SOTD by u/djundjila

Finding Serenity in RawHogginy on the road to the GEMtury Pt. 4

• Prep: Klar Activated Charcoal facial soap
• Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with unbleached 26 mm Zenith knot set at 56 mm loft (4)
• Razor: GEM - Micromatic (open comb, first generation)
• Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (73)
• Soaking Mug: Seaforth! - Scotch Heather - shaving mug
• Bath Soap: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - bath soap
• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime - Soap
• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

I've reached a #RawHoggin milestone today, and my beautiful, but still stinky brush hasn't shed a single bristle (that I noticed). After shedding dozens of bristles during the first couple shaves and still a decent amount yesterday, this sudden drop-off was remarkable to me.

As far as #GEMsOfWisdom go, I had my unusually early first pang of regrets today regarding my choice of Austere Hogust setup when I learned that u/Merikus is rolling with the Rolls Imperial Model N° 2 this time around. For a moment there, I wished I had chosen something more exciting than the MMOC. Then I started to shave, and it was like coming home (Actually, I did come home from vacation today, so maybe that contributed?). This gem of a GEM is so comfortable, and in combination with Sea Ice Lime, it's impossible not to have a good shave. The Rubberset with the tight ferrule that keeps the knot from blooming continues to be a pleasure to use. I realise again that I really like using firm knots in painting strokes. This has me hyped for the sub-exclusive custom monster boar group buy that is rumoured to be in the works.