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Aug 11, 2024 - AA24 - Day 11
Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
Blade: Gillette Platinum [11]
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Splash
Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
11.08.2024 - Shaman shave test
-> 2 pass head shave and 1 pass around the beard. Good shave!
First try of E&S Shaman. It was a bit tricky to lather up, but once I managed to do so it totally exploded with lather. That's why I did more passes than usual. The scent is a interesting mix. Different kinds of tobacco (pipe and flower), leather, some woody notes... I can definitely see what they were aiming for with the name & tub art. Also, their base made my skin feel really good! In general, a very positive first impression of this soap. However, more shaves will be required of course.
Had a bit of a uneventful weekend, apart from setting up my new smartphone today. All this signing in for every app again was a bit annoying, but the phone also came with some wireless headphones as a freebie which are surprisingly comfortable to wear atm. If something is looking a bit off in my posts, it's probably because I still need to set everything back up the way I'm used to do things!
August 11, 2024
Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 14 Full Hollow Square Point
Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave
Fragrance: Guerlain - Jicky - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave. $headless $FriodomRiders #NoStrop
"It's Déjà vu all over again", Yogi Berra
Today I felt the beginnings of change in the edge. It feels just a little softer and more accepting of more pressure. Comfort and closeness are still where they have been, but if I wanted to, I could get away with a sloppier shaving style.
August 11, 2024
$Discord
$ShepherdsofStirling
Progress Album
Ah, this blade feels so much better in this razor compared to the Baili BR171. I do like the BR171, but not with this blade.
This razor/blade combo is simply great.
Morning shave! Last day of vacation, and I finally managed to switch back to shaving in the morning. For vacation djundjila, this feels like a big accomplishment. I'll miss vacation djundjila tomorrow.
I've reached the uneventful part of AA. The razor still has a great edge, the brush makes ok lather and doesn't change a lot anymore between shaves, Roman Spice still smells summery and fresh, and I'm enjoying the routine.
If not for the required daily pic for Raw Hoggin', I wouldn't even move my gear (with the exception of the straight, which I keep out of Djunior's reach.
Now off to the neighborhood pool for dinner fun with Djunior.
