Does that seem low? I do a 20-30 second load and I get enough lather for at least 2 passes. Even at that it still takes a couple minutes to dial in properly.
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AA24 - Day 20 - Tea Tuesday
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Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
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Blade: Gillette Platinum [20]
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
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Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Cheshire - Splash
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Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - 40 - Extrait de Parfum
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Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
Cheshire++
AA24 - Day 19 - Beloved
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Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
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Blade: Gillette Platinum [19]
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
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Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Splash
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Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Eau de Parfum
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Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
Beloved is incredible, and being a strong, lavender-forward scent, it pairs nicely with Varen.
If this wasn't AA, I would have already binned this blade. For the time being, I'm going to keep going with it.
AA24 - Day 18
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Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
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Blade: Gillette Platinum [18]
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
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Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Splash
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Fragrance: Hermès - Terre d’Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver - Eau de Parfum
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Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
AA24 - Day 22 - Trouble in Paradise
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Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
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Blade: Gillette Platinum [22]
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
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Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Trouble Maker - Splash
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Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Eau de Parfum
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Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
Well this blade is now testing my technique and pressure management. I managed a DFS with no irritation, but the blade is definitely past its prime.
Just when I think the boar stank is subsiding, it comes back with a vengeance. Are there trapped pockets of stench hiding in this knot? What is going on?
The line up today was pleasant. Trouble Maker and Fougère Gothique are both earthy, smokey, and excellent.
Weekly Tub Check: 176g (∆ -8)
Good news! The first time I mailed out the smushes to the US addresses they were returned for being suspicious. I had to repackage and try again.
AA24 - Day 21 - Westman Wednesday
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Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
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Blade: Gillette Platinum [21]
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
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Post Shave: Westman Shaving - (Desas)sossego - Splash
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Fragrance: Noble Otter - Monarch - Eau de Parfum
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Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
Subtle lavender with bright citrus notes, warm vanilla, and woody base notes, (Desas)sossego is an understated and welcoming scent.
I should have guessed that 😊
Dang autocorrect 😂
Varen is one of only two full size soaps I've killed
What was the other one?
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AA24 - Day 23 - Fougère Friday
Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
Blade: Gillette Platinum [23]
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Splash
Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Druantia - Eau de Parfum
Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
Happy Friday!
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