Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [18]
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Weekend in Malibu - Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Splash
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Sonder - Eau de Parfum
The last day of austerity is here. I completed 22 shaves of the 31 days this month at the Extreme level. Overall, it’s been a fairly easy month.
I’ve learned to appreciate the Aluminum CFL. I’ve had nearly zero irritation or nicks from this razor all month, even when testing a little more pressure than was necessary. I doubt the Weck and OCMM adventurers this month can say the same. It could easily be a daily driver, but not necessarily for me.
In the end, I found a method that produced close, comfortable shaves with little effort. I could not achieve exceptionally close shaves unless I started the shave with multiple days growth. This isn’t a mild razor, but it certainly feels likes one. It’s also not the most efficient razor in every case. It’s kind of in a strange middle ground.
The Maggard boar knot was basically broken in after the first week, and it’s been a real pleasure to use all month long. I’ve learned more about the Stirling soap base using the boar with it all month. I already knew Stirling is such a good value for the money, and even after 22 shaves, it seems like I’ve barely made a dent in the tub. I wish I had weighed the tub before and after for more proof.
Sonder is such an incredible scent, but I think I’ve become slightly nose blind to the nuisance of it after AA. Some time away from it will help. It’s a good thing the month has finally come to an end because I’m almost out of my EdP sample.
Aug 31, 2023 - AA-23: Day 22
The last day of austerity is here. I completed 22 shaves of the 31 days this month at the Extreme level. Overall, it’s been a fairly easy month.
I’ve learned to appreciate the Aluminum CFL. I’ve had nearly zero irritation or nicks from this razor all month, even when testing a little more pressure than was necessary. I doubt the Weck and OCMM adventurers this month can say the same. It could easily be a daily driver, but not necessarily for me.
In the end, I found a method that produced close, comfortable shaves with little effort. I could not achieve exceptionally close shaves unless I started the shave with multiple days growth. This isn’t a mild razor, but it certainly feels likes one. It’s also not the most efficient razor in every case. It’s kind of in a strange middle ground.
The Maggard boar knot was basically broken in after the first week, and it’s been a real pleasure to use all month long. I’ve learned more about the Stirling soap base using the boar with it all month. I already knew Stirling is such a good value for the money, and even after 22 shaves, it seems like I’ve barely made a dent in the tub. I wish I had weighed the tub before and after for more proof.
Sonder is such an incredible scent, but I think I’ve become slightly nose blind to the nuisance of it after AA. Some time away from it will help. It’s a good thing the month has finally come to an end because I’m almost out of my EdP sample.
Brush Break-In Album
Rating: 4.5/5