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Ramblings of a MilkCrate

Shave Count (DE: 415 SE: 9 SR: 498)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Black Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: MWF

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Ethos Lavender
Frag: none

The Process-
Great late morning shave today and I wasn’t rushed. The Black Diamond was on deck and I don’t know which edge fluffy put on it, but it’s a nice edge. It’s like a bazillion degrees here today so I wanted a lighter scent. The Fat and Ethos Lavender were on deck for that task. Had a very nice three pass shave and I am BBS. Wrapped everything up with the Ethos and that was a great shave. Life is good!

Home Front-
Went to my youngest granddaughters 2nd birthday yesterday. Had a good time and stayed socially distanced. We have dog baths planned for today. And I may try and work on some edges today too. Not sure what happened but my mojo is suffering. Tried to freshen up a couple of edges and made them worse. So, we’ll see what happens today.
 
Nice shave Tim! Hope your edge mojo returns. What do you think it is causing it? Less regularity doing it?
 
Nice shave Tim! I tried using MWF today too with my omega boar and I did not get a really good shave with it. The cushion was not there although the slickness was pretty great. Probably going to have to read up on how to lather this soap.
 
Patelliott said:
Nice shave Tim! I tried using MWF today too with my omega boar and I did not get a really good shave with it. The cushion was not there although the slickness was pretty great. Probably going to have to read up on how to lather this soap.
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Maybe it’s water or something. I use a wet brush (not damp) and hit it for 30 seconds.
 
Shave Count (DE: 415 SE: 9 SR: 499)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Black Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Zenith Boar
Soap: Stirling Gentleman

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Gentleman
Frag: none

The Process-
Great shave this morning to start the week off right. Stirling Gentleman sounded like a good place to start, so there ya go. Also had the Zenith on deck. Whipped up a really nice lather with a 30 second and got to it. Fir whatever reason, the Zenith decided to shed a hair ... grrrrrrr.

60 laps 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. Very nice shave and I am BBS for the win! Man that was a relaxing shave. Had plenty of lather left for my post shave while I cleaned my shave gear too.

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that up with a healthy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! You know it. Yup ... I smell amazing and I’m ready for the day. Life is good!

Home Front-
We were out of town on Saturday and didn’t check the mail over the weekend. I received a package from @Luecke3262 and found it today. There was some goodness in that box and I’ll post up a pic a bit later. Thanks Matt! Can’t wait to try them tomorrow.

For your listening pleasure.
 
I feel like I've influenced a few people to get Stirling Gentleman and I have no regrets. I think I might grab that for tomorrow's shave.
 
1AD50F26-79AF-4146-A044-3B6C274871A4.jpegShave Count (DE: 415 SE: 9 SR: 500)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Straight Razor Design
Splash and go

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

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling One
Frag: none

The Process-
Mixed all the kit up for today's morning shave. Up on desk is a new razor that I scored from Matt. It's a good looking razor and tested good to shave with, so let's give it a run. Stirling One got the nod, because reasons. And the kit was rounded out with the Graydog Boar. Went with my typical 30 second load time and whipped up a great smelling lather.

60 laps on leather and it was go time. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. The razor was nice and smooth and did a bang up job on those whiskers. It was a quiet shave, so no scraping toast this morning. But it's all good. The Stirling was it's normal great self on the performance front and everything just came together for a BBS for the win! Yes ... a very nice shave in deed. Had plenty of lather for my post shave while I cleaned my shave gear too.

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that up with a healthy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! I was lit up a bit and that caught me off guard because it was such a smooth, uneventful shave. I don't see any irritation or anything. Hm ... I'll have to pay more attention next time. Regardless, the AS toned down quickly and I am feeling and smelling great. Life is good!
 
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