Ramblings of a MilkCrate

[SteveChuckFrank]

Could be just me...but I sense a hostility toward cedar

Hard to tell...I think he may have mentioned something about it not being his favorite?

 

[TobyC]

I love cedar! As a kid I would chop off a limb and shave off the wood down to the red stuff and stick it in my room for the smell!

 

[FarmerTan]

I love cedar! As a kid I would chop off a limb and shave off the wood down to the red stuff and stick it in my room for the smell!

Yeah, I'm that way too.

Oops, now you definitely are weird!

 

[TobyC]

Yeah, I'm that way too.

Oops, now you definitely are weird!

I even made a lamp when I was about 10 with a branch from a cedar tree stripped down to the heartwood,... that was late '60's.

 

[cmh737]

Soap: 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....

I had tried their Frankincense and Myrrh either last year or the year before, and I did not like that particular scent at all. That's OK, I've plenty other Stirling soaps that I totally dig that will last me a lifetime!......How was their shop?

 

[MilkCrate]

I had tried their Frankincense and Myrrh either last year or the year before, and I did not like that particular scent at all. That's OK, I've plenty other Stirling soaps that I totally dig that will last me a lifetime!......How was their shop?

Hey Chris, good to hear from ya! I also have plenty of other Stirling to fall back on. The shop was very nice! Full of product and staff. Everybody was very friendly as well. I would drive back up there for another visit.

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 449 SE: 9 SR: 589)

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

Shave-
Razor: Hyashi SR
Blade: none
Brush: Vintage Rooney Boar
Soap: Stirling Alighieri

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Alighieri

The vintage Rooney is on deck today. I picked this up unused. It had been cleaned but not used or broken in. It has a bit of scritch, but not bad. Went with a 15 second load time and that was plenty for this 19mm. I have found that I lean towards the smaller brushes now that I have used both. The 19-24 is right in my wheelhouse.

10 laps on cotton and 40 on leather. Had another great shave and I am once again BBS for the win! Had a small bit of lather left for the post shave as well. This soap/AS set has a nice subtle scent to it too. The soap base is very nice. The tallow, lanolin and shea butter make for a slick shave and excellent post shave. Life is good!

 

[MilkCrate]

Shave Count (DE: 450 SE: 9 SR: 589)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor:Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Feather
Brush: SV/TSC LE Badger
Soap: Ethos Succes

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Ethos Succes

A very nice shave was had today. BBS and smelling great. Life is good!

 

[GearNoir]

Very nice shave Tim! High class, high quality!

 

[SteveChuckFrank]

I see that Fatboy is getting some regular love. Good stuff Tim!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

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Shave Count (DE: 445 SE: 9 SR: 585)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable 84 S2
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Knothead Boar
Soap: LNHC Barber Shoppe

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: LNHC Barber Shoppe

And the beat down continues, with this tub on the ropes. I have a few vintage DE razors on hand, with some to keep and some to part with. This one is a keeper. I grabbed it and a different brush for today’s shave. A 15 second load time and I was ready for business.

This razor is set on 6 and delivered an outstanding shave! Three easy peasy passes and I am BBS for the win! Man I love these vintage razors. Some times I don’t think, just do and that stance is easy to take with a DE. Today I did pay attention because that will help me sort out the keepers. Something I noticed this morning is that I don’t skin stretch with a DE. Guess there is no need. I was paying attention to angle, pressure and feedback. I guess I do that subconsciously. That was a great shave!

I lean more towards straight razors now, but I will keep a handful of DEs around. More for just future proofing, in the event that I am unable to use a straight for whatever reason. Anyway, that’s my thoughts for today, as warped as they may be. I am off work this week, so it will be a great week. Life is good!

The razor looks to be in mint condition

 

[MilkCrate]

Very nice shave Tim! High class, high quality!

Thanks Chris! After the brush shaming I received, I had to change course. I think this is a 26mm right? That makes it like a McMansion among brushes. I’m all kinds of classy today

 

[MilkCrate]

I see that Fatboy is getting some regular love. Good stuff Tim!

The razor looks to be in mint condition

Thanks Gents!

 

[NurseDave]

I’m all kinds of classy today

As it should be!

 

[Maryland998]

I'm a bit confused. That last DE razor looks like a "Slim" to me Tim. Both are nice though. Guess that makes me a shave gear nerd.

 

[MilkCrate]

I'm a bit confused. That last DE razor looks like a "Slim" to me Tim. Both are nice though. Guess that makes me a shave gear nerd.

You are correct sir. Good catch Ken!

 

[SteveChuckFrank]

I'm a bit confused. That last DE razor looks like a "Slim" to me Tim. Both are nice though. Guess that makes me a shave gear nerd.

You are correct sir. Good catch Ken!

Razor:Gillette Fatboy

 

[GearNoir]

Maybe it was just a Fatboy on the Razor Weight Watchers program mkay?

 

[SteveChuckFrank]

Maybe it was just a Fatboy on the Razor Weight Watchers program mkay?
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[TobyC]

I'm a bit confused. That last DE razor looks like a "Slim" to me Tim. Both are nice though. Guess that makes me a shave gear nerd.

You are correct sir. Good catch Ken!

I thought so, but I figured you fellas knew what you were talking about, and thought it was maybe just the image angle or something.