Ramblings of a MilkCrate

[MilkCrate]

Today’s Shave

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

Shave-
Razor: Boker SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: Duc De Santal

The Deets-
Life is good!

 

[Graybeard57]

Sticking with the winning gear today! Can't go wrong with a solid sandalwood scent.

 

[GearNoir]

Have a great Sunday Tim!

 

[MilkCrate]

Have a great Sunday Tim!

Thanks Chris, you too!

I am currently going through rods and reels, cleaning and re-stringing. Most time consuming bit is tearing down reels to clean and lube. I use bait casters.

Will probably go through my bait bag next weekend and restock as needed.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

 

[woodpusher]

Nothing wrong with sticking with a great setup.

 

[MilkCrate]

Today’s Shave

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

Shave-
Razor: Waterville SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Badger
Soap: Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: Duc De Santal

The Deets-
Still working on this soap, but I did change out the hardware. A very nice shave indeed. Life is good!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

but I did change out the hardware

Hope you are having a great weekend Tim!

 

[MilkCrate]

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Hope you are having a great weekend Tim!

Thanks Brian and yes it is. My fishing gear is now setup for our tournament start next month. But I need to restock a few items before then. The missus and I are headed to a Mavericks Basketball game this afternoon too. Life is good!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Enjoy the game my friend!

 

[MilkCrate]

Enjoy the game my friend!

A good time, but the Mavs lost.

 

[MilkCrate]

Today’s Shave

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

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Badger
Soap: Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: Duc De Santal

The Deets-
Was in a bit of a rush this morning, so a DE got the nod. A very nice shave indeed. Life is good!

 

[GearNoir]

Tim slowly, silently working away at his Duc de Santal! Is it a repurchase at some point?

 

[MilkCrate]

Tim slowly, silently working away at his Duc de Santal! Is it a repurchase at some point?

At some point, but I need to shed more soaps first. I have the Ethos Sandalwood coming and I have an AOS soap that Matt @Luecke3262 sent me in the Halloween PIF. Those need a spot on the shelf.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Glad you had a good time at the game! Great shave as always - even if it was speedy!

 

[Graybeard57]

I have an AOS soap

Sandalwood? Their sandalwood was good 10 years ago, but I've read complaints about a formula and aroma change (naturally). Everyone favors the Unobtanium, of course.

 

[MilkCrate]

Sandalwood? Their sandalwood was good 10 years ago, but I've read complaints about a formula and aroma change (naturally). Everyone favors the Unobtanium, of course.

Not sure yet. My sniffer is not the greatest and it’s still plastic wrapped hard puck. I have an old A&E wooden bowl that needs a bit of refinishing before I unwrap and try the soap.

 

[Graybeard57]

Not sure yet. My sniffer is not the greatest and it’s still plastic wrapped hard puck. I have an old A&E wooden bowl that needs a bit of refinishing before I unwrap and try the soap.

I cannot recall what changed about it that caused a rush on the old formula - it may have been AoS went to vegan from a tallow formulation (?).

 

[MilkCrate]

I cannot recall what changed about it that caused a rush on the old formula - it may have been AoS went to vegan from a tallow formulation (?).

I think Matt said it was either Sandalwood or unscented.

 

[MilkCrate]

Today’s Shave

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

Shave-
Razor: Clauss SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Boar
Soap: Duc De Santal

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: Duc De Santal

The Deets-
Still rocking the Santal and making progress in wearing it down. Just a matter of time now. I did swap out the razor and brush again for a little variety. Another great shave to start the day and BBS for the win!

Yesterday my stepson and I pre-fished for our February Bass tournament. It was overcast and 50ish degrees, which I suspect Sam would call Summer weather. A front rolled in and fish weren’t biting. Then the rain came … all day long. Miserable outing because my sneakers became sloppy wet sponges. Oh well, hopefully we redeem ourselves on tournament day. Today is just a chill day. Life is Good!