2023.10.07 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworxs Metamorphosis Kaiser-i-Hind with 26mm AK47 knot

• Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL

• Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (2)

• Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Really nice shave today, although I seemingly missing the right side of my face. Oh well. Real story of this shave is the new brush. It arrived yesterday, and this was the first time I used it. It is super dense, so it has a strong backbone, while still being nice and soft. It whipped up lather in no time flat. Very impressed in my first go with it, especially since it is different than my other knots. I have an Independent Synthetic Fibre Knot (UHD) on the way, so I'm curious as to how it will compare to the AK47 knot.

2023.09.25 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap

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

• Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

• Lather: Stirling Iced Pineapple

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Really nice shave today. Loving the CF Legacy razor. I need to pay attention to my ATG pass above my chin, though, as this is the second straight shave I've cut myself there. :/

Other than that, damn near bbs.

2023.09.21 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap

• Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (4)

• Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

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

I ended my month and a half daily streak yesterday. Just felt right. Today's shave was nice, especially since I got to use my AA prize from /u/cowzilla3. The Paragon brush is very nice. They say it's a 28mm, but it looks smaller than my 26mm G5C. Still, I was very impressed after the first use. I decided to tub load and face lather today, both things I typically don't do. I was under hydrated my first pass, but rectified the situation on pass 2 and 3. Overall, a very good shave today in the DFS category.

2023.09.13 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (3)

• Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia with Permafrost

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

Very nice shave again today. These Wizamet blades are really impressing me. Definitely going to pick some up in bulk. 3 pass shave with some very slight cleanup, no irritation, and smooth.

Really enjoying Pineapple Ambrosia as well. I'm going to have to try more of Elysian's soaps. This was the first time using permafrost on a soap. Did 2 pumps, and everything was nice and chilly. I think one would be enough for one shave, but it was still nice. Close to Glacial level from Stirling. Would definitely recommend.

2023.09.10 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (1)

• Lather: Elysian Pineapple Ambrosia

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

Fantastic shave today. 2 pass on face, 3 on neck. Could've done some cleanup on the neck, but it was unnecessary due to the fact that I'll just be playing Starfield all day. First time using the Wizamet, and it is a fantastic blade. If it keeps this up I'll definitely have to buy some in bulk. I know it's only one shave, but man it was good.

2023.09.03 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (1)

• Lather: Summer Break Soaps Cannonball!

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Rumble Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Very nice shave today. First time using a BiC in my Slim, and it worked beautifully. Great way to start off a Sunday morning.

2023.08.27 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #27):

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)

• 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 27! Did a quick 2 pass-shave with some lather that was probably over hydrated. Still good though. I've noticed an issue with my soap tub, though. Anyone know what this could be? I've never seen it before.*

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*give me a break. I've never been able to make that joke before.

2023.08.20 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #20):

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (5)

• 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 20! Did a simple 2-pass shave today, going north to south both times (mostly XTG on my neck). Quick, simple, easy, and irritation free.

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2023.08.19 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #19):

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (4)

• 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 19! Used my method I described a couple of days ago and ended up with a beautiful BBS shave. Only issue was a spot on my neck where I think I might have some dermatological issues (need to book an appointment with a dermatologist) that caused the slightest of nicks (and I do mean the slightest). I think I'll just have to go WTG constantly on that area.

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2023.08.18 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #18):

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

• 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 18! So after having a breakthrough yesterday did I follow through with my guide? No! I was planning on taking it easy with just a 2 pass shave, but my hubris go the better of me. Did 2 passes then a lot of touch-up passes just because. Turned out okay, but would've rather just stuck with 2 passes and called it a day. Neck is fine, but still.

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2023.08.15 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #15):

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (5)

• 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 15! Still cannot get back to the smoothness I had on Saturday. Bummer. Did a 3 pass shave today, and all is good. Decent shave all around, no irritation like yesterday.

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2023.08.10 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #10):

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

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

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (6)

• 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 10! This is by far the longest stretch of daily shaves I've had, and my neck is doing just fine. I did a three pass shave today, and all is good.

#UNCHALLENGE