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Announcing snoo-ting's second annual MMOC Master Quest Austere August Challenge.

The GEM Micromatic Open Comb (MMOC) is one of the most feared and misunderstood razors in all of wet shaving. With a reputation of being too aggressive, people scoff at the idea of using it as a daily driver. I think that's bullshit.

Last year's cohort proved it can be done, and earned their ⚔️ MMOC Master ⚔️ flair the hard way. This year we do it again. New challengers can claim their place among the Masters, and returning Masters can level up their flair (more on that below).

The Rules

• Must complete all 31 shaves of AA at MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode (same razor, single blade, brush, soap, and post shave) using a MMOC (either generation). See Eld's helpful guide here to determine if your razor is, in fact, a MMOC.
• Second post shave product can be used for skin care purposes (example: alcohol splash + balm, toner, etc.).
• Minimum of 2 passes each day.
• Palm stropping of blade is allowed.
• Include the $MMOC tag in every one of your Austere August posts so I can track participation in the portal.
• Include a picture of your setup with your first Austere August post to confirm your participation. Imaginary bonus points if you get creative with any other SOTD pics you wish to post during the contest. Live your best life.
• SOTD posts must be made by 1AM Pacific Time on the day following the shave.

##The Rewards

The winner will be randomly selected from all participants who finish the challenge in accordance with the rules and will receive an electronic gift card from a vendor of their choice worth $50 USD or it's equivalent in the winner's currency.

Every first-time finisher earns the bespoke, hand-forged custom flair — ⚔️ MMOC Master ⚔️

Returning Masters who finish again will ascend to ⚔️ MMOC Master II ⚔️ and the flair will continue to upgrade every year you clear the challenge.

Good luck to everyone who chooses to participate! 🫡

On Friday I regrettably had to go down the hill to have some work done on our BMW. Harold is out of town and took our Mercedes with him.

I took a taxi to Berkeley Bowl to get a bite to eat, and while sitting outside I had two separate cars full of teenagers scream “four twenty” at me. Does anyone know what this is about? I feel like it’s one of those tick tack challenges or something.

Blessings, Karen