SOTD by u/Absenth

u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-23 15:00:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

2023-08-23 - Day Twentythree

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

Austere August:

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today, curiosity led me down a different path, a departure from the routine of this unending #WAR. On the twenty-third day, as I faced the mirror, I found myself drawn to the intricacies of the tools I've come to rely on. Under a microscope's lens, I examined the Kismet blade in my trusty Weck, a glimpse into the wear and tear this battle has inflicted.

The razor, my steadfast companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of #WAR, felt almost secondary today, overshadowed by the curiosity that had taken hold. As I peered through the microscope, I marveled at the resilience of the blade, the way it's held up under the weight of this daily challenge.

In this departure from the routine, I found a renewed sense of wonder, a reminder that even in the midst of a battle, there's room for exploration, for curiosity, for moments that offer a different perspective.

As the twenty-third day draws to a close, I carry with me a newfound appreciation for the tools that have become my allies. Tomorrow, I'll return to the routine of this #WAR, armed with the knowledge that even amidst the repetition, there's space for curiosity and reflection. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a sense of wonder and a willingness to explore the intricacies of this journey. Onward, through the evolving landscape of this challenge, one microscope glimpse at a time.

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Raw Hoggin 2023
  2. Weckoning 2023