Shaving adventures of a Milkcrate

Shave Count (DE: 492 SE: 9 SR: 749)

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

Shave-
Razor: Dovo SR
Blade: non
Brush: Shavemac Badger
Soap: CRSW Oliva

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Ethos Lavender

The Deets-
I hadn’t put much thought into seasonal scents before, but decided to go with something light today. The CRSW Oliva is a light scent and the base whips up a really nice lather. I am also trying out this Shavemac brush that I picked up in trade. The brush is a 22mm so it runs on the smaller size, but it’s in my wheelhouse. I had washed it in Dawn soap with a hand lather when I got it and there was a bit of scritch. Today with a soak for a couple of minutes, no scritch at all. The tips are soft and it has good backbone too. I think this brush will be an excellent addition to the rotation.

20 laps on linen and 40 on Horsehide and I was ready for business. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. That was a nice shave and the soap had plenty of slickness. I do think I catch the scent of olives when I use this … hm. No issues with the shave, but I missed a bit on my throat, so we’ll call it a DFS for the win!

A quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that up with a splash of the aftershave and everything was right as rain. You know it. I am digging this Lavender splash as well. It’s going to be a great day. Life is good!

Shave Count (DE: 493 SE: 9 SR: 749)

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

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Adjustable 84
Blade: Feather 
Brush: Shavemac Badger
Soap: Stirling Nag Champa

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Nag Champa

The Deets-
A very nice early morning shave. I was a bit pressed for time and went with a DE this morning. I chose the Nag Champa just for the scent. Great shave, BBS and ready for the day. Life is good!

Home Front-
So … the wife tells me this new pup is part Doxie and part Beagle. What!? I am beginning to think this girl is part alligator and part flying squirrel. Typical pup chewing on everything she is not supposed to. And she has toys, but … but … hm. We also have a few baby gates up to keep the dogs out of certain areas. This dog can jump up, get her front paws on the top and over she goes. Did I mention that she is as fast as greased lightning? Ah … the joys of puppyhood.

Shave Count (DE: 493 SE: 9 SR: 749)

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

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Adjustable 84
Blade: Feather 
Brush: Shavemac Badger
Soap: Stirling Nag Champa

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Nag Champa

The Deets-
A very nice early morning shave. I was a bit pressed for time and went with a DE this morning. I chose the Nag Champa just for the scent. Great shave, BBS and ready for the day. Life is good!

Home Front-
So … the wife tells me this new pup is part Doxie and part Beagle. What!? I am beginning to think this girl is part alligator and part flying squirrel. Typical pup chewing on everything she is not supposed to. And she has toys, but … but … hm. We also have a few baby gates up to keep the dogs out of certain areas. This dog can jump up, get her front paws on the top and over she goes. Did I mention that she is as fast as greased lightning? Ah … the joys of puppyhood.

Sorry Tim, wait till she's old enough to drive and date.......

Shave Count (DE: 493 SE: 9 SR: 749)

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

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Adjustable 84
Blade: Feather 
Brush: Shavemac Badger
Soap: Stirling Nag Champa

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Nag Champa

The Deets-
A very nice early morning shave. I was a bit pressed for time and went with a DE this morning. I chose the Nag Champa just for the scent. Great shave, BBS and ready for the day. Life is good!

Home Front-
So … the wife tells me this new pup is part Doxie and part Beagle. What!? I am beginning to think this girl is part alligator and part flying squirrel. Typical pup chewing on everything she is not supposed to. And she has toys, but … but … hm. We also have a few baby gates up to keep the dogs out of certain areas. This dog can jump up, get her front paws on the top and over she goes. Did I mention that she is as fast as greased lightning? Ah … the joys of puppyhood.

Sorry Tim, wait till she's old enough to drive and date.......

She is not borrowing our cars and don’t get me started on dating

Shave Count (DE: 493 SE: 9 SR: 750)

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

Shave-
Razor: Dovo SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Rainier Ash
Soap: Stirling Unscented w/beeswax 

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: SantaAnna Whiskey Bar

Shave Count (DE: 493 SE: 9 SR: 751)

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

Shave-
Razor: Dovo SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Rainier Ash
Soap: GD Clarus

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Ghost Town Barber

TGIF! Life is good!

Shave Count (DE: 493 SE: 9 SR: 752)

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

Shave-
Razor: Reynolds SR
Blade: none
Brush: SV LE Badger
Soap: SV Opuntia

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: SV Opuntia

The Deets-
A relaxing late morning shave and it was very nice. I decided to go with the SV today and it was the right call too. Three smooth passes and I am BBS for the win! I really dig this soap and scent, it is a definite keeper. And when I asked the missus for a sniff test, I got neck kisses. So I’m thinking she likes it too. That was the reason I used this set … just for her.

Home Front-
The tiny terror is doing very well with her potty training. But we have some work to do on chewing. No, not one of the grandkids … but the new dog. Our bed has some small wooden support legs underneath it and I found that the terror had carried one off to the big dog pillow. Not sure how she ripped that off there, but she did. Other than that, we had some errands today. Those are done and now making dinner plans. Life is good!

A fun time and a great read! You have a sneaky sense of humor that is funny, eg not the grand kids 

A fun time and a great read! You have a sneaky sense of humor that is funny, eg not the grand kids 

thanks Eric!

Shave Count (DE: 493 SE: 9 SR: 753)

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

Shave-
Razor: Reynolds SR
Blade: none
Brush: RR 400
Soap: A&E Grecian Horse (sample)

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Witch Hazel