SOTD by u/solongamerica

June 19, 2024

• Brush: Albright Rubberset Boar #HOLLOW
• Razor: Fatip Piccolo Slant Closed Comb
• Blade: Feather - New Hi Stainless (4)
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Lavender
• Fragrance: Creed - Green Irish Tweed

I'm using CGC AG 1889 thanks to u/chronnoisseur420, who sent me a smush! Turns out the soap is a r/Wetshaving exclusive as well. I selected B&M Lavender because like CGC it represents a Union state. But I didn't know what to do for the fragrance. I went with something from England, Creed Green Irish Tweed. Why England? Well, beginning in the late 18th century, England (or certain people in England) played a prominent role in the abolitionist movement.

This brings me to today's edition of Brush Strokes, which features the best-known image associated with abolitionism, a medallion created by the 1780s by the decorative artist Josiah Wedgwood. The chronology and roles of abolitionist movements in England versus the U.S. have been a subject of controversy, particularly since the publication of the 1619 Project. I'm not qualified to comment, but this article by the historian Sean Wilentz lays out the issues in some detail.

#ROTY

**June 19, 2024**

* **Brush:** Albright Rubberset Boar #HOLLOW
* **Razor:** Fatip Piccolo Slant Closed Comb
* **Blade:** Feather - New Hi Stainless (4)
* **Lather:** Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889
* **Post Shave:** Barrister & Mann - Lavender
* **Fragrance:** Creed - Green Irish Tweed

I'm using CGC AG 1889 thanks to u/chronnoisseur420, who sent me a smush! Turns out the soap is a r/Wetshaving exclusive as well. I selected B&M Lavender because like CGC it represents a Union state. But I didn't know what to do for the fragrance. I went with something from England, Creed Green Irish Tweed. Why England? Well, beginning in the late 18th century, England (or certain people in England) played a prominent role in the abolitionist movement.

This brings me to today's edition of **Brush Strokes**, which features the best-known image associated with abolitionism, [a medallion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedgwood_anti-slavery_medallion) created by the 1780s by the decorative artist Josiah Wedgwood. The chronology and roles of abolitionist movements in England versus the U.S. have been a subject of controversy, particularly since the publication of the [1619 Project](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html). I'm not qualified to comment, but [this article by the historian Sean Wilentz](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/01/1619-project-new-york-times-wilentz/605152/) lays out the issues in some detail.

#ROTY