Post 'Thursday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 17, 2023' of challenge 'Unchallenge 2023'

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  1. u/FMKJuli posted on 2023-08-16 23:21:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    17-08 - A sip and a shave

    • Brush: Yaqi 'Purple Haze' w/ 24mm Mew Brown knot
    • Razor: 1953-54 Gillette 'Aristocrat Junior'
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet (17)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
    • Fragrance: Proraso - Wood and Spice - Cologne

    Terrible photo today, my apologies. I saw the whipped cream on my iced chocolate was starting to melt, so time was of the essence.

    Felt like a sweet treat today and we had an abundance of chocolate ice cream and whipped cream, plus milk we had to use lest it go off. The perfect combo to make an amazing iced choccy. Had to go with my favourite mug too that isn't the half-litre soup mug I use for coffee at work. The drink is not that amazing to look at, but it certainly tasted great.

    Verdict on the drink: it was amazing. Just what I needed.

    Verdict on the shave: ditto.

    I'm still waiting on the breakthrough of this soap - the ring of death should rear its head any day now. I'll be making funeral arrangements shortly.

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    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #UNCHALLENGE

  2. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-17 08:10:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.17 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #17):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

    AA Day 17! Okay. I think I did it again. Not quite as perfect as my shave on Saturday, but damn close (95%). Commenting my shave in detail so I don't forget:

    • 3 passes plus some cleanup near my jawbone joint
    • shave pattern
      • left side: top-down pattern, 1 razor width
      • right side: top down pattern, 2 razor width
      • bottom: left to right pattern, 1 razor width
      • rest of neck: diagonal pattern, ~45°, left to right.
    • first pass WTG at setting 7
    • second pass XTH at setting 6
    • third pass ATG at setting 4
    • cleanup pass as necessary at setting 1
    • what I believe to be the real key for me: making sure my neck skin is taught by leaning my neck forward and pulling down on my chest. I believe the second part to be the main missing key for me.

    This left me with an irritation free shave and a beautifully smooth neck. A great feeling.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  3. u/intertextonics posted on 2023-08-17 16:52:11-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 17, 2023
    Brush: AP Shave Co. 22mm Synbad Synthetic
    Razor: Rockwell 6S
    Blade: Astra SP
     Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Electric Sheep - Soap
    Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue - Aftershave
     Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented with Menthol - Balm
    Post Shave:* Osma - Alum

    Hope y’all had a good day! #UNCHALLENGE

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  4. u/jrhunter25 posted on 2023-08-17 18:57:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug 17, 2023 - AA Unchallenge Day 17

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: PAA Starcraft
    • Razor: Schick I2 Hydromagic Injector
    • Blade: Schick injector (7)
    • Soap: 345 Soap Co Yacht Club
    • Postshave: 345 Soap Co Yacht Club splash, balm, and EDP

    UNCHALLENGE