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Ramblings of a MilkCrate

I have the same issues with my iPhone...it’s gotta be the iOS. If I skip around typing stuff in a post and some things will get randomly partially deleted. Autocorrect continues to be a nuisance as well.
 
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Shave Count (DE: 381 SE: 9 SR: 437)

Pre Shave-
Splash and go

Shave-
Solingen SR
Omega Pro Boar
RR Mudder Focker soap

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
RR Mudder Focker AS

The Process-
Late morning shave today ... oh yeah! Decided to go with the MF today. I had used this for about a week before the shelter in place started, so it was about due. It’s also been a while since the Omega Pro was on deck, so it got the nod. This is a good sized brush and should chew through this soap fast enough. This is one that I will use up and not replace, just because. Went with a 30 second load time and whipped up a bunch of lather.

10 laps on cloth and 40 on leather and it was go time. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. That was a very nice shave and I am BBS for the win! The soap does a good job and I had no issues with slickness or residual slickness. I think the issue for me, is the scent of the soap. It has a powdery scent. And I am not a fan of cedar or powder. I know, I know. Oh well, I can use it up and move on. Good shave though. Wrapped everything up with a post shave lather while I cleaned my shave gear.

A quick rinse and pat dry. Then brought it home with a healthy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! No issues with the splash except for the same scent (it’s the same as the soap). But the dry down leaves the skin feeling good. Was setting with the missus for breakfast and she could smell the splash. Then she said “That smells good.” And that was a sincere approval ... well crap. So I may not be in a rush to finish this one off ... we’ll see. Life is good!

Home Front-
Lawn mowing is on the schedule today. Also have some dog grooming to do. Then I think it’s whatever comes along. Have a great day!
 
I think it was the pineapple that looked the scent for me. I don't know why I don't like pineapple, but I can almost always pick it out.

Something, something, drink some water.
 
GearNoir said:
I have the same issues with my iPhone...it’s gotta be the iOS. I
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I have an iPhone 7 with the latest iOS, and don't have that issue. I use a MacBook for posting here; never use the phone. If it only happens here, might it be TapaTalk? Just speculating...
 
Shave Count (DE: 381 SE: 9 SR: 438)

Pre Shave-
Splash and go

Shave-
Solingen SR
Zenith Boar
B&M Vespers soap

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
WH and Vespers EdT mix

The Process-
Late morning shave today. I have tried the Vespers before but can’t remember the AS that I paired it with. It got the nod again today. I ran the Zenith a bit wetter than I have been and in about 15 seconds, I had bubbly protolather running everywhere. So I gave it another 10 seconds for good measure. I’m at a loss to describe the scent of the soap and can’t pick out a single note. It comes across kinda warm and spicy. But there is something else that I just can’t nail down. It built a nice lather, but looking back, I may have needed a touch more water.

10 laps on cloth and 40 on leather and it was time for business. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. The shave felt a little dry and I did add more water. But as I said, I should have added more. Re-wetting some areas did help too. All in I did walk away with a DFS for the win! The typical trouble spots could have used a bit more work. I think with another shave I could get this soap dialed in. I then went with a post shave lather while I cleaned the shave gear.

Followed that up with a quick rinse and pat dry. I used a mix of Witch Hazel and the EdT and everything was right as rain! The EdT does have a slightly different scent than the soap. I guess to bring some other notes to the forefront. Anyway it’s a unique scent and I don’t hate it ... not sure but I may be digging it. And it’s missus approved, so there you have it. Life is good!

Home Front-
Mostly a chill day. I have a few things to wrap up and then looking after the missus. We think she has a Kidney stone. I asked if she could wait until after the pandemic ... and I got the look. Be careful out there.
 
I know that "Look". The Kidney stone thing is no joke. My old man was hit by them several times. He used to eat Rolaids like candy. And the calcium made the stones. Twice he had to have them blasted while he sat in a tub. Then he was able to pass them. Like little pieces of sand coming out. Wish her the best.
 
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