Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 30, 2023' of challenge 'Weckoning 2023'

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The number of participants is 12
  1. u/djundjila posted on 2023-08-30 00:21:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    The Penultimate 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 (36)
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann – Oceana
    • Post Shave: Ralon – Original
    • Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Island Man

    Very nice shave this morning. I was comfortable already with the Weck and this ultra-high backbone brush before AA, but there's something special about using a setup repeatedly for a month. This was my 301st shave with an open blade since opening this can of worms by borrowing u/VisceralWatch's Feather AC shavette for Lather Games 2022, and my 55th shave with this particular Weck, but now, for lack of a better term, I feel expertise in every move. The same goes for this brush (80th use today). I just know I'll have a great lather and a great shave before I even start.

    All that being said, I'm chomping at the bit take my new-to-me Fili 14 for a spin through my sample pile (Mount Smushmore) next month.

    I'm still a bit overwhelmed by yesterday's surprise gift and feeling blessed 😊️

    #Monthofweckoning

  2. u/EldrormR posted on 2023-08-30 03:40:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August 2023

    • Brush: >!REDACTED!<
    • Razor: Munnin Woodworks Forest Moss Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet (30)
    • Lather: MdC Vetyver Brain Bowl (Day 126)
    • Post: CB V splash

    One more day. Looking forward to the mixup of hardware and post shave again.

    monthofweckoning

  3. u/Old_Hiker posted on 2023-08-30 05:04:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith 508 Moar Boar
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet hair shaper (114)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - unscented balm
    • Post Shave: Olay Complete

    Second to last shave of the month and there is one, maybe two, uses left in my bottle of Lucky Tiger. I knew at the beginning of the month that it was going to be close. I didn't think it would be this close.

    #Monthofweckoning

  4. u/gcgallant posted on 2023-08-30 06:59:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 311)
    • Blade: Kismet (30)
    • 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. Good shave.

    Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
    #Monthofweckoning
    August Photos

    I'm traveling. I used u/sgrdddy's Slurry Lather™ for a quick shave. I used slightly less water to make less mess, and that was just fine. A better-than DFS shave is my result.

  5. u/Priusaurus posted on 2023-08-30 09:17:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023

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

    So close. So very, very close to finishing the month. Blade drags, but still does okayish. Wouldn't call today's shave good, or close, but it's complete. Looking forward to tossing this one and seeing how I shave with a fresh blade in the hair shaper. Also looking forward to smelling things again. #unscented #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin

  6. u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-30 11:14:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023-08-30- Day Thirty

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Kismet (30) 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

    Today's shave marked a poignant step towards the end of this arduous journey. The thirtieth day of this #WAR brought with it a mix of emotions - a sense of accomplishment, an anticipation of the finish line, and a reflection on the trials endured.

    The razor, my constant companion, met my skin with a practiced touch. The scent of the soap, that enduring aroma of #WAR, carried a weight of familiarity and nostalgia. In the midst of the routine, I found myself contemplating the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the growth that has taken place over these thirty days.

    As the thirtieth day draws to a close, I carry with me a sense of pride, a reminder that even in the face of challenge, I've persevered. Tomorrow, I'll rise once more, ready to face the final day of this #WAR with a mix of determination and reflection. The journey is nearing its end, and with it comes the promise of a new beginning. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a blend of emotions, ready to embrace the final victory that awaits. Onward, through the last stretch of this enduring challenge, towards the new chapter that lies beyond.

  7. u/Environmental-Gap380 posted on 2023-08-30 16:46:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023 - Mammoth Weckoning Hog

    • Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper Glitter Scales
    • Blade: Kismet Rostfrei (30)
    • 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 30

    1 more to go, then a new set followed by a three day weekend! Not the best shave again. Blade is feeling rough and is not leaving as close a shave after the passes. One more day of Sonder to go. Then I’ll join the crowd with a cheesy shave on Friday.

  8. u/OnionMiasma posted on 2023-08-30 18:46:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps 28mm Synthetic
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Personna Glide-coated Hair Shaper (30)
    • 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: 3 (Running total: 31)

    In honor of this being the penultimate day of AA, a little nerdy fun

    A little fun is necessary, because this shave was not. 3 cuts, despite great lather and what seems to now be decent technique.

    Tomorrow needs to be bloodless to finish the month at an average of 1 cut per day.

  9. u/souleater7173 posted on 2023-08-30 20:28:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023

    • Brush: Zenith 31mm MOAR BOAR
    • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (30)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Sonder
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Sonder

    I don’t fucking understand. Today’s shave was good again… totally noseblind to sonder as a soap at this point. The splash is still getting through, but barely. Can’t wait to put this away for a while so I can smell it in full glory again at some point.

    AA Mileage: 144 Miles. 10 miles today, fastest ride of that length so far. We’re getting this 150 boys.

    Tags: #Monthofweckoning #MammothMafia23

  10. u/putneycj posted on 2023-08-30 20:40:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023 – And then there was one.

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Dundy” Maggard Boar 26mm
    • Razor: Marianna #310 Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (29)
    • Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

    Gosh it would have been cool if I did every SOTD title as either a movie title or quote, but, I didn’t. Maybe I’ll stash that idea away for another time. Anyway – one shave to go. Maybe I’ll shave first thing tomorrow morning so it’s done. What was once an impossible feat – shaving before someone would see me – is no problem now. There won’t be a bloodbath. No drama to speak of. Just a very mediocre 2 pass shave from a very very poor blade, one last time.

    Tonights shave was just that. Mediocre from a poor blade. But, Dammusi and Dundy have been and continue to be great. I’ll miss using both every day, but, I am looking forward to some diversity.

    See you tomorrow for one final AA shave, gents.

    Tags: #Monthofweckoning #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23

  11. u/Eructate posted on 2023-08-30 20:58:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 30, 2023

    • Prep: Warm Shower
    • Brush: AKA Brushworx- 26mm Boar
    • Razor: Weck Hair Shaper
    • Blade: Kismet (30)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    My wife has grown to not hate Stag like she once did. She did ask if today was the last day of August though, so I'm onto her. #RawHoggin #Monthofweckoning

  12. u/jwoods23 posted on 2023-08-31 03:01:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug 30, 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

    Somehow forgot to post this SOTD thread yesterday! I know part of the challenges was to post every day but hoping the judges will have mercy on my this late in the month!

    I did actually shave and get a pretty nice shave again! I just had to be at work before 6am and didn’t have a chance to post it before I had to leave.

    1 more day tomorrow!

    Raw Hoggin album

    Daily tags: #RawHoggin #MammothMafia23 #MonthOfWeckoning