Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 23, 2023' of challenge 'Weckoning 2023'

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  1. u/djundjila posted on 2023-08-23 01:21:23-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    The Twenty-Third Day Of Weckoning is upon us

    • Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with a 26 mm unbleached Zenith boar knot at 56 mm loft
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade Med Prep
    • Blade: Kismet Rostfrei, Polymer beschichtet (29)
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann – Oceana
    • Post Shave: Ralon – Original
    • Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Island Man

    Overslept my alarm and woke up late today. The routine of AA helped keep it Zen. AA++;

    #Monthofweckoning

  2. u/EldrormR posted on 2023-08-23 03:10:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August 2023 - more floating gear

    • Brush: >!REDACTED!<
    • Razor: Munnin Woodworks Forest Moss Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet (23)
    • Lather: MdC Vetyver Brain Bowl (Day 119)
    • Post: CB V splash

    Tried a new grip technique and blade positioning for XTG on my neck. It made the pass slightly easier, but I ended up with a few weepers since I was fumbling some.

    monthofweckoning

  3. u/Old_Hiker posted on 2023-08-23 04:33:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 23, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith 508 Moar Boar
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet hair shaper (107)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - unscented balm
    • Post Shave: Olay Complete

    This bottle of Lucky Tiger likely won't make it to the end of the month. But I always have a backup bottle on standby.

    I started taking cold showers a couple of weeks ago. It's not an uncommon practice I've come to realize and after listening to a podcast that talked a bit about the benefits of cold plunges and cold showers I thought I would give it a try. I have to say that I really hate it every time in the initial moments, like...really really hate it. But after a minute or two I get a little accustomed to it. The hype about the after effects is real. I never thought my mood would benefit from a cold shower. Maybe I'm fooling myself. Maybe I'm just so fucking glad to be out of that frigid experience. I'm not sure either way, but I'm going to stick with it for now.

    #Monthofweckoning

  4. u/gcgallant posted on 2023-08-23 08:21:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 23, 2023

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 304)
    • Blade: Kismet (23)
    • Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
    • Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
    • Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
       

    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
    #Monthofweckoning


    The edge on this blade is definitely duller, but it does not show up under the microscope. I will add an image to the edge album in the next couple of days, but I think that edge durability on these Kismet blades is very high.

    Today I spent time tinkering with my 2-pass pattern. The pattern is a mix of directions; WTG-XTG and ATG-XTG as you might expect. Some of how I accomplish this is to use overlapping strokes but to change the direction of blade travel as I overlap. Because I can't help myself, and chase BBS, I tend to stay in an area longer than I probably should. I'm playing around with reducing the number of strokes while maintaining the level of closeness. Interesting stuff for a shaving nerd.

  5. u/Priusaurus posted on 2023-08-23 13:47:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 23, 2023

    • Brush: AP Shave Co Gold Flakes with Oumo 30mm Boar
    • Razor: Diane Hair Shaper – Patent 33095 78145
    • Blade: Fromm Hair Shaper Blade (23)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Declaration Ghosting – Unscented Aftershave Liniment

    My shipment of Remote Learning came in yesterday and wow, that is an interesting set. Really tempts me to break my August without scents, but I’ve come this far, so I can do another week of this.

    The shave itself was okay. Pretty much the same-same as yesterday and the day before. I continue to get better with the hair-shaper. I noticed the slightest bit of tugging on my 2nd pass on my chin, but no-where else. Could be technique or it could be the beginning of the end of my Fromm blade. Gave the blade a few arm-strops after the shave to see if that helps. #unscented #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin

  6. u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-23 15:00:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023-08-23 - Day Twentythree

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet (23) under a microscope
    • Brush: Omega Pro48
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
    • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
    • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

    Austere August:

    Dear u/PrideTwo

    Today, curiosity led me down a different path, a departure from the routine of this unending #WAR. On the twenty-third day, as I faced the mirror, I found myself drawn to the intricacies of the tools I've come to rely on. Under a microscope's lens, I examined the Kismet blade in my trusty Weck, a glimpse into the wear and tear this battle has inflicted.

    The razor, my steadfast companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of #WAR, felt almost secondary today, overshadowed by the curiosity that had taken hold. As I peered through the microscope, I marveled at the resilience of the blade, the way it's held up under the weight of this daily challenge.

    In this departure from the routine, I found a renewed sense of wonder, a reminder that even in the midst of a battle, there's room for exploration, for curiosity, for moments that offer a different perspective.

    As the twenty-third day draws to a close, I carry with me a newfound appreciation for the tools that have become my allies. Tomorrow, I'll return to the routine of this #WAR, armed with the knowledge that even amidst the repetition, there's space for curiosity and reflection. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a sense of wonder and a willingness to explore the intricacies of this journey. Onward, through the evolving landscape of this challenge, one microscope glimpse at a time.

  7. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2023-08-23 15:00:46-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 23, 2023 - Almost a Week of Weckoning Left

    • Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper Glitter Scales
    • Blade: Kismet Rostfrei (23)
    • 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 23

    Today is my last day of vacation. I should have taken the whole week off. The brush is loading quite well now, but while I can splay the knot, it takes effort and is very scritchy. Lather tonight was great. Shave was pretty good on the face, but it remains just ok again on the neck. I should have taken the kitchen scale up to my bathroom to keep track of the weight left. I’d estimate between 1 and 2 grams per shave. By the end of the month, I think I’ll be down to half or so left in the puck. I’ve been using a dash or 2 more splash than normal, so making a dent on the bottle.

  8. u/Eructate posted on 2023-08-23 18:33:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 23, 2023

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: AKA Brushworx- 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (23)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    Being mostly comfortable with the Weck at this point, using an amazing boar knot, and smelling Stag all day. How is August not everyone's favorite month? #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

  9. u/jwoods23 posted on 2023-08-23 19:44:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug 23, 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

    WTG/XTG everywhere today. I had one hell of a day at work today. Had to be there before 6:30 this morning, all hell broke loose this afternoon and didn’t get to leave until after 5…

    Raw Hoggin album

    Daily tags: #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23 #MonthOfWeckoning

  10. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2023-08-23 19:48:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 23, 2023

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps 28mm Synthetic
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Personna Glide-coated Hair Shaper (23)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Unscented - Balm
    • Fragrance: Kenneth Cole - Reaction

    #MammothMafia23
    #Monthofweckoning

    Passes: (Face) WTG, XTG
    Passes: (Neck) WTG, ATG
    Cuts: 1 (Running total: 26)

    Another day, another cut. But overall a good shave.

    8 more shaves with this blade.

  11. u/putneycj posted on 2023-08-23 20:10:07-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Espn 8, the ocho

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Dundy” Maggard Boar 26mm
    • Razor: Marianna #310 Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (22)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    8 shaves left. Honestly it’s mostly autopilot at this point. I could push harder to learn some more passes, etc., but I’m going to ride out this awful blade and work on pushing my technique forward with a better blade. Good shave, though. Dundy and Dammusi are still excellent – pics of Dundy in the main SOTD photo.

    Busy and full but very good day today. Highlight was the local fire dept. setting up a ladder truck and hose to make a giant sprinkler at the local park. I was able to take a late lunch and join my family for it and was the only dad who was joining in with the kids (a few moms). Hesitated at first then thought, screw it – if other dads want to stand off to the side, I’m not going to say no to my kids so I don’t look silly. Was an absolute blast.

    tags: #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23 #MonthOfWeckoning

  12. u/souleater7173 posted on 2023-08-23 20:47:07-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 23, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith 31mm MOAR BOAR
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (23)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Sonder
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Sonder

    Rough shave tonight. Wasn’t able to take my time. Did WTG then X/ATG combo on the second pass. Really appreciating Sonder tonight. The splash is starting to put me to sleep since I’m associating the smell with my nightly wind down.

    AA Mileage: 102 miles. No ride today, not enough time in the day today. Grading papers is the worst.

    Tags: #Monthofweckoning #MammothMafia23