Aug 24, 2022 - AA: MA-RH-MM - Almond Leather - Day 24

• Prep: Warm Water Wash
• Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
• Brush: Zenith Cobalt Blue 28mm Boar Knot (505BC SE)
• Razor: GEM Open Comb Micromatic (2nd Gen.)
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (24)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather - Soap
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather - Aftershave

Today's shave was excellent. The lather from this brush has far exceeded my expectations. I'm down to about a 30 second load time to get all the lather I need for three passes.

Despite the roughness of the blade, I'm getting the closest shaves I've ever gotten from a SE. The first WTG pass was good enough to call it a day. I kept a slight angle on the edge for the first two passes and rode the cap, with some buffing, for the final ATG pass. No irritation or cuts, so I call today a win.

#GEMsOfWisdom #RawHoggin #MammothMafia

Rating: 4.5/5

Aug 24, 2022 - Getting Sidetracked while searching for the Wisdom of a Mammoth

• Prep: Hot shower and CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

• Brush: Maggard Green Handle 2 Band Badger 24mm

• Razor: GEM - MMOC

• Blade: Personna GEM Stainless (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive Balm

• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder EdP

Every day tags: #MammothMafia #GEMsofWisdom

Super early morning at work today..but at least the week is halfway over after today!

August 24, 2022

• Brush: Zenith 506U XSE
• Razor: GEM MMOC Gen 2
• Blade: GEM SS PTFE (58)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
• Post Shave: Lucky Tiger
• Post Shave: Olay Complete
• Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - unscented skin salve

Rounding out the month in fine fashion. This may sound strange, but the only thing I really feel the urge to change is the razor. I could easily keep using the soap and brush.

#GEMsOfWisdom

Aug. 24, 2022 - Austere August

• Prep: Cold water
• Brush: Ever-Ready 200 - Zenith 27mm unbleached boar knot
• Razor: GEM MICROMATIC OPEN COMB 2nd gen
• Blade: PERSONNA GEM SS PTFE(24)
• Lather: Declaration Grooming - Unscented - Soap
• Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Incorporeal - Aftershave (Alcohol-Free)

Countdown ... 7

Yesterday I used +10gr of soap, it was a good start to finish the month's goals.

#unscented #RawHoggin

The HOG has revealed himself as a lather monster annihilator of soaps. Tons of lather, far away from yesterday's record, for a smooth two passes shave.

PigEvolution 1 2

#GEMsOfWisdom

#sidetracked

u/Teufelskraft, Cool song from Colombian band Monsieur Periné - La Muerte

Aug. 24, 2022 - RawHoggin & Taming the MMOC

• Brush: Zenith B37
• Razor: Gem MMOC
• Blade: Gem PTFE (24)

• Lather: Strike Gold Shave - Kennedy

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

• Post Shave: Zingari - Unscented - Balm

RawHoggin

GemsOfWisdom

This brush has progressed nicely over the past 24 shaves. I’m curious to compare it to my Fanchurian and G5C knots. Will it win out? Ehhhhh idk about that. But it will definitely hold its own.

I was previously worried I was going to run out of soap before the months end. Now that the brush has settled down, I’m worried that I’m gonna have some left over. I’m trying to time it’s death perfectly so I don’t have to deal with it anymore. Strike Gold Shave has a great base, but this scent just doesn’t do it for me.

After yesterdays shave I thought that my blade was about to take a quick downhill turn. Today it felt much better though, I don’t think I’ll have much trouble out of it from the 7 remaining shaves.

Aug. 24, 2022 - Austere August- Scrapin' Paint Off the Bathroom Wall

• Prep: Cool shower
• Brush: Semogue 610 Boar
• Razor: OCMM Gen 2
• Blade: GEM PTFE (24)
• Lather: Noble Otter - Firefighter - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Lime - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Zingari Man Cooling Recovery Splash

#GEMsofWisdom I'm pretty sure my wife thought I was scraping paint off the bathroom wall this morning. The blade was loud and felt a bit more like a paint scraper than a lovely face shaver. Still, in the end, a shave between DFS and BBS with minimal AS feedback. Time to maybe flip this blade though

#RawHoggin Yup, still loading soap quickly and efficiently. Imgur is being a little fucker this morning so here's the SOTD pic- https://postimg.cc/gXXbYZZ2

#Sidetracked I'm a little tired from being at the Jack White show last night and it's foggy as all get out today. Today is the perfect day for a song that I am damn sure u/Teufelskraft and I can agree on, "Blackwater Park" from Opeth. It's heavy, it's epic and it's friggin' Opeth- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdWB7-uL3fE

Have a great day all!

Aug. 24, 2022 - Austere August Ultra Nightmare RawHoggin Stagpocalypse

• Prep: Midnight Stag liquid soap and bar soap
• Brush: Semogue 1250
• Razor: GEM MMOC
• Blade: GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Balm

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

Another good shave. I changed my mind about flipping the blade in the MMOC and haven’t even opened it up since the start of the month. Might as well just push through and see what happens. I honestly don’t see where it would make a huge difference so there’s no point. Just 4 sprays for today.

SubstantialStag

GEMsOfWisdom

RawHoggin

August 24 2022

• Brush: Zenith B28
• Razor: GEM MMOC (Gen 1)
• Blade: GEM PTFE (27)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo splash
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo balm
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved

My brush has been feeling frisky lately, slinging lather around my bathroom with abandon. Had a lovely shave with the MMOC and Mood Indigo this morning even though my evening shave last night rendered this mostly unnecessary. I do enjoy the routine though.

Today for u/Teufelskraft's #sidetracked challenge is an upbeat love song by Dolly Parton. What more could you ask for?

Dolly Parton - Highlight Of My Life

#DollyRules

#MammothMafia

#GEMSofWisdom

August 24, 2022: 1, 2, 24, tell me that you love Stag more

• Prep: warm splash of water
• Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo 24 mm
• Razor: GEM OCMM (gen 2)
• Blade: GEM Stainless (25)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave

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

Tired as hell. A quick shave before a morning nap, we were slammed with calls through the night. I hope you all have a wonderful day and are feeling well rested while basking in the glow of the Stag.

Day 24, 4 spritzes

. #GEMsOfWisdom

Aug. 24, 2022 - Still scraping along to the finish line

• Prep: Hot shower
• Brush: Omega Pro 48 Boar brush 28mm
• Razor: GEM MMOC
• Blade: GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Aftershave

24th shave was just fine. I find that 1 day feels scrape-y and the next is OK. Maybe it's variance in lather? Will definitely see this blade through till the end, with less drama than anticipated. A good thing. As you can see in the pic, this brush has become a real soft tool that I will keep in my regular rotation. I do miss my other brushes though. Soon come. Happiest of Wednesdays to you!

#GEMsOfWisdom

#MammothMafia

Finding Serenity in RawHogginy on the road to the GEMtury Pt. 24 and the Eighth International Boomer Appreciation Djudge Shave With MMOC Austerity

• Prep: Klar Activated Charcoal facial soap
• Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with unbleached 26 mm Zenith knot set at 56 mm loft (24)
• Razor: GEM - Micromatic (open comb, first generation)
• Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (93)
• 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

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Another month has passed and the eighth Djudicial podcast episode is in the can, this time again with the full Djudicial Corps.

Discussing blade performance with my fellow #GEMsOfWisdom contestants u/Semaj3000 and u/EldrormR has shown me how lucky I got with my marathon blade, which gave me a fine 93rd shave today. The patina on my marathon MMOC is also coming along nicely (I cleaned it a little bit for this picture, usually it looks a bit more frosty during this GEMtury attempt). u/VisceralWatch wasn't bound by any Austere August rules and agreed to use Fleur de France as lather, a soap that both Eld an I received during this Austere August and are impatient to try ourselves. Shaving with one scent while trying to vicariously live another person's lather scent was a new experience for me.

#RawHoggin: Eld and I were using practically the same brush, a Rubberset 400-3 handle with an unbleached Zenith knot at 56 mm loft. The only difference is that I widened the ferrule opening on mine to accommodate a 26 mm knot and after hearing Eld's description of his brush, I think I lucked into the right choice.

The Eighth International Boomer Appreciation Djudge Shave With MMOC Austerity

Austere August Day 24

Brush: Rubberset 400-3 w/ Unbleached Zenith 24mm knot set to a 56mm loft 24th use

Razor: Gem MMOC, gen 2

Blade: PTFE (24)

Lather: NO Monoi de Tahiti

Post: NO Monoi de Tahiti Splash

Good company for a less than amazing shave. Myself and my fellow Djudges had quite an enjoyable chat while I used an atrociously dull blade to scrape the stubble off my face.

RawHoggin

GemsOfWisdom

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Aug. 24, 2022

• Prep: Shower
• Brush: AP Shave Co 24MM SYNBAD
• Razor: GEM - Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: GEM - PTFE (24)

• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Bare Siero - Soap

• Post Shave: Thayers - Unscented - Toner

2 pass shave with a 30 second load.

GEMsOfWisdom

unscented

Aug. 24, 2022

• Prep: Exercise and shower
• Brush: Semogue 1438
• Razor: GEM MMOC
• Blade: GEM blue star (24)

• Lather: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Soap

• Post Shave: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Aftershave

Ok shave today. Blades rough I am counting the days every shave now. This brush is very enjoyable its a bit of a push over now it gets kinda floppy. #RawHoggin #GEMsOfWisdom

https://i.imgur.com/40NbEt2.jpg

Aug. 24, 2022

• Brush: Grey Chubby - Zenith B37
• Razor: Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: GEM - PTFE Coated Stainless Steel (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Z - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z - Aftershave

Hey guys, do you remember good shaves? I'm not even talking about the lather right now. Take a brief journey with me, if you will, and think back to, say, a month ago (not 2 months, but 3 months works). The lather on your face, however it got there, was slick and creamy. Maybe you used a second tool, like a modern human and member of civilized society, to expertly and efficiently build your lather with precision and control. Or maybe you haphazardly swept your brush around your face like a senseless ape, through the morning and into the afternoon because you literally have nothing more valuable to do with your apparently-worthless time. (Yikes, okay, this one feels a little gratuitous)

In either case, you then wielded your razor and its fresh, sharp blade, which effortlessly and cleanly truncated each hair in line with your skin. Do you remember that, when blades were sharp and smooth and used to slice cleanly through hairs like they weren't even there?

If anything, I'm going to come out of this month with a greater appreciation for a fresh blade. I'm also going to start questioning the cerebral wherewithal of anyone who boasts the longevity of their blades being beyond what any reasonable person would consider. Do yourself favor; change that blade!

All of you, change that blade! Free yourself from the shackles of TMNT (or whatever) and treat yourself to a fresh, sharp instrument of shaving! I mean, I won't until next Thursday, but the rest of you! Be free!

#GEMsOfWisdom
#RawHoggin
#unscented
#MammothMafia

A Mammoth Micromatic Raw Hoggin’ August

Brush Progress

• Brush: Zenith B26 #RawHoggin
• Razor: GEM MMOC #GEMsOfWisdom
• Blade: GEM (10)
• Lather: House if Mammoth - Hygge in Tusk
• Post Shave: Hygge Splash & Balm
• Fragrance: Hygge EDP #MammothMafia

Day 1 Prep Video

RawHoggin Unboxing Pics

MammothMafia

Aug. 24, 2022 - Austere August Day 24

• Prep: House of Mammoth Almond Leather Bath Soap
• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Mire 26mm Zenith Unbleached Boar
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb Gen 1
• Blade: GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave

🐗Raw Hoggin' Progress🤮:
•Unused
•Shave 1 through 7
•Shave 8
•Shave 9
•Shave 10
•Shave 11
•Shave 12
•Shave 13
•Shave 14
•Shave 15
•Shave 16
•Shave 17
•Shave 18
•Shave 19
•Shave 20
•Shave 21
•Shave 22
•Shave 23
•Shave 24

Thoughts for the day:
One. More. Week. Hold fast, Mammoth Mafia! No more DQs from here to the finish line!! 💪🦣💪

Mandatory Taggage:

#GemsOfWisdom

#RawHoggin

#MammothMafia

Aug. 24, 2022 - Austere August - Raw Hoggin' MMOC Ultra Nightmare Mode

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Brush: Zenith Boar - B37 - Gray Chubby #RawHoggin
• Razor: GEM MMOC Gen2 #GEMsOfWisdom
• Blade: GEM (24)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Margaritas in the Arctic - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Glacial Margaritas in the Arctic - Aftershave

Day 23 - Went for a 3 passer today and worked out great. My second 3 pass shave with the GEM and felt a tad more comfortable on pass number 3. Nice and smooth.

The Brush: The brush continues to feel awesome. #RawHoggin

Brush Picture Pre-shave: Side Top

Brush Picture Post-shave: Side Top

The Razor A smooth, 3 pass shave with no cuts, nicks or irritation. While I am not noticing any discomfort with the blade, I do believe it has dulled a quite a bit. I had a questionable stroke where I was sure I sliced off a piece of my face but was completely fine. Not sure if my touch is really that dialed in or if the blade is just that dull. Either way, ended up with a nice smooth face. #GEMsOfWisdom

Days since last blood: 7

The Soap and Aftershave The ring of death is here. No way I'm killing this tub in the next week or so, but definitely made one hellofva dent.

Day 24 Puck Picture

August 24, 2022 - Austere August Ultra-Nightmare Mode

Brush pics for RawHoggin challenge

• Brush: Zenith B10
• Razor: Gem MMOC Gen 2 Ex-Watson
• Blade: Personna PTFE (24)
• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Washington's Blend - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Executive Man - Balm

Another good shave. After three weeks of using this setup, I didn’t expect the boredom to hit so quickly. I’m ready for the month to be done, though. Especially to try my new stuff and do a synth comparison with this boar brush.

#RawHoggin

#GEMsOfWisdom

August 24, 2022

• Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
• Razor: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2
• Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (24)
• 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.

• Challenges: #GEMsOfWisdom #RawHoggin #SubstantialStag
• Brush Top (before use) - Brush History
• Fragrance Video
• Blade Edge (before use) - Edge Histiory
• Blade Orientation (black dots - odd days, red dots - even days)

Does the prospect of watching grass grow, or watching fresh paint dry excite you? If so, you might enjoy GEM Edge the Movie!

This is the kind of inspection I do on both sides of the blade before I make an edge photo, only I take a lot longer inspecting each side.

I'd say that I'm noticing a bit more degradation in the edge. There seem to be areas where chunks are missing. The video pauses at one of these. Nonetheless, my actual shave today was consistent with what it has been over the last few days. Just fine.

I have some new plans for September. My Wald synthetic brush arrived unexpectedly yesterday. It's texture is softer than my other synthetics, but it has what I think will be the perfect amount of backbone for me. I'm looking forward to trying this.

The boar brush took on a whole new level today. It was already very good. I'm pleasantly surprised!

Midnight Stag continues to be like spending time with an old friend.

Aug. 24, 2022 - Stumbling toward the finish line - Austere August Day 24

• Brush: RazoRock 506CK / 26mm boar
• Razor: GEM OCMM (Gen 1)
• Blade: GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave

• Post Shave: Zingari - Rescue Potion - Serum

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

Just not feeling it today...

#RawHoggin

#GEMsofWisdom

Brush Day 24

Stag sprays

Aug 24, 2021 – Austere August. Day 24.

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Brush: Zenith - B16 24mm Boar
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb Gen 2
• Blade: GEM PTFE (23)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Sheep
• Post Shave: Zingari Man – Unscented - Aftershave Balm
• Music: Warren G & Nate Dogg - Regulate

If this was normal life, I would have changed the blade by now, but this isn’t normal life. This is Austere August and I’m committed to going the distance with one blade, one razor, one brush, one soap, and one balm. And doing it unscented. So we soldier on with a blade that is on its last leg. This is what separates the men from the boys. This is where legends are made. The MMOC blade was dragging a bit today, but the result was still a good shave.

The new board brush is doing great and I had enough lather for more than two passes. The Zenith and I come such a long way since the rough start we had together and I genuinely enjoy it now.

Today’s #sidetracked music is a hip-hop classic. When someone from my generation first hears the whistling in the beginning, there’s no mistaking what comes next. My mind was blown when I found out that was sampled from Bob James’s song Sign Of The Times. And the beat of the song was originally Michael McDonald’s - I Keep Forgettin', who doesn't seem nearly as cool as our boys from 213. So while Warren G & Nate Dogg might not be responsible for creating the music itself, the talent in their poetry is unmistakable and the ability to splice the samples together into a good, cohesive song does take a lot of talent. While I was just a young kid when this song came out, I have to believe it helped usher hip-hop into the main stream as it was Def Jam’s biggest single ever. Unlike some of my previous sidetracked selections, I have to believe ALL of us are (at the very least) aware of this song and probably know it pretty well.

Tags: #unscented #rawhoggin #GEMsOfWisdom

Aug. 24, 2022 - Austere August Day 24

• Prep: Hot Shower, Stirling Soap Facial Soap
• Brush: Zenith 508A SE 28mm
• Razor: GEM MMOC Gen 1
• Blade: GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Restore - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Restore - Balm

• Post Shave: Zingari - Unscented - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver

ONE WEEK LEFT! 7 more shaves and we made it to the end. Blade was good today, had zero issues. Maybe I lucked out minus that one day. I don't know if I will ever get the smell of Restore out of this brush though. I am nearing the ring of death on this tub. Will be sad to see it go, but it is time I start chasing the thrill of the kill and use up a bunch of my soaps. 7 more days...

Mandatory Tagging:

#GEMsOfWisdom

#Rawhoggin

#MammothMafia

Aug. 24, 2022

• Brush: Zenith B36 "Copper Scrubby!" 28x50mm Boar
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: GEM SS (24)

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Lime - Soap

• Post Shave: Porter's Lotion, WSP - Neroli - Cooling Aftershave Balm

• Fragrance: Hans Hendley - Untitled

• Passes: WTG, ATG

• Coffee: Peru, Cusco - v: Caturra, Typica, Bourbon - p: Washed
• Music: Tribulation - The Formulas Of Death
• August 2022 SOTD Photo Album

#GEMsOfWisdom / #RawHoggin

I've' gotten a bit complacent with the MMOC and needed to dial my technique in again, especially as this blade starts to dull. The MMOC demands a light touch—fingertip grip, loose wrist, minimal pressure. Just focusing on that technique makes the razor feel much less harsh and still yields an extremely close shave.

On the measurements front, I've finally broken the 200g barrier, but I'm not even going to make a noticeable dent in this soap by the time Austere August wraps up. I'm a little disappointed. I expected the Scrubby to me more voracious, regardless of break-in.

Date	Soap Before (g)	Soap After (g)	Usage (g)	Loading
8/1	235.5	232.5	3	◊
8/2	232.5	228.0	4.5	◊
8/3	228.0	227.0	1	◊
8/4	227.0	223.3	3.7	◊
8/5	223.3	220.3	3	40 seconds
8/6	220.3	218.8	1.5	30 seconds
8/7	218.8	217.9	0.9	40 swirls
8/8	217.9	216.5	1.4	40 swirls
8/9	216.5	215.9	0.6	40 swirls
8/10	215.9	215.6	0.3	50 swirls
8/11	215.6	213.9	1.7	60 swirls
8/12	214.7	213.0	1.7	60 swirls
8/13	213.0	211.5	1.5	60 swirls
8/14	211.5	210.5	1	60 swirls
8/15	210.5	209.0	1.5	60 swirls
8/16	209.0	207.2	1.8	60 swirls
8/17	207.2	205.9	1.3	~62 swirls
8/18	205.9	204.4	1.5	60 swirls
8/19	204.4	203.3	1.1	60 swirls
8/20	203.3	202.8	0.5	70 swirls
8/21	202.8	202.0	0.8	60 swirls
8/22	202.0	200.5	1.5	60 swirls
8/23	200.5	199.2	1.3	60 swirls
8/24	199.2	◊	◊	65 swirls

⁂

#sidetracked u/Teufelskraft

I'm going to risk the wrath of overly-aggressive content filtering algorithms and share one of my favorite death metal songs. The opening track on Tribulation's 2013 sophomore album The Formulas Of Death, "Vagina Dentata" sounds like the warmup to an album more than a standalone track, and flows seamlessly into the dizzying "Wanderer in the Outer Darkness" (a much more showy recording, full of growls, frenetic drumming, and other reliable death metal conventions). Still, I love how this song's instrumental builds in intensity and volume from almost nothing, steadily galloping behind a simple, deadly-effective guitar melody. There's a cinematic quality to "Vagina Dentata"—it's spacious, heavy with brooding atmosphere, and seems to be the soundtrack to something momentous and evil slowly climbing out of the ground. It always gets my heart pumping and head banging.

Bandcamp: Tribulation - "Vagina Dentata"

August 24th

• Brush: Zenith Boar - 505NK 27mm
• Razor: GEM - MMOC
• Blade: Gem PTFE (24)
• Lather - Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Soap
• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Splash
• Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Edp

#GEMsOfWisdom #RawHoggin #SubstantialStag

Edp video

Aug. 24, 2022 - AA - Day 24

• Prep: Hot shower
• Brush: Zenith Boar - Short & Scrubby
• Razor: GEM MMOC
• Blade: GEM Blade (24)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Ferox - Soap
• After Shave: Fine Accoutrements - L'Orange Noir - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm - Aftershave

the brush is getting softer and i lost couple of bristles today. Some say to just paint with boar and not scrub that way you will not loose bristles but not sure if that is true. Will paint the next 6 days and see if that makes any difference. 2 pass quick shave which is the best way for me, more burns when applying the aftershave but nothing the balm can handle.

Tags: #GemsOfWisdom #RawHoggin

August 24th, 2022 - Raw Hoggin Micromatic Mammoth

• Prep: Warm water

• Brush: Zenith B36 “Copper Scrubby!”

• Razor: GEM MMOC Gen 2

• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive Splash

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive Balm

#MammothMafia

#RawHoggin

#GEMsOfWisdom

Before 24 and After

I keep trying different arrangements for the pics. Today went for getting Alive to be reflected by the hog handle. Other pics, probably should have put a towel down. The knot looks like it is trying to camouflage like a gillie suit.

Shave was about the same as before. Tuggier on the first pass, and just average onthe second. Whatever magic other people do to get to 50+ shaves on a blade, it is obviously not how I am shaving. At least there was no burning or blood again. I put an bit bigger a smoosh in the bowl to load, and got at least double the lather out of the brush. Not quite cover the whole body in shaving cream, but could have shaved my legs after if I were so inclined.

Very happy with the set I chose for the month. Wish I would have kept track of the weight, but maybe will hit the halfway mark by the end. The cooling of the ws-23 in the splash has been quite welcome all month.

2022-08-24 - Austere August - Raw Hoggin' Mammoth MMOC
Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Semogue Torga - C5
Razor: GEM MMOC version 2
Blade: GEM Stainless (24)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave
Fragrance: Issey Miyake -L'eau d'Issey pour Homme

https://imgur.com/a/mngi2eI

24 shaves in the books, another good one.

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Aug. 24, 2022 - AA Day 24

• Prep: Shower
• Brush: Semogue 1305
• Razor: GEM Open Comb Micromatic
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave

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

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Another decent shave despite the minor irritation. Still some minor aftershave burn.

Many sprays

Aug. 24, 2022 - AA 24

• Prep: Shower
• Brush: Semogue 1305 Pure Bristle 22mm
• Razor: GEM MMOC Gen 2
• Blade: GEM PTFE (30)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Balm

• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Seville - Eau de Toilette

break in album. SOTD in title.

Another morning shave, another stellar lather. More fabulous smells, more mostly soft brush. Continued growth on my SE technique, but I also wonder if I’ve piqued here. Like, the razor is cool, it’s pretty, but simply put, I don’t think it’s the best design out there. Areas like under the nose are just not the most accessible with how these razors optimally shave. #GEMsOfWisdom #RawHoggin #MammothMafia

August 24th, 2022

Prep: Warm water

Razor: Gem MMOC

Blade: Gem Blue Star (24)

Brush: Omega Model 13564 23mm boar

Soap: LA Shaving Soap Co. Black Void

Post: Noble Otter Bare

Comfort: 6/10

Smoothness: 7/10

7 second load.

2 pass shave XTG/ATG.

Try as I might, this is the best shave I can muster. The brush is lovely, the soap slick and thick, however neither overcome the blade. Also, after my wife had the luxury of shaving with Mammoth Hygge, I am desperately missing scents.

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unscented

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Aug. 24, 2022 - AA Day 24

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Brush: Zenith B34
• Razor: MMOC (Gen 2)
• Blade: GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Admiral - Eau de Toilette

Long couple days over here. 3 year old keeps waking up at night. Long work training/planning days with the whole staff - good stuff but mentally exhausting. Tonight's shave was a very needed relaxing few moments at the end of the 2 days.

MMOC with the GEM performed great. Got a little nick on my jawline that was a bummer and I shaved off a little pimple on my face - I've eaten like crap the last 2 days and have a bit of acne to show for it. Clean the diet back up now that there aren't snacks and pizza everywhere and that should go away.

The Zenith was great. Works so well with tusk soap - I'm not sure what there is left to say about it, just an excellent brush. Raw hoggin was worth it for this brush result even if I wasn't entered in to win a new one (though I hope I do). I'm allllmmoosst tempted to cancel my sub exclusive based on how good this is. Almost. But, the fomo is too real. Pic 1 Pic 2

Sonder smells great, paired it with Admiral again for my wife's benefit.

Sonder thought of the day: My SOTD pic today includes the book I'm currently reading (also working on LOTR - just started Two Towers) and here's your thought: sonder is the idea that everyone is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. Reading books lets you, in part, experience the vivid life of someone else - get out there and read!

Have a great evening, all.

#mammothmafia

#RawHoggin

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Aug. 24, 2022 - AA Day 24

• Prep: Warm shower
• Brush: AP400B XL Handle (AP ShaveCo) - 28mm Maggard Boar Knot
• Razor: GEM MMOC - Gen 1
• Blade: GEM PTFE (93)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave

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

I think the blade tugged a bit this morning. Was in a little bit of a rush to help get the kids to school on time for their first day though so could have just been that. I'll investigate more during tomorrow's shave.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday!

Stag Spray 24 #GEMSofWisdom #RawHoggin #SubstantialStag

Aug. 24, 2022 - Day 24

• Prep: Warm water wash
• Brush: Zenith B33 Copper Boar Brush
• Razor: GEM MMOC GEN 2
• Blade: Persona GEM PTFE Coated (24)

• Lather: House of Mammoth - 福 (Fu Dao) - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - 福 (Fu Dao) - Aftershave

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - 福 (Fu Dao) - Balm

• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - 福 (Fu Dao) - Eau de Parfum

Well like I said, shaving less than 24 hours apart was not great. The brush is not terrible. It does really like soap. I’m learning that I need to “overload” the knot. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. There was still some discomfort. The blade is now being palmed after each shave.

Brush break-in album #rawhoggin #mammothmafia #GEMSofWisdom

Aug. 24, 2022 - AA Day 24

• Brush: ShaveForge 28mm Boar, 3d Printed Handle #RawHoggin
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb #GEMsOfWisdom
• Blade: GEM Stainless (24)

• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap

• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

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

Another day, another limey 2 passer.

Lost another chunk of handle. I don't see this making it 8 more shaves.

Aug. 24, 2022

• Brush: Maggard 28mm Boar
• Razor: GEM MMOC
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (24)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Balm

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

We're in the end game now, lads. Stay strong.

Boar Break In Album

Stag Spray

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#UNCHALLENGE

Aug 24, 2022 Trickhole Stag + MMOC + RawHog

• Prep: Warm Shower
• Brush: Dogwood Unbleached Boar
• Razor: MMOC MM24
• Blade: GEM (25)
• Lather: Chiseled Face Grooming Midnight Stag
• Post Shave:Chiseled Face Grooming Midnight Stag Balm
• Fragrance: Chiseled Face Grooming Midnight Stag

Stagging it up 4x

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Cheers