Post 'Monday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 12, 2024' of challenge 'Headless Horsemen 2024'

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  1. u/EldrormR posted on 2024-08-12 04:32:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August, Day 12 * 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 successful shave.

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  2. u/InfernalInternal posted on 2024-08-12 04:38:48-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 12, 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 (23)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

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  3. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2024-08-12 07:22:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 12, 2024 – AA24 Day 12: Back to School Stag

    • 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

    It’s my least-most-favorite day of the school year—Convocation Day. Lots of rah-rah-rah isn’t all that bad, but there’s more pretentiousness in our district than others.

    Today was a good shave and as close to autopilot as I have gotten and that makes me happy in the midst of the summer’s turmoil.

    Have a nice day and kind to one another.

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  4. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-08-12 07:43:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 12, 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 twelve. I went XTG on the second pass today on my cheeks and chin instead of two WTG passes, and ATG on my neck since I couldn’t seem to figure out any way to go XTG.

    I’m not quite sure the best way to hold the razor for XTG on my cheeks and chin but I managed to make it work. I’m not sure I got my cheeks any smoother than just two WTG passes was giving but I didn’t cut myself either so that’s something. There was progress on my chin today. The second XTG pass got it smoother than just WTG but still felt really awkward.

    The brush is getting soft now with no noticeable pokiness today, but I’m still needing to reload for the second pass.

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  5. u/gcgallant posted on 2024-08-12 12:17:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 12, 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

    Another excellent shave, but I just started to use my "dulling edge" technique.

    I normally shave with a very keen edge and my technique for that is to use a very low angle (for cutting efficiency) and very light pressure (to minimize irritation). As the edge dulls, I keep the same low angle but increase pressure on the bevel, and not on the apex. This pressure lowers the bevel and the apex into the area where the whiskers poke through the skin. Raising the spine and directing more pressure into the apex (which is more natural) drives only the apex into that area. For me, this approach does not cut as well and can result in some irritation.

    As the blade dulls, I've found that I am more inclined to raise the spine and press harder, and while this feels "right", it does not work as well for me.

  6. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-08-12 13:08:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 12 2024

    • Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
    • Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #109)
    • Lather: Stirling - Varen
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
    • Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild

    Brush progress album

    Using about a gram and a half of soap per shave so far.

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  7. u/brokenjaw622 posted on 2024-08-12 15:19:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 11,2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
    • Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
    • Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [22]
    • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

    These last pokey hairs are driving me nuts. Enjoying the face lathering and bam get poked. Only 19 more days.

    Here is today’s brush pic

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    Brush Progress Album

  8. u/bacconchop posted on 2024-08-12 18:43:07-07:00 (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

    today i got my last paycheck and it was less than expected

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

    August 12, 2024 - AA Day 12

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (12)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

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    Stag Spray 12

  10. u/whosgotthepudding posted on 2024-08-12 20:17:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    8/12/24

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  11. u/putneycj posted on 2024-08-12 20:24:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 12, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
    Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
    Edge: Pudding (12)
    Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
     Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

    Full 3 pass shave tonight with 1 weeper and 1 tiny nick. Otherwise, smooth sailing. First time I have attempted three and I just sent it. My technique improves by the day and, I don't know, maybe I'l learn to really enjoy this. Time will tell.

    Brush pics in album

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  12. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2024-08-12 20:41:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 12, 2024

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

    • 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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  13. u/archsoup1 posted on 2024-08-12 21:59:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 08/12/24

    https://imgur.com/a/iwd6ZIb

    • 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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  14. u/FMKJuli posted on 2024-08-12 22:51:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    12-08 - Sleep is for the weak

    • 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

    Nearing 36 hours of no sleep. God I hate these fucking Monday-Tuesday crunch time blocks at the moment. We're down a member of my team meaning others (read: me) have to pick up the slack.

    Predictably my shave was nothing outstanding today. It's a miracle I still have all of my skin, to be honest. I'm dozing off writing this…

    Blood counter: 4

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