Post 'Saturday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 03, 2024' of challenge 'Raw Hoggin 2024'

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  1. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-08-03 05:21:04-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Down On The Farm For AA - Day 3

    • Brush: Omega 81151
    • Razor: Merkur 37C
    • Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (3)
    • Lather: Stirling - Scots Pine Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Baker Street splash
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial unscented AS balm

    Another day of wrangling sheep and pigs down on the farm. Today was the first day I didn't have to go back to the tub for a reload with this brush. Of course, I also loaded the brush like it owed me money so that could be a factor. Before and after brush pics here. I'm enjoying using the 37C for AA. This was my first razor when I started this journey 16 years ago. And while I got good shaves with it for many years, time, wisdom, technique and better lather skills have made for even better shaves with this bad boy.

    Time for more coffee on a rainy Saturday morning. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    $RawHoggin $ShepherdsofStirling

  2. u/tinyturtlefrog posted on 2024-08-03 06:17:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Saturday, Austere August 3, 2024 – SOTD

    • Prep: Cold water rinse
    • Brush: Omega 11137 Ash Wood Handle 24mm – Boar (3)
    • Razor: Gillette Tech – Pre-War
    • Blade: Rainbow Super Stainless (3)
    • Lather: Arko – Shave Stick
    • Post Shave: Lilac Vegetal – Aftershave
    • Tags: $UltraNightmareMode $RawHoggin

    New boar brush unboxing and daily progress photo album.


    Day 3. Austere August. With each day, may our commitment to simplicity deepen our appreciation for the craft. Keep going strong, friends! Peace. 🪒 🙏

  3. u/EldrormR posted on 2024-08-03 06:28:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August, Day 3 * Brush: Copper Zenith B36, bleached 28mm x 50mm * Razor: Ern 22 7/8 * Lather: Vintage Williams Tonsorial * Post: Proraso Red Aftershave * Frag: Ethos Mysore Santal

    Hit a milestone today. My shave with the Ern took the same amount of time that I use for my SE/DE shaves. Even with slightly rushed sub-par lather, I ended up smooth and blood free. A touch of brush burn because, well, a 28mm boar with a 50mm loft gives zero fu*cks about your face.

    Happy with my progress so far.

    Required tags:

    $Discord $Headless $Rawhoggin

  4. u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-08-03 06:58:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Grizzly Bay - Dark Magic - 26mm TNS Shoat Boar
    • Razor: Blackland - Sabre
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen Soap
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Picture Day Splash
    • Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

    Beautiful day today.

  5. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-08-03 06:59:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024

    • Brush: Zenith 507u xse unbleached boar
    • Razor: Friodur 72 1/2
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder Splash

    $RawHoggin $FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $MammothMafia24

    I am not a fan of face lathering, especially with a stiff brush. I have spotted some split bristles, so eventually I expect this to be a more comfortable brush. I would like a chonkier handle a little more. It is a good looking handle, but it swoops in a little more than I’d prefer. I played around with the blade angle a few degrees to see if I could get closer, but I’m going back to a flatter angle. I got two little weepers and lots of burning from the splash. Only 1 bristle shed today, so hopefully all the loose ones are done with shedding.

    Dry brush after 2 shaves

    I decided to take a picture of My Pig Pen. The Copper Scrubby is getting an amazing patina now after 2 years. It was my first Austere August brush in 2022.

  6. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-03 06:59:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 03-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    I enjoyed AA last year, but this one is shaping up to be even better. The brush last year (Semogue Taj) was already in a cracking state by now, this one will take a little longer but the funk is reducing swiftly. Reducing the soak seems to help make it a little less hungry on the soap as well, so happy days. The software as expected is excellent and I'm finding that I'm managing to fit using the straight into the morning routine fairly well. We'll see whether that continues when the inlaws arrive next week and it becomes even more of a mad house around here!

    Have a grand day all!

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Software and Brush Progress
    Zenith Day 3
    Soap Day 3

  7. u/sahenders posted on 2024-08-03 07:26:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AA24 - Day 3 - Saturday Retreat

    Really nice 🍀🐑Shepherd of Stirling🐑🍀 shave today with Varen and Retreat.

    Brush Break-In Progress Album

  8. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-08-03 07:31:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024 - AA24 Day 3

    • Brush: Zenith 507N XSE 27.5mm x 57mm Unbleached Boar Bristle w/ Retro Black handle
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna PTFE Stainless Steel GEM (3)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Rumble (9)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Rumble AS Balm (7)
    • Fragrance: Paco Rabanne - 1 Million EdT
    • Tags: $Discord $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 32nd Consec / 428th Overall SOTD; MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode AA rules

    I got careless and accidently dropped my MM24. Prior to the drop the left side of the comb appeared to droop a little, but I ignored it sense I didn't think it affected my shave results. After the drop, the droop was significantly greater. Luckily, I have a jeweler's pliers, so after a little tweaking the droop was gone. I was concerned that my realignment effort would affect the shave, and it did... in a good way. Today was the smoothest shave I've had with the MM24! If the next couple of shaves are as smooth as this one, then I'll be able to take credit for improving my MM24's alignment.

    The 507N has smelled quite acceptable so far. Not sure if I got lucky, or if Rumble is masking the funk. Here's the Day 3 bristle break-in progress pictures taken just before the shave. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

  9. u/tsrblke posted on 2024-08-03 08:10:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024 – Continued Austerity

    • Brush: Stirling “Less Boar” 28mm x 46mm
    • Razor: Schick Injector
    • Blade: Schick Injector (3)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Smash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Splash)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Balm)
    • Fragrance: Creed – Aventus Cologne

    I’m struggling with this razor more than I should. I have to break myself of the reflex to tilt it. This thing is more flat to the face than even a gem. No angle at all. But coming around my chin, I mess that up and just tore up that area. I have a different way to stretch I might try me where I need to be. I had similar problems with my MM24 last year, so it’s just adjusting to a type I really haven’t used before. 1 minute load today and I still had to reload at pass 2. There’s a noticeable dent in this soap already (though it had a dozen or uses maybe on it?)

    Let’s try all the tags right this time $Mammothmafia24 $rawhoggin $discord

  10. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-08-03 08:48:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 3, 2024
    Brush: Zenith B36 Copper 28mmx50mm Boar
    Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 451 5/8 Stainless Full Hollow Square Point
    Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive - Soap
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive - Aftershave

    Straight shave number three. Progress on my chin today. I tried the rolling technique from the video that u/BeerEater1 shared yesterday and that helped. It still doesn’t exactly feel comfortable but definitely more comfortable than anything else I had tried. The brush is getting nice already, though still eating lather like it’s all you can eat. And bonus points: I did remember to strop today.

    Tags: $FriodomRiders $headless $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24 $discord

  11. u/jwoods23 posted on 2024-08-03 09:04:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 3, 2024

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser
    • Brush: Chisel & Hound Tiny Boar
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $Discord

  12. u/cowzilla3 posted on 2024-08-03 09:34:55-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 3, 2024

    • Prep: Shower, Baxter Shave Tonic
    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Heritage Collection Gibbs 15
    • Blade: Personna Platinum (2)
    • Lather: Tabac
    • Post Shave: Old Spice Classic (US)

    Did I need to shave today? No. Did I enjoy it anyway? Fuck no. Does my face feel nice after rubbing a fresh boar on it three days in a row? No. Is the Tabac removing the animal smell of the brush well? No.

    Has this brush lost a single hair in three shaves? No. So at least I got that going for me.

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord

  13. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2024-08-03 10:05:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024

    • Brush: Chisel & Hound "Rob's Finest" Boar 25mm x 56mm "
    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 451 5/8 Stainless
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Everett - Splash
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Everett - EdP

    $Discord $Rawhoggin $FriodomRiders $MammothMafia24 $headless

    Tried to do a quick shave this morning before basketball practice, and am going to pay for that all afternoon with an irritated chin.

    Three days in I'm struck at how much more forgiving a straight is than the Weck was.

    Also, I've yet to lose a single hair from my brush, so I got that going for me, which is nice.

  14. u/bmac92 posted on 2024-08-03 10:27:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024 – 2024.08.03 SOTD: AA Day 3

    • Brush: Zenith 505BC SE 28mm Bleached Boar
    • Razor: Razorock Hawk v3
    • Blade: Schick Proline (3)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    The boar continues to impress. Post-shave pics of the brush.

    $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24 $Discord

  15. u/Allisnotwellin posted on 2024-08-03 10:48:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August

    SOTD- 8/2/24

    • Brush: Zenith Pro Aluminum Handle Boar Shave Brush. 26x64mm Knot B1
    • Razor: Razorock GC .84
    • Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge splash

    Brush getting a lil splay, and softening up nicely.

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

  16. u/FastBreakSloths posted on 2024-08-03 11:05:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 03, 2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Omega 10098 27mm Boar
    • Razor: The Holy Black SR-71 Slant
    • Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented Witch Hazel & Aloe
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented Post Shave Balm

    Third shave in and I’m really missing the scent of variety but the mutton tallow is really starting to shine on how easy it is to shave with. BOAR RUSH THOUGH, love it. Slant razor is still a struggle but I think im getting the hang of it. (Thanks for everyone’s tips on the last post)

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

    $Discord

  17. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-08-03 11:11:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 03 2024

    • Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
    • Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #100)
    • Lather: Stirling - Varen
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
    • Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild

    Brush progress album

    Straight shave #100! Woo!

    $headless

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  18. u/Str8_Razor posted on 2024-08-03 11:39:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere Agoust - Day 3

    • Brush: Ever-Ready 200 - GDMG Black Boar 27mm
    • Razor: Zwilling J.A. Henckels - Friodur 14
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder (Aftershave Splash)
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder Edp

    $Honemeisterschaft there was no stroping like yesterday for the $FriodomRiders which shaved nicely like the first day. Better $MammothMafia24 lather with the $RawHoggin, that is stinking the soap hopefully I can forget the reek with the aftershave/Edp treatment.

    Black Boar

    Boar Knot Performance Chart

    Day Shed Scent Pricky Stiffness
    1 3 31 31 31
    2 3 32 31 30
    3 3 31 31 29

    Edge Performace Chart

    Day Strop Nicks Cuts Cutting Smoothness
    1 1 0 1 31 31
    2 0 0 0 31 31
    3 0 1 0 31 31

  19. u/Tetriside posted on 2024-08-03 11:45:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024

    Brush: Semogue 830
    Razor: Henson Ti22 Medium
    Blade: Personna 74 (10)
    Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace - Balm

    Instead of scooping an almond sized chunk of soap, I loaded while counting to 60. I went from not having enough lather the past 2 shaves to having enough for 3 shaves. I'll try a 45 count tomorrow. But, more soap was definitely the answer.

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  20. u/brokenjaw622 posted on 2024-08-03 11:47:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 3, 2024
    Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
    Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
    Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [13]
    Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
    Post Shave:* House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

    RawHoggin and MM24

    Day 3 showed much improvement on lathering. Loaded longer, had just enough for 2 passes. Might need to load just a bit longer but today was good. Started off day 1 tub weighed 190g after 3rd shave 182g. 2.666g per shave, not terrible with breaking in a new knot. Speaking of that here is day 3 progress. I’m happy with how it’s going. It’s still pokey but nothing crazy.

    Headless

    I’m finally getting used to the lightness of this razor. I have 4 straights that have been in rotation before AA and this was not one of them. I have not weighed them but I feel like this is the lightest of the bunch. Tried something different today, on pass 1 I did short buffing strokes worked really well. Even went as far as using non dominant hand on my cheek only, and that too was a success. Banner day all around.

    Brush Progress Album

    $Discord

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

    $headless

  21. u/souleater7173 posted on 2024-08-03 13:02:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps Pierce w/ Maggard 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Blackland Vector Lite
    • Blade: Schick Proline (3)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Shire

    Another thin lather, another feeling of surprise at a decent shave regardless.

    Brush Day 3

    Dolla Bills: $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $discord

  22. u/BossHoggins10 posted on 2024-08-03 14:20:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024 - AA24 Day 3

    • Brush: Zenith - B07-P1 Boar w/ Wood Handle
    • Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - 921-M
    • Blade: Gillette - Silver Blue
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist Splash

    Much needed shave after chopping trees and yard work. This brush is still mocking me. I keep needing to reload after the second pass, but the lather is always good. I can feel my face has been more sensitive and chewed up after these last couple days. Must continue hoggin' on.

    Before and after pics of Day 3

    $UltraNightmareMode

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord

  23. u/djundjila posted on 2024-08-03 14:25:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Day 3/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

    • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (3)
    • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (1)
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

    Sigh. Of. Relief.

    I found the time today to hone my razor, and now it's smoooooth! ☺️ No more tuggy shaves for this face this month.

    About my process: I'm using a Naniwa combination waterstone with a 3k side and a 10k side. This time, I killed the edge and then honed it on the 3k side, frequently checking the edge on a strip of styrofoam until it pushcut easily without much resistance along the entire edge. Next, I switched to 10k and repeated the procedure. After a while, the pushcuts become effortless. First only on some parts of the edge, which then tells me where to apply light pressure with my fingers until I have effortless pushcuts along the length of the edge. I'm using both trailing and leading edge strokes, but only apply pressure during the trailing edge bit. I have a pasted canvas strop which I use exclusively after honing, and a few laps on it make the edge feeling smoother during the first shave in my experience, but also seemingly sharper: the pushcuts in styrofoam are like the blade melts into it. I'm thinking this is the edge being deburred and possibly the bevel convexed by the pasted strop, but I can't know for sure.

    This is pretty much also the process I'd use at home, the only difference is that I have a big bag of styrofoam packing peanuts for edge testing (the u/gcgallant method) at home and my muscle memory works better with those than the strips of styrofoam I managed to scrounge up in my vacation location.

    The brush is starting to resist splaying less, which makes it easier to lather. It's still hogging the lather and the tips haven't started to split yet, so there's still some work to be done.

    $FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

  24. u/KerblimeySkal posted on 2024-08-03 14:26:39-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 03, 2024


    • Prep: cold face wash
    • Brush: Omega 21762 27mm Boar
    • Razor: Fatip Il Piccolo Storto Gold
    • Blade: Bolzano Superinox (3)
    • Lather: Abbate y la Mantia - Crumiro
    • Post Shave: Abbate y la Mantia - Crumiro splash
    • Tags: $UltraNightmareMode $RawHoggin $Discord

    Day 3 and I was finally able to achieve a lather closer to what I am more familiar with. Really focused on how much pressure I am using with the brush and it has really helped out. Still not all the way there yet, but definitely better than the first two days! I'm pleasantly surprised at how quickly this brush is developing, already noticing split tips.
    Progress Album

  25. u/TheStallionPartThree posted on 2024-08-03 15:06:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024

    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley B plate Aluminum/Maggard Handle
    • Blade: Wizamet (3)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Varen
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter – Orbit
    • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Just Right for a Tuesday

    Quick post. Headed out into Beantown for the night. Smellin good for seafood and a ghost tour. Love everything about this setup.

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

    🐖🐑🐖🐑🐖🐑🐖🐑

  26. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-08-03 17:36:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 3, 2024
    Brush: Zenith 505BC
    Razor: Maggard V3M/MR5
    Blade: Astra SP [3]
    Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    Post Shave:* House of Mammoth - Everett

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  27. u/SaintBandicoot posted on 2024-08-03 18:21:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 3

    • Prep: Hot shower

    • Brush: Chisel & Hound Government Issue with 28mm Turn-N-Shave Shoat (Boar)

    • Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.4 (SS Premium Polish)

    • Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (Edge 1 - 3rd shave)

    • Lather: Gentleman's Nod Mushashi Soap

    • Post Shave: Cold shower, Gentleman's Nod Musashi Splash

    • Tags: $UltraNightmareMode $RawHoggin

    Day 3, and another smooth, comfortable 2-pass WTG / ATG shave with BBS finish from the Le Maurice. My skin still feels great. I'm actually getting some great lathers from the GN C4 base. This stuff is better than I remember it being when I first bought it. Today's lather consistency was perfect. The brush feels slightly better than yesterday, but not as noticeable of a difference as between Day 1 and Day 2. The knot fell out while I was shaking out the brush post-shave, so I had to re-glue it in... hopefully it stays put this time.

    Here is an album that I am going to continue uploading to throughout the month to show progress of the brush. I weighed the tub again pre and post-shave today and found that, pre-shave, a gram of water had evaporated since the post-shave weigh-in yesterday. Went from 168.1g to 159.6... a difference of 8.5g, down 3g from yesterday's 11.5g difference.

    Austere August goals below...

    I decided that Austere August was the perfect time to accomplish three things:

    • Kill some soap (I have too much)

    • See just how many shaves I can put on each edge of a Wizamet (I usually toss them after 10-12 shaves, but not really out of necessity)

    • Further refine my technique to see if I can achieve daily BBS for a month straight (if I start getting irritation, I'll drop to WTG and XTG, and if I need to, drop to two WTG passes)

    Gonna move the Discord tag to see if Discord LatherTwot picks up my post this time.

    $Discord

  28. u/PhilosphicalZombie posted on 2024-08-03 18:29:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2024-08-03 Austere August Day 3

    Shave was okay today. Skin is still a bit tender. On a plus side I don't look like I had a fight with a disgruntled house cat. The bloodletting has been negligible.

    Now, about the new boar. Lots, heap / crap tons of shedding today. It did not do so the last two days (which is weird but okay) Today, bristles everywhere. All that said - it is getting a wee bit more fluffy (wee bit).

    As always, take care and have a good day

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

  29. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2024-08-03 19:14:32-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3rd, 2024 - Stagalicious

    Day 3, not much to report. The boar knot has broken in significantly and it almost held enough lather for pass 2 without hitting the tub. I haven't mentioned it yet but this brush is the fastest brush I've ever used when it comes to picking up soap. My "reload" for pass 2 was 3 swirls, the load for pass 1 was something like 15ish. Amazing stuff.

    Spent the day with my girlfriend exploring and I'm pooped. Looking forward to my Sunday reset ✌

    $SubstantialStag

    $Honemeisterschaft

    $FriodomRiders

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord

  30. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2024-08-03 19:27:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 3, 2024
    Brush: Stirling Boar 24mm
    Razor: Parker 78r
    Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome [3]
    Lather: Noble Otter - Lonestar - Soap
    Post Shave: Noble Otter - Lonestar - Aftershave
    Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    Only lost one fiber today so hopefully that’s the last of them. First day was like 20! This brush has several backwards hairs and was only 11$~ so it is what it is. Lookin good for day three though. Album below. Also can anyone tell my why the hash tag changed to the money sign lol

    https://imgur.com/a/VT58wlJ

    $RawHoggin

  31. u/archsoup1 posted on 2024-08-03 19:58:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 08/03/24

    https://imgur.com/a/2xBJ77y

    • Brush: Bristle Brushwerks w/ TurnNShave Shoat Knot

    • Razor: Henckels Friodur 472

    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    • Post: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    Tags: $MammothMafia24 $FriodomRiders $headless $RawHoggin $discord

  32. u/putneycj posted on 2024-08-03 20:25:11-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
    Brush: Chisel & Hound "Rob's Finest" Boar 25mm x 56mm
    Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
    Edge: Pudding (3)
    Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

    After listening to Pudding's advice to hit the skin while the blade was moving vs. starting from a stop on my skin I had the best first pass of the three so far. And, subsequently, the worst second pass. I was probably overconfident and should have slowed down some, but I need to go to bed and I'm sloppy. I also shaved very shortly after a workout and that usually doesn't go super well even with a DE, so, maybe it was that.

    But also there were parts of the shave where it felt quite tuggy - I can't imagine this razor is dulling at all after just 2 uses and I think I'm stroping correctly so it should be fine. I'm sure it's user error and I'll learn.

    Brush was noticeably better than the first shave as it starts opening up. I guess even inexpensive boars will break in. Here's the Album. I did change the name in my SOTD to be consistent with the other homies using Rob's Finest - but, it's the same brush.

    Everett is still Everett - great.

    Here's hoping the blood I'm donating to my sink stops flowing so freely (though I certainly need to order another styptic here soon) and that none of these cuts scar. Speaking of - I should probably figure out some anti-scar moisturizer or something...

    Have a good night folks.

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

    $FriodomRiders

    $discord

  33. u/bacconchop posted on 2024-08-03 20:47:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Photo Album

    • Brush: Omega 10098
    • Razor: Panhandle Barbershop Company Tonsorial Gem
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Indigo
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Indigo
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Indigo

    Not often that I shave at my dad's house but the water heater is a lot better here lol. Today was the first day I didn't have to reload for the 2nd pass. Acne is slowly going away. It's strange but my acne is way worse on one side of my face, and one side grows facial hair faster.

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $headless

  34. u/Eructate posted on 2024-08-03 22:29:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 3, 2024 - AA Day 3

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (3)
    • 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 3

    Starting with the neck may have been the game changer I needed in my life. Hope everyone had a wonderful Saturday!