Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice shave Tim, enjoy your day
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Ramblings of a MilkCrate
- Thread starter MilkCrate
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I'm on my way!You didn’t. It had fallen behind my misc hardware box. Found it when I was digging for something else
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Indeed. Thanks Dave!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thanks Dave!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 304 SR: 279)
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
J Allen SR
Zenith boar
WSP Gaelic Tweed soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
WSP Gaelic Tweed ASB
The process-
So a new work week and an new scent. Starting this week off with Gaelic Tweed and it's been too long. The rest of the kit that got the nod is listed above. Loaded the soap for 30 seconds and that was more than enough. The lather started off with lots of large bubbles, but settled down quickly. Brush was a bit wet, but didn't cause any issues. It whipped up a really nice lather that smelled great!
50 laps on leather this morning and it was go time. I went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG and have no drama to report. Shave felt normal for the most part but for whatever reason, I still have some irritation on the left side of my neck. Maybe it's from the heat ... or not. This morning I walked away with a DFS for the win! I must have been shaving with one eye open and missed a bit around the Adam's Apple. Wrapped everything up with a splash of water and dry down. A splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! Oh yes it was! Man, the alarm clock went off way too early this morning but the shave was worth it. I really dig this scent and I'm ready to take on the day.
Home front-
Abnormally short week with a holiday on Monday and I am taking off on Friday. So I'll have to see what work I can cram into 3 days. My back is still iffy from the yardwork incident of 2019, but that will pass. Nothing on the personal horizon for the next couple of days. However, the missus has a test scheduled for Friday, which will require anesthesia. If you are so inclined, please add her to your prayer list. Positive energy and other such things are also welcome. Life is good!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Dang.... nice price. Everytime I see these they are $20 or more. I would have snatched those right up!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 305 SR: 279)
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
Gillette NEW LC
Astra SP
Zenith boar
WSP Gaelic Tweed soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
WSP Gaelic Tweed AS
The process-
Hit the snooze button too many times this morning ... oops. So to speed things up a tad, the NEW got the nod. Hit the soap with a fairly wet brush and loaded for 30 seconds. This once again started out very wet and bubbly but settled down quickly. It worked into a really nice lather and there was plenty for the shave and post shave.
I went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG and have no drama to report. That was an outstanding shave and I am BBS for the win! Man, these vintage razors just take care of business smoothly and efficiently. Wrapped everything up with a splash of water and dry down. A splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! You know it was, a great shave makes everything better. I am smelling great and ready for the day.
Home front-
It's hump day for me as I have a really short week this time around. Lots of work work to do in even less time ... fun stuff. Anyway, plugging along to keep the lights on. The recent rains seemed to have driven ants into the house, so we are fighting them in various rooms as they show up. Luckily they are not fire ants. I think that's all I have at the moment. Of the new scent releases from cblsoaps.com I picked up the Patchouli. Man I can't wait for that to arrive. Life is good!
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
Gillette NEW LC
Astra SP
Zenith boar
WSP Gaelic Tweed soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
WSP Gaelic Tweed AS
The process-
Hit the snooze button too many times this morning ... oops. So to speed things up a tad, the NEW got the nod. Hit the soap with a fairly wet brush and loaded for 30 seconds. This once again started out very wet and bubbly but settled down quickly. It worked into a really nice lather and there was plenty for the shave and post shave.
I went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG and have no drama to report. That was an outstanding shave and I am BBS for the win! Man, these vintage razors just take care of business smoothly and efficiently. Wrapped everything up with a splash of water and dry down. A splash of the AS and everything was right as rain! You know it was, a great shave makes everything better. I am smelling great and ready for the day.
Home front-
It's hump day for me as I have a really short week this time around. Lots of work work to do in even less time ... fun stuff. Anyway, plugging along to keep the lights on. The recent rains seemed to have driven ants into the house, so we are fighting them in various rooms as they show up. Luckily they are not fire ants. I think that's all I have at the moment. Of the new scent releases from cblsoaps.com I picked up the Patchouli. Man I can't wait for that to arrive. Life is good!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Last year we had a colony build up in the back of a junk closet. It was every bit of 18” tall and clogged up my shop vac during the removal process.
Dang! I guess I can't complain about a small ant trail from time to time. I do live in a house where people feel there should be NOTHING from the outside ever getting in through.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
I’m of that opinion...they aren’t a contributing member of the family and aren’t helping pay the mortgage so...
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 305 SR: 280)
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
Boker SR
Semogue boar
WSP Gaelic Tweed soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
WSP Gaelic Tweed AS
The process-
TGITHMF! Mixed up the kit a bit, but kept the soap/AS combo to wrap up the work week. Once again loaded the soap for 30 seconds and whipped up a really nice lather. And you know it smelled great! The Semogue is still not as soft as the Zenith, but I imagine it will get there. Surprisingly, the Zenith was soft right out of the box. Anyway, really nice lather with enough for a 3 pass shave and a post shave lather.
A quick 40 laps on leather and I was ready to go. I went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG and have no drama to report. Another outstanding shave and I am BBS for the win! This razor is a lot more enjoyable than when I first honed it up on film. Originally it was crisp, really keen, but not harsh and it bit me most times that I used it. And it bit the hardest of all my razors. My technique must be improving a bit because it is still crisp, keen and smooth, but it's been playing nice. A real pleasure to shave with. Wrapped everything up with a splash of water and a quick dry. A glug of the AS and everything is right as rain! Oh yes it is! Clean shaved and smelling great, today is mine! Let's do this!
Home front-
Wrapping up the work week, but may end up having to bring work home for the weekend. Also anxiously awaiting the new Patchouli soap from cblsoaps.com to arrive. Man I dig Patchouli. Yard work is on deck for the weekend, but I don't know of anything else. Life is good!
For your listening pleasure ...
Pre Shave-
Splash and go
Shave-
Boker SR
Semogue boar
WSP Gaelic Tweed soap
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
WSP Gaelic Tweed AS
The process-
TGITHMF! Mixed up the kit a bit, but kept the soap/AS combo to wrap up the work week. Once again loaded the soap for 30 seconds and whipped up a really nice lather. And you know it smelled great! The Semogue is still not as soft as the Zenith, but I imagine it will get there. Surprisingly, the Zenith was soft right out of the box. Anyway, really nice lather with enough for a 3 pass shave and a post shave lather.
A quick 40 laps on leather and I was ready to go. I went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG and have no drama to report. Another outstanding shave and I am BBS for the win! This razor is a lot more enjoyable than when I first honed it up on film. Originally it was crisp, really keen, but not harsh and it bit me most times that I used it. And it bit the hardest of all my razors. My technique must be improving a bit because it is still crisp, keen and smooth, but it's been playing nice. A real pleasure to shave with. Wrapped everything up with a splash of water and a quick dry. A glug of the AS and everything is right as rain! Oh yes it is! Clean shaved and smelling great, today is mine! Let's do this!
Home front-
Wrapping up the work week, but may end up having to bring work home for the weekend. Also anxiously awaiting the new Patchouli soap from cblsoaps.com to arrive. Man I dig Patchouli. Yard work is on deck for the weekend, but I don't know of anything else. Life is good!
For your listening pleasure ...
Yard work is ALWAYS on deck! Nice shaves!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Yard work ... oh I know. Thanks Don!