Aug. 9, 2022 - Austere August - Raw Hoggin' MMOC Ultra Nightmare Mode
Day 9 was a hectic day. We had a 6 hour ride to the northwestern part of Turkey to visit my aunt. I woke up this morning excited to kick the day off with a nice shave. I took my pre-shave brush pictures and then went to turn on the faucet to fill up the mug that I’ve been using to soak my brush and nothing happened . Add that to the list of challenges that I’ve been facing trying to get through AA in a remote part of Turkey. Scarcity of internet, jet lag, working around all the things my dad has scheduled for us and now and unexpected water shut off. Fortunately I had some juice left in the tank for an evening shave once I got to my aunt’s house. It turned out to be a really refreshing shave once again and was very much welcomed after half the day sitting in a van. The brush is prime, the GEM is nimble and the blade is still sharp. Top all of this off with the refreshing chill of Margaritas in the Arctic.
The Brush: Whilst the brush has remained consistent the last couple days, it felt today a tad bit softer than yesterday. The splay still requires a bit of muscle but always seems to get easier with each successive pass. I really thought the hog stank was fading, but today I noticed that it is still very much present and doesn’t want to part with the brush. This brush has been destroying my puck but I’m thinking it might be time to try loading a little less tomorrow. #RawHoggin
Brush Picture Pre-shave: Side Top
Brush Picture Post-shave: Side Top
The Razor The GEM is beginning to feel as comfortable to use, yet more efficient than my 6S. At least it does for 2 passes which today was. I’ve really dialed in the angle and pressure (or lack thereof) and I don’t feel like such a newb anymore. The blade is also hanging in there quite well, effortlessly doing its thing without delivering any nicks, cuts or irritation. I also noticed that today there was no sting from my aftershave. It appears that I am continuing to improve everyday.
Days since last blood: 4
The Soap and Aftershave The soap continues to perform like a champ and I’m really appreciating the cooling with the hot and humid weather here in Turkey. I’m also still happy with the scent and am not growing tired of it yet.
Day 9 Puck Picture
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