Post 'Tuesday Austere August SOTD Thread - Aug 27, 2024' of challenge 'Shepherds of Stirling 2024'

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The number of participants is 9

u/sahenders posted on 2024-08-26 23:39:12-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
AA24 - Day 27 - Barrbarr
- Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
- Blade: Gillette Platinum [27]
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Barrbarr - Splash
- Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
Another cool morning, and pairing with BarrBarr was an excellent choice.

Brush Break-In Progress Album
u/loudmusicboy posted on 2024-08-27 03:16:17-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Down On The Farm For AA - Day 27
- Brush: Omega 81151
- Razor: Merkur 37C
- Blade: Astra SP (14)
- Lather: Stirling - Scots Pine Sheep
- Post Shave: Stirling - Baker Street splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial unscented AS balm
- Tags: $RawHoggin $ShepherdsofStirling
Not much more I can say about this set up. It's been a good one. I've had no regrets.

Brush before and after pics. I continue to be amazed by the fact that this brush has only shed two hairs.

$BarnyardChallenge musical inspiration provided by The Dead Weather. I love Jack White and have had his newest album No Name on repeat since it dropped. He's one of my favorite guitarists and the guy has a knack for writing songs. But none of his solo albums have any songs referring to farm animals. So I had to go back to his contributions with The Dead Weather to find one. I think "No Horse" is a good option for the theme.

Coffee is the only option in the mornings for me. Life doesn't begin without it. Try to enjoy your day and remember to be kind to one another.
u/oswald_heist posted on 2024-08-27 04:47:15-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
August 27 2024
- Brush: Omega 13732 24mm
- Razor: Solingen Best Silver Steel 6/8 (Straight shave #124)
- Lather: Stirling - Varen
- Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
- Fragrance: Ineke Perfumes - Idyllwild
Brush progress album

Four shaves left!

$headless

$RawHoggin

$ShepherdsofStirling
u/Priusaurus posted on 2024-08-27 06:38:11-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
August 27, 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
Another good shave, but man, I am itching to use something new
u/merikus posted on 2024-08-27 06:45:11-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
Aug. 1, 2024
- Brush: Declaration Grooming B14 “Nebula” Badger
- Razor: Schick Hydro Magic
- Blade: Schick Injector (11)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Sheep - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Aftershave feat. House of Mammoth - Permafrost
- Osma: Osma - Osma
- Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20
It’s time for this blade to be replaced. Last time I shaved I thought maybe it was a technique or lather issue. But nope, I’m sure the blade is just done at this point. If it wasn’t AA I’d switch it out but there’s only a few more days of August left and who knows if I’ll even shave between now and then.

^Tags: ^$Discord ^$ShepherdsofStirling
u/_walden_ posted on 2024-08-27 07:36:25-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
August 27, 2024
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps w/Maggard 28mm Silvertip Badger
- Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
- Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (1)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Port-Au-Prince - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Aftershave
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
- Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - EdT
$Discord
$ShepherdsofStirling
Progress Album

Surprise balm kill today!!!! I've been working at this balm for what feels like forever. Although there was still some left in the bottom, the pump stopped picking it up.

The soap is getting near, too. I've already re-spread it once after hitting the bottom, and the bottom is starting to become visible again. I won't kill it before the month is over, but it'll be soon. I found reference online to an empty Stirling tub weighing 78 grams. If this is true, I still have a solid 42 grams of soap left, which will last me precisely 13 more shaves.

soap
u/hugbckt posted on 2024-08-27 12:39:50-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
August 27, 2024
- Brush: AP Shave Co. Pure Bliss SHD 24mm x Heritage Collection Merit 99-4 Handle
- Razor: Razorock Mamba 70
- Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Electric Sheep
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Smash
$ShepherdsofStirling

I returned to real life (home) and killed the last of the Sheep. I thought there’d be two shaves left, but this is it. At least I made it to almost the end of the month. One more day off and then back to work.
u/NorthSoundHamster posted on 2024-08-27 17:29:14-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
SOTD August 27, 2024

Lather: Stirling Port au Prince

Razor: Stirling Soap Stainless Razor-Standard

Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)

Handle: Henson Aluminum

Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Moar Boar

Post Shave: Stirling Port au Prince Splash

Shave 9, just a quick one today. Really glad I changed things up a bit to make things more pleasant for my face to get to the finish line. One more to go, planning for tomorrow and very excited to complete this challenge! Have a good day everyone.

$ShepherdsofStirling
u/TheStallionPartThree posted on 2024-08-27 19:53:08-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)
August 27, 2024
- Brush: Semogue Torga C5
- Razor: Christopher Bradley B SB AL plate – Maggard Handle
- Blade: Wizamet (2)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Varen
- Post Shave: Noble Otter – Orbit
Closer.

$RawHoggin

$ShepherdsofStirling