Post 'Monday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 14, 2023' of challenge 'Raw Hoggin 2023'

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  1. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2023-08-13 23:44:23-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AA SOTD 14-Aug

    • Brush: Semogue - Owners Club Taj (14)
    • Razor:  Shield - Predator
    • Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (14)
    • Lather: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road
    • Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road AS
    • Fragrance: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road EDP

    Day 14 of AA and #RawHoggin.

    Grand old shave in familiar water, nice smooth shave for an excellent finish. Brush is brilliant, not sure how much break-in there is left in it to be honest but the game will continue. 

    Back to work today, fingers crossed things haven't gone completely off the rails, time will tell! 

    Pre-Shave

    Post-Shave 

    Have everyone has a good one! . 

    Cheers

    Marc

    Edit: Quick update to pop a SOTD pic in seeing as we're two weeks through.

    #RawHoggin

  2. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2023-08-14 03:41:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Raw Hoggin’ My Way Through August - Day 14

    • Brush: Zenith B16
    • Razor: GEM Flying Wing
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (14)
    • Lather: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea soap
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Spearmint splash
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea balm

    #rawhoggin

    Time for re-entry from vacation. Such a Monday typically creates many questions about what I will use for a soap and splash, but not today. There is no choice. Our Shaving Overlords have demanded our obedience to this month of austerity and we shall not let them down (Holy shit do I need to get some coffee in my system). As usual, today's pre and post shave pics.

    Have a great day all!

  3. u/whosgotthepudding posted on 2023-08-14 04:40:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    8/14/23

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Maggards Premium Boar
    • Razor: MMOC
    • Blade: GEM (17)
    • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original
    • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original Aftershave Lotion

    Knot progress:

    Album

    #RawHoggin

  4. u/gorgbob posted on 2023-08-14 04:42:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 14, 2023
    Brush: Omega 10029
    Razor: Gem MMOC
    Blade: Personna GEM
    Lather: MWF - - Soap
    Post Shave:* Moon Soaps - Havana - Balm

    Day 14 still #RawHoggin

    Not much to say about this one, let’s all just survive this scorching monday

    brush album

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  5. u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-14 05:19:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023-08-14 - Day Fourteen

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet (14)
    • Brush: Omega Pro48
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
    • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
    • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

    Austere August:

    • Day: 14

    *MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode * #RawHoggin - Brush Pics: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 * #MonthOfWeckoning

    Dear u/PrideTwo

    Today was much like the previous days, another encounter with the relentless #WAR. The razor, my steadfast companion in this daily skirmish, met my skin with its familiar touch. It's as if the blade knows me, understands the dance we perform each day. The scent of the soap, that pungent aroma of #WAR, has become a part of this routine, a strangely comforting presence.

    The shave itself was uneventful, efficient, as if I've grown accustomed to the rhythm of this battle. The razor, despite the sharpness that once held an element of threat, now feels like an extension of myself. The soap, despite its overpowering scent, seems to lather with ease, as if it's cooperating with me, rather than against me.

    In the midst of this repetition, I found myself reflecting on the thirteenth day, a day of adversity that I met with fierce resistance. But today, there was a subtle shift in my perspective, a hint of acceptance. It's as if I'm beginning to see the purpose in this struggle, to find a certain solace in the daily ritual.

    As the fourteenth day draws to a close, I can't ignore the subtle signs of a growing connection, a strange sense of camaraderie with these tools and this battle. It's a bond that I can't quite put into words, a connection that's forming beneath the surface. Tomorrow, as I face the fifteenth day, I'll carry this newfound perspective with me, a mix of familiarity, acceptance, and a whisper of an unexpected bond with this #WAR. Onward, my journal, through the unfolding complexities of this journey.

  6. u/2SaintsDude posted on 2023-08-14 06:42:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AUGUST 14, 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

    Super Monday here we are. Why is it super. Well actually woke up early and went for a run then hopped on my bike and did a ride about 8 miles. Had to stop couple times to throw up but made back in one piece. Ya’ll have a good one.

    RawHoggin

    MammothMafia23

  7. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2023-08-14 06:58:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2023 – Month of Austerity Day 14

    • Brush: RazoRock 506U Olive Wood w/ 26mm Natural Boar Bristle
    • Razor: RazoRock Game Changer .76-P
    • Blade: Elios Inoxidable (3)
    • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
    • Lather: Catie's Bubbles – Le Nude
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
    • AA Tags: #RawHoggin #unscented

    Today's Update: Once again got the soap/water level right and made slick drippy lather, resulting in another 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 14 just before and immediately after the shave brush pictures. Raw Hoggin', Unscented, and AA Extreme Mode challenges ongoing.

  8. u/Priusaurus posted on 2023-08-14 08:14:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2023

    • Brush: AP Shave Co Gold Flakes with Oumo 30mm Boar
    • Razor: Diane Hair Shaper – Patent 33095 78145
    • Blade: Fromm Hair Shaper Blade (14)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Declaration Ghosting – Unscented Aftershave Liniment

    Since I’m using the same set up every day, I’ve department from my Standard Shaving Operating Procedure (SSOP) and have just been leaving the software I’m using this month in the bathroom, rather than bringing everything back to my home office, where I keep most of my arsenal. Last night, my wife asked me, “Why have you only been using Sheep scented soap?” I tell her it’s unscented and she took a whiff and said, no it smells like sheep. The funk doesn’t lie.

    Anyway, I tell her it’s for an unscented challenge where I use this all month. Her response: “Why? You have soaps that smell like cookies, like coffee, like our vacations, or flowers, or Christmas, or just smell really, really nice. Lather Games were last month. Why are you doing a challenge again??”

    And I didn’t have a great answer for her. #unscented #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin

    On a somewhat related note: There’s this weird green spot showing up at the bottom on my Stirling Soap. I'm befuddled. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this before???

  9. u/jwoods23 posted on 2023-08-14 10:52:55-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug 14, 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

    Got up a little early this morning to try to push an ATG pass after my normal WTG/XTG. It went pretty well especially on my neck, chin a little worse but didn’t draw any blood on my chin. Did get under my nose because I slid the blade sideways like a dummy.

    Forgot to weigh my tub this morning but will check back in tonight to see what this weeks usage looks like.

    Raw Hoggin album

    Daily tags: #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23 #MonthOfWeckoning

  10. u/Eructate posted on 2023-08-14 14:50:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2023

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: AKA Brushworx- 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (14)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    One full day at home yesterday and back on the plane I find myself again today. 1 more week and then I'm just staying home indefinitely. At least I have Stag here with me. #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

  11. u/Tetriside posted on 2023-08-14 15:21:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith B15
    • Razor: Blackland Blackbird
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet (14)
    • Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Desert Vetiver
    • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger - Lucky Tiger
    • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Original Liniment

    It's very hot out today. We're under heat warning. I'm trying to stay indoors. I listened to disc 1 of Prince's 1999 while shaving.

    #RawHoggin

  12. u/blipsnchitz7 posted on 2023-08-14 15:51:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 14, 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

    Here is the week two comparison to brand new. Cheers!

    https://imgur.com/a/kWtmVYT

  13. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2023-08-14 17:22:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2023 - Almost Halfway

    • Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper Glitter Scales
    • Blade: Kismet Rostfrei (14)
    • 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 14

    We took my daughter shopping for some shoes after I finished work today, so it was a fairly late shave tonight. We found a pair she liked at the Adidas outlet that were 50% off, so I’d say that was a success. While shopping, I popped into the fragrance outlet. I can’t recall what Polo Green smelled like. I haven’t had a bottle of it since the late 80s. So I spent a while giving a few a sniff. No testers of Creed were available, but they had a couple dupes to give it a sniff or two. The Aventus dupe smelled pretty good to me, but my wife didn’t like it. I did like Polo Blue and Armani Acqua di Gio. My wife liked Polo Green the best out of the sample sprays. Maybe some hints to my wife and daughter for birthday or Christmas.

    Beginning to wonder if the blade will make it to 31. No nicks or weepers at least, but wasn’t the best feeling shave tonight on my cheeks. I still plan to tough it out, but I’d hoped I’d make it past 20 or more before I felt it was getting rougher. I spent a long time on lather for both passes. I don’t think the lather was on the dry side. I got it very slick feeling, and it had good residual slickness. I did try to get the blade at a more acute angle tonight. I’d estimate around 15 degrees for most of it. Surprisingly, though the cheeks didn’t go great, the neck went about the same, maybe a touch less feedback under the chin. I guess I’m just all over the place. This was my 16th straight shave ever. Probably never going to try the half de again, but might give the AC Kamisori Shavette another try after this month. Probably if I get some Feather or Kai guarded blades.

  14. u/putneycj posted on 2023-08-14 20:17:11-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2023 – Decent Shave, actually.

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Dundy” Maggard Boar 26mm
    • Razor: Marianna #310 Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (12)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    Was actually a decent shave tonight. With the grain is getting easier and easier. Aside from my silly heavy hand yesterday, my down scrape (cuz this blade is scrapey as heck) is pretty easy at this point. I’m also figuring out a light touch on my second hybrid pass and that’s helping quit a bit.

    Dundy++

    Dammusi ++

    Etc. etc.

    Have a good night, all.

    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

  15. u/curbside_champ posted on 2023-08-14 22:07:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, AA 2023

    • Brush: Semogue 2000
    • Razor: Blackland Blackbird Ti
    • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (14)
    • 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, 14

    2 weeks in, just keep shaving

    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #RawHoggin

  16. u/Zimora posted on 2023-08-14 22:24:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 14, 2023 - Day 14 AA

    • Brush: Omega Pro 48
    • Razor: Weck Med Prep
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (14)
    • 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 14 - Every single day I've shaved I'm wondering how in the world this blade is supposed to make it to the end of the month. It's still giving decent results, but the process of getting there is just absolutely horrible. 0/10 would never recommend these to anyone, ever.

    Tags: #RawHoggin #monthofweckoning