Share your Austere August shave of the day for Thursday!

  • bmac92
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    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