Milkcrate's Musings

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 722)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Gillette SuperSpeed
Blade: Feather
Brush: Knothead Boar
Soap: GD Clarus

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Homemade Bay Rum (not mine)

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 723)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: H Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: GD Clarus

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Ethos Lavender

The Deets-
TGITHMF! You read that right I got Friday off, thank goodness. I thought I would ease into the day and the weekend with a bit of Lavender. As I mentioned earlier in the week, the Clarus was scored in a PIF. I haven’t tried a soap from Grooming Department yet, so it was a nice change up. Man, great shaves this week. Life is good!

 

[MilkCrate]

Yesterday’s Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 723)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: H Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed

Today’s Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 724)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: H Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: SV LE Badger
Soap: SV Opuntia

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: SV Opuntia

The Deets-
Got several errands done yesterday and that lined up some things for next week. Today the missus wanted a new kitchen faucet so, knocked that out and then got my late morning shave on. Going to see my mom and stepdad today, so I broke out the good stuff. Life is good

 

[thombrogan]

Your TSC/SV brush and @Chan Eil Whiskers ’ butterscotch handled Mistura give the Pavlovian shout of “great shave” when I see the photos.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Yesterday’s Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 723)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: H Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed

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Today’s Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 724)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: H Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: SV LE Badger
Soap: SV Opuntia

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: SV Opuntia

The Deets-
Got several errands done yesterday and that lined up some things for next week. Today the missus wanted a new kitchen faucet so, knocked that out and then got my late morning shave on. Going to see my mom and stepdad today, so I broke out the good stuff. Life is good

Those SV brushes are drool material.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 725)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: H Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed

The Deets-
Back at this one again and it’s there. Today it broke down into small bits, but I’ll try and get another shave from it tomorrow and then call it done. Great shave and scent. Life is good!

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 726)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: HeV Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: HeV Duc De Santal

The Deets-
So here we are. What little bit of the Gaelic Tweed that was left is now in a clown puke tub and we have a new soap for the work week. Our department is in the office today and tomorrow and we are de-cluttering our spaces in preparation for a floor move. So I went with the lighter scent of Duc De Santal. I like the scent of this soap, but I’m not sure if it will make it into my top 10. Maybe. There is so much competition. But I am trying to get down to 10 soaps, so we will see.

Had an excellent shave this morning and that was the way to start the day. The Henckels just delivers. The hinge pin needs a little snugging up, but I’ll get that this evening. Life is good!

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 727)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: HeV Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: HeV Duc De Santal

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 728)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: HeV Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: HeV Duc De Santal

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 487 SE: 9 SR: 729)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: HeV Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: HeV Duc De Santal

The Deets-
Another very nice shave this morning. Nice wrap up to the work week and I am so glad it’s Friday. I think I have a few honey do’s to do tonight and more this weekend … yah! I’m not going to try and 3017 this soap just yet, there are a few ahead of it. I know inquiring minds wanted to know. I think that’s all I have at the moment. Life is good!

 

[MilkCrate]

Saturday Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 488 SE: 9 SR: 729)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Gillette SuperSpeed
Blade: Feather
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: Stirling unscented w/beeswax (sample)

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Florida Water


Today’s Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 489 SE: 9 SR: 729)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Gillette SuperSpeed
Blade: Feather
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: Stirling Unscented w/Beeswax (sample)

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Witch Hazel

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 489 SE: 9 SR: 730)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Waterville SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: Stirling Alighieri

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Alighieri

The Deets-
So the shaves this past weekend were simple and utilitarian, but nice. I’m not terribly fond of this scent from Stirling, but it’s on deck this week. Had a great 3 pass shave and walked away BBS for the win! Caught the missus in passing and had her give me a sniff. When I asked what she thought, she said it’s ok. I told her, we are on the same page then. I’ll use it up and not replace it. Even though the scent is not for me, it’s not noxious and the performance is there. So there ya go. Life is good!

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 489 SE: 9 SR: 731)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan Horsehide
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Waterville SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: Stirling Alighieri

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Alighieri

The Deets-
Hitting this one again today. Life is good!

 

[MilkCrate]

Scored a badger and boar knot from TGN. My Trotter Handcrafts Rainier Ash handle will have the badger as shown (not set yet) and the boar will go in my RR400.

 

[thombrogan]

Bonsoir, Plissoft knot. Your lack of shedding and fast drying will be missed, but your lack of boar staink may never be forgiven

Those are some sweet looking knots, Tim!

 

[MilkCrate]

Bonsoir, Plissoft knot. Your lack of shedding and fast drying will be missed, but your lack of boar staink may never be forgiven

Those are some sweet looking knots, Tim!

Thank you. I am just not a fan of synthetic knots.

 

[thombrogan]

I am just not a fan of synthetic knots

Having worn imitation leather clothing in the 1980s, I can understand something “working,” but not feeling right at all.

 

[TinyT]

I am just not a fan of synthetic knots.

 

[MilkCrate]

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Synthetic doesn’t have soul

 

[TinyT]

Synthetic doesn’t have soul

I should hope not. I ain't shavin' with no ghost!