djundjila
@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, August 17th, 2025 (#796) 20 hours ago:
Day 17/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, August 16th, 2025 (#795) 1 day ago:
Day 16/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 15th, 2025 (#794) 2 days ago:
I have a blind experiment lined up for Straightember: I’ve sent @whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social two identical razors. They were only distinguishable by marks I’ve made on the tail. He has honed one on jnats and one on synths and I don’t know which is which.
I’ll be trying both extensively over Straightember and hopefully develop a preference. Then pudding will reveal which it is.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 15th, 2025 (#794) 2 days ago:
Day 15/31 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
I’ve been doing AA stropless until today (didn’t pack one for my travel), and it was fine, but I was still curious about the difference. It’s not a night and day difference, but I think it felt a bit smoother.
So… Stropping helps, who knew 😅
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 14th, 2025 (#793) 2 days ago:
In my limited experience, stropping has diminishing returns really quickly. After 10 or so laps, I don’t feel any progress, so I just did my usual roughly 8-12 laps, and the edge got notably smoother than yesterday.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 14th, 2025 (#793) 3 days ago:
Yes, but I made it back to home base after almost 4 weeks of travelling today, and I think I might strop for tomorrow’s morning shave. I’m curious about the difference!
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 14th, 2025 (#793) 3 days ago:
Day 13/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$EquestrianOops, forgot to post this until now
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, August 13th, 2025 (#792) 3 days ago:
Day 13/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$EquestrianOops, forgot to post this until now
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, August 11th, 2025 (#790) 4 days ago:
I’m kinda enjoying it. It lathers a bit slowly, but it’s never frothy, so that’s nice
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, August 12th, 2025 (#791) 5 days ago:
Day 12/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, August 11th, 2025 (#790) 6 days ago:
Day 11/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, August 10th, 2025 (#789) 1 week ago:
Day 10/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, August 9th, 2025 (#788) 1 week ago:
Day 9/31 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
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 8th, 2025 (#787) 1 week ago:
Day 8/31 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
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, August 7th, 2025 (#786) 1 week ago:
Day 7/31 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
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, August 6th, 2025 (#785) 1 week ago:
Day 6/31 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
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, August 5th, 2025 (#784) 1 week ago:
Day 5/31 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
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, August 4th, 2025 (#783) 1 week ago:
Day 4/31 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
Much better shave today than yesterday.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, August 3rd, 2025 (#782) 2 weeks ago:
Day 3/31 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
Late evening shave at the end of a travel day. I was tired and my lather sucked. Tomorrow will a better day
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread, August 2nd, 2025 (#781) 2 weeks ago:
Day 2/31 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
Wonderful shave again. I had forgotten just how good the soft heart base is. I got lots of compliments from my wife about the frag, too, so that’s nice.
Tomorrow is a travel day again, we’re leaving Turkey and flying to Berlin to visit family. Hoping there’s no luggage hiccup
$FriodomRiders
$HoneMeisterschaft
$Equestrian - Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780) 2 weeks ago:
I did suspect something along those lines regarding the razor, but I’m surprised that the background colour was artificial. I’m naïve 😀
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, July 31st, 2025 (#779) 2 weeks ago:
I’d love to. My touring bike is only getting short rides these days
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780) 2 weeks ago:
One of those silly indulgences that spark joy
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780) 2 weeks ago:
Mike’s for a month is a really nice AA side challenge. I hope it’s still around next year.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780) 2 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!
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780) 2 weeks ago:
The Fellowship of MMOC Djudges feels happiness.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, July 31st, 2025 (#779) 2 weeks ago:
Back pain makes everything more difficult.
Totally. I blame myself, though. I went from doing some sort of sports daily to maybe once a week when Djunior was born about 5 years ago, and the bill is coming due. I just don’t have the muscles I used to have anymore, and I’m not acting accordingly. 🤷♂️
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, July 31st, 2025 (#779) 2 weeks ago:
Oh, nothing special really. I got up from the couch, and something it my back just decided to spasm and a second later I couldn’t even get up anymore. The dumbest fucking thing.
Lucky for me, there was an English speaking doctor on call in the clinic across the street, and she gave be a shot of pain killers and some prescription muscle relaxer and with that I managed to sleep and even survive a 6 hour flight without too much pain.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, August 1st, 2025 (#780) 2 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
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.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, July 31st, 2025 (#779) 2 weeks ago:
Thu 31 Jul 2025
- Brush: Boti Laminate brush with motherlode knot
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco)
- Lather: Catie’s Bubbles – Florentine Fern
- Post Shave: Speick – Men Active
- **Fragrance:*" Atelier Rebul – Erguvan
Very nice last shave before AA. The frag was a gift from the hotel, which seems insane to me.
My thrown out back is surprisingly annoying when shaving. I’m tall enough that I cannot do anything stink-related without bending down and bending is hell right now. Time to adapt, improvise, and overcome.
