SOTD by u/Absenth

u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-23 15:00:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

2023-08-23 - Day Twentythree

  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
  • Blade: Kismet (23) under a microscope
  • Brush: Omega Pro48
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
  • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
  • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today, curiosity led me down a different path, a departure from the routine of this unending #WAR. On the twenty-third day, as I faced the mirror, I found myself drawn to the intricacies of the tools I've come to rely on. Under a microscope's lens, I examined the Kismet blade in my trusty Weck, a glimpse into the wear and tear this battle has inflicted.

The razor, my steadfast companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of #WAR, felt almost secondary today, overshadowed by the curiosity that had taken hold. As I peered through the microscope, I marveled at the resilience of the blade, the way it's held up under the weight of this daily challenge.

In this departure from the routine, I found a renewed sense of wonder, a reminder that even in the midst of a battle, there's room for exploration, for curiosity, for moments that offer a different perspective.

As the twenty-third day draws to a close, I carry with me a newfound appreciation for the tools that have become my allies. Tomorrow, I'll return to the routine of this #WAR, armed with the knowledge that even amidst the repetition, there's space for curiosity and reflection. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a sense of wonder and a willingness to explore the intricacies of this journey. Onward, through the evolving landscape of this challenge, one microscope glimpse at a time.

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Raw Hoggin 2023
  2. Weckoning 2023
[2023-08-23 - Day Twentythree](https://imgur.com/a/tUOiqQ3)

* **Prep:** Hot Shower
* **Razor:** Weck Sextoblade
* **Blade:** Kismet (23) [under a microscope](https://i.imgur.com/6QgOzyb.jpg)
* **Brush:** Omega Pro48
* **Lather:** Barrister and Mann - War
* **Aftershave:** Lucky Tiger Splash
* **Balm:** Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

* Day: 23

* 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), [17](https://imgur.com/a/POxEx92), [18](https://imgur.com/a/NcnWGGH), [19](https://imgur.com/a/m2cRSYp), [20](https://imgur.com/a/dfmXYzz), [21](https://imgur.com/a/XuV86Nd), [22](https://imgur.com/a/BqM5m3h)
* \#Monthofweckoning, [23](https://imgur.com/a/q5cwK1j)

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today, curiosity led me down a different path, a departure from the routine of this unending \#WAR. On the twenty-third day, as I faced the mirror, I found myself drawn to the intricacies of the tools I've come to rely on. Under a microscope's lens, I examined the Kismet blade in my trusty Weck, a glimpse into the wear and tear this battle has inflicted.

The razor, my steadfast companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of \#WAR, felt almost secondary today, overshadowed by the curiosity that had taken hold. As I peered through the microscope, I marveled at the resilience of the blade, the way it's held up under the weight of this daily challenge.

In this departure from the routine, I found a renewed sense of wonder, a reminder that even in the midst of a battle, there's room for exploration, for curiosity, for moments that offer a different perspective.

As the twenty-third day draws to a close, I carry with me a newfound appreciation for the tools that have become my allies. Tomorrow, I'll return to the routine of this \#WAR, armed with the knowledge that even amidst the repetition, there's space for curiosity and reflection. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a sense of wonder and a willingness to explore the intricacies of this journey. Onward, through the evolving landscape of this challenge, one microscope glimpse at a time.