Austere August, Day 7 * 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

Another decent shave. Started with a really wet brush and my lather was much better. Pushing it to three complete passes was a but much for my skin, so I'm going to stick with my normal WTG and ATG passes from here on out.

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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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August 07 2024

• Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
• Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #104)
• Lather: Stirling - Varen
• Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
• Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild

Brush progress album

Getting good shaves, with a great soap. Just riding the wave of routine a week in. I've used about 7 grams of soap so far.

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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!

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

Today is sadly my last day working at Chick Fil A, at least until after marching band season. Today's shave was alright but I accidentally did my neck against the grain on the first pass so that kind of burned. I think I might start a new Fallout 4 playthrough. In marching band the saxophone section has started to sing christmas carols to forget about the heat.

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Aug. 7, 2024

• Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
• Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
• Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [17]
• Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
• Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

Long day, work kicked my ass. Walked into a home today and the wall looked like this. When I left it looked like this. I cut and polished each mirror in the garage and then installed them. Bottom left and right mirrors I had to cut holes in them for electrical outlets.

I shaved, it was fine. I’m tired. I’m out. Here is today’s brush pic

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Brush Progress Album

2024-08-07 Austere August Day 7

• Prep: Coffee, Face wash soap/warm water, and stroping, and stroping
• Brush: Shore Shave - Player Custom with 24mm Blond Boar
• Razor: Ralf Aust - Ralf Aust 5/8" Round Point Straight Razor
• Lather: House of Mammoth – Uitwaaien
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Uitwaaien (Splash)

As always, take care and have a good one

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August 7, 2024 - AA Day 7

• Prep: Warm Shower
• Brush: Semogue Torga C5
• Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
• Blade: Kismet (7)
• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
• Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

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Stag Spray 7

August 7, 2024 – AA24 Day 7: The Circus Never Really Left Town

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

I’m lucky to get this shave in. We are all stretched thin here. We knew we were in for a bridal shower, a shave meetup, and a wedding. We didn’t know we’d have an estate to settle and another sister in the hospital with a broken hip and now a mother in the hospital. And work starts back for both of us on Monday.

Somebody stop this ride, I want off, please.

Surprisingly, the shave went well, so at least I’ve got that going for me.

Be kind to one another.

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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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07AUG2024

• 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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SOTD 08/07/24

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• 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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8/5/24

• Brush: Farvour Turn Crafts w/ C&H v12 Fanchurian
• Razor: Raido Star Kamisori 8/8, Full Hollow Barber's Notch
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite Aftershave Splash

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07-08 - Revelation

• 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

Today, everything clicked. I know that sounds unbelievable after those first few shaves I documented even just earlier this week, but it's true. I thought to try a different way to grip the Weck today (think a 'reverse grip' with the tip of the blade pointing outwards, toward my ear) and it allowed me to see clearly, get the blade really close to the skin, and keep it there without chattering or skipping. Starting on the right side of my face, using that grip I was able to remove most of my stubble in just two or three strokes. It was like the scales fell from my eyes (hah, razor pun). Is this why people swear by straight razors? I wondered. It certainly felt like one of the reasons. Anyway, I absolutely blazed through my cheek and jaw area like this. Soon it came time for the neck again, which has been a consistent problem area for me, being a flabby sack of shit and all. I'd be lying if I said it went completely without issue, but it sure was a hell of a lot less problematic than it has been for the past few shaves before this one. My second pass also went well, and my cheeks feel smooth like glass. The alum definitely gave me some feedback on the neck again so I'll have to keep workshopping that area. However, there's little to no lingering irritation after the balm has seeped in and done its thing, so I'm definitely feeling better today than after my first few shaves during AA (after which my neck looked like a turkey's wattle). No blood either, which is a great win. Looking to keep the counter in the single digits this month; with any luck I'll get there.

u/merikus and u/Zimora, I tried the vinegar/dish soap wash on my brush and am happy to report it definitely did something. The tips feel a bit less rigid now and some of the funk is for sure gone, so that's great. Remains to be seen if it lathers any better now, but even if the difference isn't that noticeable I'm still happy I got to give it a good clean.

Blood counter: 3

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