#SOTD 17 Mar 2024

☘️🪒 HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY ☘️🪒

Top o’ the mornin’, troopers! Today’s grooming escapade brings us a special collaboration from Subtle Art Soap Co, Bricktown Grooming, and The Shave Supply—a set that holds a special place in me heart, as it marked the beginning of me wet shaving journey last year.

🌈 Aye, I missed out on the soap release initially, but luck was on me side, and I was able to acquire it from a fellow trooper. And sure and begorrah, am I glad I did! Subtle Art soap lathers like a dream, it does. With me trusty PAA Peregrino, I’m able to whip up a lather easily, achieving that Cool Whip consistency I prefer. And let me tell ye, me Razorock Game Changer razor is the stuff of legends—a true game changer indeed!

🪒 To cap off this grand shave, I reached for me Irish Brigades aftershave splash. Scent notes of verbena, moss, violet, and sandalwood dance upon me skin, making it me favorite for St. Patrick’s Day! Ah, the luck of the Irish be with me today, indeed! And if you’ve yet to experience the thrill, fear not! The splash is still available at The Shave Supply!

Phil with Bricktown Grooming loves to dedicate his scent names to our military and this one is no exception. Here is what Bing told me about ye Irish Brigade:

The Irish Brigade was an infantry brigade, predominantly composed of Irish Americans, who valiantly served in the Union Army during the American Civil WarThe first regiment in this renowned brigade was the 69th New York Infantry, affectionately known as the “Fighting 69th.” This designation continued in later wars as well1.

The Irish Brigade became famous for its spirited war cry, “Faugh a Ballaugh,” which is an anglicization of the Irish phrase “fág an bealach,” meaning “clear the way.” This rallying cry echoed through various Irish-majority military units formed due to the Irish diaspora.

Among all Union army brigades, only the 1st Vermont Brigade and the Iron Brigade suffered more combat fatalities than the Irish Brigade during the Civil War1. Let’s delve into its formation and the regiments that constituted this remarkable unit:

  1. 63rd New York Infantry
  2. 69th New York Infantry (the “Fighting 69th”)
  3. 88th New York Infantry
  4. 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (initially part of the brigade but later replaced by the 28th Massachusetts Infantry, primarily composed of Irish immigrants)
  5. 116th Pennsylvania Infantry

These five regiments formed the core of the Irish Brigade, and their valor left an indelible mark on American history. 🇺🇸🍀

🍀 So der ya have it! Here’s to smooth shaves and the spirit of St. Paddy’s Day! May yer lathers be rich and yer razors true. Sláinte! 🍻🪒

References:

  1. Irish Brigade (Union Army) (Wikipedia)
  2. The Irish Brigade (History.com)
  3. Irish Brigade (American History Central)