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AA24 - Day 30 - Fougère Friday

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [30]

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

• Post Shave: Noble Otter/House of Mammoth - Cerberus Fougere - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Declaration Grooming/House of Mammoth - Cerberus Fougere - Eau de Parfum

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

I had to get in a pairing with Cerberus Fougère before the end of the month, and it did not disappoint.

One more day with this blade, and then I can bin it. I'm looking forward to using a fresh blade again.

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Good to see! I hope you enjoy.

AA24 - Day 25

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [25]

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

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

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

The last week of AA is here.

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AA24 - Day 26 - Uitwaaien

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [26]

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

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Uitwaaien - Splash

• Fragrance: Armaf Perfume - Tres Nuit - Eau de Toilette

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

There's a bit of a chill in the air this morning, and Uitwaaien felt like a good choice to pair with Varen.

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AA24 - Day 24

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [24]

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

• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Waves - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Admiral - Eau de Toilette

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

I'm finding a middle ground between closeness and comfort to hopefully finish out the month with this blade.

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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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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.

AA24 - Day 20 - Tea Tuesday

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [20]

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

• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Cheshire - Splash

• Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - 40 - Extrait de Parfum

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

Cheshire++

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AA24 - Day 19 - Beloved

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [19]

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

• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Splash

• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Beloved - Eau de Parfum

• 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.

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AA24 - Day 18

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [18]

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

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

• Fragrance: Hermès - Terre d’Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver - Eau de Parfum

• Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

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AA24 - Day 22 - Trouble in Paradise

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

• Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus

• Blade: Gillette Platinum [22]

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

• Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Trouble Maker - Splash

• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Eau de Parfum

• 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.

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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.