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Ramblings of a MilkCrate
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MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 429 SE: 9 SR: 520)
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Ralf Aust SR
Blade: none
Brush: SV/TSC LE Badger
Soap: Ethos Succes
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Ethos Succes
Frag: none
The Process-
Yesterday was yet another rough work day. I am currently running solo while my coworker is on vaca and the fun keeps piling up. So with that in mind, I wanted to start the day off right. You can see by my choices above, I am living large today and breaking out the fancy stuff. Dropped a bit of the Ethos into my copper bowl and got after it with a damp brush. I added water as I went building a really nice, great smelling lather. I liked this brush from the start, but I am really digging it the more that I use it.
30 laps on leather this morning. Another thing to add to the fix list on this razor is to tighten the hinge pin. In spite of the few things that need corrected, the previous owner did have a nice edge on it. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. I had a really nice shave. The razor handles really well and just moved along smoothly removing everything in it's path. Man that was a relaxing shave ... three passes and I am BBS for the win! I had plenty of lather left for a post shave while I cleaned my shave gear.
Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. I splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! Oh yes it was ... very nice. I am also digging the scent of this soap, but I seem to lose the pineapple rather quickly. I do smell whatever is underneath it ... not sure if that is just the natural scent of the EOS or something else. It's I guess ... herbal? It's not unpleasant at all and I am digging that too. Did I mention the post shave feel? This combo leaves the face feeling moisturized, smooth and refreshed. You know it ... Life is good!
Good Looking shave Tim!
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
Looks like a really luxurious shave Tim. I love the scales on that Ralf Aust!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thanks Chris!
Some companies seem to think IT is expendable I guess. We are a shadow of what we once were.
Our IT is 3 people for the entire city. The list of problems just for our department piles up quick, let alone the rest of the city.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
I used to work for a small city and there were four of us. I supported City Hall, libraries, police department, fire department and landfill (that one stunk). I loved going to the fire houses. Those guys were so friendly and offered you coffee or to feed ya. Good people!
Haha. I just remembered my first fire as a firefighter. It was at the dump.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 429 SE: 9 SR: 521)
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Waterville SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: Stirling Baker Street
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Baker Street
Frag: none
The Process-
Happy Hump Day! Early morning shave today and things are clicking on all cylinders. Mixed the kit up today and it did indeed paid dividends. Stirling Baker Street hasn't seem much action lately, so it got the nod. Also back with a boar brush and the Waterville brush that I picked up from Matt. Went with a 30 second load time and I was ready for business.
I hit the leather for 30 laps this morning 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! The razor has a very nice, smooth edge that is sharp. I didn't realize until much later after the shave that I had actually nicked my ear on the ATG stroke. Never felt it. So yeah ... it was a nice shave and I am BBS for the win! I'll take that all week long. Had plenty of lather left for a post shave while I cleaned my shave gear too. Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. I healthy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! I am ready for the day. Life is good!
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
Nice shave Tim!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thanks Oat!
She is blood thirsty! Why do you think I sent her to you?!?! lol It does have a great feel in hand an holds a great edge! The latest edge she has, I believe is a welsch slate + Escher.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
That is a nice edge! I like the characteristics of the razor and the way it feels in the hand. Shaves very well too. Many thanks!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Stupid keyboard. Sorry @Patelliott, but at least I didn’t call you Dave
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
Very true!Stupid keyboard. Sorry @Patelliott, but at least I didn’t call you Dave
I love oats. I cook them in milk, with raisins, cinnamon, and a little sweetener. Breakfast of champions! Blueberries are a good substitute for raisins.