AA24 - Day 16 - A Contemplative Shave

• Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [16]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)

• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Contemplation - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Contemplation - Eau de Parfum

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

Happy Fougère Friday!

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AA24 - Day 15 - Vareflora

• Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [15]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)

• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Passiflora - Splash

• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Passiflora - Eau de Toilette

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin

Passiflora didn't work as well with Varen as I would have liked. It's still a great Summer scent though.

I'm starting to get a little worried that this blade won't make it to the end of the month.

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Weekly Tub Check: 184g (∆ -8g)

AA24 - Day 14

• Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [14]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)

• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Toner

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

Heather and SSL pair together very well, so I wanted to see if Varen worked with them also. 👍

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AA24 - Day 13 - Picture Day

• Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [13]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)

• Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Picture Day - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Picture Day - Eau de Parfum

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

I took some inspiration from u/Priusaurus for today's shave. It also reminded me that I need to use Picture Day more often.

The boar stank is hanging on to this knot, but at least it's breaking in nicely.

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I second @PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social's assessment:

TLDR: Wouldn't recommend.

AA24 - Day 12 - Varmonía

• Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [12]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)

• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co./House of Mammoth - Armonía - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co./House of Mammoth - Armonía - Eau de Parfum

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

Excellent combo ✌️

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Aug 11, 2024 - AA24 - Day 11

• Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [11]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)

• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Splash

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

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AA24 - Day 10

• Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [10]

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)

• Post Shave: Grooming Dept - L'Avventura - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin

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Apr 15, 2024 - Milksteak Monday: Persephone

• Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts 28mm Declaration Grooming B13 Badger Knot
• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
• Blade: Gillette Platinum [2]
• Lather: Declaration Grooming - Persephone - Soap
• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Big Splash Energy - Aftershave

Milksteak++

Rating: 4.5/5

Mar 13, 2024 - MM24 7th Match-Up: Spearhead vs. CB

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Chocolate Drop 26mm v19 Fanchurian Knot
• Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24 #MMarch24
• Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [13]
• Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Blugère - Soap
• Post Shave: Catie's Bubbles - Blugère - Aftershave Lotion

Today's match-up could have gone either way. Spearhead has excellent bases and beautiful vintage scents re-created by Shawn. Still, when I woke up this morning, I just wanted to use Blugère.

The CB Luxury base is fantastic, and Blugère is one of favorite fougères besides Passiflora. I used the Aftershave Lotion this morning for the first time, and I love how it brought out the scent notes in such a different way.

Rating: 4.5/5

Nov 17, 2023 - Lilac and Jasmine

• Brush: Dogclaration Purple Hybrid 28mm B7 Knot
• Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
• Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [1]
• Lather: MacDuffs Soap Company - Lilacs in Bloom - Soap
• Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Lycanthropy - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
• Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Sunrise on LaSalle - Eau de Toilette

I had another shave planned, but this setup just fit the mood I was in. While lilac might be front and center, it was the jasmine working in the background that tied it all together.

First impression of the Overlander is very positive. I'm looking forward to more shaves with it.

Rating: 4/5

Oct 4, 2023 - Seaforth! Spiced

• Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
• Brush: AKA Brushworx/AP Shave Co. Green & Black 26mm SynBad Knot
• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
• Blade: Gillette Platinum [5]
• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Soap
• Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Toner
• Fragrance: Bentley - Bentley for Men Intense - Eau de Parfum

Spicy!

Rating: 4.5/5