Post 'Tuesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 13, 2024' of challenge 'Shepherds of Stirling 2024'

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  1. u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-08-13 03:19:54-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Down On The Farm For AA - Day 13

    • Brush: Omega 81151
    • Razor: Merkur 37C
    • Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (13)
    • Lather: Stirling - Scots Pine Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Baker Street splash
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial unscented AS balm

    $BarnyardChallenge keeps trucking right along with Shave #13.

    I slept like shit last night and I appreciated not even remotely thinking about what to shave with thanks to the austerity of this month. The shave was surprisingly great, even in a bleary-eyed state. This blade, however, is requesting to go to The Great Peanut Can Under The Sink. Thanks to not doing this month in Nightmare mode, I'm going to enjoy the luxury of changing the blade. Hell, I might even use a different brand of blade.

    Boar brush before and after pics here.

    $BarnyardChallenge musical inspiration provided by late-90s alt-rock flash Jimmie's Chicken Shack. If you haven't heard their one real hit "High", well, here it is for your listening.

    Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.

    $RawHoggin $ShepherdsofStirling

  2. u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-08-13 05:44:21-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13 2024

    • Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
    • Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #110)
    • Lather: Stirling - Varen
    • Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
    • Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild

    Brush progress album

    My brush is breaking in nicely, though it no longer feels significantly different day to day. The razor is still cutting nicely, but definitely does not feel super duper sharp any more. Varen remains nice, though I am starting to go a bit nose blind to what is a quite potent scent. Sheep base remains excellent, no notes there. This concludes the 13th installment of the Austere August update.

    $headless

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  3. u/hugbckt posted on 2024-08-13 06:00:55-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    • Brush: AP Shave Co. Pure Bliss SHD 24mm x Heritage Collection Merit 99-4 Handle
    • Razor: Ever Ready 1912
    • Blade: AccuTec Pro Premium
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Electric Sheep
    • Post Shave: RazoRock – The Dead Sea
    • Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Mediterranean Man

    $ShepherdsofStirling

    Quick shave today. Wanted to try out the C&H v24 again but forgot to soak and was trying to get out the door. Feeling a bit of regret with this splash choice, which I normally like, but is giving me cleaning product vibes today. Oh well - it'll fade.

    Happy Tuesday, all.

  4. u/WriterWithin posted on 2024-08-13 06:51:48-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    Aug. 13, 2024
    Brush: Plisson L’Occitane
     Razor: Gillette 1959 Super Speed (Blue Tip)
    Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic [1]
     Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Scots Pine Sheep - Soap
    Post Shave: Stetson - Original - Aftershave
     Fragrance: Stetson - Original

    Today is the first full day of an out of state family vacation. This is our first vacation since having kids, but it’s gone pretty smoothly so far. Hopefully the next few days go by without a hitch.

    We’re staying in a hotel built in the 1800s where many past Presidents and American icons have stayed. The rooms are filled with vintage decor, so it felt like stepping back in time during this morning’s shave. Was quite the experience!

    $ShepherdsofStirling

    Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

  5. u/ginopono posted on 2024-08-13 07:02:37-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    2024-08-13 🐑

    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Port au Prince
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Alighieri
    • Razor: Wolfman Razors - Guerrilla
    • Brush: Yaqi Metal Timberwolf

    Snow White and Mary's little lamb are one and the same.
    That kind of raises some questions about that huntsman guy...

    Side note: Rutger Hauer was the best huntsman.

    Side side note (edit): I don't think I had been aware that Rutger Hauer is no longer alive.

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  6. u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-08-13 07:47:30-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Grizzly Bay - Dark Magic - 26mm TNS Shoat Boar
    • Razor: Blackland - Sabre
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen Soap
    • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Picture Day Splash
    • Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord

    No complaints today. Good shave all around.

  7. u/_walden_ posted on 2024-08-13 07:51:13-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024

    • Brush: Maggard 24mm 2 Band Badger
    • Razor: Gillette Tech (Z-4)
    • Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Port-Au-Prince - Soap
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter - The Night Before - Aftershave
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm

    $Discord
    $ShepherdsofStirling
    Progress Album

    It has been a while since I've used a BIC. Very close shave, but that's probably more due to using a Tech.

    I loaded what I thought was a ton of soap, and it ended up just being on the high side of average (3.2g, average is 2.8g this month). Excellent lather as always with this base.

  8. u/TheStallionPartThree posted on 2024-08-13 19:03:52-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13, 2024 – Lucky

    • Brush: Semogue Torga C5
    • Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley B plate Aluminum/Maggard Handle
    • Blade: Wizamet (13)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Varen
    • Post Shave: Noble Otter – Orbit

    13 uses of Wizamet and still good good good.

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  9. u/SilverRavenSo posted on 2024-08-13 21:00:44-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    SOTD
    Prep: Hot water
    Razor: Leaf
    Blade: KCG Gillette (1 1/2 blade)
    Brush: Omega Art. 10098
    Lather: Stirling Sheep
    Post Shave: ForeverPure Witch-Hazel, Barrister and Mann Braeburn Aftershave balm

    I love Braeburn, I hope it makes a comeback in the future. However my aftershave balm is heavily scented to me (I also use a bunch compared to those using it on the face) so I mix it with witch hazel. I also use it at night so the scent has calmed down for work the next day. The new KCG blades are not as good as the old gillette platinum blades and they cost over $10 for 100. I will probably not buy them again.

    $ShepherdsofStirling

  10. u/FastBreakSloths posted on 2024-08-13 21:04:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    August 13,2024

    • Prep: Hot Shower
    • Brush: Omega 10098 27mm Boar
    • Razor: The Holy Black SR-71 Slant
    • Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented Witch Hazel & Aloe
    • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented Post Shave Balm

    Tired.

    $RawHoggin

    $ShepherdsofStirling

    $Discord

    Edit: Date

  11. u/sahenders posted on 2024-08-13 21:39:42-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

    AA24 - Day 13 - Picture Day

    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.

    Brush Break-In Progress Album