Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780)

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snooting@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
August 1st, 2025: MMOCMQ Day 1

Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic

Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb

Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (1)

Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap

Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave

Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

$discord

Kicking off AA with a new blade and continuing to use what I’ve already been using for a week. I’m on a trip for another 10 days-ish, so AA started a little early for me.

Simple, easy, and close.

Tip of the hat to u/EldrormR for blessing the Master Quest and letting me steal content from his previous posts.

BIG $monthofmikes
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- gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  MMOC ++;
  
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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  The Fellowship of MMOC Djudges feels happiness.
  
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  - snooting@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Ugh, those razors are so awesome.
    
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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
August 1, 2025

Brush: Zenith B44 28mm Boar

Razor: Koraat 14 “Moarteen” 15/16" Full Hollow

Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose (Mutton -r/Wetshaving) - Soap

Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. - I, Rich Moose - Aftershave

Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Sir Irisch Moos - Eau de Cologne

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Wonderful kickoff to Austere August. Let me get all the challenges rolling:

$RawHoggin u/EldrormR (Unboxing is in the first 2 minutes of the video. Feel free to skip the rest. I would.)

$ShepherdsofStirling u/Hugbckt

$headless u/whosgotthepudding

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  What a nice setup!
  
  Also, using the Affluent Alces for Austere August tickles my affinity for alliteration :). Mine’s still in the mail, so I’ll try in during Straightember.
  
  Love the photo, Now of course I’m wondering what the trick is with balancing the straight on its tip!
  
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  - gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Oh I love Affluent Alces! Heck yeah!
    
    As I’m sure you suspect, the photo is Lightroom/Photoshop trickery:
    
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walden@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
August 1st, 2025

Brush: Chisel & Hound - “Rob’s Finest” w/ 25mm Synthetic

Razor: Joseph Rogers & Sons Near Wedge (2)

Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap

Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Petrichor - Aftershave

Post Shave: Dove - Men+Care Ultra-Hydra - Cream

MdC is fine soap. I load a normal amount drspite some claims that you don’t need much for a good lather.
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- gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I load MdC heavily as I do with most soaps. I’ve never had issues with it that others have.
  
  Forgoing Austerity this month?
  
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  - walden@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    I’m shaving normally this month! I just killed a tub by using it almost every day, so time to mix it up.
    
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BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
August 1st, 2025: AA Day 1

Brush: Proraso - Professional Boar

Razor: Weck - Sextoblade Med Prep

Blade: Fromm Hair Shaper

Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Vetiver - Soap

Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - 322 - Aftershave

$RawHoggin

$monthofmikes

$headless

And we are off! I have been waiting since mid June it seems like for AA. Tagging u/EldrormR for Raw Hoggin and here is an unboxing video of my brush. The brush felt really good out of the box and reminiscent of the pass around brush u/KerblimeySkal sent around last month, which directly prompted me to get this brush for AA.

Also tagging u/whosgotthepudding for Headless Horsemen. This was a last minute decision and I am totally unsure how this month will play out. Today’s shave went okay. Two passes on the mustache area and two with some clean up on the chin and stragglers on my neck. My face felt pretty damn raw after this shave and the splash burnt like hell. I will keep trekking on because I know I can get good shaves with this razor/blade combo because I have before, just gotta shake off the rust. My picture last night showed Sunset and not 322, but 322 is the splash I will be using for the duration of the month, staying in line with HH rules.

Also thanks to everybody participating in Blimey and I’s new Mike Soap Challenge. We appreciate you and hope this month will be enjoyable for all, Mike’s or not.
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- PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  
  $RawHoggin
  
  name checks out
  
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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Mike’s for a month is a really nice AA side challenge. I hope it’s still around next year.
  
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  - BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Thanks for the compliment! And thank you for your hand it getting things set up!
    
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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Day 1/31 of Riding through Serenity in Austerity

Brush: Zenith - 506 N XS (extra soft horse)

Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)

Lather: Barrister and Mann – Roam

Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two

Fragrance: Barrister and Mann – Roam Two

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I was originally planning to redo the $FriodomRiders and $HoneMeisterschaft challenges, and to add the $Equestrian challenge, which combines $FriodomRiders with horse-themed wares: a horse hair brush and a trifecta of cowboy-themed Roam. I ended up being to lazy to make it a full challenge with posts and prizes, so I’m doing it just for myself this time around.

Because its school break for us right now I’ve been carrying this setup along during our vacation through Switzerland, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey again, and in two days we move on to Germany before we go back to Switzerland. So far, no luggage has been lost, fingers crossed for the next flight.

Roam in the soft heart base is one of my prized possessions and I was playing with the idea of buying a tub of Roam Two instead, but in the end, I decided to just enjoy this tub.

Looking forward to using this setup for the month.
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DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
01.08.2025

Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot

Razor: RazoRock Cyber Medium w/ Superknurl handle

Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum

Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - GraveFruit II

Post-Shave: Southern Witchcrafts GraveFruit II AS

Passes & Info: single pass on head and face. A really solid shave, but some minor irritation on the face in the form of weepers.

Haven’t used this soap in a while and the beginning of August is a good opportunity for such a nice citrus scent. I’m really sorry that SW closed down, their scents were really bold and they had one of the best vegan bases ever created. Also, the only artisan afaik who only has alcohol-free toners as their aftershave and those are top notch too.

Seems like my face still hates shaving - while the dome didn’t mind blade contact after a day off, my face skin maybe dislikes shaving in general. It doesn’t even feel bad until after I rinse the remaining lather off, really weird…
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sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Aug 1, 2025 - Fougère Friday: Gothique

Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Souls 26mm Manchurian T1 Badger Knot

Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti

Blade: Gillette Platinum [2]

Lather: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Soap (Omnibus)

Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Splash

Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Eau de Parfum
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Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780)

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