Post 'Tuesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 06, 2024' of challenge 'Headless Horsemen 2024'

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  1. u/EldrormR posted on 2024-08-06 04:37:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August, Day 6 * 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

    I've hit the long haul portion of the brush break in process. The noticable daily softening is done, for now, and we have entered the "it isn't soft yet, but still works" phase. If this is anything like my last B36, it'll stay like this for a while and then will start to soften up again in a week or so.

    The razor continues to shave well. The soap would benefit from some warm water blooming, but that isn't possible with the scuttle, so it takes extra long to get the lather close enough to use. The one benefit of a larger diameter brush is if it blooms much more, it won't fit in the scuttle and I'll switch back to my Seaforth mug. Then both the soap and the brush can soak at the same time.

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  2. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-08-06 05:45:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 6, 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 six and I think maybe it’s starting to feel more comfortable. Maybe? I experimented with XTG and ATG on my chin today as I continue to figure out how to get that as smooth (or at least close to it) as my cheeks and did succeed in getting it smoother than usual, but I also got a couple weepers…

    First sighting of split tips on the brush today and it’s almost holding enough lather for two passes now. Just a small reload needed today before during pass two.

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  3. u/InfernalInternal posted on 2024-08-06 06:38:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 6, 2024

    • Prep: House of Mammoth Embrace Doppio Bath Soap
    • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts 26mm APSC Pure Bliss
    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 17 15/16
    • Edge: u/whosgotthepudding (17)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

    17 shaves on a Frio 17. 😎 The razor was fantastic. The knot was acceptable.

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  4. u/putneycj posted on 2024-08-06 08:17:28-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 6, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
    Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
    Edge: Pudding (6)
    Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
     Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

    Made the shift to a 6:30am shave today after shaving at about 10pm last night - I was nervous, but, it was by far my best shave thus far. I am learning. I have paid much more attention to using the heel, middle, and toe (which means I'm controlling where the non-used part is much better) and, along the curved parts I'm making sure not to try and curve the blade around my face and instead finish the stroke, have the blade detach, adjust, and re-go. It's been helpful. I also heard u/Zimora's voice (well, voice via text message because do any of us really know each other?) say "Don't chase BBS" as I was very tempted to chase BBS and that probably prevented me from overdoing it and cutting myself. So, all in all, improvements. Let's go.

    Brush pics in album is breaking in very nicely! It's super low density and that's my only complaint, otherwise it's a very pleasant experience.

    Big advantage of a morning shave is I get to smell Everett all day long - so nice.

    Enjoy the day, ladies and gentlemen.

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  5. u/gcgallant posted on 2024-08-06 09:29:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 6, 2024

    • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 14 Full Hollow Square Point

    • Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap

    • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
    • Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Guerlain - Jicky - Eau de Toilette

    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave. $headless $FriodomRiders

    Edge Condition Album

    Another enjoyable shave. If behavior from this edge follows my pattern with DE blades, I would expect my shaves to begin being slightly less close around one week (tomorrow). I'll take a microscope photo then to see how the edge is doing. Otherwise, going stropless has had no downside so far. All's well at the moment.

  6. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-08-06 09:58:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 06 2024

    • Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
    • Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #103)
    • Lather: Stirling - Varen
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
    • Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild

    Brush progress album

    Blade feels great. I think I've hit a plateau with my straight technique, where I'm able to get a comfortable shave but still have some trouble areas (like right under my nose, and my chin). Still, I'm happy to have the opportunity to keep working on it this month.

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  7. u/bacconchop posted on 2024-08-06 12:50:22-07:00 (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

    I got my schedule for school today and it is really fucked up.

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  8. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-08-06 13:07:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 6, 2024 – AA24 Day 6

    • 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: Zingari Man – Unscented – Balm
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag

    Not much to report today. I’m still figuring out how to edge the left side of my mustache and goatee with my off-hand. I feel like I might accidentally swipe off half of it one of these days. One thing of note is trying to get the blade to glide better. My lather is fairly slick without being super runny and it’s probably just the limitation of the Chiseled Face base. I haven’t tried the silk tallow base and wonder what difference that might make.

    Have a great day and be kind to one another.

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  9. u/brokenjaw622 posted on 2024-08-06 14:00:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 6, 2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
    • Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
    • Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [16]
    • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

    Quick shave quick write up. Have to get ready to go watch a preview for the marching band. All went well. Here is today’s brush pic left hand ATG on left cheek…. That’s gonna need some practice but no blood!

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    Brush Progress Album

  10. u/TheBunnynator1001 posted on 2024-08-06 17:20:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    06AUG2024

    • Brush: Aurora Grooming Nebula (r/Wicked_Edge Sub Brush) w/28mm AP Shave Co. Gelousy
    • Razor: Sheffield Straight Razor
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Everett

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    Made it to my hometown of jacksonville NC, shaved, and I'm off to bed folks!

  11. u/PhilosphicalZombie posted on 2024-08-06 18:16:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2024-08-06 Austere August Day 6

    Take care and have a good one

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  12. u/Eructate posted on 2024-08-06 19:47:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 6, 2024 - AA Day 6

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (6)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

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    Stag Spray 6

  13. u/whosgotthepudding posted on 2024-08-06 20:02:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    8/5/24

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  14. u/archsoup1 posted on 2024-08-06 20:12:07-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 08/06/24

    https://imgur.com/a/D49jBVT

    • Brush: Bristle Brushwerks w/ TurnNShave Shoat Knot

    • Razor: Henckels Friodur 472

    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    • Post: House of Mammoth - Sonder

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  15. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2024-08-06 20:25:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 6, 2024 https://imgur.com/a/dCQOJWD * 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

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    Edit- I could only post the album, not the pic. Sorry. Imgur is currently drunk.

    Edit 2- Doing a straight razor shave followed by an hour long workout is a bad idea. My neck is definitely hating me right now.

  16. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-06 21:00:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 6 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

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  17. u/FMKJuli posted on 2024-08-06 22:28:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    06-08 - Repeat

    • Brush: Yaqi 'Heavy Metal' 24mm silvertip badger
    • Razor: Marianna #310
    • Blade: Fromm Shaper
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Aftershave Balm

    I said yesterday that today's shave should be more eventful. I lied, it was not. Sorry. Think I'm still recovering from my 30+ hour no-sleep adventure over Monday and Tuesday. We'll try again tomorrow.

    Blood counter: 3

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