Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 21, 2024' of challenge 'Mammoth Mafia 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/jwoods23 posted on 2024-08-21 04:59:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 21, 2024

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser
    • Brush: Chisel & Hound “Rob’s Finest” Boar 25mm X 56mm
    • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (21)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    Early morning shave in an unfamiliar bathroom/water. Didn’t get a great shave but good enough for today!

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $Discord

  4. u/FredBikes9876 posted on 2024-08-21 05:27:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 21, 2024
    Brush: The Ca Yuen Workshop (Etsy) Blue Meany
     Razor: Razorock Game Changer .84-P
    Blade: Gillette Nacet [21]
     Lather: House Of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap
    Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Hygge - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Osma - Alum Block
    Post Shave: Neutrogena - Hydro Boost
     Fragrance: Christian Dior - Sauvage

    Coffee is good. Austerity is good. 10 days to go.

    Face WTG ATG Neck WTG WTG

    $MammothMafia24

  5. u/2SaintsDude posted on 2024-08-21 06:08:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
    • Razor: Blackland - Blackbird SS
    • Blade: Personna Lab Blue
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace Splash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace Balm
    • Fragrance: 345 - hometown

    It’s hump day! This week is flying! This morning was a tad chilly so embrace fit right in! Ya’ll have a good day.

    $MammothMafia24

    $Discord

  6. u/tsrblke posted on 2024-08-21 06:32:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024 – Numerical Austerity

    • Brush: Stirling “Less Boar” 28mm x 46mm
    • Razor: Schick Injector
    • Blade: Schick Injector (21)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Smash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Splash)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Balm)
    • Fragrance: Creed – Aventus Cologne

    Single digits now. $Mammothmafia24 $rawhoggin $discord

  7. 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

  8. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-08-21 07:47:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024 - AA24 Day 21

    • 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 (21)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Rumble (27)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Rumble AS Balm (25)
    • Fragrance: Paco Rabanne - 1 Million EdT
    • Tags: $Discord $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 51st Consec / 447th Overall SOTD; MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode AA rules

    Here's the Day 21 bristle break-in progress pictures taken just before the shave. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

  9. u/Crisp_Mango posted on 2024-08-21 09:39:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024

    • Brush: Dogwood Good Gully Maggard Black and White Synthetic 26mm
    • Razor: Razorock Game Changer .84
    • Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (Green) (21)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Ausflug
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Smash

    $MammothMafia24

  10. 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

  11. u/bmac92 posted on 2024-08-21 13:10:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024 – AA Day 21

    • Brush: Zenith 505BC SE 28mm Bleached Boar
    • Razor: Razorock Hawk v3
    • Blade: Schick Proline (21)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    The end is in sight.

    $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24 $Discord

  12. u/brokenjaw622 posted on 2024-08-21 14:46:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 21,2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
    • Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
    • Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [31]
    • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

    Nicked my chin today. First one in weeks. Did not even feel it. Did not even notice it at first just looked in the mirror and saw it.

    Here is today’s brush pic

    $Discord
    $RawHoggin
    $MammothMafia24
    $headless

    Brush Progress Album

  13. u/socialkittielynx posted on 2024-08-21 15:43:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
    • Brush: Yaqi - Mew Brown Synthetic, Purple Haze.
    • Razor: Gem - Featherweight.
    • Blade: Blade:** Personna - GEM ptfe coated (19)..
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett.
    • Post: House of Mammoth - Everett Balm.
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Everett EDP.

    Mini vacation starts today- a jaunt to Wisconsin. This blade is pretty spent and noticeably duller, but we’ll keep trekking along. Not going for perfection at this point.

    $MammothMafia24

  14. u/whosgotthepudding posted on 2024-08-21 17:30:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    8/21/24

    $MammothMafia24

    $headless

  15. 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.

  16. u/PhilosphicalZombie posted on 2024-08-21 18:33:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2024-08-21 Austere August Day 21

    Using a straight each and every day is a bit much. I mean I definitely feel much more competent with a straight than I did prior to starting this month. But, ya know a nice easy shave with a safety razor would kinda feel good about now.

    Will get there. Not many days left.

    Take care and have a good one

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

  17. u/bacconchop posted on 2024-08-21 19:03:26-07:00 (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 officially (I think) quit marching band. As for the shave, I experimented with loading more soap for an extra 10-15 seconds. The result was a thick lather that took a longer time to hydrate, and the lather got everywhere and there was a bunch of leftover. I will continue the experiment tomorrow with a few variables changed but today I say it isn't worth it.

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $headless

  18. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-08-21 19:10:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 21, 2024
    Brush: Zenith 505BC
     Razor: Maggard V3M/MR5
    Blade: Astra SP [21]
     Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    Post Shave:* House of Mammoth - Everett

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  19. 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

  20. u/Tetriside posted on 2024-08-21 20:44:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 21, 2024

    Brush: Semogue 830
    Razor: Henson Ti22 Medium
    Blade: Personna 74 (25)
    Lather: House of Mammoth - Embrace
    Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Embrace - Balm

    Now that I've broken Nightmare mode, I'm going to keep using this setup for the rest of the month. But, I'm not bothering to shave every day. I shaved three days growth. It was a bit of a chore. The Henson seemingly never causes irritation. But, it's not very efficient. During the first pass WTG, I had to go over spots multiple times to get a clean pass. I had to rinse frequently. The shaves aren't very close either. I typically shave every other day and feel like I still look presentable on the second day. My beard is more visible the next day after shaving with this razor.

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  21. 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

  22. 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