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Share your Austere August shave of the day for Thursday!

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[-] bmac92@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago

2023.08.17 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #17):

  • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

  • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

  • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

  • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

  • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


AA Day 17! Okay. I think I did it again. Not quite as perfect as my shave on Saturday, but damn close (95%). Commenting my shave in detail so I don't forget:

  • 3 passes plus some cleanup near my jawbone joint
  • shave pattern
    • left side: top-down pattern, 1 razor width
    • right side: top down pattern, 2 razor width
    • bottom: left to right pattern, 1 razor width
    • rest of neck: diagonal pattern, ~45°, left to right.
  • first pass WTG at setting 7
  • second pass XTH at setting 6
  • third pass ATG at setting 4
  • cleanup pass as necessary at setting 1
  • what I believe to be the real key for me: making sure my neck skin is taught by leaning my neck forward and pulling down on my chest. I believe the second part to be the main missing key for me.

This left me with an irritation free shave and a beautifully smooth neck. A great feeling.

#UNCHALLENGE

this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2023
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