Post 'Tuesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 13, 2024' of challenge 'Raw Hoggin 2024'

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  1. u/djundjila posted on 2024-08-12 23:25:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Day 13/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

    • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (13)
    • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (11)
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

    I'm solidly back on the morning shave routine train and that feels good. I was almost expecting that, after yesterday's ultra-smooth Friodur 17 Second Luxury Shave™, this 50 would feel rough by comparison, but this edge and razor still feel smooth and pleasant. It just feels lighter, less deliberate, less substantial.

    Nose blindness is setting in and the scent of Roman Spice starts to escape me while lathering and shaving. I still get the splash and the frag, so that's good, but I'm getting tempted to go more than my usual 2 spritzes, which is probably not the best idea for a day at the office.

    Oh, and the brush is winning me over.

    $FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

  2. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-13 00:26:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 13-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

    No let up in this razor still don't a great job. I suspect I am going to get a little antsy towards the end of this AA, I've got a load of TSF enroute (sadly no splash) and I know I'm going to be itching to try it. Oh well, it's not like I'm slumming it.

    Brush is performing very well, it's holding and releasing a decent amount of lather now. I remember the SOC last year struggled when soaking so was more of a splash and go, this one though seems to be able to cope well.

    Cracking shave and hope everyone has a grand day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 13
    Soap Day 13

  3. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-08-13 03:19:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Down On The Farm For AA - Day 13

    • Brush: Omega 81151
    • Razor: Merkur 37C
    • Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (13)
    • Lather: Stirling - Scots Pine Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Baker Street splash
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial unscented AS balm

    $BarnyardChallenge keeps trucking right along with Shave #13.

    I slept like shit last night and I appreciated not even remotely thinking about what to shave with thanks to the austerity of this month. The shave was surprisingly great, even in a bleary-eyed state. This blade, however, is requesting to go to The Great Peanut Can Under The Sink. Thanks to not doing this month in Nightmare mode, I'm going to enjoy the luxury of changing the blade. Hell, I might even use a different brand of blade.

    Boar brush before and after pics here.

    $BarnyardChallenge musical inspiration provided by late-90s alt-rock flash Jimmie's Chicken Shack. If you haven't heard their one real hit "High", well, here it is for your listening.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    $RawHoggin $ShepherdsofStirling

  4. u/EldrormR posted on 2024-08-13 04:31:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August, Day 13 * 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

    Day 13 of the same.

    Required tags:

    $Discord $Headless $Rawhoggin

  5. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2024-08-13 04:50:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13th, 2024 - Stagalicious

    Back to morning shaves! This edge is holding up beautifully so far and I feel much more confident in my stropping abilities!

    $SubstantialStag

    $Honemeisterschaft

    $FriodomRiders

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord

  6. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-08-13 05:44:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13 2024

    • Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
    • Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #110)
    • Lather: Stirling - Varen
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
    • Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild

    Brush progress album

    My brush is breaking in nicely, though it no longer feels significantly different day to day. The razor is still cutting nicely, but definitely does not feel super duper sharp any more. Varen remains nice, though I am starting to go a bit nose blind to what is a quite potent scent. Sheep base remains excellent, no notes there. This concludes the 13th installment of the Austere August update.

    $headless

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  7. u/tsrblke posted on 2024-08-13 05:46:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 – Blind Austerity

    • Brush: Stirling “Less Boar” 28mm x 46mm
    • Razor: Schick Injector
    • Blade: Schick Injector (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Smash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Splash)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Balm)
    • Fragrance: Creed – Aventus Cologne

    Brush is getting good, but blade is feeling draggy and we’re not even half way! $Mammothmafia24 $rawhoggin $discord

  8. u/tinyturtlefrog posted on 2024-08-13 05:49:20-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Tuesday, Austere August 13, 2024 – SOTD

    • Prep: Cold water rinse
    • Brush: Omega 11137 Ash Wood Handle 24mm – Boar (13)
    • Razor: Gillette Tech – Pre-War
    • Blade: Rainbow Super Stainless (13)
    • Lather: Arko – Shave Stick
    • Post Shave: Lilac Vegetal – Aftershave
    • Tags: $UltraNightmareMode $RawHoggin

    New boar brush unboxing and daily progress photo album.

    Day 13. Austere August. May the simplicity of our setup bring clarity to our minds and skill to our hands. Keep going strong! Peace. 🪒 🙏

  9. u/bmac92 posted on 2024-08-13 05:53:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 – 2024.08.13 SOTD: AA Day 13

    • Brush: Zenith 505BC SE 28mm Bleached Boar
    • Razor: Razorock Hawk v3
    • Blade: Schick Proline (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    My face lathering has improved quite a bit, but I still prefer my bowl.

    $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24 $Discord

  10. u/jwoods23 posted on 2024-08-13 06:58:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 13, 2024

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser
    • Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    This blade has hit the super smooth middle of its life. I usually get 20–25 shaves from a GEM with the middle 10-5 being the best.

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $Discord

  11. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-08-13 07:00:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 - AA24 Day 13

    • Brush: Zenith 507N XSE 27.5mm x 57mm Unbleached Boar Bristle w/ Retro Black handle
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: Personna PTFE Stainless Steel GEM (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Rumble (19)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Rumble AS Balm (17)
    • Tags: $Discord $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 43rd Consec / 439th Overall SOTD; MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode AA rules

    Here's the Day 13 bristle break-in progress pictures taken just before the shave. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

  12. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-08-13 07:28:27-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 13, 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

    A few small nicks today, one on my chin that took the styptic pencil to stop, but decent shave otherwise.

    Tags: $FriodomRiders $headless $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24 $discord

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  13. u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-08-13 07:47:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Grizzly Bay - Dark Magic - 26mm TNS Shoat Boar
    • Razor: Blackland - Sabre
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen Soap
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Picture Day Splash
    • Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

    No complaints today. Good shave all around.

  14. u/Str8_Razor posted on 2024-08-13 11:35:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August - Day 13

    • 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

    The Black Boar knot. You can see how it seems a hair full of uneven cuts like the head of Robert Smith, and my struggle (you can't see it but try to imagine) to remove pieces of bristles embedded in the soap with tweezers. At least the stink has disminished noticeably.

    .#NoStrop The maintenance-free Friodur continues to give awesome shaves.

    Don't forget the wonderful lather from Sonder, take a look at this first pass lather. What do you think about it?

    Apologies to Robert

    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $MammothMafia24
    $RawHoggin

  15. u/BossHoggins10 posted on 2024-08-13 11:44:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 - AA24 Day 13

    • Brush: Zenith - B07-P1 Boar w/ Wood Handle
    • Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - 921-M
    • Blade: Gillette - Silver Blue
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist Splash

    Got soap in my eye today and stung like hell.

    $UltraNightmareMode

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

  16. u/Tetriside posted on 2024-08-13 11:53:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    Brush: Semogue 830
    Razor: Henson Ti22 Medium
    Blade: Personna 74 (20)
    Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace - Balm
    Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo

    I cut the load time down to ~20 seconds, today. It's monotonous, but I feel like the process is quicker. If I had to shave every morning, I'd probably have to use the same/similar kit during the week like this and save the fun stuff for the weekend.

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  17. u/bacconchop posted on 2024-08-13 12:08:09-07:00 (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 was my pre picture day haircut day. See for yourself in the daily SOTD video.

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $headless

  18. u/brokenjaw622 posted on 2024-08-13 15:00:02-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 13,2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
    • Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
    • Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [23]
    • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

    Nice easy 2 pass shave. No irritation what so ever. 23 Shaves on this edge and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down.

    Here is today’s brush pic

    $Discord
    $RawHoggin
    $MammothMafia24
    $headless

    Brush Progress Album

  19. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-08-13 15:11:48-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 13, 2024
    Brush: Zenith 505BC
     Razor: Maggard V3M/MR5
    Blade: Astra SP [13]
     Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    Post Shave:* House of Mammoth - Everett

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  20. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-08-13 16:45:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

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

    $RawHoggin $FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $MammothMafia24

    Decided to go for smooth and did 3 passes. Don’t think I’ll do that again. Yes, it is a bit smoother, but it was pretty tuggy. Don’t think it is worth the effort unless I get a lot better at this. Lathering was a little easier tonight. I didn’t shake out as much water, and the brush loaded about the same, but it took less work to build the lather on the face. Pretty decent really, and the brush seemed a lot better today. For Sonder, I haven’t brought out the EdT, but kind of want to add it to get more scent. I didn’t go with it this month because I didn’t think my sample spray would last all month. Next full size EdT may be Sonder or Voices. Haven’t decided yet, but won’t be getting both, at least not this year.

  21. u/Eructate posted on 2024-08-13 18:27:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 - AA Day 13

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (13)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    Challenges/Tags: $SubstantialStag $RawHoggin $headless $Discord

    Stag Spray 13

  22. u/TheStallionPartThree posted on 2024-08-13 19:03:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 – Lucky

    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley B plate Aluminum/Maggard Handle
    • Blade: Wizamet (13)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Varen
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter – Orbit

    13 uses of Wizamet and still good good good.

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  23. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2024-08-13 19:56:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    https://i.imgur.com/AWuyF89.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

    $Discord $Rawhoggin $FriodomRiders $MammothMafia24 $headless

  24. u/PhilosphicalZombie posted on 2024-08-13 20:05:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2024-08-13 Austere August Day 13

    Take care and have a good one

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

  25. u/putneycj posted on 2024-08-13 20:25:02-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
    Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
    Edge: Pudding (13)
    Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
     Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

    Brush Pics in Album

    Just 2 passes tonight - I think I'm going to switch back to morning shaves tomorrow, but still a darn good shave.

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

    $FriodomRiders

    $discord

  26. u/souleater7173 posted on 2024-08-13 20:30:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps Pierce w/ Maggard 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Blackland Vector Lite
    • Blade: Schick Proline (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Shire

    Ladies and gentleman we finally have some fucking volume! Truly great lather today. Super slick, tons of volume for cushion. Was able to do 3 passes plus touch ups and still have what you see in that image left over with no reloading at all. Huge thanks to Enndeegee and Sms for the tutorial on loading unbroken boars. I was legitimately hating this brush and now I’m excited for AA again.

    Brush Day 13

    Dolla Bills: $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $discord

  27. u/FastBreakSloths posted on 2024-08-13 21:04:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13,2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Omega 10098 27mm Boar
    • Razor: The Holy Black SR-71 Slant
    • Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented Witch Hazel & Aloe
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented Post Shave Balm

    Tired.

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

    $Discord

    Edit: Date

  28. u/KerblimeySkal posted on 2024-08-13 21:07:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    • Prep: cold face wash
    • Brush: Omega 21762 27mm Boar
    • Razor: Fatip Il Piccolo Storto Gold
    • Blade: Bolzano Superinox (13)
    • Lather: Abbate y la Mantia - Crumiro
    • Post Shave: Abbate y la Mantia - Crumiro splash
    • Tags: $UltraNightmareMode $RawHoggin $Discord

    Day 13, the turning point, maybe? Lather still pretty meh, but the brush is feeling pretty good. Definite less wet straw smack feeling!
    RawHoggin Album

  29. u/archsoup1 posted on 2024-08-13 21:30:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 08/13/24

    https://imgur.com/a/HB3jIAz

    • Brush: Bristle Brushwerks w/ TurnNShave Shoat Knot

    • Razor: Henckels Friodur 472

    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    • Post: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    Tags: $MammothMafia24 $FriodomRiders $headless $RawHoggin

  30. u/sahenders posted on 2024-08-13 21:39:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AA24 - Day 13 - Picture Day

    I took some inspiration from u/Priusaurus for today's shave. It also reminded me that I need to use Picture Day more often.

    The boar stank is hanging on to this knot, but at least it's breaking in nicely.

    Brush Break-In Progress Album