Post 'Thursday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 08, 2024' of challenge 'Friodom Riders 2024'

Aug. 8, 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 eight. Progress on my chin today. A couple of weepers to show for it, but I got it the smoothest I’ve been able to get it yet.

Brush was less pokey today compared to yesterday’s weirdness. I’m still needed to reload a touch for the second pass.

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August 8, 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 (19)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

Knot splooged again today, despite repeating the same process from yesterday. I feel like my growing resentment might actually prevent me from getting burned out on my software. Lol.

Still a fine shave, and I love this handle. I continue to tell myself that it will get a better knot after a brief passaround in September. That is unless the clouds part and the water retention is suddenly a non-issue one day... I feel like it's probably as loose as it's going to get now, so I'm struggling to keep huffing that copium. YMMV. MOIMO. Not an influencer. Buy/use what you want/like.

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SOTD 08-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

Grand old shave, really glad I opted for the 17, the added weight makes it effortless and I'm slowly speeding up in the morning which is ideal. Not much else to say really, loving it.

Hope everyone has a good'un.

Cheers

Marc

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Brush and Software Progress
Zenith Day 8
Soap Day 8

August 8, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
Edge: Pudding (8)
Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

8 Days in and I'm feeling good. Small nick today but otherwise really a good shave. There's a spot on my chin that I'd like to heal up and may need to shave around for a couple days so I stop scraping it back open, but, I usually just forget it's there until it starts bleeding again, like I did this morning. This thing far outperforms the Weck from last year and I'm really glad I didn't let that monstrosity scare me off of straights altogether. I'm contemplating picking up a Carbon Steel straight at some point since all y'all seem to say they're even "softer" than stainless.

Brush Pics in Album is performing well.

Everett is going to have absolutely no problem going the whole month with this smaller brush. The last couple tubs I used for AA I could see the bottom via the ring of death by the end, I don't think we're going to get anywhere close to that this month.

Have a good day, all!

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August 8, 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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Given what I saw of the razor's edge (the title of a great book by W. Somerset Maugham, btw) yesterday, I expected a great shave today. This allowed me to really focus on Vida's soap which I think is exceptional. The history of the scent is extremely well chosen for us shaving nerds who enjoy such things, and the Darkwing base creates such a terrific lather that I suspect none of us are left wanting. Using the MOAR BOAR to complete this setup is, of course, the perfect fit (IMNSHO).

Austere Agoust - Day 8

• 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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Day 8/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

• Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (8)
• Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (6)
• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

One more nice AA shave in the books. The razor is smooth, the soap smells great, and the boar is starting to lather well.

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August 8, 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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Ugh. Work sucked again today. Hopefully get out early tomorrow.

Brush is making steady progress. I still don’t face lather as well as bowl lathering, but still it was decent. Shave went well. No stinging from the splash. Enjoying my month of pondering Sonder. I normally really notice the lemon, but trying to get my nose to pick up the sandalwood sooner. Such a great subtle scent. I usually describe it as a lemon cream sandwich cookie, but after it fades, it leaves a woody base. This is definitely a great scent to spend a month getting to know better.

Added a picture of the tub to show the level of soap left. Starting to think it might have a shot at making it to the end of the month.

Austere August Day 8 - 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

Just another day and another shave. Definitely put a little thought into this shave from the standpoint of where was I several years ago when I first did the straight razor challenge for AA. I think one suggestion I'd take away from my shave tonight and pass on to some of the newbies is that you should definitely work towards making confident strokes and owning the shave. I know a few years ago at this point I would've felt very timid with the razor and just sort of stumbled my way through.

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August 8th, 2024 - Stagalicious

• Prep: warm shower

• Brush: Vintage Rubberset Double Stamp with TnS HTB

• Razor: J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk Friodur 17

• Blade: /u/whosgotthepudding edge (8)

• 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

Another day, another great Stag shave! Hope everyone had a good Thursday!

Bonus: 7 day soap weigh in, this brush is using significantly less soap than I expected!

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SOTD 08/08/24

https://imgur.com/a/8o2tqKP

• 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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