Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 14, 2024' of challenge 'Raw Hoggin 2024'

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  1. u/djundjila posted on 2024-08-14 00:58:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Day 14/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

    • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (14)
    • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (14)
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

    Quick morning shave before a busy day. I found the first split tips, we're officially entering the next phase of operation Raw Hoggin'.

    $FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

  2. u/sahenders posted on 2024-08-14 01:39:16-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AA24 - Day 14

    Heather and SSL pair together very well, so I wanted to see if Varen worked with them also. 👍

    Brush Break-In Progress Album

  3. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-08-14 03:21:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Down On The Farm For AA - Day 14

    • Brush: Omega 81151
    • Razor: Merkur 37C
    • Blade: Astra SP (1)
    • Lather: Stirling - Scots Pine Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Baker Street splash
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial unscented AS balm

    What a difference a new blade makes. This razor/blade combo makes me remember why the 37C was my only razor for almost 10 years.

    Brush before and after pics

    $BarnyardChallenge musical inspiration provided by The Cows off their Cunning Stunts album.

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

    $RawHoggin $ShepherdsofStirling

  4. u/EldrormR posted on 2024-08-14 04:24:22-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August, Day 14 * 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

    The Ern's edge is holding up well, my technique is improving greatly, and the B36 is breaking in nicely. That said, I already miss variety in my setup.

    Required tags:

    $Discord $Headless $Rawhoggin

  5. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2024-08-14 05:21:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14th, 2024 - Stagalicious

    Another great shave, this one was fast as fuck (boiiiii!) because I woke up late. Think it took me around 10 min to get lathered up and 2 passes done, most of the time was spent building the lather tbh. I am excited to get into the rest of my straight razor collection come September, I think I want to continue using SRs heavily for a while.

    $SubstantialStag

    $Honemeisterschaft

    $FriodomRiders

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord

  6. u/bmac92 posted on 2024-08-14 05:36:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024 – 2024.08.14 SOTD: AA Day 14

    • Brush: Zenith 505BC SE 28mm Bleached Boar
    • Razor: Razorock Hawk v3
    • Blade: Schick Proline (14)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24 $Discord

  7. u/tsrblke posted on 2024-08-14 06:00:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024 – Naming Austerity

    • Brush: Stirling “Less Boar” 28mm x 46mm
    • Razor: Schick Injector
    • Blade: Schick Injector (14)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Smash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Splash)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Balm)
    • Post Shave: Creed – Aventus Cologne

    Out of names. Also worried about this blade, it does seem to be dragging and we’re not halfway there. But it is still cutting so maybe I’m just panicking over nothing. Speaking of nothing, basically nose blind to everything in the setup at this point.

    $mammothmafia24 $rawhoggin $discord

  8. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-08-14 06:07:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14 2024

    • Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
    • Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #111)
    • Lather: Stirling - Varen
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
    • Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild

    Brush progress album

    A good shave this morning, coming up on the halfway point of my fourth Austere August.

    $headless

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  9. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-08-14 07:30:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024 - AA24 Day 14

    • 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 (14)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Rumble (20)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Rumble AS Balm (18)
    • Tags: $Discord $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 44th Consec / 440th Overall SOTD; MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode AA rules

    Here's the Day 14 bristle break-in progress pictures taken just before the shave. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

  10. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-14 08:23:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 14-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

    Decent shave this morning, the razor unsurprisingly still going strong. Brush doing well, feeling soft and whipping up a grand lather. I think I can see some light at the bottom of the soap as well which is novel.

    Hope everyone has a grand day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 14
    Soap Day 14

  11. u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-08-14 08:39:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 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

    Another day, another shave.

    I missed out on pretzel frag this morning. That makes me sad.

  12. u/BossHoggins10 posted on 2024-08-14 09:02:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024 - AA24 Day 14

    • 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

    Starting to feel the itch to use other gear, mostly just because I am starting to become nose blind to this set-up. Still getting great shaves though. Also have another interview today and I am much more excited about this one.

    $UltraNightmareMode

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

  13. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-08-14 09:10:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 14, 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 fourteen and it was the smoothest yet. Two pass WTG and ATG which is exactly what I do with a DE, and for the first time with a straight the results were comparable to a good DE shave (minus a few points for cutting myself a few times). I can definitely say it’s starting to feel more comfortable now, though that comfort is probably leading to overconfidence (see the cuts mentioned above).

    Surprisingly I’m not getting tired of the monotony of AA. Rather, I’m still enjoying this setup (both software and hardware) each day.

    First day of school for the boys here and they both seemed excited to go back and see their friends. I’m excited to have a quiet home office again…

    Tags: $FriodomRiders $headless $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  14. u/jwoods23 posted on 2024-08-14 09:30:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 14, 2024

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser
    • Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (14)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $Discord

  15. u/Str8_Razor posted on 2024-08-14 14:24:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August - Day 14

    • 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

    .#NoStrop

    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $MammothMafia24
    $RawHoggin

  16. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-08-14 14:59:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 14, 2024
    Brush: Zenith 505BC
     Razor: Maggard V3M/MR5
    Blade: Astra SP [14]
     Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    Post Shave:* House of Mammoth - Everett

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  17. u/brokenjaw622 posted on 2024-08-14 15:08:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 14,2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
    • Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
    • Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [24]
    • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

    Did a soap weigh in after lathering. Averaging 2g a shave but I also rinse so it’s most likely less. Tomorrow I will weight before and after before I rinse to see where I’m at.

    Here is today’s brush pic

    $Discord
    $RawHoggin
    $MammothMafia24
    $headless

    Brush Progress Album

  18. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-08-14 16:03:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 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

    I was busy packing for a short trip to WI tomorrow and forgot to take a picture of the brush. Not much change since yesterday. I slipped a little and got myself right on the jawline near my ear. Didn’t feel anything, but noticed the blood mixed with the shaving cream. Still ahead, but now it is 10 - 4. Lathering was about the same as yesterday. Until my little nick, I would have said it was the best shave this month. Still deciding if I will back my 8k and 12k stones and hone at my in-laws house, or wait until Tuesday when I get back. I’d try tonight, but I think there are a few more shaves left on this edge.

  19. u/PhilosphicalZombie posted on 2024-08-14 17:00:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2024-08-14 Austere August Day 14 Late Post for and Early Shave

    Ran out of time to post this morning.

    Take care and have a good one

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

    Edit: forgot tags.

  20. u/tinyturtlefrog posted on 2024-08-14 17:28:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Wednesday, Austere August 14, 2024 – SOTD

    • Prep: Cold water rinse
    • Brush: Omega 11137 Ash Wood Handle 24mm – Boar (14)
    • Razor: Gillette Tech – Pre-War
    • Blade: Rainbow Super Stainless (14)
    • Lather: Arko – Shave Stick
    • Post Shave: Lilac Vegetal – Aftershave
    • Tags: $UltraNightmareMode $RawHoggin

    New boar brush unboxing and daily progress photo album.

    Day 14. Austere August. Let's embrace the challenge and find joy in the journey. Each shave is a step toward perfection. Peace. 🪒 🙏

  21. u/TheStallionPartThree posted on 2024-08-14 19:15:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024 – Old Hiker SOTD

    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Christopher Bradley B SB AL plate – Maggard Handle
    • Blade: Wizamet (14)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Varen
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter – Orbit

    Work sucks. The end.

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  22. u/Tetriside posted on 2024-08-14 19:37:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024

    Brush: Semogue 830
    Razor: Henson Ti22 Medium
    Blade: Personna 74 (21)
    Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace - Balm
    Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo

    The last couple of shaves I've tried to do ATG passes. I don't think this razor is efficient enough for it. WTG and XTG are smooth sailing. But, it drags going ATG. The fixed angle is a hindrance in this regard.

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  23. u/souleater7173 posted on 2024-08-14 20:12:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps Pierce w/ Maggard 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Blackland Vector Lite
    • Blade: Schick Proline (14)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Shire

    This was the best headshave I’ve had in recent memory. BBS (for the possible spots) with two passes (wtg and atg) and no touch ups. Now that I’ve finally figured out loading and lather with this brush the next goal is trying to get BBS on the back of my neck without irritation.

    Brush Day 14

    Dolla Bills: $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $discord

  24. u/putneycj posted on 2024-08-14 20:26:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
    Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
    Edge: Pudding (14)
    Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
     Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

    Brush Pics in album. Forgot to snag them before I started the pre-soak, but, still there.

    Good shave though.

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

    $FriodomRiders

    $discord

  25. u/Eructate posted on 2024-08-14 20:41:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024 - AA Day 14

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (14)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

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

    Stag Spray 14

  26. u/archsoup1 posted on 2024-08-14 20:42:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 08/14/24

    https://imgur.com/a/PXk5AEK

    • 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

  27. u/bacconchop posted on 2024-08-14 21:11:20-07:00 (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

    I really want to quit marching band; the new band director sucks.

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $headless

  28. u/KerblimeySkal posted on 2024-08-14 21:19:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024

    • Prep: cold face wash
    • Brush: Omega 21762 27mm Boar
    • Razor: Fatip Il Piccolo Storto Gold
    • Blade: Bolzano Superinox (14)
    • Lather: Abbate y la Mantia - Crumiro
    • Post Shave: Abbate y la Mantia - Crumiro splash
    • Tags: $UltraNightmareMode $RawHoggin $Discord

    Day 14, Worse than yesterday, better than the days prior.
    RawHoggin Album

  29. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2024-08-14 21:45:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2024

    https://i.imgur.com/8jhcDEn.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

  30. u/FastBreakSloths posted on 2024-08-14 22:14:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14,2024

    • 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

    Stirling needs to be studied on how they make money with the value they give.

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

    $Discord