Shaving adventures of a Milkcrate

Shave Count (DE: 569 SE: 9 SR: 908)

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

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: Ethos Sandalwood sample 

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: none

The Deets-
So for the last two days I have been using a sample of a new soap that Frank at Ethos is developing. This is a straight Sandalwood scent and he is targeting the AOS/Fine Santal scent profile. This is the first iteration and he is making some changes based on tester feedback.

So … it’s been awhile since I bowl lathered but I haven’t forgotten how. It whipped up a lot of nice smelling lather … a lot. Given how I am really digging my brush warner, I might have to look into a modern scuttle at some point. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. I could have used a straight, but was lazy I guess. The slickness of the soap is top notch. Those three easy passes left me BBS for the win! Yes indeed. I didn’t chase it with an aftershave, just a post shave lather and a quick rinse. The post shave feel, using just the soap, was nice too. Having the matching AS will be awesome. I am a big fan of straight up Sandalwood, so I’m excited that Frank is working on this one. Life is good!

Tim, I know you have the PAA brush warmer and maybe you would like their new scuttle? I bought one, after enjoying the brush warmer (which I bought because of you!), so one good turn deserves another! 

Tim, I know you have the PAA brush warmer and maybe you would like their new scuttle? I bought one, after enjoying the brush warmer (which I bought because of you!), so one good turn deserves another! 

Oh man, now I am going to have to check that one out. Thanks Eric!

Just checked and it’s on sale too.

Tim, I know you have the PAA brush warmer and maybe you would like their new scuttle? I bought one, after enjoying the brush warmer (which I bought because of you!), so one good turn deserves another! 

Oh man, now I am going to have to check that one out. Thanks Eric!

Just checked and it’s on sale too.

Seems it's "Meant to be"

Shave Count (DE: 569 SE: 9 SR: 909)

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

Shave-
Razor: Solingen SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog “School House Rock”
Soap: Stirling Intrepid Man

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Witch Hazel

The Deets-
Just a casual shave today to try out Intrepid Man. Life is good!

Shave Count (DE: 569 SE: 9 SR: 911)

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

Shave-
Razor: Clauss SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: Ethos Succes

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Ethos Succes

The Deets-
Monday and today. Life is good!

Shave Count (DE: 570 SE: 9 SR: 913)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan
Scuttle: PAA Brush Warmer
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Knothead Boar
Soap: MWF

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: DR Harris Windsor

The Deets-
Finished out the work week yesterday and rocked Ethos Succes the entire week. Great shaves with a combination of DE and straight shaves. I am off work today and wanted to try my new DR Harris Windsor. I don’t have a bowl for the soap yet, so The Fat got the nod.

20 laps on linen and 60 on leather and it was go time. I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. The Fat just works so well for me and provides an excellent shave. Hot lather and relaxing passes of the straight left me BBS for the win! Wrapped everything up with a splash of the new aftershave and everything was right as rain! Man it smells nice. Great way to start the cold, dreary day. Life is good!

Home Front-
I haven’t posted much on the home front lately. Let’s just say that the last 5-6 weeks have been … stressful. But we adapt and overcome. I haven’t reached the overcoming part yet, but I will get there.

No matter how trite it sounds, keep on keeping on, brother! We're all pulling for you!

No matter how trite it sounds, keep on keeping on, brother! We're all pulling for you!

Thanks Eric! Just a speed bump, that I will get behind me soon.

No matter how trite it sounds, keep on keeping on, brother! We're all pulling for you!

I don't think it's trivial at all, but that aside:  Ditto! and Amen!