SOTD by u/Absenth

u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-24 05:15:04-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

2023-08-24 - Day Twentyfour

  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
  • Blade: Kismet (24) under a microscope at 23 shaves
  • Brush: Omega Pro48
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
  • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
  • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today, the routine of this #WAR felt strangely swift, as if the familiar dance with the razor and soap was executed with newfound efficiency. On the twenty-fourth day, as I faced the mirror, I found myself immersed in a seamless rhythm, a quick and effective two-pass open blade shave that unfolded in record time.

The razor, my unwavering companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of #WAR, seemed almost fleeting today, overshadowed by the speed at which the routine was executed. In mere minutes, the task was completed, leaving behind a close shave and a surprising absence of irritation.

In this swift encounter with the routine, I found a glimpse of the mastery that has evolved over these twenty-four days. It's a testament to the resilience and adaptability that this #WAR has fostered within me, a reflection of the progress made on this journey.

As the twenty-fourth day comes to a close, I carry with me a sense of accomplishment, a reminder that even in the repetition, there's room for growth and improvement. Tomorrow, I'll face the battlefield once more, armed with the knowledge that each day brings a chance to refine my skills, to embrace the routine with newfound efficiency. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a sense of purpose and the satisfaction of progress made. Onward, through the swift and steady cadence of this enduring challenge.

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Raw Hoggin 2023
  2. Weckoning 2023
[2023-08-24 - Day Twentyfour](https://imgur.com/a/tUOiqQ3)

* **Prep:** Hot Shower
* **Razor:** Weck Sextoblade
* **Blade:** Kismet (24) [under a microscope at 23 shaves](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: 24

* 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), [24](https://imgur.com/a/wFzeSFg)

Dear u/PrideTwo


Today, the routine of this \#WAR felt strangely swift, as if the familiar dance with the razor and soap was executed with newfound efficiency. On the twenty-fourth day, as I faced the mirror, I found myself immersed in a seamless rhythm, a quick and effective two-pass open blade shave that unfolded in record time.

The razor, my unwavering companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that lingering aroma of \#WAR, seemed almost fleeting today, overshadowed by the speed at which the routine was executed. In mere minutes, the task was completed, leaving behind a close shave and a surprising absence of irritation.

In this swift encounter with the routine, I found a glimpse of the mastery that has evolved over these twenty-four days. It's a testament to the resilience and adaptability that this \#WAR has fostered within me, a reflection of the progress made on this journey.

As the twenty-fourth day comes to a close, I carry with me a sense of accomplishment, a reminder that even in the repetition, there's room for growth and improvement. Tomorrow, I'll face the battlefield once more, armed with the knowledge that each day brings a chance to refine my skills, to embrace the routine with newfound efficiency. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a sense of purpose and the satisfaction of progress made. Onward, through the swift and steady cadence of this enduring challenge.