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Ramblings of a MilkCrate
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MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Today was the start of a new rotation. I think I used Tabac once or twice after I got it. Now it’s time to give it a week.
Pre Shave-
Hot water splash
Shave-
Gillette SS
Astra SP (1)
Vie Long horsehair
Tabac soap and AS
I know everyone’s nose is different. To me Tabac smells like a powder and it’s heavy on the puck. I gave the brush a load and went to it.
The heavy powder smell does lessen when lathering. I went with my standard three passes: WTG, XTG and ATG. Again taking my time and just enjoying a
relaxing morning. I usually say there is no drama and there wasn’t any this time. The Astra blades work well for me. They are sharp and forgiving, allowing me to end my shave without injury. Not sure why, maybe my technique, but they seem to fade about shave 5.
The shave was great. Tabac lathers well and is slick, allowing for buffing where needed. I almost walked away with a complete BBS today but I missed a spot by the Adam’s Apple. So DFS it is, and I’m perfectly happy with that.
I followed up the shave with the matching AS. Not sure what it was about the AS, but it smells slightly different. To my nose, the powder smell wasn’t as strong.
Anyway, I don’t find the powder smell awesome but I’m not repulsed either so well give it a fair shake in the rotation. When it first came in, the Mrs liked the scent on the puck. So there is that.
Tabacalicious
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Tabac is really great stuff. I plan to always have the soap and AS in my den. You are not alone in thinking that the AS has a slightly different smell from the soap puck.
When I started out I could only get 5 days from an Astra SP. Now, however, I can get them to last over a month if I want to. Careful technique will eventually lead to greater blade longevity.
When I started out I could only get 5 days from an Astra SP. Now, however, I can get them to last over a month if I want to. Careful technique will eventually lead to greater blade longevity.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
I've been seeing Tabac a lot lately...it's now on my short list!
...and once you get Tabac we can give you the TOP Secret Recipe for TabacaVeg, The shave of Kings, LOL.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
I mixed it up a bit today. Started the day with a shave. Same setup for the remainder of this rotation.
Pre Shave-
Hot water splash
Shave-
Gillette SS
Astra SP
Vie Long horsehair
Tabac soap and AS
I took my time this morning. Too much actually, I was 10 minutes late for work, but it was so worth it.
I was really focusing on all aspects of my shave. Brush characteristics, lather and blade angle / speed. Loaded the brush a little heavy and just kept throwing water at it. Tabac did not disappoint, the lather just kept building and building.
Went with the standard three passes: WTG, XTG and ATG. Had the angle pretty much dialed in and walked away with a DFS. The AS confirmed that it was indeed a good shave.
Great way to start the day!
Pre Shave-
Hot water splash
Shave-
Gillette SS
Astra SP
Vie Long horsehair
Tabac soap and AS
I took my time this morning. Too much actually, I was 10 minutes late for work, but it was so worth it.
I was really focusing on all aspects of my shave. Brush characteristics, lather and blade angle / speed. Loaded the brush a little heavy and just kept throwing water at it. Tabac did not disappoint, the lather just kept building and building.
Went with the standard three passes: WTG, XTG and ATG. Had the angle pretty much dialed in and walked away with a DFS. The AS confirmed that it was indeed a good shave.
Great way to start the day!
