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Ramblings of a MilkCrate

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Shave Count (DE: 477 SE: 9 SR: 694)

Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: MWF

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Proraso Red

The Deets-
So ... I has lazy and didn’t post yesterday, but I ran this setup yesterday and today. It’s been a while since I used this aftershave and I do dig the scent. The Fat is always ready for a shave too. I didn’t keep track of my loading time, just worked it until it looked good and loaded. The Stirling Boar is back on deck after a short stint out of the rotation also. I like the heft, feel and unusual shape of this brush and the bristles work well for me. I have been revisiting a few things to see if my thoughts on them have changed. And I have found that my original impressions were spot on.

So the DE change up this weekend was nice, but I find I still prefer an SR shave. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Both shaves delivered easy peasy and I was/am BBS for the win! Whoop ... there it is. That is an awesome way to start the day. With both shaves I also had enough left for a post shave lather for The Fat to work some post shave magic.

Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that up with a splash of the aftershave and everything was right as rain! It’s the simple things in life that I truly enjoy. Life is good!

Home Front-
So just an update on the going’s on around here. Last Wednesday I got my second Rona shot and it knocked me down pretty good on Thursday. I shook most of it off by Friday, but was worn out. We have had rain every few days and the yard was finally dry enough to mow yesterday. My gosh, it was due. I had knee high grass and weeds, but the yard had stayed too wet to mow. Got that and a few errands done yesterday. Today is an easy day and I will probably spend a bit of time honing razors. I have gotten behind on that task. I think that’s all I have for you today.
 
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Shave Count (DE: 477 SE: 9 SR: 695)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed

The Deets-
Back on the WSP again for the work week. This doesn’t look like a very deep tub, but I think it’s 4 feet deep ... goodness. Hopefully I will find the bottom this week. I like the scent and the performance of this base, but I would like to finish another tub.

Also had a really nice shave to start the day. Three smooth passes and I am BBS for the win! The hinge pin is getting loose on this razor, so I’ll have to tweak that. Wrapped it up with a splash of the aftershave and everything was right as rain. You know I’m going to tell ya. Life is good!

Home Front-
So .. I picked up a ILR hone to play with and it came in today. It’s a 6x2x3/4, I think. I didn’t need another hone, but I’ll give it a try. I also have another strop coming from Tony Miller. This one will be horse hide with the flax linen component ... can’t wait to try it. I was able to pick these up by selling the Silverleaf razor back to the maker, so no out of pocket. If that breaks the spirit of the “S” word, chime in and I’ll go fess up. I think that’s all I have today.
 
Shave Count (DE: 477 SE: 9 SR: 697)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Black Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed

The Deets-
Grabbed the Black Diamond this morning. The Henckels is in timeout because she gave me a love bite on the neck for not paying attention. My standard load time is now revealing some tin in spots, so I am on my way.

A nice three pass shave today and I am BBS for the win! I was so ready for the weekend, but now we are doing system upgrades and working all weekend. That sucks ... but life is good!
 
Shave Count (DE: 477 SE: 9 SR: 698)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Black Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed

I also got my new toys.
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