SOTD by u/Absenth

2023-08-16 - Day Sixteen

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade
• Blade: Kismet (16)
• Brush: Omega Pro48
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
• Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
• Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

• Day: 16

*MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode * #RawHoggin - Brush Pics: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 * #MonthOfWeckoning

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today's encounter with the #WAR took an unexpected turn. With the blade showing signs of wear after fifteen shaves, I attempted to breathe new life into it through careful stropping. I passed it along the back of my arm, performing around fifteen passes on each side, hoping to restore some of its former sharpness. But it seems even my efforts couldn't fully revive its edge.

As I embarked on the shave, I couldn't ignore the subtle changes. The blade, despite my attempts, still bore the marks of its battles. The tugs and pulls were more pronounced, and as a result, several nicks marred the landscape of my skin. It was a reminder that even our best intentions can't always prevent the signs of wear from taking their toll.

The shave itself was a mix of determination and a newfound sense of caution. The razor, my once-untamed ally, required a more delicate touch. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of #WAR, seemed to reflect the challenges I faced, a reminder that even in the midst of this struggle, there's a strange sense of camaraderie.

I can't help but recognize that this #WAR, this daily routine that once seemed so foreign, has become a part of me. The bond with the tools, the acceptance of the challenges, it's all starting to weave its way into my perspective. There's a subtle shift, a connection that's growing stronger with each passing day.

As the sixteenth day draws to a close, I'm reminded that even in the face of setbacks, we continue to press forward. The blade may be showing signs of its battles, and I may have encountered nicks along the way, but the journey continues. Tomorrow, as I face the seventeenth day, I'll do so with a sense of resilience, armed with the knowledge that even in the midst of challenges, there's a certain beauty in the struggle. Onward, my journal, through the twists and turns of this evolving journey.

[2023-08-16 - Day Sixteen](https://imgur.com/a/tUOiqQ3)

* **Prep:** Hot Shower
* **Razor:** Weck Sextoblade
* **Blade:** Kismet (16)
* **Brush:** Omega Pro48
* **Lather:** Barrister and Mann - War
* **Aftershave:** Lucky Tiger Splash
* **Balm:** Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

* Day: 16

*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), [16](https://imgur.com/a/DT7YqTv)
* \#MonthOfWeckoning

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today's encounter with the \#WAR took an unexpected turn. With the blade showing signs of wear after fifteen shaves, I attempted to breathe new life into it through careful stropping. I passed it along the back of my arm, performing around fifteen passes on each side, hoping to restore some of its former sharpness. But it seems even my efforts couldn't fully revive its edge.

As I embarked on the shave, I couldn't ignore the subtle changes. The blade, despite my attempts, still bore the marks of its battles. The tugs and pulls were more pronounced, and as a result, several nicks marred the landscape of my skin. It was a reminder that even our best intentions can't always prevent the signs of wear from taking their toll.

The shave itself was a mix of determination and a newfound sense of caution. The razor, my once-untamed ally, required a more delicate touch. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of \#WAR, seemed to reflect the challenges I faced, a reminder that even in the midst of this struggle, there's a strange sense of camaraderie.

I can't help but recognize that this \#WAR, this daily routine that once seemed so foreign, has become a part of me. The bond with the tools, the acceptance of the challenges, it's all starting to weave its way into my perspective. There's a subtle shift, a connection that's growing stronger with each passing day.

As the sixteenth day draws to a close, I'm reminded that even in the face of setbacks, we continue to press forward. The blade may be showing signs of its battles, and I may have encountered nicks along the way, but the journey continues. Tomorrow, as I face the seventeenth day, I'll do so with a sense of resilience, armed with the knowledge that even in the midst of challenges, there's a certain beauty in the struggle. Onward, my journal, through the twists and turns of this evolving journey.