Post 'Saturday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 19, 2023' of challenge 'Unchallenge 2023'

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  1. u/FMKJuli posted on 2023-08-19 08:01:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    19-08 - A delight

    • Brush: Yaqi 'Purple Haze' w/ 24mm Mew Brown knot
    • Razor: 1953-54 Gillette 'Aristocrat Junior'
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet (19)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
    • Fragrance: Proraso - Wood and Spice - Cologne

    Another 'slurry lather' shave tonight - still loving the way it delivers a great lather with a lot less effort than I'd usually have to put in achieving such. And that's what this whole easy-mode thing is all about, after all.

    Started my shave with snacking on a piece of chocolate-coated Turkish delight, made by a local confectionery here. Delicious. Hints of rosewater and chocolate punctuated the shave throughout as they rolled across my palate, and as I rinsed off and put my balm on, I could still taste the faintest wisps of it. A great way to enhance an already amazing experience.

    That's got me thinking - I'd really love a Turkish delight-scented soap. Ideally with chocolate in it, too. Think about it - a strong, floral rose accord, bolstered by the rich chocolate; maybe a little powdery as well. It'd be a gourmand scent to die for. HoM have made some great food-related scents lately, so maybe Ben could work his magic on this one, too (wink wink nudge nudge). Or Mohammad from Grooming Department could take it on - those Mallard gourmands have been amazing. Really anyone could have a great go at it, to be honest. It could even be you.
    Just wishful thinking, but who knows.

    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #UNCHALLENGE

  2. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-19 08:23:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.19 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #19):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

    • 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 19! Used my method I described a couple of days ago and ended up with a beautiful BBS shave. Only issue was a spot on my neck where I think I might have some dermatological issues (need to book an appointment with a dermatologist) that caused the slightest of nicks (and I do mean the slightest). I think I'll just have to go WTG constantly on that area.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  3. u/intertextonics posted on 2023-08-19 18:05:01-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 19, 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

    Just a headshave this evening.

    Hope y’all had a good day! #UNCHALLENGE

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  4. u/jrhunter25 posted on 2023-08-19 20:55:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug 19, 2023 - AA Unchallenge Day 19

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: PAA Starcraft
    • Razor: Schick I2 Hydromagic Injector
    • Blade: Schick injector (2)
    • Soap: 345 Soap Co Yacht Club
    • Postshave: 345 Soap Co Yacht Club splash, balm, and EDP

    UNCHALLENGE