Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 21, 2024' of challenge 'Friodom Riders 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/InfernalInternal posted on 2024-08-21 03:06:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 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 (32)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

    32?!

    $MammothMafia24
    $FriodomRiders
    $headless
    $Discord

  3. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-08-21 07:21:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 21, 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 twenty-one and it was a good one other than the restrictor falling out of the after shave bottle and spilling on ounce or so down the drain (fortunately there is still plenty left).

    Tags: $FriodomRiders $headless $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  4. 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

  5. u/gcgallant posted on 2024-08-21 12:56:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 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

    Pretty much a status quo shave, but perhaps a little less close than the last few shaves I've had. I took a microscope photo of the edge and also added it to the album.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. u/putneycj posted on 2024-08-21 19:32:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024 * Preshave: Hot Shower
    Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    Razor: Henckels Friodur 451 No Stain
    Edge: Pudding (21)
    Lather: House of Mammoth Everett
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett Splash
     Post Shave: House of Mammoth Everett EDP

    Tonight we watch the Cubs while we shave - desperately trying to claw their way back into the wildcard with a relatively easy schedule for these last 40 games or so. We'll see.

    Brush pics in album

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

    $FriodomRiders

    $discord

  9. u/archsoup1 posted on 2024-08-21 21:24:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 08/21/24

    https://imgur.com/a/C3MZ9Uf

    • 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

  10. 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