Shaving adventures of a Milkcrate

Shave Count (DE: 467SE: 9 SR: 650)

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

Shave-
Razor: Waterville SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: WAP Gaelic Tweed

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed 

Had a very nice shave today and I wasn’t rushed. I lucked into a couple of things recently. First, I am participating in a pass around of a Tony Miller Horsehide rough-out strop. It’s a very nice strop, softer and more pliable than the one I currently have. It also has a flax linen component, which is oh so soft. Man, this is a nice strop. I should have my testing wrapped up in a couple of days and will be shipping it to the next person on Friday.

I also lucked into evaluating a new tropical aftershave scent from Scott at Captain’s Choice. I have been able to evaluate two other products in the past, from him as well. The first was the NorEaster aftershave that he was developing. From there he developed the rest of the product line. More recently, I was able to test and evaluate his leather razor cover. A very nice, simple yet elegant design. It’s very nice and is wrapped around the head of my Gillette Tech in my dopp bag. I can’t wait to try this upcoming tropical scent. Life is good!

Great stuff to get to test Tim

Thanks Dave!

Yesterday’s Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 468 SE: 9 SR: 651)

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

Shave-
Razor: Torrey SR
Blade: none
Brush: SV/TSC LE Badger 
Soap: SV Stella Alpina

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: SV Stella Alpina

Today’s Shave-
Shave Count (DE: 469 SE: 9 SR: 651)


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

Shave-
Razor: Gillette Tech 
Blade: Feather
Brush: Graydog Boar 
Soap: Stirling Triumph 

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Triumph 

So, I guess I missed posting a shave. Here ya go. Very nice shave yesterday. And I had another opportunity to use the rough-out strop again. Today I needed a quick shave to go back into the office. For that, the Tech got the nod.

That rough-out strop is really nice. I really enjoyed using it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Dang, I may have to buy one now. Crazy busy work week and I am so glad it’s Friday. Got home a bit late and the missus and I went out for a nice steak dinner. We don’t do that often, but it was really good food and good company. I think that’s all I have for you. Life is good!

I like that sentiment, out with the missus, good company and life is good! Well said.

Nice shave and Steak dinner with the Misses, win win !! Doing Steak tonight as well but at home. Have a great weekend Tim

Thanks guys!

Shave Count (DE: 469 SE: 9 SR: 652)

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

Shave-
Razor: Torrey SR 
Blade: none
Brush: RR 400 synth 
Soap: Hub City Friday Night Lights (sample)

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Florida Water

So, today I am trying a sample of Hub City Friday Night Lights that was sent to me by my buddy in Kentucky. Thanks Dave! (I shamelessly stole that from Ken) This soap has a nice scent, but you’ll have to check the artisan site for the description. I can’t describe it. Had a great shave and I almost over hydrated it (on accident), dang synth holds a lot of water. Anyway, very nice shave that left me BBS for the win! I didn’t picture an aftershave, because I just grabbed it after the shave. As a bonus, it is missus approved. Life is good!

No worries Tim, I'm everybodys buddy. I'm such a Tramp.

Shave Count (DE: 469 SE: 9 SR: 653)

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

Shave-
Razor: Black Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar 
Soap: Stirling Alighieri 

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Stirling Alighieri 

Change of kit today and a great shave. I believe this one has an edge from Fluffy, but I could be remembering wrong. Went with my standard routine and I am BBS for the win!

So I was trying to work out a partial trade for a straight in a BST. That didn’t pan out, but I scored this instead. A custom 15/16 artisan razor that was inspired by old Sheffield razors. Can’t wait for it to get here. Life is good!

VERY cool Tim