Post 'Friday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 25, 2023' of challenge 'Raw Hoggin 2023'

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  1. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2023-08-24 23:25:22-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AA SOTD 25-Aug

    • Brush: Semogue - Owners Club Taj (25)
    • Razor:  Shield - Predator
    • Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (25)
    • Lather: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road
    • Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road AS
    • Fragrance: Ariana & Evans - Tobacco Road EDP

    Day 25 of AA and #RawHoggin.

    It's definitely taking a bit more effort to get the same finish, a few more touch ups than I would usually do. Still no irritation but definitely lost some smoothness.  The star is the brush though, wish I'd got one of these sooner. 

    Pre-Shave

    Post-Shave 

    Cheers

    Marc

    #RawHoggin

  2. u/gorgbob posted on 2023-08-25 04:22:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 25, 2023
    Brush: Omega 10029
    Razor: Gem MMOC
    Blade: Personna GEM
    Lather: MWF - - Soap
    Post Shave:* Moon Soaps - Havana - Balm

    Day 25 still #RawHoggin

    Blade is starting to get a little on the dull end of it’s prime but good enough for 6 more shaves.

    Brush is exploding in lather, beaten expectations

    brush album

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  3. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2023-08-25 04:22:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Raw Hoggin’ My Way Through August - Day 25

    • Brush: Zenith B16
    • Razor: GEM Flying Wing
    • Blade: GEM PTFE (8)
    • Lather: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea soap
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Spearmint splash
    • Post Shave: Crowne & Crane - Green Tea balm

    #rawhoggin

    Pre and post shave brush pics

    6 more days to go. And of course my LG Prize, a Catie's Bubbles set (Retreat), showed up on my doorstep yesterday. It smells so damn good. But no, I'm soldiering on with this set up for 6 more day; however, I will be huffing the Retreat tub and splash when I can until then.

    A rainy Friday here. Thankfully there is coffee to brighten the morning. Have a great day all!

  4. u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-25 05:58:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023-08-25 - Day Twentyfive

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet (25) under a microscope at 23 shaves
    • Brush: Omega Pro48
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
    • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
    • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

    Austere August:

    Dear u/PrideTwo

    As I faced the mirror today, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The twenty-fifth day of this #WAR brought with it the realization that the end is within sight, that the final week of this enduring challenge has begun. It's as if the routine, once a daunting obstacle, is now a countdown to victory, a reminder that the finish line is approaching.

    The razor, my constant companion, met my skin with a sense of purpose. The scent of the soap, that ever-present aroma of #WAR, seemed to carry a hint of nostalgia today, as I reflected on the journey that has led me here. In the midst of the repetition, I found myself looking forward to the end, to the first of September and the reward that awaits.

    In this moment of reflection, I found a renewed sense of determination, a reminder that even as the routine continues, the end is within reach. With each stroke of the razor, each pass across my skin, I'm reminded that every day brings me closer to that final victory.

    As the twenty-fifth day draws to a close, I carry with me a sense of excitement, a longing for the challenges of this #WAR to be replaced by the promise of something new. Tomorrow, I'll rise again, ready to face whatever this challenge brings, armed with the knowledge that the end is just around the corner. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a mix of anticipation and determination, counting down the days to the reward that awaits. Onward, through the final week of this journey, towards the finish line and the new chapter that lies beyond.

  5. u/jwoods23 posted on 2023-08-25 09:04:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug 25, 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

    Cheeks & neck: WTG/ATG, Chin: WTG/XTG/ATG

    Is it Friday yet? Yes, yes it is!

    My wife took the kiddos this morning (oldest to school, youngest to run errands) so I got a nice quiet house to shave in peace this morning! Pushed things on my chin with an ATG pass after my first two. I didn’t get a super close shave but definitely working on my technique for this last part of the Month of Weckoning!

    Raw Hoggin album

    Daily tags: #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23 #MonthOfWeckoning

  6. u/AdWorried2804 posted on 2023-08-25 09:58:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2023 – Month of Austerity Day 25

    • Brush: RazoRock 506U Olive Wood w/ 26mm Natural Boar Bristle
    • Razor: RazoRock Game Changer .76-P
    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)
    • Preshave: Stirling Soap Co. – Unscented
    • Lather: Catie's Bubbles – Le Nude
    • Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented Balm
    • AA Tags: #RawHoggin #unscented

    Due to time constraints I was not able to practice my left (non-dominant) hand shaving skills today. Did a quick, efficient two pass (WTG and ATG) DFS. Will take advantage of the upcoming weekend to resume my LH hand shaving practice.

    Here's the Day 25 just before and immediately after the shave brush pictures. Raw Hoggin', Unscented, and AA Extreme Mode challenges ongoing.

  7. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2023-08-25 12:34:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2023 - Mammoth Weckoning Hog

    • Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper Glitter Scales
    • Blade: Kismet Rostfrei (25)
    • 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 25 and lathered after first pass.

    Pretty good again today. Blade is feeling duller, but still shaving. I got a bit of irritation on my neck though. I spent a long time scrubbing my face and building the lather. I added lots of water and took close to 10 minutes working on it for the first pass. Very slow Friday afternoon shave, but was an enjoyable shave taking my time for both passes. Sonder has gotten me many compliments from my wife and daughter this month. They really like this one. Now some may question their judgement, as they both like Tabac, and my wife liked Midnight Stag when I sampled it.

  8. u/2SaintsDude posted on 2023-08-25 12:53:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AUGUST 25, 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

    It’s Friday ya’ll!!!! Much needed rest for most of us except I work this Saturday. Oh well at least Sunday is just around the corner. Shave went well as it has been but my Personna is starting to tug more than ever. 6 more days we can do it!!!

    RawHoggin

    MammothMafia23

  9. u/Priusaurus posted on 2023-08-25 13:34:27-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2023

    • Brush: AP Shave Co Gold Flakes with Oumo 30mm Boar
    • Razor: Diane Hair Shaper – Patent 33095 78145
    • Blade: Fromm Hair Shaper Blade (25)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Declaration Ghosting – Unscented Aftershave Liniment

    What a difference a day makes. Two days ago, I noticed a little tugging on my second pass on my chin, so I arm stropped the blade after the shave. And yesterday’s shave was fine. Today, I had a decent amount of tugging and dragging. Ruh-oh. Got a couple nicks on the 2nd pass on my chin. Arm-stropped once again after the shave to hopefully put me in position to succeed tomorrow. Will continue to arm strop before and after every shave from here on out to get this blade to the finish line. The end is in sight. #unscented #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin

  10. u/Tetriside posted on 2023-08-25 18:11:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith B15
    • Razor: Blackland Blackbird
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet (25)
    • Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Desert Vetiver
    • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger - Lucky Tiger
    • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Original Liniment
      #RawHoggin
  11. u/putneycj posted on 2023-08-25 19:55:06-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2023 – 25 done

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Dundy” Maggard Boar 26mm
    • Razor: Marianna #310 Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (25)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    25 shaves done. It both feels much longer and much shorter than this, which is good, I guess. I’m very much looking forward to the Personna being done. Dammusi and Dundy could continue on, though. I won’t, but, I could.

    We buried my wife’s grandpa today and he was a good guy. Hadn’t spoken to him in years as he has been mostly gone for a long time (he battled parkinsons, dementia, and had a stroke 2 years ago). Shaving tonight after the funeral made me think that I wished I’d gotten into this hobby a bit earlier and I could have asked about his shaving habits. He was stationed in Germany in the early 1950s in the military (not sure which branch) so I have to assume he was standard issued some Gillette kit for use over there. I honestly didn’t know he’d served until today. People have stories and even though we didn’t see them often I wish that I could have heard more of his. Every time I go to a funeral I’m reminded of the importance of treasuring the time you have with people while they’re still around. So – fine friends, treasure your people, whoever they may be.

    Good night.

    Tags: #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23

  12. u/Eructate posted on 2023-08-25 21:32:17-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, 2023

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: AKA Brushworx- 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (25)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    Finally, the weekend... #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

  13. u/curbside_champ posted on 2023-08-25 22:28:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 25, AA 2023

    • Brush: Semogue 2000
    • Razor: Blackland Blackbird Ti
    • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (25)
    • 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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

    The end is in sight. 6 more days of AA.

    Tags: #MammothMafia23 #RawHoggin

  14. u/whosgotthepudding posted on 2023-08-25 22:32:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    8/25/23

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Maggards Premium Boar
    • Razor: MMOC
    • Blade: GEM (28)
    • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original
    • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac Original Aftershave Lotion

    Got so caught up with my day and playing Armored Core that I almost forgot to post my shave.

    Knot progress:

    Album

    #RawHoggin