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

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  1. u/FMKJuli posted on 2023-08-22 23:46:31-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    23-08 - An early weekend, at last

    • Brush: Yaqi 'Purple Haze' w/ 24mm Mew Brown knot
    • Razor: 1953-54 Gillette 'Aristocrat Junior'
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet (23)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
    • Fragrance: Proraso - Wood and Spice - Cologne

    Happy hump day! While normally I'd be dreading Wednesdays, this one's actually kind of special since I finally get to take a few days off after it's all over. Heading down to the 'big smoke' tomorrow morning and likely spend the weekend there before going right back to hell on Monday.

    Kinda exciting but also dreading the eventual return to a mountain of unfinished work. But that's an issue for me a few days from now. Right this instant I'm just happy to be shaving with a great set of gear.

    It'll be interesting to take this set on the road with me. Normally I don't travel with a whole tub of soap and bottle of balm - I just use my supply of samples when I'm not at home. This'll be a bit different!

    Also, let me put you on something if you're still looking for a bowl: these French onion soup bowl/mug thingies are great. Yeah, they're not textured inside so you'll need a bit more effort to get a lather going, but they're nice and spacious and that handle is perfect for a solid hold. I got mine at an op-shop for $2, and there were like 3 more of the same set there to grab. Absolute bargain for how well it works. Just beware of the clanging of plastic on porcelain, I guess.

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    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #UNCHALLENGE

  2. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-23 08:54:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.23 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #23):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

    • 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 23! Did a simple 2 pass shave. Quick and easy.

    On a different note, today was my 100th DE/wetshaving shave. It's been fun time. Used to shave infrequently due to hating shaving with cartridges et al. Wetshaving has made it more enjoyable and less irritating, allowing me to shave more frequently (thus avoiding my awful neck beard). Plus, you guys are pretty great.

    #UNCHALLENGE