Shaving adventures of a Milkcrate

That's such a cool looking razor Tim

Thanks Dave!

Congrats on the new razor Tim.  Wedge blades are the silent assassin's of whiskers. I like the contrast of the forge marks and polished. The scales are pretty too. Wishing you happy shaves with it.

Congrats on the new razor Tim.  Wedge blades are the silent assassin's of whiskers. I like the contrast of the forge marks and polished. The scales are pretty too. Wishing you happy shaves with it.

Thanks Ken!

Shave Count (DE: 469 SE: 9 SR: 658)
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go

Shave-
Razor: Silverloaf SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Badger
Soap: MWF

Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: CC Beta Sample A

The Details-
The only change I made today was the brush and aftershave. The Simpson hasn’t had much use and I think may have a bit to go before completely breaking in. The Simpson did whip up a nice lather though.

I’m also using this meat cleaver with a folding handle again. When I bought this one, the size really didn’t click in my head I guess. I changed my angle a bit and that did help. The edge is smooth, but could be a bit sharper I think. As I said, the angle change did help, but I am still DFS for the win! I am more familiar with the 5/8 hollows that I can whip around with reckless abandon. So ... the jury is still out on this one. I did find the artisan on IG and he has made a rather large number of custom razors. I sent him an email to get more details on this razor. Hopefully I’ll hear something soon.

I was back on the A sample today. My first impression really hasn’t changed, but I did apply heavy today. Wearing it heavy, it did come across a bit sweeter, but not bad. Man the scent fades so fast. Anyway, I’ll try the B sample again tomorrow and wear it heavy.

Home Front-
The missus hit the grocery store and picked up some great looking steaks. Those bad boys are going on the grill tonight. I am going bass fishing tomorrow, if the weather holds. I also have to work in a honing session or two this weekend. And I have some work work that I need to get caught up on ... dreading it and procrastinating at the moment. That’s all I got. Life is good!

I hear it's an adjustment to deal with those wedges and wider blades but I'm sure if you stick with it you'll get the hang of it Tim

Bass fishing, now there's something I miss and haven't done in several years......

I hear it's an adjustment to deal with those wedges and wider blades but I'm sure if you stick with it you'll get the hang of it Tim

Bass fishing, now there's something I miss and haven't done in several years......

Let me know if you are ever coming to my neck of the woods.  I have rods and tackle to spare, and this thing ...




Not nearly the biggest thing on the water, but plenty enough to catch fish with.  As you can see, it also operates in Grandpa mode.

I hear it's an adjustment to deal with those wedges and wider blades but I'm sure if you stick with it you'll get the hang of it Tim

Bass fishing, now there's something I miss and haven't done in several years......

Thanks Dave!

I hear it's an adjustment to deal with those wedges and wider blades but I'm sure if you stick with it you'll get the hang of it Tim

Bass fishing, now there's something I miss and haven't done in several years......

Let me know if you are ever coming to my neck of the woods.  I have rods and tackle to spare, and this thing ...




Not nearly the biggest thing on the water, but plenty enough to catch fish with.  As you can see, it also operates in Grandpa mode.

Time is my problem anymore but thanks Mike,you rock !!!

Very nice Mike HighSpeed!

I hear it's an adjustment to deal with those wedges and wider blades but I'm sure if you stick with it you'll get the hang of it Tim

Bass fishing, now there's something I miss and haven't done in several years......

Let me know if you are ever coming to my neck of the woods.  I have rods and tackle to spare, and this thing ...




Not nearly the biggest thing on the water, but plenty enough to catch fish with.  As you can see, it also operates in Grandpa mode.

Time is my problem anymore but thanks Mike,you rock !!!

Mike Rocks... the boat, Dave.