u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-25 05:58:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown) 2023-08-25 - Day Twentyfive
- Prep: Hot Shower
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade
- Blade: Kismet (25) 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
As I faced the mirror today, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The twenty-fifth day of this #WAR brought with it the realization that the end is within sight, that the final week of this enduring challenge has begun. It's as if the routine, once a daunting obstacle, is now a countdown to victory, a reminder that the finish line is approaching.
The razor, my constant companion, met my skin with a sense of purpose. The scent of the soap, that ever-present aroma of #WAR, seemed to carry a hint of nostalgia today, as I reflected on the journey that has led me here. In the midst of the repetition, I found myself looking forward to the end, to the first of September and the reward that awaits.
In this moment of reflection, I found a renewed sense of determination, a reminder that even as the routine continues, the end is within reach. With each stroke of the razor, each pass across my skin, I'm reminded that every day brings me closer to that final victory.
As the twenty-fifth day draws to a close, I carry with me a sense of excitement, a longing for the challenges of this #WAR to be replaced by the promise of something new. Tomorrow, I'll rise again, ready to face whatever this challenge brings, armed with the knowledge that the end is just around the corner. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a mix of anticipation and determination, counting down the days to the reward that awaits. Onward, through the final week of this journey, towards the finish line and the new chapter that lies beyond.
- Raw Hoggin 2023
- Weckoning 2023
[2023-08-25 - Day Twentyfive](https://imgur.com/a/tUOiqQ3)
* **Prep:** Hot Shower
* **Razor:** Weck Sextoblade
* **Blade:** Kismet (25) [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: 25
* 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), [23](https://imgur.com/a/q5cwK1j), [24](https://imgur.com/a/wFzeSFg), [25](https://imgur.com/a/6TBmORs)
* \#Monthofweckoning
Dear u/PrideTwo
As I faced the mirror today, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The twenty-fifth day of this \#WAR brought with it the realization that the end is within sight, that the final week of this enduring challenge has begun. It's as if the routine, once a daunting obstacle, is now a countdown to victory, a reminder that the finish line is approaching.
The razor, my constant companion, met my skin with a sense of purpose. The scent of the soap, that ever-present aroma of \#WAR, seemed to carry a hint of nostalgia today, as I reflected on the journey that has led me here. In the midst of the repetition, I found myself looking forward to the end, to the first of September and the reward that awaits.
In this moment of reflection, I found a renewed sense of determination, a reminder that even as the routine continues, the end is within reach. With each stroke of the razor, each pass across my skin, I'm reminded that every day brings me closer to that final victory.
As the twenty-fifth day draws to a close, I carry with me a sense of excitement, a longing for the challenges of this \#WAR to be replaced by the promise of something new. Tomorrow, I'll rise again, ready to face whatever this challenge brings, armed with the knowledge that the end is just around the corner. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a mix of anticipation and determination, counting down the days to the reward that awaits. Onward, through the final week of this journey, towards the finish line and the new chapter that lies beyond.