Anything that can go wrong will happen while I'm shaving...

Glad you are getting it sorted! 

Your brush collection is what I had hoped for, but alas, 18 (eight fricking teen!!!) is what I ended up with after my sale in June. I moved six to new homes. To be honest, I really like the 18 left. Maybe someday it'll decrease. I just don't need any more increases! But those 18 are in wire mesh drawer, and a friend in another neighborhood tells me this usually leads to multiplication, ha ha.

Happy Independence Day to you, as well!

Ooh no, a brush drawer?! Whatever you do, don't play Barry White in the Den.

There is an (I think) Oleo duck fat soap with the exact same scent as Island Man. I’ll go root around in the basement and see if I can find it and tell you what it’s called. The duck fat soaps are 

There is an (I think) Oleo duck fat soap with the exact same scent as Island Man. I’ll go root around in the basement and see if I can find it and tell you what it’s called. The duck fat soaps are 

There is an (I think) Oleo duck fat soap with the exact same scent as Island Man. I’ll go root around in the basement and see if I can find it and tell you what it’s called. The duck fat soaps are 

Scary Gremlin soaps in the cellar!

There is an (I think) Oleo duck fat soap with the exact same scent as Island Man. I’ll go root around in the basement and see if I can find it and tell you what it’s called. The duck fat soaps are 

Scary Gremlin soaps in the cellar!

No idea what the gif is from....just looked for a basement gif.

There is an (I think) Oleo duck fat soap with the exact same scent as Island Man. I’ll go root around in the basement and see if I can find it and tell you what it’s called. The duck fat soaps are 

Thanks Marko . I did a quick Google search for 'Oleo Virgin Island soap'... I believe, based on the results, it's called Bonaire? It might be worth trying.

A&E has one too, but I don't have stellar luck with that brand. I've almost tried it a few times, but ... It's too risky of a reaction.

There is an (I think) Oleo duck fat soap with the exact same scent as Island Man. I’ll go root around in the basement and see if I can find it and tell you what it’s called. The duck fat soaps are 

Thanks Marko . I did a quick Google search for 'Oleo Virgin Island soap'... I believe, based on the results, it's called Bonaire? It might be worth trying.

A&E has one too, but I don't have stellar luck with that brand. I've almost tried it a few times, but ... It's too risky of a reaction.

That sounds right. I know I have that one. I haven’t ventured into the basement yet. A bit nervous now.

There is an (I think) Oleo duck fat soap with the exact same scent as Island Man. I’ll go root around in the basement and see if I can find it and tell you what it’s called. The duck fat soaps are 

Thanks Marko . I did a quick Google search for 'Oleo Virgin Island soap'... I believe, based on the results, it's called Bonaire? It might be worth trying.

A&E has one too, but I don't have stellar luck with that brand. I've almost tried it a few times, but ... It's too risky of a reaction.

That sounds right. I know I have that one. I haven’t ventured into the basement yet. A bit nervous now.

Lol. I did some searching and it must be some of the scent notes. There appears to be reactions to this one, too. I'm probably better off walking away from the scent. I can always use the Stirling hand soap... No issues there. In fact, I should bookmark it so I remember on my next Stirling order.

Thanks.

I went down and conducted a search. It’s not there. I PIF-ed a whole bunch of soap and aftershaves a few months back and I guess Bonaire went at that time. In any case I know it’s identical in smell to island man but performs better because of the duck tallow.

I didn't get a chance to post last night, but I decided to try to speed things up in my testing.. I shaved with Fine Lavender Pour Home on half the face, Ethos Greenfresh on the other. Shave #2 with the Astra SP. Overlander, etc etc. Both worked well, without reaction or much issue. I was pretty certain both would do well.

There's definitely something to be said for a good quality soap, though. The Fine was 'fine', the Greenfresh was better though. I could absolutely feel the difference between sides.

Additionally, I don't think the Astra SPs have nearly the nice face feel as my Personna Comfort Coated do. They're usable, but I definitely prefer the comfort of the Personna. I'm pondering liquidating them down the road. We'll see how things go as I continue to test soaps.