Post 'Sunday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 13, 2023' of challenge 'Raw Hoggin 2023'

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  1. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2023-08-13 06:28:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2023 – Month of Austerity Day 13

    • Brush: RazoRock 506U Olive Wood w/ 26mm Natural Boar Bristle
    • Razor: RazoRock Game Changer .76-P
    • Blade: Elios Inoxidable (2)
    • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
    • Lather: Catie's Bubbles – Le Nude
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
    • AA Tags: #RawHoggin #unscented

    Today's Update: Successfully dialed in the soap/water level today and made slick drippy lather, resulting in an easygoing 2 pass (WTG+ATG) DFS. Knot break-in continues with bristle hair splitting, knot blooming, minimal funk smell and no hair loss.

    Here's the Day 13 just before and immediately after the shave brush pictures. Raw Hoggin', Unscented, and AA Extreme Mode challenges ongoing.

  2. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2023-08-13 06:39:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AA SOTD 13-Aug

    • Brush: Semogue - Owners Club Taj (13)
    • Razor:  Shield - Predator
    • Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (13)
    • Lather: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road
    • Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road AS
    • Fragrance: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road EDP

    Day 13 of AA and #RawHoggin.

    Not particularly long journey time but it felt like it, delay in Turkey followed by the flight then a further couple in Border Control then the boring drive across North Wales in the dark. Luckily though all the bags came through in one piece so the challenge can continue for myself. 

    So this was a bleary eyed, swift shave, before going back to chill out before it's back to the work grind tomorrow. Still a decent finish but I expect better tomorrow! 

    Pre-Shave

    Post-Shave 

    Have everyone has a grand day. 

    Cheers

    Marc

    #RawHoggin

  3. u/gorgbob posted on 2023-08-13 06:52:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 13, 2023
    Brush: Omega 10029
    Razor: Gem MMOC
    Blade: Personna GEM
    Lather: MWF - - Soap
    Post Shave:* Moon Soaps - Havana - Balm

    Day 13 still #RawHoggin

    Just messing around with a 1 pass XTG shave, not bad at all.

    brush album

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  4. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2023-08-13 07:20:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Raw Hoggin’ My Way Through August - Day 13

    • Brush: Zenith B16
    • Razor: GEM Flying Wing
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (13)
    • Lather: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea soap
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Spearmint splash
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea balm

    #rawhoggin

    After eating my weight in lobsters and charcuterie by the ocean yesterday, I was dragging ass this morning. I'm glad I didn't have to think about the shave this morning. One of the small benefits of AA. The boar continues to do a masterful job whipping up lather. Hair loss has been minimal and stink was non-existent from the jump. Pre and post shave pics of the pig.

    Have a great day all!

  5. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2023-08-13 10:08:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2023 - Weck Hoggin Mafia

    • Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper Glitter Scales
    • Blade: Kismet Rostfrei (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder Splash
    • Daily Tags: #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23
    • Passes: Face - wtg/atg Neck - xtg up and down

    Brush before shave 13

    I got in my shave a bit earlier today. I tried a more acute angle. It did feel like it glides better on my face, but the neck is still tricky. I have creases at the bottom of my neck that are parallel to my pass direction. I can’t stretch my skin enough to flatten those bits. I’ll work on different angles and try having the blade skewed so only 1 point on the edge passes over those parts at a time. The last few days I’ve spent a lot more time on the lathering. I think I’m getting to about 80-90% of the way to how my lather usually comes out when I bowl lather. I think I’ll find my daughter’s water sprayer. I might get better control adding water that way, compared to dipping the brush in the mug of water. Soap and splash are still great. Nothing new today in the scent post shave. I might go out to mow now while the coolant is still freezing my face.

  6. u/2SaintsDude posted on 2023-08-13 10:38:01-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AUGUST 13, 2023

    • Brush: r/wetshaving Zentih MOAR BOAR 31mm
    • Razor: King C. Gillette Chrome
    • Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Smash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Smash Splash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Smash Balm

    Sunday Fun Day- more baseball shenanigans and more cleaning still in preparation for school. Found a wasp nest that I will have to tackle at sunset. Blade is holding no signs of dullness. Lather is getting fluffier day by day. Ya’ll have a good one.

    RawHoggin

    MammothMafia23

  7. u/Priusaurus posted on 2023-08-13 12:01:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2023

    • Brush: AP Shave Co Gold Flakes with Oumo 30mm Boar
    • Razor: Diane Hair Shaper – Patent 33095 78145
    • Blade: Fromm Hair Shaper Blade (13)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Declaration Ghosting – Unscented Aftershave Liniment

    Sliced myself pretty good under my nose today because I'm an idiot. Tomorrow is another day. #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin #unscented

  8. u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-13 13:04:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023-08-13 - Day Thirteen

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet (13)
    • Brush: Omega Pro48
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
    • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
    • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

    Austere August:

    • Day: 13

    *MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode * #RawHoggin - Brush Pics: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 * #MonthOfWeckoning

    Dear u/PrideTwo

    Today, the battle took a different turn. It felt as if I've become a prisoner of this relentless #WAR, the razor and soap now my captors. But I won't let them break me. I won't surrender to the sting of defeat. Despite the challenges, I stand strong, resolute in my determination to conquer this trial.

    As the razor met my skin, I faced the harsh reality of my situation. The blade, once a trusted ally, now seemed to test my limits, inflicting a small cut, a reminder of the struggle. The soap, laden with the scent of #WAR, a constant reminder of the fight I'm in.

    But I won't back down. The warrior within me remains steadfast. I maneuvered through the shave with a fierce resolve, refusing to let the difficulties of this day consume me. It may have been a struggle, but I faced it head-on, determined to emerge with my spirit unbroken.

    In this battle, even on days like today, there are victories to be found. Despite the challenges, I managed to complete the task, to maintain my dignity in the face of adversity. Tomorrow, I'll rise again, prepared to take on whatever this #WAR throws at me. They may have captured me for a moment, but they won't break me. I'll keep fighting, keep pushing forward, until the day I emerge victorious.

    As the thirteenth day of this grueling journey concludes, I am reminded of the strength that resides within. I won't let this #WAR define me; I'll define it. Onward, my journal, through the trials and tribulations, I'll face them all with the unwavering spirit of a warrior who refuses to surrender.

    I'm unsure if they'll continue to let me write...

    Sincerely...

    u/absenth

  9. u/Eructate posted on 2023-08-13 14:49:06-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2023

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: AKA Brushworx- 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (13)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    Still far from perfect with this setup, but at least consistent the last couple days. #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

  10. u/Tetriside posted on 2023-08-13 17:27:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith B15
    • Razor: Blackland Blackbird
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet (13)
    • Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Desert Vetiver
    • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger - Lucky Tiger
    • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Original Liniment

    Why does the hashtag not work without text here?

    #RawHoggin

  11. u/jwoods23 posted on 2023-08-13 18:52:55-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug 13, 2023 - A Wecked Mammoth August

    • Prep: CeraVe - Hydrating Facial Cleanser

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps Grant w/Maggard 26mm Boar

    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade

    • Blade: Kismet Hair Shaper

    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Dammusi

    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder Balm

    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder

    Another simple WTG/XTG passes tonight. I am required to shave during the week for work so sometimes I enjoy not shaving one day on the weekend but between Lather Games and AA I’ll be shaving two straight months! This wouldn’t be too bad if I wasn’t challenging myself with the Weck this month! But here we are slogging through August trying to keep up the motivation every day! Thankfully this setup is absolutely incredible and not tiring of it, just the actual act of shaving…

    Raw Hoggin album

    Daily tags: #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23 #MonthOfWeckoning

  12. u/putneycj posted on 2023-08-13 19:12:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2023 – Lucky 13

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Dundy” Maggard Boar 26mm
    • Razor: Marianna #310 Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    Got 3-4 cuts – a couple of em are super minor and will be gone in the morning, another on my ear wasn’t great and then one heavy hander slice on the left side required a bandaid. I’m beginning to be nervous that I’m going to end up with permanent scars for this stupid challenge I don’t even care about.

    Blade is getting scrapier by the day. We’re not even halfway yet, I really don’t know how it’s going to hold out.

    I was able to do a decent downward pass and then my hybrid across and against the grain pass was fine, aside from the few slices. I really think it has more to do with the blade than my technique at this point but I haven’t read enough SOTDs from Weck folks to know if it’s the same for all us Personna users. My chin is surprisingly getting easier. What was impossible to navigate day 1 has become not impossible, I suppose.

    Dundy pics is still great. Notice the sick bandaid from where I stupidly pressure washed my arm the other week. Fun times.

    Dammusi is still great.

    Have a good night, y’all.

    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

  13. u/whosgotthepudding posted on 2023-08-13 19:45:20-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    8/13/23

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Maggards Premium Boar
    • Razor: MMOC
    • Blade: GEM (16)
    • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original
    • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original Aftershave Lotion

    Mrs. Pudding every time I use Tabac.

    Knot progress:

    Album

    #RawHoggin

  14. u/Zimora posted on 2023-08-13 20:09:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2023 - Day 13 AA

    • Brush: Omega Pro 48
    • Razor: Weck Med Prep
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (13)
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
    • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - War
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man Sego Balm
    • Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Tres Matres EdP

    Brush break-in album: Daily Progress

    Days of disapproval: 2

    Day 13 - Very smooth and easy shave tonight for the most part. The only slight issue I'm having which is a carryover from last night and it's that the blade feels significantly rougher on one side of my face. It didn't start doing that until yesterday and I wanted to see if it happened again today and it did. I need to put marks or stop mid shave and flip it to see if it's me or this garbage Personna.

    Tags: #RawHoggin #monthofweckoning

  15. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2023-08-13 21:20:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 13, 2023
    Brush: Zenith B-35
    Razor: Karve CB C Plate
    Blade: Astra SP Green
    Lather: Noble Otter - Rawr - Soap
    Post Shave: Noble Otter - Rawr - Aftershave
    Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

    RawHoggin

    Forgot to take a dry brush photo again but here is the brush after the shave. Cheers!

    https://imgur.com/a/RZrjxiH

  16. u/curbside_champ posted on 2023-08-13 21:26:11-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, AA 2023

    • Brush: Semogue 2000
    • Razor: Blackland Blackbird Ti
    • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (13)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Sonder splash

    Use Progression: Unboxing, New, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

    I don’t smell any more of the hog on the brush. Not sure whether I’m nose blind or it’s actually gone. Either way the shave is a little bit better.

    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #RawHoggin