balm
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag

    Day two with the Hartford was just a bit better today. My lather was better today having loaded directly from the tub and reloading as necessary with water as needed. I know Chiseled Face is not in the same caliber as other soaps, but I can get good lathers with it.

    As for the razor, I’m still working the angles to get what feels right and varying the length of the strokes. My neck is pretty sore, so I threw on some additional balm to finish. Getting all hot and sweaty on our daily walk did help much for comfort either.

    Happy Friday! I’m off to see Steep Canyon Rangers for the first of two of their shows in two months.

    Be kind to one another.

    $SubstantialStag $headless $Discord

  5. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2024-08-02 18:37:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 2nd, 2024 - Stagalicious

    Had to get a reminder from Pudding how to strop but after he calmed me down and explained I got to work and I believe had good success! The shave was silky smooth and satisfying. This boar knot from Milton has already bloomed significantly and I didn't need to do a full reload for my second pass, however I did still need to revisit the tub to get a lather that I felt comfortable doing my ATG shave with. Hope everyone had a good day 2, especially my Brothers in ~~Stank~~ Stag!

    $SubstantialStag

    $Honemeisterschaft

    $FriodomRiders

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord

  6. u/Eructate posted on 2024-08-02 19:16:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 2, 2024 - AA Day 2

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (2)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    Challenges/Tags: $SubstantialStag $RawHoggin $headless $Discord

    Stag Spray Day 2

    The first pass of both days has gone great so far. The second pass got me yesterday, and on top of reopening yesterday's battle wound, I ended up with quite a bit of irritation on the neck, which did not mix well with today's 100-degree temperatures. However, I had the Stag to carry me through the day, so I consider myself lucky.

  7. u/OBeardWanKenobe posted on 2024-08-02 22:56:11-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 2, 2024

    • Brush: AP ShaveCo. Winter "White Wizard" Synbad 30mm

    • Razor: Henson Razors AL13 mild Jet Black

    • Razor 2: Feather Artist Club DX

    • Blade: Voskhod (2)

    • Blade 2: Feather Artist Club Pro Super (several shaves+2)

    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Splash

    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - EdP

    Great evening shave! It's been a while since I shaved every day, but it's going goood. Sometime I forget how good CF base is.

    Here's the spray/shave proof

    $SubstantialStag