SOTD by u/Absenth

u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-30 11:14:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

2023-08-30- Day Thirty

  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
  • Blade: Kismet (30) 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's shave marked a poignant step towards the end of this arduous journey. The thirtieth day of this #WAR brought with it a mix of emotions - a sense of accomplishment, an anticipation of the finish line, and a reflection on the trials endured.

The razor, my constant companion, met my skin with a practiced touch. The scent of the soap, that enduring aroma of #WAR, carried a weight of familiarity and nostalgia. In the midst of the routine, I found myself contemplating the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the growth that has taken place over these thirty days.

As the thirtieth day draws to a close, I carry with me a sense of pride, a reminder that even in the face of challenge, I've persevered. Tomorrow, I'll rise once more, ready to face the final day of this #WAR with a mix of determination and reflection. The journey is nearing its end, and with it comes the promise of a new beginning. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a blend of emotions, ready to embrace the final victory that awaits. Onward, through the last stretch of this enduring challenge, towards the new chapter that lies beyond.

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Raw Hoggin 2023
  2. Weckoning 2023
[2023-08-30- Day Thirty](https://imgur.com/a/tUOiqQ3)

* **Prep:** Hot Shower
* **Razor:** Weck Sextoblade
* **Blade:** Kismet (30) [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: 30

* 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), [26](https://imgur.com/a/2Bgm6OR), [27](https://imgur.com/a/i2Ro0bL), [28](https://imgur.com/a/XAoQdlt), [29](https://imgur.com/a/XjT7Fy3), [30](https://imgur.com/a/Ru9qkav)
* \#Monthofweckoning

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today's shave marked a poignant step towards the end of this arduous journey. The thirtieth day of this \#WAR brought with it a mix of emotions - a sense of accomplishment, an anticipation of the finish line, and a reflection on the trials endured.

The razor, my constant companion, met my skin with a practiced touch. The scent of the soap, that enduring aroma of \#WAR, carried a weight of familiarity and nostalgia. In the midst of the routine, I found myself contemplating the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the growth that has taken place over these thirty days.

As the thirtieth day draws to a close, I carry with me a sense of pride, a reminder that even in the face of challenge, I've persevered. Tomorrow, I'll rise once more, ready to face the final day of this \#WAR with a mix of determination and reflection. The journey is nearing its end, and with it comes the promise of a new beginning. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path with a blend of emotions, ready to embrace the final victory that awaits. Onward, through the last stretch of this enduring challenge, towards the new chapter that lies beyond.