Post 'Sunday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 21, 2022' of challenge 'SubstantialStag 2022'

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The number of participants is 15
  1. u/Marquis90 posted on 2022-08-20 23:34:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 20, 2022 - Tournament stag

    44 people for today's magic tournament. Got up early, showered, shaved very calm before gf could wake up. As my precision lathering saved me a lot of soap, I ll go on with tub loading instead for the rest of the month. There was little to no stubble, so this shave went very easy.

    #stagandstraight #substantialstag

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. SubstantialStag 2022

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1639>]

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

  2. u/Engineered_Shave posted on 2022-08-21 02:52:45-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 21, 2022 – Austere August 21

    • Brush: Cayuen Workshop with 30mm Timberwolf Synthetic
    • Bowl: Cayuen Workshop – Dark Nebula
    • Razor: Winning Razor by Wet Shave Club
    • Blade: Gillette Winner Platinum (4)
    • Lather: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face – Midnight Stag
    • Video: https://i.imgur.com/qJAdrxo.mp4

    A nice smooth shave for a Sunday morning. And by my clock we have only 10 more days until Austere August is done.

    #AustereAugust #SubstantialStag

    Bonus:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-TtwCLg9_Q ← A Journey to Mysterious Exoplanets

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. SubstantialStag 2022

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1637>]

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

  3. u/el_charminman posted on 2022-08-21 05:13:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 21, 2022

    3.6g of soap was used today.

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    4 more

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    Have a great day! #SubstantialStag

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. SubstantialStag 2022

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1641>]

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

  4. u/Impressive_Donut114 posted on 2022-08-21 05:43:28-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 21, 2022 - AA Day 21

    SubstantialStag

    GEMSofWisdom

    Despite the same aspects as yesterday —some XTG tugging and some general blade feel on my neck for both passes, I still got a fantastic shave.

    Bean counters: How many bristles make up a Semogue 1305 knot? I lose about 1-2 per shave. Wondering how many shaves I will get before I’m left with a nubby old knot. I know I beat this brush up last year, so for the price it wouldn’t be bad to get a new one some time.

    Sunday sprays

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1619>, <DjudgementInvitation 2442>]

    This SOTD was djudged by u/Semaj3000 for GEMsOfWisdom 2022

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

  5. u/gcgallant posted on 2022-08-21 10:48:07-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 21, 2022

    • Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
    • Razor: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2
    • Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (21)
    • 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.

    When I started the shave, I was thinking about how easy it has become to dial in a very hydrated lather, but one with a lot of cushion, using this soap base and this brush. I don't think today's lather was much different from other days, however, my shave today was more comfortable than it has been for the last few days. I was unaware of much tugging, but was aware that the edge I like has gone. Yeah, not the closest shave I can produce, but smooth, comfortable, and free of irritation. No complaints here. I doubt it will happen, but a shave like this for the next ten days would be just fine by me.

    Again, nothing to see on the blade edge front. Today's photo is similar to the previous few days. Really looking forward to the new microscope. The little LiPO battery in this cheap unit is losing its ability to maintain a charge. I suspect that I can run the scope on USB power, but I really like the simplicity of my WiFi/iPad setup.

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1610>, <DjudgementInvitation 2441>, <DjudgementInvitation 3317>]

    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

  6. u/hairykopite posted on 2022-08-21 10:57:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 21st

    • Brush: Zenith Boar - 505NK 27mm
    • Razor: GEM - MMOC
    • Blade: Gem PTFE (21)
    • Lather - Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Soap
    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Splash
    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Edp

    #GEMsOfWisdom #RawHoggin #SubstantialStag

    Edp video

    So week four begins tomorrow, the blade is so tuggy now I'm craving a close shave

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1596>, <DjudgementInvitation 2440>, <DjudgementInvitation 3314>]

    This SOTD was djudged by u/EldrormR for GEMsOfWisdom 2022

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

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

  7. u/scribe__ posted on 2022-08-21 12:46:56-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 21, 2022 - Stag Day 21

    Had a late start to the day and totally forgot to post. Whoops.

    21 days baby.

    #SubstantialStag #RawHoggin

    Stag Spray 21

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1640>, <DjudgementInvitation 3311>]

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

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

  8. u/SamIAmShepard posted on 2022-08-21 14:30:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 21, 2022 - AA - Sexy Stag Flair Quest

    Things I have learned in 3 weeks.

    Stag Good. Razor great, but maybe only as a daily-not so sure it's as good an every other day or third day shaver. Brush excellent. Variety is one of my favorite reasons I love wet shaving. I miss it. 😢 The Flair will be nice, but I'm looking forward to rocking as many different soaps and razors and brushes as possible.

    Last day for 3 sprays

    #SubstantialStag

    This SOTD is part of the challenge
    1. SubstantialStag 2022

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1638>]

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

  9. u/Teufelskraft posted on 2022-08-21 15:34:28-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    AA D21: No pictures from here on out

    • Prep: cold water
    • 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: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - ASB
    • Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Valley of Ashes - EDP
    • AA tags: #SubstantialStag #RawHoggin

    No SOTD pictures from here on. There's only so much I can do in my little apartment with Midnight Stag. My self-made shrine wasn't well received either, so... I'll just gonna continue share pictures of the boar like this too and that's it. I'm officially exhausted.

    Today was yet another day were I normally would've thrown the towel and just would've skipped shaving. But somehow, I feel like it is my duty to continue so shortly before we reach the finish line, despite probably being disqualified everywhere anway.

    No sidetracked today since I can't even think of a proper song. I'm so glad to have one day off tomorrow, you wouldn't believe it.

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1634>, <DjudgementInvitation 3308>]

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

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

  10. u/J33pGuy13 posted on 2022-08-21 16:33:28-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    August 21st, 2022: Still Staggin

    Smooth Sunday shave. Quick 2 passes before I went out with some friends.

    Stag sprays of the day!

    #SubstantialStag

    #RawHoggin

    #UNCHALLENGE

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1633>, <DjudgementInvitation 3306>, <DjudgementInvitation 3509>]

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

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

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

  11. u/Jimtasticness posted on 2022-08-21 19:04:00-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 21, 2022 - Austere August Ultra Nightmare RawHoggin Stagpocalypse

    Today was all about learning my limits. I learned that I can’t stay up for the better part of 24 hours, bust my ass cooking a bunch of shit, take a small nap, finish all of the things while staying up all day, then proceed to drink a couple of beers and eat a whole delta 8/10 gummy and expect to function AT ALL the next day. I’ve done nothing today. Nothing. Literally just showered and shaved for the first time a few minutes ago. I once again only sprayed one spray but that because the lingering not-quite-hangover refused to smell anything more. Mid 30’s ain’t no damn joke.

    SubstantialStag

    GEMsOfWisdom

    RawHoggin

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1587>, <DjudgementInvitation 2439>, <DjudgementInvitation 3302>]

    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/Semaj3000 for RawHoggin' 2022

  12. u/Eructate posted on 2022-08-21 20:33:20-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 21, 2022 - AA Day 21

    Same old same old. Only a days worth of aftershave left until I have to break the new bottle out.

    Hope everyone had a wonderful Sunday!

    Stag Spray 21 #GEMSofWisdom #RawHoggin #SubstantialStag

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1618>, <DjudgementInvitation 2438>, <DjudgementInvitation 3299>]

    This SOTD was djudged by u/EldrormR for GEMsOfWisdom 2022

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

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

  13. u/MrTangerinesky posted on 2022-08-21 20:39:59-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Day 21 of Austere August! Staggin on!!

    • Prep: Water on Face
    • Brush: Zenith 2004/B SE
    • Razor: Filarmonica Double temple 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

    kind of ok photo

    Man things are getting really boring in terms of what to say. Dont get me wrong, I'm shaving which is awesome and a win, also I'm using a favourite scent. The shaves are good and I am enjoying them for the most part. I say for the most because I would like to change things up a bit, but just 10 more days and I'll be able to do that.

    Other than the wish for change, I'm happy shaving with my Filarmonica, great quality and not much irritation.

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1635>, <DjudgementInvitation 3298>]

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

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

  14. u/ChrisDaBombz posted on 2022-08-21 22:52:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Aug. 21, 2022

    4 sprays tomorrow...

    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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1586>, <DjudgementInvitation 2437>, <DjudgementInvitation 3297>, <DjudgementInvitation 3508>]

    This SOTD was djudged by u/EldrormR for GEMsOfWisdom 2022

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

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

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

  15. u/OBeardWanKenobe posted on 2022-08-21 23:51:39-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment

    Stag Headlessly Hoggin' August Day 21

    • Prep: Hot shower with Midnight Stag Soap.

    • Brush: Zenith B33

    • Razor: Cloud Shavette

    • Blade: Cloud whatever that blade it is (26)

    • Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Sego balm

    • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag

    Good shave, but again having trouble with jawline. We'll see when I flip the blade. Brush is as good as any other. Soft, great water retention, good splay. I hope I can soon start breaking in the sub's exclusive brush. In the video you can see my hesitating about being 3 or 4 sprays.

    For my second (and I hope not last) #sidetracked post, I choose Chuck Mangione's Feels So Good. Why? May u/teufelskraft ask. Well, it's a great song, but since the judge won't allow this, lemme elaborate. It evokes a very soothing feeling, kind of sitting in front of your floor-to-ceiling, watching the rain, listening to this on your turntable (if that's your thing). On the more technical side of things, I was listening to the Tidal version (FLAC, as my AVR won't play MQA), and stereo imaging is brutal, you can pinpoint the instruments on stage, I was astounded to it.

    Also, it reminds me when I was in medschool, I was in a classic rock band, and the guitarrist had this guitar synth, and used the trumpet patch to play the main line, and I never knew which song it was, until I saw Dr. Strange, and he mentions it at the begining of the movie.

    Hail Stag!

    -#Stagposting

    -#SubstantialStag

    -#RawHoggin

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

    sotd.djudgement_invitations: [<DjudgementInvitation 1636>, <DjudgementInvitation 3296>]

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

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