u/bmac92's SOTDs for challenge 'Unchallenge 2023'

u/bmac92 submitted 31 SOTDS.
  1. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-01 19:59:28-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.01 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #1):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    Here is my setup for the month: https://i.imgur.com/BdcZCyd.jpg

    Overall, a very good shave to start the month. It was over 100F all day today (clocked my phone saying 105F at one point), and the AC on my side of my office decided it wanted to take some time off. Wonderful timing. At least my shave was cooling :)

    I had a few nicks to being careless, but as usual, the slim worked incredibly well.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  2. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-02 18:33:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.02 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #2):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 2! I typically don't shave every day, so this is going to be an interesting month for me. Did a 2 pass shave (WTG & XTG). Not a bad shave. The underside of my jaw, though, remains to be a challenge area. My goal for the month is to master that area.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  3. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-03 16:23:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.03 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #3):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 3! I was looking forward to this shave, due to this malarkey. A cooling shave was needed. The shave went off without a hitch. No complaints; no challenge.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  4. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-04 21:18:49-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.04 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #4):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    Vacation shave! Cutting it close 😏. Not my best shave, but adequate.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  5. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-05 19:46:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.05 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #5):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    Back from Dallas, unpacked, and got to AA day #5. Standard shave, nothing to report.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  6. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-06 14:54:32-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.06 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #6):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    Don't know what I did, but my shave was not the best today. I keep nicking myself on the same spot on the right side of my neck, and I'm not entirely sure why. Typically this doesn't happen. I'll figure it out. Outside of that, the shave was uneventful and easy-going.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  7. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-07 17:03:28-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.07 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #7):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 7! First time I've shaved every day for a full week, and I'm doing fine. Did a quick 2 pass shave today without any issue.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  8. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-08 11:44:36-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.08 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #8):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 8! Quick 2 pass to start the day. Went better than my last couple shaves, mainly because I stopped being lazy and stayed with my growth pattern.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  9. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-09 12:28:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.09 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #9):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (5)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 9! Did a 3 pass shaves today. Everything went smoothly. I'm a bowl latherer usually, but I decided to try /u/sgrdddy's slurry method. Not bad, honestly. I put a chunk of soap in my bowl, then loaded for 10 seconds. No complaints. I do think I prefer my typical way, but this was a good way to get a quick lather for the morning. I'll try it again tomorrow.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  10. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-10 07:54:39-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.10 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #10):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (6)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 10! This is by far the longest stretch of daily shaves I've had, and my neck is doing just fine. I did a three pass shave today, and all is good.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  11. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-11 11:05:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.11 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #11):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 11! Just a quick 2-pass shave today. Simple and enjoyable.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  12. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-12 10:14:01-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.12 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #12):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 12! Took a closer look at my growth pattern today, and decided to try something different as a result. Ended up being my smoothest shave yet with no irritation. Now hopefully I can remember what I did for future shaves! :)

    #UNCHALLENGE

  13. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-13 09:11:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.13 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #13):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 13! Not as good of a shave as yesterday, but still good. Not sure what I did yesterday to make it perfect, but I'll figure it out.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  14. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-14 07:48:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.14 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #14):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 14! Chasing the dragon of my perfect Saturday shave has resulted in a smooth, yet irritated neck :/ I'll be taking it easy the next couple of days as a result. A poor craftsman blames his tools, and this issue was all me.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  15. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-15 09:54:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.15 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #15):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (5)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 15! Still cannot get back to the smoothness I had on Saturday. Bummer. Did a 3 pass shave today, and all is good. Decent shave all around, no irritation like yesterday.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  16. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-16 14:04:39-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.16 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #16):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 16! Did a quick 2 pass shave today. Nothing else to report.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  17. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-17 08:10:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.17 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #17):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 17! Okay. I think I did it again. Not quite as perfect as my shave on Saturday, but damn close (95%). Commenting my shave in detail so I don't forget:

    • 3 passes plus some cleanup near my jawbone joint
    • shave pattern
      • left side: top-down pattern, 1 razor width
      • right side: top down pattern, 2 razor width
      • bottom: left to right pattern, 1 razor width
      • rest of neck: diagonal pattern, ~45°, left to right.
    • first pass WTG at setting 7
    • second pass XTH at setting 6
    • third pass ATG at setting 4
    • cleanup pass as necessary at setting 1
    • what I believe to be the real key for me: making sure my neck skin is taught by leaning my neck forward and pulling down on my chest. I believe the second part to be the main missing key for me.

    This left me with an irritation free shave and a beautifully smooth neck. A great feeling.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  18. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-18 08:10:19-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.18 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #18):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 18! So after having a breakthrough yesterday did I follow through with my guide? No! I was planning on taking it easy with just a 2 pass shave, but my hubris go the better of me. Did 2 passes then a lot of touch-up passes just because. Turned out okay, but would've rather just stuck with 2 passes and called it a day. Neck is fine, but still.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  19. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-19 08:23:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.19 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #19):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 19! Used my method I described a couple of days ago and ended up with a beautiful BBS shave. Only issue was a spot on my neck where I think I might have some dermatological issues (need to book an appointment with a dermatologist) that caused the slightest of nicks (and I do mean the slightest). I think I'll just have to go WTG constantly on that area.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  20. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-20 07:46:22-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.20 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #20):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (5)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 20! Did a simple 2-pass shave today, going north to south both times (mostly XTG on my neck). Quick, simple, easy, and irritation free.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  21. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-21 08:48:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.21 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #21):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 21! 3 pass shave with some cleanup. 0 irritation, as I did take it easy on the one part of my neck with issues. Nice and easy.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  22. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-22 07:09:31-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.22 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #22):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 22! 3 passes with some cleanup. Went a little overboard with the cleanup passes which has caused a little irritation, but nothing serious.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  23. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-23 08:54:33-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.23 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #23):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 23! Did a simple 2 pass shave. Quick and easy.

    On a different note, today was my 100th DE/wetshaving shave. It's been fun time. Used to shave infrequently due to hating shaving with cartridges et al. Wetshaving has made it more enjoyable and less irritating, allowing me to shave more frequently (thus avoiding my awful neck beard). Plus, you guys are pretty great.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  24. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-24 08:37:41-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.24 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #24):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 24! Did 2 passes on my face, and 3 on my neck. All is good, BBS and no irritation.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  25. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-25 07:14:58-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.25 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #25):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (5)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 25! Did 2 passes on my face, and 3 on my neck. Just did top-down, outside-in, then top-down on my neck instead of following my grain. Not the closest shave, but it looks fine.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  26. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-26 08:33:06-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.26 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #26):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 26! Full 3 pass shave with a few cleanup passes. BBS smooth, babyyyyy.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  27. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-27 08:49:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.27 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #27):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 27! Did a quick 2 pass-shave with some lather that was probably over hydrated. Still good though. I've noticed an issue with my soap tub, though. Anyone know what this could be? I've never seen it before.*

    #UNCHALLENGE


    ^^*give ^^me ^^a ^^break. ^^I've ^^never ^^been ^^able ^^to ^^make ^^that ^^joke ^^before.

  28. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-28 07:04:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.28 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #28):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 28! Quick and easy 2 pass shave today.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  29. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-29 07:15:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.29 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #29):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 29! Did a two pass shave, north-south then south-north. Pretty much xtg for me on both passes. Worked out very well. Will probably be my method for quick shaves in the future.

    #UNCHALLENGE

  30. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-30 07:15:34-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.30 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #30):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 30! Did a 3 pass shave. BBS, no irritation. Nice and smooth. One more shave before #RemoteLearningFriday. (would be using a Gem Jr, but USPS decided to send it to MA for no reason)

    #UNCHALLENGE

  31. u/bmac92 posted on 2023-08-31 07:37:22-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2023.08.31 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #31):

    • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

    • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

    • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (5)

    • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

    • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


    AA Day 31! Final day of AA, and I'm honestly surprised I made it all 31 days. I used to shave every other day at best, but I feel like my technique et al. has made it so my neck can handle daily shaves (even if I don't really need to). I did a quick 2 pass shave today (DFS territory). It's been a fun month, but I'm ready for some variety.

    #UNCHALLENGE