SOTD by u/Absenth

u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-15 16:20:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

2023-08-15 - Day Fifteen

  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
  • Blade: Kismet (15)
  • Brush: Omega Pro48
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
  • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
  • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

  • Day: 15

*MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode * #RawHoggin - Brush Pics: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 * #MonthOfWeckoning

Dear u/PrideTwo

On this fifteenth day of Austere August, as I took up arms for my daily #WAR, I couldn't help but notice a subtle change in the razor's behavior. The blade, having endured fifteen encounters with my stubborn whiskers, bore the marks of its battles. While still efficient at its duty, there was a newfound hint of tugs and pulls, as if the blade itself was starting to bear the weight of this relentless war.

The shave unfolded with a mix of familiarity and a subtle discomfort. The razor, my trusty companion, glided across my face with its usual precision, yet there was a sensation of resistance, a reminder that time and use were gradually taking their toll.

As I stood there, razor in hand, I couldn't help but draw parallels between this battle and my own journey. It's as if the razor and I are growing intertwined, marked by the challenges we face. The scent of the soap, that overpowering aroma of #WAR, no longer felt foreign; instead, it had become a part of this daily ritual, a strangely comforting presence.

As the fifteenth day draws to a close, I'm not blind to the evolving bond with this #WAR, the gradual acceptance of the struggle. The razor, once an adversary, has become a part of my routine, a familiar companion in this journey. Tomorrow, as I step into the sixteenth day, I'll carry this evolving perspective with me, a mix of acceptance, attachment, and a hint of that unexpected connection. Onward, my journal, through the ever-deepening complexities of this path.

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Raw Hoggin 2023
  2. Weckoning 2023
[2023-08-15 - Day Fifteen](https://imgur.com/a/tUOiqQ3)

* **Prep:** Hot Shower
* **Razor:** Weck Sextoblade
* **Blade:** Kismet (15)
* **Brush:** Omega Pro48
* **Lather:** Barrister and Mann - War
* **Aftershave:** Lucky Tiger Splash
* **Balm:** Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

* Day: 15

*MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode
* \#RawHoggin - Brush Pics: [1](https://imgur.com/0ek40k9), [2](https://imgur.com/ZXrmXKf), [3](https://imgur.com/P4AWRSz), [4](https://imgur.com/WpiTs5p), [5](https://imgur.com/a/j1Wvh9l), [6](https://imgur.com/a/j1Wvh9l), [7](https://imgur.com/a/Fk1pvul), [8](https://imgur.com/uYfxBeK), [9](https://imgur.com/a/60jP69d), [10](https://imgur.com/a/19HLHxh), [11](https://imgur.com/a/FlMOGSZ), [12](https://imgur.com/a/uYYCBol), [13](https://imgur.com/a/OPm76Bz), [14](https://imgur.com/a/QNRNnQd), [15](https://imgur.com/a/MSzpfiK)
* \#MonthOfWeckoning

Dear u/PrideTwo

On this fifteenth day of Austere August, as I took up arms for my daily \#WAR, I couldn't help but notice a subtle change in the razor's behavior. The blade, having endured fifteen encounters with my stubborn whiskers, bore the marks of its battles. While still efficient at its duty, there was a newfound hint of tugs and pulls, as if the blade itself was starting to bear the weight of this relentless war.

The shave unfolded with a mix of familiarity and a subtle discomfort. The razor, my trusty companion, glided across my face with its usual precision, yet there was a sensation of resistance, a reminder that time and use were gradually taking their toll.

As I stood there, razor in hand, I couldn't help but draw parallels between this battle and my own journey. It's as if the razor and I are growing intertwined, marked by the challenges we face. The scent of the soap, that overpowering aroma of \#WAR, no longer felt foreign; instead, it had become a part of this daily ritual, a strangely comforting presence.

As the fifteenth day draws to a close, I'm not blind to the evolving bond with this #WAR, the gradual acceptance of the struggle. The razor, once an adversary, has become a part of my routine, a familiar companion in this journey. Tomorrow, as I step into the sixteenth day, I'll carry this evolving perspective with me, a mix of acceptance, attachment, and a hint of that unexpected connection. Onward, my journal, through the ever-deepening complexities of this path.