What's new
The Shaving Cadre

Welcome to The Shaving Cadre, a forum dedicated to gentlemanly discourse about wet shaving and other topics of common interests. Membership is always free so register today and join in the fun

Ramblings of a MilkCrate

EFC80C2D-CD61-4C0E-8C7F-D3CC18B2D24F.jpeg

Shave Count (DE: 447 SE: 9 SR: 586)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Ralf Aust
Blade: none
Brush: Knothead Boar
Soap: Stirling Nag Champa

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Nag Champa

Took a new direction in the scent category today and went full on incense. Started with a soaked boar and a 30 second load time. That whipped up a really nice lather and that scent ... oh my gosh.

Stayed with my usual 10 laps on cotton and 40 laps on leather. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. That was an outstanding shave ... oh yeah. The Aust made effortless work of the stubble and the scent strength stayed throughout the shave. I am BBS and smell amazing!

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. A glug of the AS and everything was right as rain! Yes it was. Life is good!
 
6DF615E9-17B3-4985-B84B-09E029236B7E.jpeg

Shave Count (DE: 447 SE: 9 SR: 587)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Ralf Aust
Blade: none
Brush: Knothead Boar
Soap: Stirling Scarn

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Scarn

Today is a Black Friday scent from Stirling. This one is inspired by Dior Sauvage (?). Soaked the boar for a few minutes in warm water and gave it a gentle squeeze. A 30 second load time whipped up a nice wet, slick lather. The opening notes off the tub remind me of another Stirling soap, but I can’t place it.

Stayed with my usual 10 laps on cotton and 40 laps on leather. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. That was a great shave! Three smooth passes from the Aust and I was once again BBS for the win! (I didn’t want to overlook that Thom) I also had enough lather for a post shave while I cleaned my shave gear.

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. A heavy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! This one undergoes a few changes in scent and then the base notes shine through. This one is a keeper. Life is good!
 
67375863-DA7A-4693-8FAA-939C7632F617.jpeg

Shave Count (DE: 449 SE: 9 SR: 587)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Feather
Brush: Simpson Badger
Soap: PAA Porthos

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: PAA Porthos

I scored some new Feather blades in a PIF and had to give them a try. I also brought out the Slim and the Simpson. The Porthos was a great call today and a 15 second load time and I was ready for business. Even with the decreased load time, it whipped up a very nice lather.

Three easy peasy passes and I am BBS for the win! Outstanding first shave with a Feather blade ... man that was a great shave. I think with the addition of the new blades, I may have enough to last a lifetime. With the 19mm brush I still had lather for a post shave while I cleaned my shave gear too.

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. A heavy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! Outstanding shave and I smell amazing! Life is good!
 
6BC95021-8F0C-414F-8222-52C5CEE48314.jpeg

Shave Count (DE: 449 SE: 9 SR: 588)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Hyashi SR
Blade: none
Brush: Knothead Boar
Soap: Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh

I picked this set up on our visit to Rod and Mandy’s shop. Off the puck, I wasn’t sure about this scent, so I wanted to lather it and see how it opens up. I am still on the fence with this one. The scent to, my nose, smells very similar to Cedar. I absolutely despise Cedar. The only thing that trash wood is good for is fence posts. Yeah ... I dont much care for Cedar. Anyway I got after it with a 25 second load time and a wet brush. Didn’t take but a minute and I had a lot of slick lather to work with.

10 laps on cotton and 40 on leather to get me going. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. A very comfortable shave ... very nice. The scent wafted in and out during the shave and seemed to mellow. A relaxing shave and I am BBS for the win! Had plenty of lather left for a post shave as well.

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. A healthy splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! Or was it? Yeah, it was but I’m still on the fence with this scent. The AS brought forward a citrus scent that faded quickly and was back to the scent off the tub. I may use this a few more days to see, but this may slide into the PIF/trade bin. Life is good!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top