u/Crossan1983's SOTDs for challenge 'Raw Hoggin 2024'

u/Crossan1983 submitted 31 SOTDS.
  1. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-01 01:09:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 01-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    A decent kick off to AA.

    Starting with the brush unboxing, nice looking brush though I fear I should have gone for the other slightly longer one. Not to worry, still carry on. There's nowt like starting with a new brush though, spent a fair portion of time picking loose hairs out of the lather on my face. Needed to reload after the first pass as well, I can only assume the brush ate the first lot.

    Lovely smooth run with the 17, looking forward to the rest of the month!

    Have a good one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

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  2. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-02 08:36:51-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 02-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    The brush has surprised me, it isn't as harsh as I thought it would be being untreated. But it is eating the soap, not as bad as yesterday (didn't soak it for as long), but it's got a good way to go.

    Another smooth run with the 17, this isn't my edge, I'd had this done previously by JJShaves, but it's been set well. Irritation free, smooth finish.

    Hope everyone has a grand day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Software and Brush Progress (We'll see how long I keep this one up) Zenith Day 2
    Soap Day 2

  3. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-03 06:59:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 03-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    I enjoyed AA last year, but this one is shaping up to be even better. The brush last year (Semogue Taj) was already in a cracking state by now, this one will take a little longer but the funk is reducing swiftly. Reducing the soak seems to help make it a little less hungry on the soap as well, so happy days. The software as expected is excellent and I'm finding that I'm managing to fit using the straight into the morning routine fairly well. We'll see whether that continues when the inlaws arrive next week and it becomes even more of a mad house around here!

    Have a grand day all!

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Software and Brush Progress
    Zenith Day 3
    Soap Day 3

  4. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-04 01:08:16-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 04-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Chilled shave and comfortable shave.

    I decided to divert a little from my normal stropping tools for this AA, usually I would use either of my hanging strops (Roughout or Notovan) but I decided to opt for my Supex 77. The Mrs bought this one for me some time ago, but I didn't use it all that much. Though for this AA it has been incredibly useful for daily use so far. I don't have a static place to place my strop for use, so I pack it away each time. This though, it's been incredibly convenient, and honestly just as good (though I am missing the linen a little).

    Hope everyone has a grand day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 4
    Soap Day 4

  5. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-04 23:54:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 05-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Decent shave this morning to kick off the week, still enjoying the Beloved, which speaks to how good it is. Usually I have the attention span of a gnat and flit between scents, fingers crossed I'll be able to replace when I eventually kill it.

    Tags
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    Brush and Soap Progress
    Zenith Day 5
    Soap Day 5

  6. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-05 23:46:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 06-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Settling in nicely, the boar has backed off eating the soap at this point leaving plenty for multiple passes from one loading. The ends are splitting nicely, still a long way to go but it's coming along well.

    Hope everyone has a cracking day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Soap Progress
    Zenith Day 6
    Soap Day 6

  7. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-07 05:18:04-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 07-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Lovely shave all around, the razor and software are grand and the brush is coming into it's own.

    Tags $MammothMafia24
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    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Software and Brush Progress
    Zenith Day 7
    Soap Day 7

  8. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-08 06:52:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 08-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Grand old shave, really glad I opted for the 17, the added weight makes it effortless and I'm slowly speeding up in the morning which is ideal. Not much else to say really, loving it.

    Hope everyone has a good'un.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 8
    Soap Day 8

  9. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-09 10:36:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 09-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Cracking shave for a hectic day. Last day today and I'm on leave for two weeks. So this set the day up nicely, as we all know you have to try and fit in the amount of work that you would do in the time off on that final day, bloody knackered.

    Now though, it's two weeks of entertaining the inlaws and going out and about having fun.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 9
    Soap Day 9

  10. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-10 05:27:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 10-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Decent enough shave this morning, I was in a bit too much of a rush though and managed to catch my chin. No great drama, just have to be careful for the next couple of days.

    Other than that though, a grand shave was had, hope everyone had a good'un.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 10
    Soap Day 10

  11. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-11 00:01:06-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 11-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Excellent shave with a smooth finish and excellent scent. Can't really tell from the pics but I'm definitely putting a dent in the soap. I really should have been weighing from the start. I'll try to remember (again) to do it going forward.

    Now it's heading out to the zoo with the little one and the rest of the family followed by a braii tonight, should be fun!

    Hope everyone has a good one!

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
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    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress (TBD)
    Zenith Day 11
    Soap Day 11

  12. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-12 00:43:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 12-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Cracking shave, no more mishaps like the other day, and the chin as sorted itself out so it's back to going swimmingly.

    Knackered after the zoo yesterday, as is always the case I'm the pack mule, but for 5 of us instead of the usually 3. Of course the daughter was knackered by the time we were halfway around so that was entertaining.

    Chilled one today though and that shave kicked it off nicely.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 12
    Soap Day 12

  13. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-13 00:26:35-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 13-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    No let up in this razor still don't a great job. I suspect I am going to get a little antsy towards the end of this AA, I've got a load of TSF enroute (sadly no splash) and I know I'm going to be itching to try it. Oh well, it's not like I'm slumming it.

    Brush is performing very well, it's holding and releasing a decent amount of lather now. I remember the SOC last year struggled when soaking so was more of a splash and go, this one though seems to be able to cope well.

    Cracking shave and hope everyone has a grand day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 13
    Soap Day 13

  14. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-14 08:23:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 14-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Decent shave this morning, the razor unsurprisingly still going strong. Brush doing well, feeling soft and whipping up a grand lather. I think I can see some light at the bottom of the soap as well which is novel.

    Hope everyone has a grand day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 14
    Soap Day 14

  15. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-15 01:38:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 15-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Decent shave this morning, had to be quicker than I would like as we were having to rush out the door. Still a decent finish but perhaps not as smooth as previous outings but still acceptable.

    Haven't had the time to throw together proper photos these past few days, I'll have to try and up the effort for the second half of AA.

    Hope everyone has a grand one!

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress (TBD)

  16. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-16 01:12:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 16-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Lovely shave this morning, everything still going strong.

    I suspect I'll be refreshing on Sunday. I've only got a couple of finishers but I suspect I'll go for the slate again seeing as that's what I kicked this off with.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 16
    Soap Day 16

  17. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-17 00:23:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 17-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Cracking shave to kick off a sunny day.

    The brush is preforming brilliantly at the halfway point. I still would have liked the slightly longer handle, but this is more than competent.

    The razor is rumbling along like a champ, we'll see whether I notice a significant difference from the refresh tomorrow.

    Still enjoying the software, but I am starting to feel like changing it up, but will obviously keep up the challenge...it's not helped that I know I have a handful of goodies coming through soon.

    Hope everyone has a cracking day!

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 17
    Soap Day 17

  18. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-18 04:02:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 18-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Can definitely see light through the soap so we're making progress, and the brush is performing well. I really like the olive wood feel on the handle, I may very well end up getting the slightly larger handle size.

    Refresh Day
    The blade is still going strong, it doesn't really need a refresh but rules are rules. It's a simple setup, water spray bottle, packing peanuts and a 3" Miniog slate finisher.

    I do have a naniwa 12k that I use on occasion, but this miniog seems to work very well. Though this one has now tempted me to try a few more naturals. Bloomin slippery slope though!

    I really don't do anything crazy, dozen or so passes with water, I don't really count either, just whatever feels right. I've been tempted to try oil with this stone, but to be fair the water does the job. I'd not used the packing peanut method before this AA kick off but it works remarkably well. Previously I would just test it in use but this is very reliable. On the plus side at least I can put all that packing material to good use!

    Have a cracking day all!

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
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    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 18
    Soap Day 18

  19. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-19 01:39:31-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 19-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Decent shave, happy with refresh, though as I said yesterday it wasn't in dire need of it and still had plenty of shaves left on the existing edge. It's nice to know that the peanut method works though and bodes well for the mass refresh I did at the beginning.

    I enjoyed last year's AA running a GEM throughout, but this one is shaping up to be better again. Though I likely won't carry on with the straights in isolation after AA (I'll have a new GEM of dark origin in transit soon, with luck, along with a twisted adjustable), but they will certainly feature more frequently!

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 19
    Soap Day 19

  20. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-20 02:05:04-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 20-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Decent one after a lazy morning. Some major splits in the boar now, though there are a few stubborn ones, it'll get there though.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 20
    Soap Day 20

  21. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-21 00:22:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 21-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    That ended up being a fantastic shave, though it wasn't without it's drama.

    Yesterday's was a decent one, but I realised there was a couple of spots on the blade that could perhaps do with a once over. So I got the stone out to give it a quick go around, and somehow, absolutely no idea how, but I dropped the razor and went on complete instinct. Dashed down to grab it and it managed to turn, got it by the handle but the blade crashed down on my thumb. It was clearly going down with significantly more force than I thought as that smile on my nail extends from one edge almost to the other. After the clear up, staunch the blood and a bit of superglue and plasters (band-aids?) I managed to seal myself up.

    I got the loupe out to inspect, fortunately there wasn't any major damage (there appeared to be an ever so slight fold), but I wasn't convinced a refresh would do it so dropped down a few grits. I played it cautiously and got the 5k, 8k and 12k out (packing peanuts at the ready). Went to work, I've found circular motions seem to work well, so did that on the 5k before shifting up the grits. Moved through them, finishing on the 12k this time rather than the slate. Packing peanut test went without a hitch all along the blade.

    Came to today's shave and I swear it is better than when I started. Could almost have finished after one pass. So though this one involved blood, sweat and some expletives it was the best yet.

    Happy shaves all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
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    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 21
    Soap Day 21

  22. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-22 01:53:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 22-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Excellent one this morning, noticeable difference with the 2nd refresh, once again could have stopped after one pass. Still loving the Beloved, though I'm eyeing up some of the others in my storage.

    Low effort photos recently, it's been a bit of a struggle to put some time into it with the inlaws here and prep for the little ones birthday. The Mrs wanted to go all out so we've been getting stuff prepped for the last week. Fingers crossed for the last week of AA I'll be able to put a bit more time into it!

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 22
    Soap Day 22

  23. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-23 02:06:27-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 23-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Very swift shave this morning, still decent though. Cracking lather whipped up by the boar and the blade took down the growth with no issue.

    Now to celebrate the little ones birthday, kicking off with a trip to an indoor fun centre (save my ears!).

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

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    Zenith Day 23
    Soap Day 23

  24. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-24 00:27:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 24-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Excellent shave, nice chilled one for a pleasant three pass effort with a very smooth finish. That'll be the most chilled part of the day though, now I've got to help the Mrs prep for a kids party with about 20 x 6 year olds...save me!

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
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    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

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    Zenith Day 24
    Soap Day 24

  25. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-25 02:16:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 25-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Today was a tough one, it was a bloody good shave but I almost caved to temptation. A new shiny slant arrived yesterday and was awfully tempted to crack on with it, but this close to the end I can't give up now.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 25
    Soap Day 25

  26. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-26 02:34:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 26-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Grand shave this morning, liable be the final chilled one until Saturday, sadly back to work tomorrow so the standard morning chaos returns.

    Hope everyone has a cracking day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 26
    Soap Day 26

  27. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-27 10:26:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 27-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Grand shave for a first day back at work, nice way to ease myself back into the routine.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 27
    Soap Day 27

  28. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-28 06:42:05-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 28-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Grand shave this morning, I was hoping to be able to try out the new bridle strop plate for the supex, but sadly it arrived damaged. On the plus side the store is sending me out a new one tomorrow and doesn't want the other one back. I do like good customer service!

    Have a good one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 28
    Soap Day 28

  29. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-28 23:22:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 29-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    There's something to be said for continuously using a straight I wasn't too bad in terms of speed before but focusing solely on that for this past month has improved my own efficiency in the shave itself. Couple of days left but this whole exercise was well worth it.

    Have a grand one all.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 29
    Soap Day 29

  30. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-30 02:51:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 30-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    Penultimate shave of AA and it was another good one. Fingers crossed the replacement bridle stop arrives today and I get to give it a go for the final outing.

    Hope everyone has a grand day.

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress
    Zenith Day 30
    Soap Day 30

  31. u/Crossan1983 posted on 2024-08-31 01:29:26-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD 31-Aug-24

    • Brush: Zenith - Unbleached Bristle 506U
    • Razor: Henckels - Friodur 17
    • Lather: House of Mammoth - Beloved
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved AS
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved Balm
    • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved EDP

    That was a thoroughly enjoyable AA, despite the self injury midway through.

    The brush has been a pleasure to use and develop. I had expected, with this being an untreated boar, that I was going to be in for a rough ride and a slow development. Luckily though no such thing happened. After the first few days of lather hogging it got into the swing of it and has gone from strength to strength. I'm now left with a very soft brush with good backbone that whips up an amazing lather, this will continue to be used in the rotation. There's still some room for development but I am thoroughly pleased.

    Using this Friodur throughout has been a joy. The stigma around stainless straights, certainly for well made ones, is unwarranted. The blade has excellent edge retention and takes down the whiskers with the best of them. This has only encouraged me further to try and get that elusive 14!

    Mammoth was an excellent choice for your month, the performance is undeniable and the scent is great. Sure, I'm after something else for a change now, perhaps something with a bit more punch, but I still wouldn't hesitate to replace this when I eventually see the bottom.

    Hope everyone has a great final shave and a grand day!

    Cheers

    Marc

    Tags
    $MammothMafia24
    $Honemeisterschaft
    $FriodomRiders
    $RawHoggin

    Brush and Software Progress Final
    Zenith Unboxing, Day 1, Day 31
    Soap Day 1 vs 31 - I really should have weighed this thing, ah well, next year.