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[โ€“] snooting@wetshav.ing 2 points 1 week ago

August 31st, 2025: MMOCMQ Day 31 - Day of Ascension

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. "Amber Smoke" - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
  • Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (29)
  • Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
  • Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
  • Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm - EdP

Today marks the Day of Ascension for those seeking MMOC Mastery. Almost everyone is in for the 31st already, but there are a few stragglers yet.

Well done to all who participated, and especially to all who persevered to the end. I hope that it was an enjoyable experience, and that you developed some appreciation for the MMOC.

I know that this month I've learned a few things about the MMOC:

  1. It's all about the lather. It's wild how much of a difference it made from one day to the next depending on how wet and slick my lather was.
  2. Keep that shave angle steep, especially against the grain.
  3. Treat it like a straight and stretch your skin when necessary.
  4. I still love this little razor and look forward to using it (and my other GEMs) throughout the rest of the year.

See y'all tomorrow, shaving with whatever the hell we want!

Walking the righteous path to MMOC mastery โš”๏ธ

  • u/Priusaurus
  • u/oswald_heist
  • u/expoqeteer
  • u/Tetriside
  • u/Lob-Star
  • u/Impressive_Donut114

Fallen

  • u/merikus (day 2, no post)
  • u/Jill_Lett_Slim (day 5, no post)
  • u/Specialist-Quiet-833 (day 5, no post)
  • u/OnionMiasma (day 6, no post)
  • u/frankieIVfingers (day 8, no post)
  • u/Low_Key1782 (day 13, no post)
  • u/tsrblke (day 21, no post)