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August 1, 2023
Aug. 1, 2023
Good shave. This scent literally ended up on the bottom of the stack, still a good one.
Spice~y Tuesday Shave
Two pass, close but not too close shave. Lop'd tip of pimple, thankfully not too much bleeding.
Cardamom in Dranks might be a bit much just before going to bed, oh well.
2023.08.01 SOTN (#UNCHALLENGE shave #1):
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
Here is my setup for the month: https://i.imgur.com/BdcZCyd.jpg
Overall, a very good shave to start the month. It was over 100F all day today (clocked my phone saying 105F at one point), and the AC on my side of my office decided it wanted to take some time off. Wonderful timing. At least my shave was cooling :)
I had a few nicks to being careless, but as usual, the slim worked incredibly well.
#UNCHALLENGE
And thus it starts again! Tagging u/EldrormR, u/Semaj3000, and u/djundjila.
I'm pretty happy with my software choice, too!
#Monthofweckoning
August 1, 2023
I will be doing an Austere August of sorts, using the products I have at my parents place. I was no fan initially of Amber Fougère, but now I rather enjoy the scent. Also, it doesn't go too bad with Old Spice.
We'll see how my face will be doing without an after shave balm.
Have a good night!
