August 26, 2023

• Brush: Zenith 508 Moar Boar
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade
• Blade: Kismet hair shaper (110)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
• Post Shave: Lucky Tiger
• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - unscented balm
• Post Shave: Olay Complete

With the end of the month in sight I am starting to think about what to use first. I am thinking about going back to my sample mashup to restart the feeling of killing stuff. I won't know until I step up to the sink on September 1.

#Monthofweckoning

The Twenty-Sixth 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 (32)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann – Oceana
• Post Shave: Ralon – Original
• Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Island Man

Three-pass afternoon shave at reasonable temperatures. I had almost forgotten the feeling 🥵. The heat dome over central Europe is finally dissipating and the rain brought cold air. Rain++;

#Monthofweckoning

Austere August 2023

• Brush: >!REDACTED!<
• Razor: Munnin Woodworks Forest Moss Sextoblade
• Blade: Kismet (26)
• Lather: MdC Vetyver Brain Bowl (Day 122)
• Post: CB V splash

Got my lather perfect this morning. It was a great shave.

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2023-08-26 - Day Twentysix

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade
• Blade: Kismet (26) under a microscope at 23 shaves
• Brush: Omega Pro48
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
• Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
• Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

• Day: 26

• MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode

• #RawHoggin - Brush Pics: 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, 26
• #Monthofweckoning

Dear u/PrideTwo

As I stood before the mirror today, a sense of both urgency and reflection filled the air. The twenty-sixth day of this #WAR brought with it the realization that only five days remain in this #MonthOfWeckoning, a journey that has both tested and transformed me. It's as if the routine, once an arduous challenge, is now a countdown to the finish line, a reminder that the end is imminent.

The razor, my steadfast companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that ever-present aroma of #WAR, seemed to carry a mix of familiarity and nostalgia. But today, amidst the routine, a moment of surprise - the razor slipped, tasted my blood, and left behind a sting of pain.

It's a reminder that even in the final days of this #WAR, the challenge remains real, the potential for mishap ever-present. As the journey nears its end, the risks and rewards of this battle continue to be unveiled.

As the twenty-sixth day draws to a close, I carry with me a sense of both accomplishment and caution. The finish line is in sight, but the challenges persist, the routine remains as unforgiving as ever. Tomorrow, I'll rise again, ready to face the remaining days with resilience and determination, armed with the knowledge that the journey's end brings with it a mix of lessons and reflections. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a mix of urgency and purpose, counting down the days to the inevitable conclusion. Onward, through the final stretch of this enduring challenge, one day closer to the finish line.

August 26, 2023 - Mammoth Weckoning Hog

• Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
• Razor: Weck Hair Shaper Glitter Scales
• Blade: Kismet Rostfrei (26)
• 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 26

Got in an earlyish shave today. We are heading out to do some shopping this afternoon. Been in a bad habit of takeout the last week. A Sonic Drive-In opened about 2 blocks away from us. Today I spent even more time building the lather. I have been trying to scoop a little less each day. I’ve gone from about an almond sized scoop to a peanut sized scoop. I am getting as much lather even using less soap. Even though it felt like my movements were better and getting a good angle, my neck is very irritated today, like I’ve scratched it in places. Not razor burn at least, but the splash did sting, but the coolant is taking the sting out now. Under a week to go. I don’t think this blade will stay in after next Thursday. I got more green out of Sonder today. I gave myself an extra splash after all the stinging. So I got the citrus, creamy vanilla and maybe sandalwood, and some green like a freshly cut plant stem. I don’t always get the green scent, but it was nice to get a different note out of the normal lemon creme sandwich cookie that I always get off Sonder. Like many of my favorites, there is always more to get out of it.

I am looking forward to next Friday’s Remote Learning. I’m curious to see how the soap scent will handle being lathered. Maybe it will be like my shave in LG with my smoosh of Shag. The smoosh totally made the room smell like patchouli when I got it. Opening the baggy, it was strong patchouli, but when I lathered it up, the patchouli disappeared almost completely. It came out much later after I dried off. Maybe the funky cheese will get killed by the water and soap (I doubt it, but I can hope).

August 26, 2023

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 307)
• Blade: Kismet (26)
• 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
   

3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
#Monthofweckoning
August Photos

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Phenomenal shave today. The edge on this blade has dulled enough that I don't get BBS everywhere on a 2-pass shave without chasing it in those areas that are difficult to get to. But this is not a problem for a 3-pass shave, and that dullness ensures that I'm not getting a shave so close that tomorrow morning's shave is compromised.

I used my normal lathering method today; the one tried by u/sgrdddy on one of his videos. My goal is to get 3 rich lathers from a single load with those lathers built on the face and not in the brush. I absolutely nailed it today with lather that would barely stay on the razor and would fall off if I gave gravity a chance. My lather consistency on each pass was the same and I certainly had enough lather in the brush to build a good fourth pass. The SV Beta 4.3 base has a wonderful feel when built this way. It is every bit as luxurious as the price tag would imply.

Oh. I added a link to my album of photos for this month if you're interested.

Enjoy your weekend! Hope your weather is nicer than mine. 31°C. 80% humidity.

August 26, 2023

• Brush: AP Shave Co Gold Flakes with Oumo 30mm Boar
• Razor: Diane Hair Shaper – Patent 33095 78145
• Blade: Fromm Hair Shaper Blade (26)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
• Post Shave: Declaration Ghosting – Unscented Aftershave Liniment

The draginess of yesterday’s shave was still present, but better than yesterday. I think a combination of arm strops, super hydrated lather, and short deliberate strokes helped out a lot. At this point, I’m really looking forward to the month being over. I miss scents and I miss mindlessly shaving with a DE. #unscented #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin

August 26, 2023 – intimacy over time

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

Getting to know a scent is like getting to know a spouse, it takes time. And just when you think you’ve cracked it – you learn something new. That’s how it’s been with Dammusi. 26 straight uses and I still feel like I’m getting to know her depth. And, she’s more and more fun every time.

Dundy ++, continues to break in nicely. Maybe it’s broken in, I don’t know. Sure is soft and nice, though.

Hair shaper is whatever at this point. Easy enough to scrape along my face, but not good enough that I’m going to get something better out of it.

Have a good night, all.

Tags: #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23

Aug 26, 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/XTG, Chin: WTG/XTG

Quick 2 pass shave tonight after a looooong day. Didn’t do anything but when you’re up at 4:45 every day is long…

Raw Hoggin album

Daily tags: #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23 #MonthOfWeckoning

August 26, 2023

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps 28mm Synthetic
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade
• Blade: Personna Glide-coated Hair Shaper (26)
• 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: 0 (Running total: 27)

Only 5 more scrapes to go.

August 26, 2023

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

This setup has become too good. I've almost convinced myself to sell the rest of my den. Stay tuned. #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

August 26, 2023

• Brush: Zenith 31mm MOAR BOAR
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade
• Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (26)
• Lather: House of Mammoth – Sonder
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Sonder

Nothing of note to today’s shave. Home stretch and I’m ready for it to be over.

AA Mileage: 110 miles. Last day off of the month. Long ride tomorrow.

Tags: #Monthofweckoning #MammothMafia23