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Ramblings of a MilkCrate

ABF0A83A-25E8-4799-A055-01BBE3CAEBCC.jpegShave Count (DE: 419 SE: 9 SR: 504)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: whatever I used last one
Brush: GF Trumper Badger
Soap: Wickhams Cashmere (sample)

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Wickhams Cashmere ASB (sample)
Frag: none

The Process-
Early morning shave today and I tried something a bit different. Using these samples for Wickhams Cashmere again and I am digging the scent. This will probably end up on the purchase list. The GFT brush is back on deck again as well and this is where I tried something different. I typically wet my brush as the sink is filling with water. Once the water level is where I want it, I am off and running. Today I grabbed a handy apothecary mug, stuck the brush in there and soaked it in warm water while I did other things. As I was building the lather in the bowl, I noticed it heating up from the brush ... pretty cool. I whipped up a lot of lather rather quickly and then began face lathering. Man the brush was very soft and pliable, you could tell the difference with using a longer soak time.

Went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. That was a very nice shave! I was able to enjoy the light scent of this soap throughout the shave. And the difference in the feel of this brush, being soaked, was significant. The Slim and the blade were up to the task as well and it was a smooth, dare I say ... luxurious shave. I do have great shaves, but this one was just a bit above that notch. I looked at the clock and didn't realize how much time had elapsed. I guess I really was lost in the moment because the shave took longer than it should have. I had enough lather left for at least two passes. So I piled it on for the post shave while I cleaned my shave gear.

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that with a few dabs of the ASB, smeared that in and everything was right as rain! Oh yes it was. The ASB is a heavy liquid that goes on smooth and absorbs quickly. It does not leave a heavy, sticky feeling as some ASB's do. Oh yeah, this set made the purchase list for some time in the future. An outstanding shave and I am ready for the day. Life is good!
 
MilkCrate said:
Man the brush was very soft and pliable, you could tell the difference with using a longer soak time.
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Totally does! Even if it’s cool water, the pliability is noticeable. I usually soak my badgers in a mug while I brush my teeth and prepare for the shave. Couple minutes at least.
 
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Shave Count (DE: 419 SE: 9 SR: 505)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: SV/TSC Badger
Soap: SV Opuntia

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: SV Opuntia
Frag: none

The Process-
TGITHMF! That's right friends and neighbors, it is a short work week for me and today is my Friday. I am wrapping up the work week in style with a very nice bit of kit. The Diamond got the nod today to slay whiskers. The new SV/TSC badger is in the house and ready for work. And completing the kit is the SV Opuntia ... mmmmm good stuff.

For the shave, I loaded the Opuntia for 30 seconds and began working this brush. Man I dig the scent of this soap. Lathered up great and delivered 3 very nice passes with the razor taking care of business. So I got the SV brush in late afternoon yesterday and gave it a good cleaning last night. This morning I loaded it pretty heavy just to run it through it's paces and it did very well. The brush is comfortable in the hand and has a nice weight to it. The knot is soft, dense and does splay nice for it's first lather. I have heard that the knot is set a little lower than others, but I like it like that. Like I said, it splayed well and will only get better as it gets broken in. This brush is a keeper. That was a glorious shave and I am BBS for the win! I also had lather left for a post shave while I cleaned the shave gear. Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that with a splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! You know it. Man oh man ... I could get used to that. Life is good.
 
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