August 9th, 2022: Stag Stack AGAIN

• Prep: warm water

• Brush: Vintage Rubberset 400-3 with 24mm unbleached Zenith knot

• Razor: MMOC

• Blade: GEM PTFE (9)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post-Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave

• Post-Shave: Chiseled Face - Natural - Balm

• Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - EdP

Glorious stank rolling off my being today, still haven't had anyone notice or comment on it yet. I sprayed extra off camera cause I needed to reprime the atomizer after my stacking shenanigans.

Stag sprays of the day!

#SubstantialStag

#RawHoggin

#UNCHALLENGE

Aug. 9, 2022 - AA Day9

• Prep: Shower/Wash with Warm Water
• Brush: Zenith Gray Chubby (B37)
• Razor: Wolfman Razors WR2-SB Razor Head (0. 95mm Blade Gap), WRH7 Handle (90mm Solid)
• Blade: Nacet (5)

• Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Waterlyptus - Soap

• Post Shave: Proraso - Menthol and Eucalyptus - Aftershave

• Post Shave: Osma Alum Block

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

Boar brush definitely not eating my soap much anymore. Still a little scritchy, when it dries going to compare with all ready broken in omega, to see how much more it has to go. I hated the omega, just didn't grip well with my hand, and ached my hand after roughing around the soap. I might be feeling a little bit of the 9 use blade now, but not sure. I have not been making the soap wet enough, due to constant rush in the morning, wonder if thats wearing down blade faster than usual.

UNCHALLENGE

RawHoggin

AA SOTD - 8/9/22; The Iceman Cometh

Pre: quick shower

Brush: Stirling 26mm synthetic pro handle

Razor: Merkur Progress

Blade: Astra (3)

Lather: B&M Arctique (omnibus)

Post: B&M Arctique AS

Post: Nivea cooling balm

#UNCHALLENGE

Quick shave today as I had to run out of the house and get the dog to the vet. A little irritation on my cheeks but that's just from shaving every day, certainly no fault of this incredible set. I remain the Iceman.

#SIDETRACKED (u/Teufelskraft)

Two RIP's today related to my sidetracked section.

Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of yesterday at the age of 73. I don't know how many times I watched Grease during long summer nights at the beach with my family as a young boy, but it was enough for the image of ONJ as Sandy to be permanently burned in my mind. I heard on NPR this morning that when they produced Physical, she was thought it was too risque and wanted them to make the music video about "exercise" to tone it down...not sure she got what she wanted out of that choice lol.

Lamont Dozier passed away yesterday at the age of 81. He was a major force in the Motown scene and helped write and produce a ton of remarkably good music, including hits by Martha and the Vandellas (Heat Wave!!!).

Aug. 9, 2022 - AA 22 Shave -Day 9

• Prep: Hot shower
• Brush: Timberwolf Synth
• Razor: Rockwell 6S with R3 head
• Blade: Astra Green

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Executive Man - Soap

• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Barbershop - Aftershave

• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Executive Man - Aftershave

u/cowzilla3 here is my #unchallenge for today

Aug. 9, 2022 - August Austere Day 9

• Prep: Shower
• Brush: Paladin 26mm Chief
• Razor: Merkur 34C
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave

Unfortunately todays shave was not quite as pleasant as the previous shaves. Not because I screwed up the lather, cut myself, or any other shaving mishap. On the contrary really. The lather was smooth and cushioning, not a drop of blood seen, and my face is as smooth as ever. It was, in fact, my damn allergies that reduced my enjoyment this morning. Due to some congestion I was unable to truly enjoy the amazing scent that is Sonder. Hopefully a little Claritin will bring tomorrow’s shave back in line with the first 8. #MAMMOTHMAFIA #UNCHALLENGE

Aug. 9, 2022

• Prep: Hot shower
• Brush: Omega Penelli HIBRUSH synthetic
• Razor: Karve SS CB SB-B
• Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)

• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Nordost - Soap

• Post Shave: Zingari - Unscented - Balm

Another day, another orange shave. I really like it. but I have to admit I am getting the itch to 1) break into soaps I have not yet tried 2) get more soaps. I’ll just love vicariously by opening up and smelling the unusable AA soaps.

#UNCHALLENGE

Austere August, Day 9

Feather Artist Club razor non folding

Feather Professional blade (3)

GFT Violets soap

RazoRock Beehive 28 mm Plissoft

This blade has now settled nicely and I'm getting comfortable, rather carefree shaves.

Honestly, Artist Club razor gives me a close shave and sometimes 2 pass is redundant, I could be presentable with 1 XTG pass. But, I've been doing the 2 pass shaves and my skin is happy with it.

I've been doing some DIY in knotting a few brushes; A Maggards 24 mm SHD knot and a Motherlode knot. Both came out looking great, now I'll be knotting a Maggards G5 knot.

Best part is that 2 of the 3 knots that I'm setting belong to my friends, it feels great to learn more about the preferences and be able to help each other out.

#HEADLESSHORSEMEN#

#UNCHALLENGED

#AAAAKARMATRAIN

SOTD for August 9, 2022

• Prep: Shower
• Brush: Maggard Synthetic
• Razor: RazoRock Game Changer 0.68
• Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge
• Lather: Stirling - Sharp Dressed Man
• Post Shave: Stirling - Sharp Dressed Man balm

Quick one pass shave, no time for a run in the morning because I was running late. New blade, it really just makes everything so much better. Should have swapped it in days ago.

We're about a third of the way through. Hoo-rah.

#UNCHALLENGE

Aug. 9, 2022

• Brush: Maggard 28mm Boar
• Razor: GEM MMOC
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (9)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Balm

• Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Eau de Parfum

Stag!

Boar Break In Album

Stag Spray

#RawHoggin

#SubstantialStag

#GemsOfWisdom

#UNCHALLENGE