Post 'Saturday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 31, 2024' of challenge 'HoneMeistershaft 2024'

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  1. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-31 01:29:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 31-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 was a thoroughly enjoyable AA, despite the self injury midway through.

    The brush has been a pleasure to use and develop. I had expected, with this being an untreated boar, that I was going to be in for a rough ride and a slow development. Luckily though no such thing happened. After the first few days of lather hogging it got into the swing of it and has gone from strength to strength. I'm now left with a very soft brush with good backbone that whips up an amazing lather, this will continue to be used in the rotation. There's still some room for development but I am thoroughly pleased.

    Using this Friodur throughout has been a joy. The stigma around stainless straights, certainly for well made ones, is unwarranted. The blade has excellent edge retention and takes down the whiskers with the best of them. This has only encouraged me further to try and get that elusive 14!

    Mammoth was an excellent choice for your month, the performance is undeniable and the scent is great. Sure, I'm after something else for a change now, perhaps something with a bit more punch, but I still wouldn't hesitate to replace this when I eventually see the bottom.

    Hope everyone has a great final shave and a grand day!

    Cheers

    Marc

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    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress Final
    Zenith Unboxing, Day 1, Day 31
    Soap Day 1 vs 31 - I really should have weighed this thing, ah well, next year.

  2. u/Marquis90 posted on 2024-08-31 04:10:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 31, 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: Joop – Thrill  

    My brother in laws big wedding today. I am currently in the train going there and wet from sweat. The third pass lather was bad. On a normal day, I would have pulled through, but it would be disrespectful towards the newlyweds if I arrive in a bloody face. Managed to improve the lather and look great. Last day of August and a bit excited for tomorrow.

    $honemeisterschaft

  3. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2024-08-31 08:31:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 31, 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

    We made it to the last shave for August. I definitely need more practice honing, but happy that I didn’t make the razor worse. Straight technique has gotten more comfortable, but wouldn’t consider it mastered or even a good journeyman in the skill. Maybe rank myself as advanced novice. Sonderhas been a joy to shave with for the month. I was surprised I didn’t kill the tub. I tried to pick up the sandalwood more. The citrus and vanilla like notes are right on top, but the sandalwood takes longer to emerge. I’m thinking if there is another sandalwood theme day, use the splash with my selection. The brush has been stubbornly slow to break in to a level similar to my other Zeniths. I took a picture with it next to my Semogue 1800, SOC, Moar Boar, and Copper Scrubby. The 1800 was kind of soft day one. I think that’s because it is not as dense a knot as the others. If I break it in more fully, it will be a soft pouf of a brush. The Copper Scrubby and Moar Boar have a similar number of split bristles, but the raw Zenith seems to be stiffer from the start. Lots of black bristles are scattered throughout the knot. I will let this brush dry completely over several days before going back to it. I think my Yaqi Cashmere will rotate into the den for a while. I’ll add in a badger too so I can have some extra variety.

    Small album to be added when I upload it to imgur.

    Here it is.

  4. u/djundjila posted on 2024-08-31 08:35:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Day 31/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity

    • Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (31)
    • 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

    Last day of Austerity, starting tomorrow, the entire shave den is fair game once again ♥

    Another Austere August in the can. This was my fourth and it flew by, and I'm looking forward to looking at how the challenges I participated in panned out.

    $FriodomRiders $HoneMeisterschaft $RawHoggin

  5. u/Str8_Razor posted on 2024-08-31 14:01:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August - Day 31 - Shelving the Fridodur

    • 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 goes to the trash.

    Welcome the September diversity.

    .#NoStrop day #13

    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $MammothMafia24
    $RawHoggin

  6. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-31 20:04:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 31 - 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

    Last shave of the month so figured I needed to add a picture for this one. Absolutely excellent shave this evening with no complaints at all and was a great way to end AA. I definitely made an effort to ensure this tub was gone on the last day, but honestly might have only seen about 3-4 shaves out of it otherwise. Either way a kill is a kill so I definitely feel good to see one go down. Now to decide on freedom to choose tomorrow or give my face a rest over the long holiday weekend.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft $discord

  7. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2024-08-31 22:58:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 31st, 2024 - Stagalicious Finale

    We made it! Final shave is in the books after a 3 hour return drive from seeing my family on the west side of the state. I'll get final brush pics tomorrow, final soap weight, and post my thoughts from the month. Currently my brain is barely functional enough to type this measly write-up and get this post done on time 😅

    $SubstantialStag

    $Honemeisterschaft

    $Headless

    $RawHoggin

    $Discord