SOTD by u/OrganMeat

u/OrganMeat posted on 2023-08-01 13:55:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

Aug. 1, 2023
Prep: Splash of cold water
Brush: Zenith Unbleached 506U XSE 27mm
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (yellow) (1)
Lather: Noble Otter - Firefighter
Post Shave: Noble Otter - Firefighter
Fragrance:* Chanel - Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette

I have been looking for an excuse for about six months to buy this brush, so I'm glad that u/EldrormR is hosting the #RawHoggin side challenge again. Last year I got my first ever boar brush because of this challenge, and that was when I discovered that I liked boar a heck of a lot more than the synthetics I was using.

I was really surprised that this brush didn't stink at all. It smelled very neutral while dry and still in the box, after soaking for ~5 minutes in cool water, and during lathering. There was no funky smell in the bathroom after use, either. It shed ~10 hairs during its first use today, but it didn't eat lather as badly as I remember boar doing in the past. It was also remarkably soft for a brand new brush. Big surprises all around. Looking forward to seeing how this brush turns out over the course of the month.

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Raw Hoggin 2023
**[Aug. 1, 2023](https://i.imgur.com/sgdj3NY.jpg)**
* **Prep:** Splash of cold water
* **Brush:** Zenith Unbleached 506U XSE 27mm
* **Razor:** [Chiseled Face Legacy](https://i.imgur.com/zbIqgKH.mp4)
* **Blade:** Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (yellow) (1)
* **Lather:** [Noble Otter - Firefighter](https://www.nobleotter.com/products/firefighter-shaving-soap)
* **Post Shave:** [Noble Otter - Firefighter](https://www.nobleotter.com/products/firefighter-aftershave)
* **Fragrance:** [Chanel - Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette](https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Bleu-de-Chanel-9099.html)

I have been looking for an excuse for about six months to buy [this brush](https://yourshaving.com/gb/shaving-brushes/1432-920-zenith-unbleached-bristle-olive-wood-handle-506u-xse.html#/), so I'm glad that u/EldrormR is hosting the #RawHoggin side challenge again. Last year I got my first ever boar brush because of this challenge, and that was when I discovered that I liked boar a heck of a lot more than the synthetics I was using.

I was really surprised that this brush didn't stink at all. It smelled very neutral while dry and still in the box, after soaking for ~5 minutes in cool water, and during lathering. There was no funky smell in the bathroom after use, either. It shed ~10 hairs during its first use today, but it didn't eat lather as badly as I remember boar doing in the past. It was also remarkably soft for a brand new brush. Big surprises all around. Looking forward to seeing how this brush turns out over the course of the month.