Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 07, 2024' of challenge 'Friodom Riders 2024'

SOTD 07-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

Lovely shave all around, the razor and software are grand and the brush is coming into it's own.

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Software and Brush Progress
Zenith Day 7
Soap Day 7

Aug. 7, 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 seven. I’d say chin WTG now doesn’t feel uncomfortable. Not quite ready to say comfortable yet, but no longer totally awkward. I still haven’t found anything approaching comfortable for going XTG or ATG on my chin though so I’m struggling to get it as smooth as I’d prefer (I’m not looking for BBS, but ideally better than I’m getting it right now.)

I’m still having to reload for the second pass, and the brush paradoxically felt pokier today than it has since the first day. Not really sure I could say why… There is also some green oxidation starting to be visible on the copper on the inside top ring of the brush which I’m a little worried is going to start to stain the bristles. Not sure what to do about that…

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August 7, 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 (18)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap 
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Aftershave 
• Fragrance: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette    

Great shave. Got the knot to dump the excess water in the tub while loading instead of on my face while splayed. Much more consistent lather across the passes, but the 2nd and 3rd passes are still notably better. I can't help but wonder if this knot wouldn't better suit those who bowl lather. The bulb shape leans that way anyway, but I've still got another 24 shaves to change my opinion.

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August 7, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
Edge: Pudding (7)
Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

Album with brush pics.

Overall a really good shave. Learning to control the blade from heel to toe is a critical piece, as is paying attention to pressure. The beautiful thing about this month is getting to learn those lessons on the daily; one tiny step forward each day results in big improvments over time. A couple weepers, and one stupid little slice, but aside from that it was really good. Conerning spots seem to be healing well and not looking like they will scar, but there is one other spot on my chin that has me nervous. Trying to lotion my face a bit more to keep the skin more moist to let it heal, but who knows. September will tell.

Brush continues to break in nicely and I smell great again!

Enjoy the day, homies.

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Austere Agoust - Day 7

• 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

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The Black Boar knot

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August 7, 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 #NoStrop

Edge Condition Album

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Another great shave and today's microscope image shows why (see album). If you compare today's image with the one originally taken, there is essentially no difference. The entire edge looks this way as well. If anything, I'd say that the overall form of the edge is a little smoother. This is not what I expected at this point. I'm sure that the apex has become more rounded since Aug 1. You can't see this in the microscope but the apex change is so small, it's just not noticable to me in the shave. The edge smoothness shows why my shaves have been so comfortable.

I see that u/Str8_Razor is also foregoing the strop with a Frio 14. Cheers Sir!

Day 7/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

• Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (7)
• Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (5)
• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

Late night shave after a travel day. It's good to be home.

The brush has gotten downright pleasant. This AA is coming along great!

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August 7, 2024

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

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Tropical storm Debby has arrived. It’s pouring rain and lots of lightning right now.

Shave went well until I tried to shorten my sideburns. Still more bloodless than bloodier, but now score is 4-3. Lather was better, but brush not splaying yet.

https://i.imgur.com/X4PKIIE.jpeg

August 7, 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

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Austere August Day 7 - 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

Actually feel like typing something tonight. Last night was just absolutely miserable amidst dealing with a sinus infection. Went today and got all that taken care of and I’m feeling significantly better. This was one of the better shaves I’ve had this week and the edge was just like a hot knife thru butter. I’m still enjoying my brush selection too as it’s just incredibly luxurious. Honestly kinda wish there was some breaking in to be done on the brush, but maybe by the end of the month that will hold true for this knot too. No complaints about the MacDuffs soap base either not that one week is behind us.

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SOTD 08/07/24

https://imgur.com/a/4IAtTE5

• 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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August 7th, 2024 - Stagalicious

• Prep: warm shower

• Brush: Vintage Rubberset Double Stamp with TnS HTB

• Razor: J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk Friodur 17

• Blade: /u/whosgotthepudding edge (7)

• Pre-Shave: Ariana & Evans - Pre-Shave - Serum

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post-Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Splash

• Post-Shave: Chiseled Face - Unscented - Balm

• Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - EdP

Last day in the office this week, thank the lord. Shave went well, I'll do a soap weigh in tomorrow to see where we're at.

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