Shaving adventures of a Milkcrate

Nice job Tim

Thanks Dave in KY !

Great shave Tim!

Great shave Tim!

Thanks Patelliott!

I tried some Ethiopian coffee from a local roaster and liked it so much that I immediately got some more. I don't do that normally, as I like to mix it up, like a shaving rotation! Had that same experience in n September, with a Guatemalan coffee, from the same roaster.

Shave Count (DE: 444 SE: 9 SR: 581)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: LNHC Barber Shoppe

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: LNHC Barber Shoppe

Same ... same. The donut hole is getting bigger. And Leon’s getting larger.

Nice job on the soap Tim.........................not sure who Leon is though......

Nice job on the soap Tim.........................not sure who Leon is though......

https://youtu.be/-cJmpwkUx4s

Got it !

Shave Count (DE: 444 SE: 9 SR: 582)

Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Henckels SR
Blade: none
Brush: Stirling Boar
Soap: LNHC Barber Shoppe 

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: LNHC Barber Shoppe

Same setup again today ... I know you are surprised right? As you can tell from the pic, the boar is just chewing through this soap. Who knows, maybe for grins I will try a Badger tomorrow. But that’s not a reflection of the boar, it has broken in well, has soft tips and does not shed. What’s not to love?

Today’s shave was a bit off, but I can’t put my finger on why. Or maybe I just did. The lather has picked up a grainy type of feel off the puck. But you can work it out while working the lather. I think my edge on the Henckel may be slipping some or it could be me. Or the soap or ... hm. I walked away BBS this morning, but the shave was no longer buttery smooth. It was a bit harsh, so maybe a few passes on the SB are needed. Anyway that’s all I have today. Life is good!