Shoe polish: thoughts, fun facts, questions

[EagleJCS]

Would this, be the type of wooden box?

I have a virtually identical Griffin Shinemaster shoeshine box. Used to belong to one of my uncle's (I think). I've had it so long I forget whose it was.

Regarding the OP: I, too, am diligent in shining my shoes as needed. When I have a high-profile piping gig, I even go so far as to use an old toothbrush to apply the polish in the brogued areas of my ghillies. I use regular Kiwi shoe polish, applied with an old cotton t-shirt, followed by a buff with a horsehair brush. New shoes get 2-3 coats before wearing out.