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Ramblings of a MilkCrate

Shave Count (DE: 306 SR: 282)

Pre Shave-
Splash and go

Shave-
Boker SR
Semogue boar
Stirling Glastonbury soap

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Stirling Glastonbury AS

The process-
Late morning shave ... check!
30 second load time ... check!
Ample lather for shave and post shave ... check!
Let’s do this.

My neck had some irritation before the shave. Not sure if that was the shave yesterday or the 103 actual temp while I was mowing. So I went with a two pass shave of WTG and have no drama to report. I need that third pass for a BBS, so today I walked away with a DFS for the win! I’ll take it.

Wrapped everything up with a splash of water and a quick dry. A splash of the AS and everything is right as rain! That’s all I got. Life is good!
 
Shave Count (DE: 307 SR: 282)

Pre Shave-
Splash and go

Shave-
Gillette Old Type
Astra SP (2)
Vulfix bader
Stirling Executive Man sample

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Nivia ASB

The process-
Ew ... Early morning shave. Didn't hit snooze this morning, so I had plenty of time. However, I still opted for the DE because I am still sporting some irritation. It feels better today, but still very noticeable. Anyway, back to the shave and the Slim got the nod today. Broke out my sample of Stirling Executive Man, because I haven't tried it yet. Grabbed a badger brush and loaded the soap for 30 seconds. The soap smells great and loads easily. Had plenty of lather for the shave and post shave as well.

I went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG and have no drama to report. When shaving today the irritation was very noticeable, but I took my time and was rewarded with a BBS for the win! That is a great way to start the work week. Wrapped everything up with a splash of water and a quick dry. A dab of the ASB and everything is right as rain! I dig the scent of that soap. Man ... Stirling sure does have some winning scents to choose from. Looks like I will have to add that to my list of future purchases as well.

Home front-
The week is just starting, so I don't have anything of interest to report. This is my normally scheduled short week, so there is that. Life is good!
 
Nice buy on that razor. And strong work on avoiding the snooze to take your time with the shave! Lets skin this pig Tim!
 
Shavewizard420 said:
NICEEE!!! I like how Chris did that Ghosting text with the HEMP background showing which base it is, really cool nice touch. Hope you like the scent!
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I keep circling back to sniff it. I love a simple straight up Patchouli. I know what’s on deck tomorrow :)
 
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Shave Count (DE: 307 SR: 283)

Pre Shave-
Splash and go

Shave-
J Allen SR
DSC badder
CBL Patchouli

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Nivia ASB

The process-
Woke up without hitting snooze again today. Hm ... something must be wrong. As you know, I usually run with the same scent for a work week. Decisions, decisions ... I'm trying this new Patchouli. Couldn't help myself, I dig the simple straight up scent of Patchouli. The only point of reference that I have is comparing this to the SC Patchouli and Nanny's that I have had a samples of. I used them up so I have to go from memory ... oh boy. So let's get to it. The scent of this soap is nice ... I dig it. It is a bit lighter than the Stone Cottage, but CBL takes the edge in all other areas. From what I remember, I think the scent strength is probably on par with Nanny's. Grabbed the DSC with every intention of making a wet mess. Loaded for 30 seconds and that was more than enough. The lather just exploded as I added water. My goodness I had a lot of lather and I'm sure I had enough for two shaves. The wet mess was nice ... really nice! I won't get into the performance of the soap as most of you are familiar with CBL already.

The irritation on my neck has faded away and it's time to get back on the straights. Went with 50 laps on leather this morning and it was go time. I went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG and have no drama to report. Outstanding shave and I am ... wait a minute, what the crap? I am DFS+ for the win! That was not on the soap, that's on me. I missed just a smidgen on my jaw line. Man that was a really nice shave and I cannot believe that I missed that little bit. That's twice with this razor, it may need a bit of a touch-up.

Wrapped everything up with a splash of water. Before the dry down and the ASB, I was checking out the post shave feel and it was really hydrated feeling, slick actually. (I didn't find the spot I missed until driving to work ... don't ask) A pat dry and a dab of the ASB and everything was right as rain! That was a great shave sans my oversight. Man I dig it and I'm glad that @CBLSoaps.com brought this scent into the lineup. It is also missus approved. I think I may have to make a DIY Patch AS, as I do love a matching AS. Now to find a recipe ...

Home front-
Back still hurts ... boo. It's a short work week ... yay! The home front is quiet for the moment, just making a to-do list for the weekend. Life is good!
 
I love CBL's Patchouil! The scent is nearly identical to the Patchouli from Saint Charles Shave, which I'm glad since SCS is no more.
 
Spider said:
I love CBL's Patchouil! The scent is nearly identical to the Patchouli from Saint Charles Shave, which I'm glad since SCS is no more.
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It is a great scent and rounds out my rotation nicely. I didn’t get to try SCS before they closed shop.

I hear you had a hand in the release of this Patchouli, so a big thank you is in order.
 
Patchouli huh? I wouldn't have taken Tim as one that likes the smell of hippies, but it's all good. Peace and love brother Tim! :)
 
Strong work on the last shave. Too bad about missing that spot. I usually find out how well I did on the way to work too, don't ask. 🤣
 
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