I'd actually be okay with that because she looks out for packages left on my doorstep and takes them before anybody else can, and leaves a note for me. It's USPS that's messing with my heart.
I'll grab a bottle in a bit.
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Ramblings of a MilkCrate
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I'll grab a bottle in a bit.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 294 SR: 249)
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
J Allen SR
Vulfix badger
CC Venture soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
CC Venture AS
The Process-
What’s going on around here? I felt like something different today, so it looks like it may be another random week. Mixed up most of the kit and got to it. Hit the soap for 30 seconds and whipped up a nice lather. It was wet enough and had all the marks of a nice shave. With that said, I should have hit the water a bit more. I know I have accidentally got it crazy slick before. But not today.
50 laps on the TM leather. Went with a standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Nice shave this morning and I walked away with a DFS+. Wrapped everything up with a splash of the AS and everything was right as rain!
Home front-
Same same. Dog had another vet visit today for a steroid and antibiotic shot. That should clear things up. Life is good!
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
J Allen SR
Vulfix badger
CC Venture soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
CC Venture AS
The Process-
What’s going on around here? I felt like something different today, so it looks like it may be another random week. Mixed up most of the kit and got to it. Hit the soap for 30 seconds and whipped up a nice lather. It was wet enough and had all the marks of a nice shave. With that said, I should have hit the water a bit more. I know I have accidentally got it crazy slick before. But not today.
50 laps on the TM leather. Went with a standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Nice shave this morning and I walked away with a DFS+. Wrapped everything up with a splash of the AS and everything was right as rain!
Home front-
Same same. Dog had another vet visit today for a steroid and antibiotic shot. That should clear things up. Life is good!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
That whole mixing it up thing is an odd concept...
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
I guess I just like to rotate the bits around. Keeps it interesting. Will I have the same shave or something different. I never choose until right before the shave.
Kidz and their attention span huh?
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 294 SR: 250)
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
J Allen SR
Vulfix badger
Mudder Focker soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Mudder Focker AS
The Process-
Happy Friday to ya! I only changed the soap and AS today and kept the rest of the kit. I haven't used Mudder Focker in a bit, so I thought I would round out the the week with that. Loaded the soap for 30 seconds and really cranked out a ton of lather. Had enough for the shave and post shave.
50 laps on the leather. Then went with a standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Man that was a nice shave! I missed just a touch on the jawline, so I walked away with a DFS. But it's Friday and I'm calling that a win!
Wrapped everything up with a heavy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! That wraps up the week pretty well and I am so glad it's Friday. Just because. I was so excited that on the way to work, I rolled down my window and yelled at a few people. "Hey! It's Mudder Focker Friday!" Judging by their reaction, they were not having a good day or they were just jealous. So .. since I'm just trying to cruise into the weekend, I thought the music choice today was appropriate. Enjoy!
Home front-
Typical weekend stuff so far. May assist with a fund raiser on Saturday, not sure how that will pan out yet. I know I have car detailing in my immediate future. Dog seems to be feeling better and she has a grooming appointment on Sunday afternoon. It's the first one, so we'll see how she does. That's all for now. Life is good!
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
J Allen SR
Vulfix badger
Mudder Focker soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Mudder Focker AS
The Process-
Happy Friday to ya! I only changed the soap and AS today and kept the rest of the kit. I haven't used Mudder Focker in a bit, so I thought I would round out the the week with that. Loaded the soap for 30 seconds and really cranked out a ton of lather. Had enough for the shave and post shave.
50 laps on the leather. Then went with a standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Man that was a nice shave! I missed just a touch on the jawline, so I walked away with a DFS. But it's Friday and I'm calling that a win!
Wrapped everything up with a heavy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! That wraps up the week pretty well and I am so glad it's Friday. Just because. I was so excited that on the way to work, I rolled down my window and yelled at a few people. "Hey! It's Mudder Focker Friday!" Judging by their reaction, they were not having a good day or they were just jealous. So .. since I'm just trying to cruise into the weekend, I thought the music choice today was appropriate. Enjoy!
Home front-
Typical weekend stuff so far. May assist with a fund raiser on Saturday, not sure how that will pan out yet. I know I have car detailing in my immediate future. Dog seems to be feeling better and she has a grooming appointment on Sunday afternoon. It's the first one, so we'll see how she does. That's all for now. Life is good!
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Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Did you pronounce it correct?
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Probably not the best political climate to yell out something that sounds Russian.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 295 SR: 250)
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
Gillette Old Type
Astra SP
VDH badger
TOBS Sandalwood soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Avon Clint AS
The Process-
This may be a harsh review / mini rant. Kinda random thoughts from a mental social experiment. If you are sensitive, turn back now knowing I had a really good shave.
I guess let’s talk about the soap first, TOBS Sandalwood. I had set this aside for awhile ... just because. Performance wise, it’s a decent soap. I may have got it loaded a little heavy, but I kept throwing water at it and it kept building. Produced a ton of wet lather and never broke. The problem I have is the name ... Sandalwood. I’ve read a lot of thoughts on Sandalwood and it’s supposedly buried in this soap somewhere. Apparently this is a complex scent and I am a simpleton. But I smell floral ... gaudy, heavy, grandma going to town floral. Maybe I am a simpleton, but to me Proraso Red or Fine Santal are Sandalwood. But what do I know.
I went with the Gillette Old Type. No complaints there, it delivers an awesome shave. I often wonder what my forefathers shaved with. They were poor, so it would not have been expensive.
Let’s talk about brushes. I’m sure the forefathers would have only had one boar brush and I lean that way. Bought a few inexpensive badgers so far. The Vulfix, I’m really back and forth on what I think about this one. So today I am using a VDH badger that I picked up dirt cheap. The results ... the VDH is every bit as good as this Vulfix. That’s a pisser.
On to the shave. Went with a standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Rock solid easy BBS for the win! Man I love this razor. Very nice shave except the heavy, dog choking floral scent.
Wrapped everything up with a heavy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! It took a heavy dose of Clint to manly this mess up. But it was a very nice shave. Don’t get me wrong I am in a great mood, clean shaven and smelling great! The rest of the day lays before me. Just offering a few thoughts from a rambling milkcrate. Life is good!
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
Gillette Old Type
Astra SP
VDH badger
TOBS Sandalwood soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Avon Clint AS
The Process-
This may be a harsh review / mini rant. Kinda random thoughts from a mental social experiment. If you are sensitive, turn back now knowing I had a really good shave.
I guess let’s talk about the soap first, TOBS Sandalwood. I had set this aside for awhile ... just because. Performance wise, it’s a decent soap. I may have got it loaded a little heavy, but I kept throwing water at it and it kept building. Produced a ton of wet lather and never broke. The problem I have is the name ... Sandalwood. I’ve read a lot of thoughts on Sandalwood and it’s supposedly buried in this soap somewhere. Apparently this is a complex scent and I am a simpleton. But I smell floral ... gaudy, heavy, grandma going to town floral. Maybe I am a simpleton, but to me Proraso Red or Fine Santal are Sandalwood. But what do I know.
I went with the Gillette Old Type. No complaints there, it delivers an awesome shave. I often wonder what my forefathers shaved with. They were poor, so it would not have been expensive.
Let’s talk about brushes. I’m sure the forefathers would have only had one boar brush and I lean that way. Bought a few inexpensive badgers so far. The Vulfix, I’m really back and forth on what I think about this one. So today I am using a VDH badger that I picked up dirt cheap. The results ... the VDH is every bit as good as this Vulfix. That’s a pisser.
On to the shave. Went with a standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Rock solid easy BBS for the win! Man I love this razor. Very nice shave except the heavy, dog choking floral scent.
Wrapped everything up with a heavy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! It took a heavy dose of Clint to manly this mess up. But it was a very nice shave. Don’t get me wrong I am in a great mood, clean shaven and smelling great! The rest of the day lays before me. Just offering a few thoughts from a rambling milkcrate. Life is good!
I agree in some respects with the TOBS sandalwood scent. I wouldn't call this a straight up sandalwood scent either. But I do smell sandalwood in it. There is definitely a strong floral component. You have to remember that this scent was developed around the turn of the century...the 20th century and not this last turn. I personally like the stuff myself. Just something really old fashion and addictive about it. But I definitely understand why others don't like it.
Just for reference purposes...here is what TOBS says about this flavor...
A classic fougere fragrance with top notes of geranium, lavender, rosemary and liquid amber supported by a heart of carnation, fern and orange blossom resting on a sumptuous base of patchouli, sandalwood, vetivert, powdery musk and rock rose.
Just for reference purposes...here is what TOBS says about this flavor...
A classic fougere fragrance with top notes of geranium, lavender, rosemary and liquid amber supported by a heart of carnation, fern and orange blossom resting on a sumptuous base of patchouli, sandalwood, vetivert, powdery musk and rock rose.
Oh and by the way...probably the best badger brush for a really inexpensive price are the Stirling Best Badger Brushes. Those things are pretty awesome!
What the hell kind of marketing is that? It's a fougere, but it's marketed as sandalwood? I thought I was irrational and borderline insane, geez.
I enjoyed your ramblings today, Tim. Glad the pupper is doing better, too.
I enjoyed your ramblings today, Tim. Glad the pupper is doing better, too.