u/Zimora's SOTDs for challenge 'Friodom Riders 2024'

u/Zimora submitted 31 SOTDS.
  1. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-01 21:05:20-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 1 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Trying to decide if this is actually a Nightmare Mode setup or if this is just the life of luxury for the next month. Can’t really say anything bad at all about any of this hardware and software as it’s a collection of favorites. Only complaint I may have throughout the month is how well I did on this edge, but only time will be able to tell that one.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless $Discord

    /u/whosgotthepudding witness me!

  2. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-02 21:40:55-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 2 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    I think I found my biggest complaint for the next month and that’s going to be motivating myself. I’ve not been shaving daily in quite some time and now all of a sudden it’s a thing. I think I need to figure out swapping my shaves to the morning as that’s a little easier for me to make myself do.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless $Discord

  3. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-03 21:35:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 3 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Super easy shave this evening because I had plenty of time to make it happen. Not being rushed and being able to just take your time with a straight might be one of the most soothing things in this hobby. Feeling good after that one!

    $FriodomRiders $Headless $Discord

  4. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-04 21:30:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 4 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    And another one. This one wasn’t quite as good as the last few, but decent nonetheless. Just been going, going and going all day and even going still as late as this shave was. Just tried squeezing it in amongst trying to get some moving and shuffling done around the house.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless $Discord

  5. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-05 19:57:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 5 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    What an absolute Monday it was today. Time for bed after that shave because I am dead tired. Hope everyone has a great week.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless $Discord

  6. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-06 21:00:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 6 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    $FriodomRiders $Headless

  7. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-07 20:42:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 7 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Actually feel like typing something tonight. Last night was just absolutely miserable amidst dealing with a sinus infection. Went today and got all that taken care of and I’m feeling significantly better. This was one of the better shaves I’ve had this week and the edge was just like a hot knife thru butter. I’m still enjoying my brush selection too as it’s just incredibly luxurious. Honestly kinda wish there was some breaking in to be done on the brush, but maybe by the end of the month that will hold true for this knot too. No complaints about the MacDuffs soap base either not that one week is behind us.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless $Discord

  8. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-08 21:12:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 8 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Just another day and another shave. Definitely put a little thought into this shave from the standpoint of where was I several years ago when I first did the straight razor challenge for AA. I think one suggestion I'd take away from my shave tonight and pass on to some of the newbies is that you should definitely work towards making confident strokes and owning the shave. I know a few years ago at this point I would've felt very timid with the razor and just sort of stumbled my way through.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless

  9. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-09 21:35:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 9 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Disappointing shave top to bottom. Edge didn’t feel that good tonight and maybe my head just wasn’t into it. The V8 decided to just pick up the entire middle portion of the soap and there’s no telling how much got wasted. I know it’s only day 9 and if I hold the soap up to the light you can see where it’s almost to the bottom already. I’m gonna have to be extremely careful after that little mishap.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless

  10. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-10 20:49:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 10 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    It was an absolute struggle to make myself shave tonight. Just sick and tired of being sick and tired this week. I’m also growing a little weary of this edge and question what I really started the month off with. Guess we will just give it a few more days and see what happens.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless

  11. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-11 22:01:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 11 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    The shave tonight wasn’t much better compared to last night unfortunately. I might have a couple more in me just to see, but I’m considering swapping over to honemeisterschaft in the next few days. What an absolute bummer.

    $FriodomRiders $Headless

  12. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-12 21:25:39-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 12 - The Headless Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Discord LatherBot told me I should hone my razor tonight so I take no responsibility for anything that occurred beyond that. For real though I had a good edge before AA started and went to refresh it on the translucent Arkansas stone and it just vanished. The last few days were an absolute struggle and my face has kinda paid the price for plugging along with a janky edge. Decided tonight to go ahead and fiddle with a coticule that I’ve hardly used since I got it, but honestly the edge was pretty darn comfortable overall. I’ll decide around the group honing day as to whether I wanna change it up then or refresh what I’ve got now. So this is my official departure from headless horsemen (u/whosgotthepudding) and a move over to hang out with the rock lovers and do some honing (u/Djundjila)

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  13. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-13 20:10:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 13 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Sinus problems this week is making it so difficult to force myself to shave. Still just plugging along though and making it happen.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  14. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-14 20:05:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 14 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  15. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-15 20:00:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 15 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Smooth and buttery shave this evening. Super happy with the edge on this razor after I could actually hone this thing. Hope everyone has had a great week!

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  16. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-16 21:58:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 16 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Yet another super easy and effortless shave this evening. Hopefully an easy weekend leading up to what’s sure to be an awful start to the week. Here’s to hoping!

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  17. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-17 21:21:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 17 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    I did go ahead and hone again just because it was the designated weekend. Just did a touch up on the coticule I had previously used and feel like it’s still an incredibly comfortable edge. I did officially find the bottom of the tub tonight too so I’m feeling somewhat confident in the progress I’m making on this tub since it’s the 17th shave.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  18. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-18 22:06:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 18 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  19. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-19 20:38:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 19 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Something has caused my neck and face to break out a bit and it was like hitting landmines during this shave. Hopefully it’ll clear up in the next day or two and I can keep from wrecking my face until then

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  20. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-20 20:14:16-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 20 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  21. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-21 21:25:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 21 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Great shave this evening despite the razor showing me where my ear is located. Sometimes it happens, but can't really complain otherwise!

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  22. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-22 21:57:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 22 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Another fairly easy shave, but with a little bit of residual irritation. No big deal, but hopefully a little better tomorrow!

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  23. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-23 21:07:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 23 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Pretty mediocre shave tonight, but made it through. Not too much longer left!

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  24. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-24 21:36:04-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 24 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Another easy shave in the books after an extremely long day. Thankful that it was no fuss and smooth sailing so I could start my relaxation for the weekend.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  25. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-25 19:45:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 25 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Started the last few days with trying to put some heavy use on this soap in an effort to use it all before the end of the month. I tried incorporating the methods /u/saintbandicoot however I'm not seeing the excess usage I would have hoped. I went as far as blooming this super soft MacDuff's soap and then rinsed it not once, but twice in an effort to rid myself of this tub. I think this starts to add some validity to my theory that bandicoot was eating the soap.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft $discord

  26. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-26 20:48:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 26 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  27. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-27 19:59:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 27 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Still on a mission to use as much of this soap as I possibly can before the end of the month. Unfortunately don’t think I’m going to see an empty tub on the 31st.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  28. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-28 22:04:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 28- The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Super easy shave tonight and made some really good progress in the intentional usage department. I might actually empty this one out! Also decided to change over to a Naniwa 12k to finish out the month as I bought that stone and hardly used it. Actually a very, very comfortable edge on that first shave and I’m sure it’ll only get better.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  29. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-29 19:55:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 29 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Soon… very, very soon…

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  30. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-30 20:09:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 30 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft

  31. u/Zimora posted on 2024-08-31 20:04:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Austere August Day 31 - The ~~Headless~~ Friodom Riders

    • Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Stanton” w/ V8 Tip

    • Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #17

    • Lather: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    • Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Co. Wild Rose Country

    Last shave of the month so figured I needed to add a picture for this one. Absolutely excellent shave this evening with no complaints at all and was a great way to end AA. I definitely made an effort to ensure this tub was gone on the last day, but honestly might have only seen about 3-4 shaves out of it otherwise. Either way a kill is a kill so I definitely feel good to see one go down. Now to decide on freedom to choose tomorrow or give my face a rest over the long holiday weekend.

    $FriodomRiders $honemeisterschaft $discord