SOTD by u/Crossan1983

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
$MammothMafia24
$Honemeisterschaft
$FriodomRiders
$RawHoggin

Brush and Software Progress
Zenith Day 21
Soap Day 21

[SOTD 21-Aug-24](https://imgur.com/a/eQ1105w)

* **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](https://imgur.com/a/xHrcTkm). 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
$MammothMafia24
$Honemeisterschaft
$FriodomRiders
$RawHoggin

Brush and Software Progress
[Zenith Day 21](https://imgur.com/a/pgiJ7eJ)
[Soap Day 21](https://imgur.com/a/QiSvArX)