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AA SOTD - 2026-08-04

• Prep: Hâttric - Classic Pre-shave
• Brush: Stirling x Zenith - 510SE-XL (Resin) w/ 31mm Boar
• Razor: RazoRock - Superslant - L3++
• Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
• Lather: Chiseled Face Groomatorium - Midnight Stag
• Post Shave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium - Midnight Stag Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Glacial Unscented Balm
• Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods Powder
• Fragrance: Chiseled Face Groomatorium - Midnight Stag - EdP
• Tool: WSDB
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Have a good one.

4. August 2026

• Brush: None/Hands
• Razor: Leaf Thorn
• Blade: Derby Premium half-DE
• Lather: Better Be Bold - Head Shave Cream
• Post Shave: HAGS - Apocalypse ASB (+ SPF30 sunscreen)

Cold water shave, two passes WTG. Still taking it slowly after some recent skin issues on my scalp. This was a very comfortable, albeit not too close shave. But comfort beats closeness in that case.

So I actually did a proper shave again, hooray! I got this cream recently from amazon, Better be Bold makes a lot of overpriced stuff for baldies - but since it is 150 ml of brushless cream for just under 20€, I can't complain. So far I only tested it with an electric shaver, but that wasn't the greatest experience. Electrics, despite their IPX 5/6/7 ratings, are meant for dry use IMHO and that's where they don't hurt me. With any cream, I usually get razor burn from electrics. Why did I even get one? I wanted something to at least shave my head in some capacity and my zero gap trimmer is too harsh for that. Anyways, it looks like my scalp has calmed down enough to do at least some wetshaving.

The cream touts an "Ultra-Glide Formula" and I was skeptical due to the nature of brushless creams. However, if enough is used, it actually provides very good slickness. The scent is very fitting for the current high temperatures: citrus and maritime notes, kinda in the fresh aquatic ballpark. Fits perfectly with HAGS Apocalypse I thought and indeed, it was a great combo.

Since I had way more stubble than I expected after just two days of not trimming/shaving, I used the Thorn. It made quick work of it, just had to be rinsed more often to get the gunk out.

So now I have an option when I'm in a hurry or short on time which unfortunately is a common occasion recently. Currently I'm at the second day of 3 days off after yet another 7 late shifts in a row and don't feel that recovered yet. Just need to work Thursday and Friday this week, but the following it's 7 night shifts in a row. I think a lot of my current health issues (skin rashes on the scalp, stomach aches, etc.) are stress-related. Sigh.

August 4th, 2026

• Brush: Semogue - Torga C5 24mm Boar
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb (Gen. 1)
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (4)
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - Soap
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
• Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - EdP

Blade is definitely feeling broken in and smoother. Comfortable three pass shave this morning.

I can tell that the brush is on the cusp of greatness, but it still feels pretty young and is eating some lather. I don't think it'll take much longer to get to a really nice place.

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7 late shifts in a row is a lot, hopefully that calms down for you soon.

Work stress --

Unfortunately that is business as usual at the hospital I work at. Our station is really understaffed and the remaining personnel has to fill in all the gaps. Like I said, August brings me a full seven night shifts in a row and so far, there has almost been no month where I haven't had a full week of work at least once. Except June, since I had vacation days there 😅
I need to assess the situation after summer is over - this might not be my job forever.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

• Brush: Yaqi Aqua 24mm Synthetic
• Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
• Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (3)
• Lather: The Goodfellas Smile Amber Fougère
• Postshave: Old Spice After Shave

Hot day, good shave.

Have a good night!

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August 4, 2026

• Brush: Semogue Owners Club Cherry Wood 24mm Boar
• Razor: WoolfBlades 6/8 Full Hollow Square Point
• Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag Silk Tallow - Soap
• Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
• Aftershave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Eau de Parfum

2 passes. Face lather. Good shave.

I switched razors today, reverting to my backup, auxiliary, Woolfblades razor instead of the one pictured in my SOTD photo. I intend to rehone the Jörmungandr razor at a wider bevel angle and return to it to see if there is a structural improvement at the edge.

Other than that, this SOC brush may end up as a favorite in my collection of boars. I'm amazed at how quickly it is developing.

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August 4th, 2026

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps - w/Maggard Silvertip 28mm Badger
• Razor: Worcester Razor Co. - 6/8 Half Hollow (4)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Petrichor - Aftershave

I'm living this razor now that it has a decent edge. Super mild and shaves ultra close.