Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 21, 2024' of challenge 'HoneMeistershaft 2024'

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  1. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-21 00:22:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 21-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

    That ended up being a fantastic shave, though it wasn't without it's drama.

    Yesterday's was a decent one, but I realised there was a couple of spots on the blade that could perhaps do with a once over. So I got the stone out to give it a quick go around, and somehow, absolutely no idea how, but I dropped the razor and went on complete instinct. Dashed down to grab it and it managed to turn, got it by the handle but the blade crashed down on my thumb. It was clearly going down with significantly more force than I thought as that smile on my nail extends from one edge almost to the other. After the clear up, staunch the blood and a bit of superglue and plasters (band-aids?) I managed to seal myself up.

    I got the loupe out to inspect, fortunately there wasn't any major damage (there appeared to be an ever so slight fold), but I wasn't convinced a refresh would do it so dropped down a few grits. I played it cautiously and got the 5k, 8k and 12k out (packing peanuts at the ready). Went to work, I've found circular motions seem to work well, so did that on the 5k before shifting up the grits. Moved through them, finishing on the 12k this time rather than the slate. Packing peanut test went without a hitch all along the blade.

    Came to today's shave and I swear it is better than when I started. Could almost have finished after one pass. So though this one involved blood, sweat and some expletives it was the best yet.

    Happy shaves all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 21
    Soap Day 21

  2. u/Marquis90 posted on 2024-08-21 00:24:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024  

    • Brush: Dogwood / DG B14 Mammoth yellow label release  
    • Razor: Custom designed Böker 6/8 with bog oak scale and French head  
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Weekend in Malibu  
    • Post Shave: Saponoficio Bignoli – Liquiriza Menta  
    • Fragrance: Dunhill – Icon Racing  

    Another AA fail/win might occur tomorrow. I am finally running out of the fragrance bottle. Seems like the $honemeisterschaft makes me polish my gentleman quarter (aka shaving den).

    Still, I can not form an opinion about the edge of the razor. I am getting good shaves, but thought I would get one more easy.

  3. u/Str8_Razor posted on 2024-08-21 10:35:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August - Day 21

    • 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 day #3

    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $MammothMafia24
    $RawHoggin

  4. u/djundjila posted on 2024-08-21 13:33:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Day 21/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

    • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (21)
    • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (2)
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
    • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice

    Solid shave, the routine continues.

    $FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

  5. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-08-21 18:24:01-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 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

    2/3 through now I’m getting a bit closer. Still haven’t matched my best efforts with a DE razor. I tried a third pass again tonight. That was pushing it a bit, but also helped get close to a damn fine shave. I still really like Sonder, and I have another jar after I finish this one. A ring of death is starting to appear. Maybe a nickel sized spot in the middle has a bare smear of soap. I’ve been contemplating what could work well with Sonder. Depending on how newly applied it is, I go from a lemon creme cookie, to a more sweet sandalwood as the lemon fades. I’m trying to think of how to play up the sandalwood more.

    Brush Progress

    The brush is starting to feel a softer. I think the taller loft now is what is keeping it from being easier to splay. Still, much better than the first week. Still slower to break in than my two previous Zeniths. I’d say good progress though. Lots of split bristles now all over.

  6. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2024-08-21 20:50:07-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21st, 2024 - Stagalicious

    Another banger in the books 🤘

    $SubstantialStag

    $Honemeisterschaft

    $Headless

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord

  7. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-21 21:25:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 21 - 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

    Great shave this evening despite the razor showing me where my ear is located. Sometimes it happens, but can't really complain otherwise!

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  8. u/Admirable-Nobody-946 posted on 2024-08-21 21:53:48-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
    • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts “Jurassic” handle with AP Shave Co. 28mm Pure Bliss synthetic knot
    • Razor: Dubl Duck - Satinedge ⅝ straight
    • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Shire
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Shire

    I am pretty excited about the touch-up on my edge going so well. I just ordered a fire hose strop and a shapton bevel setting stone. Looking at lots of other stuff already too. Down the slippery slope I go!

    $MammothMafia24

    $Honemeisterschaft