Post 'Sunday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 25, 2024' of challenge 'Mammoth Mafia 2024'

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  1. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-25 02:16:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 25-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

    Today was a tough one, it was a bloody good shave but I almost caved to temptation. A new shiny slant arrived yesterday and was awfully tempted to crack on with it, but this close to the end I can't give up now.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 25
    Soap Day 25

  2. u/InfernalInternal posted on 2024-08-25 03:14:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 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 (36)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Spearhead - Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

    Still not tired of this software... Have a great one, all!

    $MammothMafia24
    $FriodomRiders
    $headless
    $Discord

  3. u/putneycj posted on 2024-08-25 04:47:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

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

    Making the shift from evening shaves to morning so I shaved yesterday afternoon and now ths morning. Good shave to start the day and I smell great.

    Brush was still wet from use yesterday afternoon, but, got the job done just fine. Pics in Album

    Headed out of town after church today for 3 days and 2 nights at a cabin with no wifi, cell service, or other connectedness so I'll have to drive up to the road to post tomorrows shave, but, worth it. So looking forward to a few days as a family before life gets crazy again.

    Have a good day!

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

    $FriodomRiders

    $discord

  4. u/tsrblke posted on 2024-08-25 06:25:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2024 – Mathematical Austerity

    • Brush: Stirling “Less Boar” 28mm x 46mm
    • Razor: Schick Injector
    • Blade: Schick Injector (25)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Smash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Splash)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash (Balm)
    • Fragrance: Creed – Aventus Cologne

    So u/djundjila pointed out I’m no good at math. Dunno how many days are left but I hope it’s a few. While I’ve got another tub near completion, I’m getting worn out, as is my blade.

    $Mammothmafia24 $rawhoggin $discord

  5. u/Ramjet615 posted on 2024-08-25 07:05:04-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 25, 2024
    Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Fly Fishing
    Razor: Schick Injector
    Blade: Schick Injector [25]
     Lather: House Of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap
    Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Aftershave
     Post Shave: GreenBox - Alum

    $MammothMafia24

    80 years ago today Paris was liberated from the Nazis.

    210 years ago today, the British Army burned the Capital and the White House.

    Two passes and no issues.

    Except for the artisan shaving soap, this is like shaving 40 years ago. IYKYK.

  6. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2024-08-25 08:31:20-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2024 - AA24 Day 25

    • 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 (25)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Rumble (31)
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Rumble AS Balm (29)
    • Fragrance: Paco Rabanne - 1 Million EdT
    • Tags: $Discord $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Precision Load; Face Lather; WTG/ATG/Cleanup Passes; BBS Result; 55th Consec / 451st Overall SOTD; MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode AA rules

    The blade was a bit tuggy when going ATG on the sides of the chin along the jaw line, but otherwise performed better than I would expect a 25-shave blade to do. With blade efficiency falling off, I focused on using short, light strokes in an effort to deliver a close shave without irritation. I'm very happy with the results.

    Here's the Day 25 bristle break-in progress pictures taken just before the shave. Happy shaving and have a wonderful day.

  7. u/2SaintsDude posted on 2024-08-25 08:54:16-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25 , 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

    Got so much done yesterday! Garden, gutters, lawn and weeds that I forgot how old I was. Today I am super sore. That’s what I get for trying to be an overachiever! Ya’ll have a good day.

    $MammothMafia24

    $Discord

  8. u/Str8_Razor posted on 2024-08-25 08:58:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August - Day 25

    • 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 #7

    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $MammothMafia24
    $RawHoggin

  9. u/bmac92 posted on 2024-08-25 10:41:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2024 – AA Day 25

    • Brush: Zenith 505BC SE 28mm Bleached Boar
    • Razor: Razorock Hawk v3
    • Blade: Schick Proline (25)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    The light at the end of the tunnel grows larger.

    $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24 $Discord

  10. u/PhilosphicalZombie posted on 2024-08-25 12:14:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2024-08-25 Austere August Day 25

    Edge is no longer ideal. Wasn't freshly honed going in. Should make it.

    Take care and have a good one

    $MammothMafia24

    $RawHoggin

    $headless

  11. u/brokenjaw622 posted on 2024-08-25 12:38:31-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 25,2024

    • Brush: Summer Break Steinauer 26mm Zenith Boar
    • Razor: Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant Extra Hollow 6/8
    • Blade: Edge By u/whosgotthepudding [35]
    • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Indigo - Aftershave

    Another Sunday in the books. Tomorrow we start counting down to Friday.

    Here is today’s brush pic

    $Discord
    $RawHoggin
    $MammothMafia24
    $headless

    Brush Progress Album

  12. u/jimm262 posted on 2024-08-25 12:57:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 25, 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-five and less than a week to go. Two steps forward one step back. Yesterday I said that WTG had become comfortable and predictable and today two WTG passes led to four weepers. They stopped quickly and my face is pretty smooth, so I’ll still call this a decent shave.

    Tags: $FriodomRiders $headless $RawHoggin $MammothMafia24

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  13. u/FredBikes9876 posted on 2024-08-25 13:34:01-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 25, 2024
    Brush: The Ca Yuen Workshop (Etsy) Blue Meany
     Razor: Razorock Game Changer .84-P
    Blade: Gillette Nacet [25]
     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

    Quick one WTG pass shave after watching the Dutch GP and doing a bunch of chores.

    $MammothMafia24

  14. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-08-25 13:42:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 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

    A late afternoon shave after doing some yardwork and housework. Managed to finally install the LED replacements for the pot lights in the kitchen. Don’t want to think on how long I waited on that, but the old spot light bulbs finally failed, so if I wanted enough light, now was the time. Shave technique is getting better. Trying a little steeper angle, and getting a bit better results, but really feel the blade more than a flatter angle. I think it would be easier to get a bad nick, so really slowing down. The brush has felt about the same the last few shaves. Almost like I’m getting a stall in the break in progress. I think after raw hoggin is done, I’ll give it a longer soak and dry completely between shaves. The unbleached knot, besides being darker and more of those really black bristles sprinkled in the knot, feels stiffer which I wouldn’t expect from a taller knot. Lather is better though in the last week, but I want this brush to feel a bit more like my copper scrubby (which is actually less scrubby than this one) or like the Moar Boar. I’m sure it will get there, but I’m surprised that the progress has been much slower than my other boar experiences.

  15. u/socialkittielynx posted on 2024-08-25 14:46:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
    • Brush: Yaqi - Mew Brown Synthetic, Purple Haze.
    • Razor: Gem - Featherweight.
    • Blade: Blade:** Personna - GEM ptfe coated (1).
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett.
    • Post: House of Mammoth - Everett Balm.
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Everett EDP.

    Ohhhh yea, a fresh blade makes all the difference in maximizing enjoyment and efficiency! Although the original blade I started with didn’t make it the full month, I was super impressed with how it performed. I will switch everything up 9/1 as I’m naturally eager to branch out. Really loving this GEM and software- wouldn’t mind some glacial /permafrost/cryogen right now though. Bracing myself for a steamy week with a jalapeño margarita.

    Anyone going to continue their setup post AA??

    $MammothMafia24

  16. u/bacconchop posted on 2024-08-25 15:30:39-07:00 (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

    AA is almost over so I am starting to think about Sept 1st shave, so far I'm thinking Brassbird, Cotton Candy v24, and probably SIL. Weather will also affect my choice.

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $headless

  17. u/jwoods23 posted on 2024-08-25 16:09:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 25, 2024

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

    $MammothMafia24 $RawHoggin $Discord

  18. u/el_guapo26 posted on 2024-08-25 19:15:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 25, 2024
    Brush: Zenith 505BC
     Razor: Maggard V3M/MR5
    Blade: Astra SP [25]
     Lather: House of Mammoth - Everett
    Post Shave:* House of Mammoth - Everett

    $RawHoggin

    $MammothMafia24

  19. u/Crisp_Mango posted on 2024-08-25 21:30:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2024

    • Brush: Dogwood Good Gully Maggard Black and White Synthetic 26mm
    • Razor: Razorock Game Changer .84
    • Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (Green) (25)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Ausflug
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Smash

    $MammothMafia24