Post 'Wednesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 31, 2022' of challenge 'UnChallenge 2022'

Aug. 31, 2022

• Prep: Hot shower
• Brush: Omega Penelli HIBRUSH synthetic
• Razor: Karve SS CB SB-B
• Blade: Gillette Nacet (4)

• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Nordost - Soap

• Post Shave: Zingari - Unscented - Balm

A whole month of the same easy setup. This was rough, even on the most unchallenging settings. But, I did learn a few things.

1) I’m never doing this again, probably until next year. 2) Nordost smells good 3) So does all my other stuff, and it deserves to be used. Using the same thing everyday is not why I continued to accumulate things; it’s the thrill of a new product. 4) I need to use more soap because a full tub will last me an incredibly long time. This is the first time I actually saw a visible change compared to switching around soaps every day. 5) There are are a lot of raw hogging, MMOC wielding, scentless using, stag drinking masochists around this neck of the woods. Congrats to everyone who completed the various challenges.

Here’s to hoping that I didn’t screw up a hashtag over the past month, #UNCHALLENGE

August 31st, 2022: No Mo Staggin'

• Prep: warm shower with Stag bar

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

• Razor: MMOC

• Blade: GEM PTFE (31)

• 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

Fuck this blade! Last time I have to say it but seriously it's finally over! I updated my MMOC album with a new patina pic, I think I need to adjust my technique some as I wore the patina off the wrong part of the top cap 😅

This month was a wicked fucking grind but my appreciation for rotation is back and I don't think it's going anywhere. No more soap marathons this year for me folks, I've had my fill. Miss me with that shit.

When I get home I shall take my last dry boar knot pic, attempt to destag the poor thing, and ceremoniously throw this blade into the bin. Might even crack a beer to celebrate the occasion.

Stag sprays of the day! Legit lost count, way to end the month on a high note.... idiot.

#SubstantialStag

#RawHoggin

#UNCHALLENGE

Aug. 31, 2022 - Austere August 31 - Day 1

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Brush: Timberwolf Synth
• Razor: Rockwell 6S with R4 head
• Blade: Astra Green

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

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

I finished my first austere August, and I have to say I have learned quite a bit. My lather has gotten better, but I’ve also learned the daily shaving is still definitely not for me. No matter what, though, I had a great time with this little adventure!

u/Teufelskraft This has been my go-to worship song lately if I’m feeling down, for any reason. #sidetracked

https://youtu.be/mC-zw0zCCtg

u/cowzilla3 here’s my post for #unchallenge

AA SOTD - 8/31/22; The Iceman Cometh (modified)

Pre: quick shower

Brush: Stirling 26mm synthetic pro handle

Razor: Merkur Progress

Blade: Astra (6)

Lather: Margaritas in the Arctique

Post: B&M Arctique AS

Post: Nivea cooling balm

#UNCHALLENGE

Well, this is it everybody. 31 days, 31 shaves, approx. 5/6 Astras, 1 and 1/2 tubs of soap, and lots of BBS later and here we are. Today was a good shave. Three passes, no irritation. My skin is going to be getting a break from shaving for a while, probably not shaving until Monday night before going back to work on Tuesday. This has been a fun experience and I am glad I joined in.

I humbly remain, The Iceman.

#SIDETRACKED (u/Tuefelskraft)

Today's selection is trite, but it must be done. The End by The Doors.

If everybody couldn't tell from my cold shower gif, I am an Apocalypse Now fan-boy. So like Captain Willard, I am going to ride off into the Heart of Unshaven 5-oclock shadow Darkness over the next week or so.

Thanks to all of you who took time to read my posts this month. I hope everybody has a good fall season. See y'all in the funny papers, boys.

Aug. 31, 2022 - August Austere Day 31

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

• Lather: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave

Bittersweet shave today. On one hand it was a great shave and I can honestly say I do still enjoy the Sonder. On the other hand I am ready for change and I know that I will not be using it again for some time. Overall I am still happy with the decisions I made for the month. #MAMMOTHMAFIA #UNCHALLENGE

Edit: Karma Train Tags - u/enndeegee u/Marquis90

SOTD for August 31, 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

2 passes, a couple of nicks on the side for like, no reason. Feel pretty good overall though.

Not the triumphant August I'd been hoping for, but I did get a lot of good shaves in, and it was nice to be closer to being back in the everyday habit. Also, logging shaves wasn't as time consuming as I'd worried it was going to be.

Still not done with this goddamn soap puck. I'm going to ride it out and see if I can kill it before the end of the year though.

#UNCHALLENGE

Austere August, Day 31:

Feather Artist Club razor non folding

Feather Professional blade

GFT Violets soap

RazoRock Beehive 28 mm Plissoft knot

Austere August came to an end, I tried to keep up as best as I can but fell short in the end.

Health issues came up and I couldn't shave for past few days; even today's shave was a bit of a drag.

3 pass shave to clear a few days stubble.

See you all in better health and spirits.

#AAAAKARMATRAIN

#HEADLESSHORSEMEN

UNCHALLENGED

Aug. 31, 2022

• Brush: Maggard 28mm Boar
• Razor: GEM MMOC
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (31)

• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Soap

• Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Balm

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

Wooo. Time for Stag to go back in the vault. June and now August, feels like Stag has permeated my skin and now I am the Stag. Looking forward to fresh scents tomorrow.

Boar Break In Album

Stag Spray

#RawHoggin

#SubstantialStag

#GemsOfWisdom

#UNCHALLENGE