Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 10, 2022' of challenge 'SubstantialStag 2022'

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  1. u/scribe__ posted on 2022-08-10 00:30:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 10, 2022 - Stag Day 10

    Excellent shave for an excellent day.

    Stag bless.

    #SubstantialStag #RawHoggin

    Stag Spray 10

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. SubstantialStag 2022
    2. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD is on u/SirKravsALot's docket for SubstantialStag 2022

    This SOTD was djudged by u/Semaj3000 for RawHoggin' 2022

  2. u/Marquis90 posted on 2022-08-10 02:30:18-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 9, 2022 - Not my day

    Not in the mood to work today, as things are not going well.

    Gf could smell the Stag even 14 hours after my shave and complained that the whole flat smells of it after my shave. The shave was okay. Some spots on my neck could be shorter, but I wasn't in the mood to care much about it.

    #stagandstraight #substantialstag

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  3. u/Jimtasticness posted on 2022-08-10 05:11:32-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 10, 2022 - Austere August Ultra Nightmare RawHoggin Stagpocalypse

    Nothing new to report on the shave end of things, but on the pomade side of things, I finally got most of the shit outta my hair last night and used the smaller little nib of it this morning, instead of the obvious gob I did yesterday. Simple spritz’s of 11 sprays.

    SubstantialStag

    GEMsOfWisdom

    RawHoggin

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. GEMsOfWisdom 2022
    2. SubstantialStag 2022
    3. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/EldrormR for RawHoggin' 2022

  4. u/el_charminman posted on 2022-08-10 05:22:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 10, 2022

    Lather was ok for 2 passes but 6.2g of soap was used today, right now i'm at 112.9g and an empty tub weights 25.5g approx. so in reality there's 87.4g of soap, if let's say i use 6g from now on i will have soap for 14 shaves, we are at day 10 so i'll be short by 7 days. I'll try to put less pressure tomorrow while loading and see how that goes.

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    2 more

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    Have a great day! #SubstantialStag

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  5. u/gcgallant posted on 2022-08-10 09:23:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 10, 2022

    • Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
    • Razor: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2
    • Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (10)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Eau de Parfum  

    2 passes. Face lather. Good shave.

    Aha!!

    Nope, just the literary equivalent of clickbait. I've had another nice shave with no issues. Really, nothing noteworthy to report; which is fine by me.

    Today's edge image is pretty much on par with the previous ones. I see no interesting features to report. My technique with the microscope now is better than it was on August 1, so when there is a comfort change in this blade, I'll go back and make a microscope image of another, fresh blade for comparison.

    The brush felt a bit softer today, and I created two beautiful-feeling lathers with it.

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. GEMsOfWisdom 2022
    2. SubstantialStag 2022
    3. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/EldrormR for GEMsOfWisdom 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/Semaj3000 for RawHoggin' 2022

  6. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2022-08-10 09:47:01-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 10th, 2022: Double Digits!

    Ten down, 21 to go. Progress is slow but the thrill is still alive!

    Stag sprays of the day!

    #SubstantialStag

    #RawHoggin

    #UNCHALLENGE

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. UnChallenge 2022
    2. SubstantialStag 2022
    3. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD is on u/cowzilla3's docket for UnChallenge 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/djundjila for RawHoggin' 2022

  7. u/hairykopite posted on 2022-08-10 13:28:38-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 10th

    • Brush: Zenith Boar - 505NK 27mm
    • Razor: GEM - MMOC
    • Blade: Gem PTFE (10)
    • Lather - Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Soap
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Splash
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Edp

    #GEMsOfWisdom #RawHoggin #SubstantialStag

    Edp video

    Its getting crazy hot again here in the UK, a third of the way through the month and the blade is holding up nicely.

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. GEMsOfWisdom 2022
    2. SubstantialStag 2022
    3. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/Semaj3000 for GEMsOfWisdom 2022

    This SOTD is on u/SirKravsALot's docket for SubstantialStag 2022

    This SOTD was djudged by u/djundjila for RawHoggin' 2022

  8. u/Engineered_Shave posted on 2022-08-10 13:48:17-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 10, 2022 – Austere August 10

    • Brush: Cayuen Workshop with 30mm Timberwolf Synthetic
    • Bowl: Cayuen Workshop – Dark Nebula
    • Razor: Winning Razor by Wet Shave Club
    • Blade: Gillette Winner Platinum (1)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Video: https://i.imgur.com/bkKp1F7.mp4

    Well we're halfway through the workweek, and we have another smooth finish from Stag to get us going.

    #AustereAugust #SubstantialStag

    Bonus:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mnSDifDSxQ ← The Largest Star in the Universe – Size Comparison

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
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  9. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2022-08-10 14:57:47-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 10, 2022 - AA Day 10

    SubstantialStag

    GEMSofWisdom

    Day ten and nothing but happiness. Two passes and some light cleanup and I’m BBS. Didn’t measure today, but cut back proportionately and still had plenty of lather. The new soap and aftershave are waiting in the wings.

    Spraying it on

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. GEMsOfWisdom 2022
    2. SubstantialStag 2022

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  10. u/Teufelskraft posted on 2022-08-10 15:16:02-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Austere August D10: it is Wednesday, my Stags...

    • Prep: cold water splash
    • Brush: Tadé NOS vintage boar 22 mm
    • Razor: Kai Captain Standard CAP-J7 kamisori shavette
    • Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG
    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - shaving soap
    • Post-Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave
    • additional care: Osma alum block; Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - ASB
    • Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Valley of Ashes - EDP

    Almost forgot to post. Bloody hell!
    AA tags: #SubstantialStag #RawHoggin

    Today was only my second head shave of August too - electric trimmer in the shower before, later it was the tiny Kent brush and an MMOC. Feels great to be all shiny up top again! But this is about my face shave, so:

    The tenth day with Tadé was actually getting pleasant. I have the great feeling that this brush could be a real awesome boar by the end of the month. It's really nice to hold, tub loading with it is second nature and it begins to look better everyday. Here's a closeup of the bristles! - It's looking more fluffy now after ten days of continuous use and I'll be curious how it'll feel on my head come September.

    Still needed alum, but just because I was overzealous with trying to get a close shave. I am however getting more comfortable with the Captain; after 21 more shaves, I hope that I finally have mastered using my left hand more.

    Sidetracked
    For today, I'll go with a Eurodance song by one of my 90s idols: Scatman John - (I'm a) Scatman! Perhaps this sticks out from my usual metal/rock/synthwave and ambient tracks, but this is literally my childhood. However, I learnt to appreciate the song on a deeper level once I grew older. During my childhood, it was a usual Party anthem due to the energetic beat and funny sounding vocals. But the message of the song is very serious: Scatman John stutters, but he's using his singing technique to his advantage and even encourages others: "if a Scatman can do it, so can you!" - having a father who stutters heavily and me myself being prone to it under extreme stress, this is great to hear. I kinda wish I already understood english better when I was just 10 years old instead of having to wait ten more years to finally get the message of that song. It's pure motivation. Don't let small imperfections stop you; you can be so much more. John was a great fellow and together with Tom Selleck (and a few others) a good reason why I'm so fond of moustaches. RIP Scatman John - I still love to listen to this song as it still speaks to me. The beat is happy and upbeat, but the serious message is finally getting through. Thanks for listening to my TED talk.

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    1. SubstantialStag 2022
    2. RawHoggin' 2022

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  11. u/SamIAmShepard posted on 2022-08-10 18:40:03-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 10, 2022 - AA - Sexy Stag Flair Quest Day 10

    I decided to use Stag again today. Cheers and happy hump day all!

    Stag spray day 10

    #SubstantialStag

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  12. u/Eructate posted on 2022-08-10 20:05:57-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 10, 2022 - AA Day 10

    I think I am getting the hang of face lathering with this behemoth. Yesterday and today were both better. Lather still isn't quite where I like it but I won't complain about improvement.

    Hope Wednesday treated everyone well!

    Stag Spray 10 #GEMSofWisdom #RawHoggin #SubstantialStag

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. GEMsOfWisdom 2022
    2. SubstantialStag 2022
    3. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/Semaj3000 for RawHoggin' 2022

  13. u/ChrisDaBombz posted on 2022-08-10 21:22:29-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 10, 2022

    Busy week with work. Friday can't get here soon enough. Going to try just dipping the brush in water tomorrow vs soaking it like a typical boar. I think these tips are just too treated.

    Boar Break In Album

    Stag Spray

    #RawHoggin

    #SubstantialStag

    #GemsOfWisdom

    #UNCHALLENGE

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. GEMsOfWisdom 2022
    2. UnChallenge 2022
    3. SubstantialStag 2022
    4. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/djundjila for GEMsOfWisdom 2022

    This SOTD is on u/SirKravsALot's docket for SubstantialStag 2022

    This SOTD was djudged by u/EldrormR for RawHoggin' 2022

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  14. u/OBeardWanKenobe posted on 2022-08-10 22:45:43-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Stag Headlessly Hoggin' August Day 10

    • Prep: Hot shower with Midnight Stag Soap.

    • Brush: Zenith B33

    • Razor: Cloud Shavette

    • Blade: Cloud whatever that blade it is (15)

    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    Day ten. Even though I was running late, did enjoy a great 3 pass shave. With apecial attention to skin stretching, had a great jawline result. Brush was somewhat scritchy at first, perhaps didn't soaked long enough. The Stag was marvelous, as always. Hopefully I will get to moar Sidetracked posts soon.

    Hail Stag!

    • Stagposting

    • SubstantialStag

    • RawHoggin

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. SubstantialStag 2022
    2. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/Semaj3000 for RawHoggin' 2022

  15. u/MrTangerinesky posted on 2022-08-11 00:58:32-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Day 10 of Austere August! Staggin on!!

    • Prep: Water on Face
    • Brush: Zenith 2004/B SE
    • Razor: Filarmonica Sub Cero 14

    • Lather: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag

    • Post Shave: Osma block
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag Splash
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag Balm
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag EdP

    the worst photo I've ever made, hopefully I'll fix it tomorrow

    Video

    Today I went to two friends of mine over the Balkan, through the most annoying mountain passage that we have. 130 km for 2 and a half hours, and the passage is only 40-50km long..

    Anyway it was a fun shave meetup, we talked about straights mostly, because one of the guys really got us hooked on straights around 1 year ago. We showed each other the new stuff that we acquired since the last time we met, which was last September.

    I actually shaved near the top of the pass and even decided to make a video, similar to the truck stop I made during the lather games😅 it was a mediocre shave in terms of quality but very fun😁😁

    • #RawHoggin
    • #SubstantialStag
    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. SubstantialStag 2022
    2. RawHoggin' 2022

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    This SOTD was djudged by u/Semaj3000 for RawHoggin' 2022