SOTD 30 July-5 August 2023

WR4 .70 • Schick Proline • DG B11 • GD Ousia • Floid

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Bay Rum
Brush: Perfecto Badger
Razor: 1952 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Post shave: Gillette Gel

1 August 2023

1 August, 2023

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Fantastic shave this morning. Went back to ETHOS Grooming Essentials and Frank's excellent "Colonia" soap and splash. Great scent and lather built with the Riva Brushes Manchurian badger brush for two passes (+ touch-up) with the '56 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with the matching skin food splash and Acqua di Parma "Colonia" EdC.

Hope you have a great day.

ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Colonia" Shave Cream / Riva Brushes Manchurian Badger / '56 Gillette Super Speed / Gillette Platinum

Alum / ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Colonia" Skin Food Splash / Acqua di Parma "Colonia" EdC

Tuesday August 1, 2023
Razor: Blackland Vector Titanium
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
Fragrance: NOT NEEDED
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,730

So I stink at searches and don't know exactly how many shaves I've had with this soap, but I know I've used this soap a TON. A TON I tell you and it has barely decreased in amount IF it has at all. LOVE the Soap base and LOVE the scent. The one thing that was frustrating was the aftershave left me feel like I had a film instead of my skin feeling clean. Only way I can describe it. So I experimented with different aftershaves to use with the soap and found some that work well and still leave the "Kentucky Rain" scent coming thru. I would keep trying to go back to the Matching Splash but still just didn't like the feeling of it after use. This is NOT a knock on the product as you can't please everyone with all the variances in skin types. That's why I NEVER said anything about it and chalked it up to my loss. I even added a touch of scentless Witch Hazel hoping to cut it some but still no love. Today I took my SOTD pic with my favorite aftershave match with this Soap which was Small Batch Shave Tonic but as I showered after some early yardwork to beat the heat, I decided that I was going to try one last thing I read after some Googling. Someone was talking about a different aftershave and different maker that left him feeling as I described. 1 recommendation was to put some water in your palm and then add some of the aftershave to it. Rub in hands to mix and then apply to the face. THAT was the ticket for me to be able to use it HAPPILY. It still isn't perfect for me like some of my favorite aftershaves but it's good enough that I can now use and enjoy the matching splash with the soap. I REPEAT that the issue is NOT the product but MY skin makeup and that's why I never said anything as I didn't want to discourage people from buying this SET. dominicr This scent is KILLER and addictive for me !! Thanks for a product that will ALWAYS be in my den and probably the original ever self-producing soap will outlive me! Have a great day everyone !

Tuesday August 1, 2023
Razor: Blackland Vector Titanium
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
Fragrance: NOT NEEDED
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,730

So I stink at searches and don't know exactly how many shaves I've had with this soap, but I know I've used this soap a TON. A TON I tell you and it has barely decreased in amount IF it has at all. LOVE the Soap base and LOVE the scent. The one thing that was frustrating was the aftershave left me feel like I had a film instead of my skin feeling clean. Only way I can describe it. So I experimented with different aftershaves to use with the soap and found some that work well and still leave the "Kentucky Rain" scent coming thru. I would keep trying to go back to the Matching Splash but still just didn't like the feeling of it after use. This is NOT a knock on the product as you can't please everyone with all the variances in skin types. That's why I NEVER said anything about it and chalked it up to my loss. I even added a touch of scentless Witch Hazel hoping to cut it some but still no love. Today I took my SOTD pic with my favorite aftershave match with this Soap which was Small Batch Shave Tonic but as I showered after some early yardwork to beat the heat, I decided that I was going to try one last thing I read after some Googling. Someone was talking about a different aftershave and different maker that left him feeling as I described. 1 recommendation was to put some water in your palm and then add some of the aftershave to it. Rub in hands to mix and then apply to the face. THAT was the ticket for me to be able to use it HAPPILY. It still isn't perfect for me like some of my favorite aftershaves but it's good enough that I can now use and enjoy the matching splash with the soap. I REPEAT that the issue is NOT the product but MY skin makeup and that's why I never said anything as I didn't want to discourage people from buying this SET. dominicr This scent is KILLER and addictive for me !! Thanks for a product that will ALWAYS be in my den and probably the original ever self-producing soap will outlive me! Have a great day everyone !

Thank you for the compliments. A few things...first with regards to the aftershave. One other thing you want to try is using LESS of the product. It is almost more like a serum than a typical liquid splash. We use an ingredient that is called Glycereth which is like glycerin on steroids. It is a superior humectant and really gives the skin a silky feeling. Next, it looks like you BARELY touched that soap's surface. Do you know how many shaves in you are?
And last but not least, we are proud of that scent. It took 2 years of work on a "bourbon" scent. It wasn't quite "there" so, late in the game we introduced rose into the game. We think it's KILLER too!
Thanks a bunch.

Tuesday August 1, 2023
Razor: Blackland Vector Titanium
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
Fragrance: NOT NEEDED
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,730

So I stink at searches and don't know exactly how many shaves I've had with this soap, but I know I've used this soap a TON. A TON I tell you and it has barely decreased in amount IF it has at all. LOVE the Soap base and LOVE the scent. The one thing that was frustrating was the aftershave left me feel like I had a film instead of my skin feeling clean. Only way I can describe it. So I experimented with different aftershaves to use with the soap and found some that work well and still leave the "Kentucky Rain" scent coming thru. I would keep trying to go back to the Matching Splash but still just didn't like the feeling of it after use. This is NOT a knock on the product as you can't please everyone with all the variances in skin types. That's why I NEVER said anything about it and chalked it up to my loss. I even added a touch of scentless Witch Hazel hoping to cut it some but still no love. Today I took my SOTD pic with my favorite aftershave match with this Soap which was Small Batch Shave Tonic but as I showered after some early yardwork to beat the heat, I decided that I was going to try one last thing I read after some Googling. Someone was talking about a different aftershave and different maker that left him feeling as I described. 1 recommendation was to put some water in your palm and then add some of the aftershave to it. Rub in hands to mix and then apply to the face. THAT was the ticket for me to be able to use it HAPPILY. It still isn't perfect for me like some of my favorite aftershaves but it's good enough that I can now use and enjoy the matching splash with the soap. I REPEAT that the issue is NOT the product but MY skin makeup and that's why I never said anything as I didn't want to discourage people from buying this SET. dominicr This scent is KILLER and addictive for me !! Thanks for a product that will ALWAYS be in my den and probably the original ever self-producing soap will outlive me! Have a great day everyone !

Thank you for the compliments. A few things...first with regards to the aftershave. One other thing you want to try is using LESS of the product. It is almost more like a serum than a typical liquid splash. We use an ingredient that is called Glycereth which is like glycerin on steroids. It is a superior humectant and really gives the skin a silky feeling. Next, it looks like you BARELY touched that soap's surface. Do you know how many shaves in you are?
And last but not least, we are proud of that scent. It took 2 years of work on a "bourbon" scent. It wasn't quite "there" so, late in the game we introduced rose into the game. We think it's KILLER too!
Thanks a bunch.

I've tried less without success but have my work around now and HAPPY. Using the water with it gets me a small amount of splash with the water but enough volume together to cover my face with it. As stated I have no idea how many shaves but a bunch. If I ever have the time, I'll go through my SOTD's in my journal and count them up. Anyone that doesn't have this Set yet needs to get some Kentuck Rain !

Tuesday August 1, 2023
Razor: Blackland Vector Titanium
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
Fragrance: NOT NEEDED
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,730

So I stink at searches and don't know exactly how many shaves I've had with this soap, but I know I've used this soap a TON. A TON I tell you and it has barely decreased in amount IF it has at all. LOVE the Soap base and LOVE the scent. The one thing that was frustrating was the aftershave left me feel like I had a film instead of my skin feeling clean. Only way I can describe it. So I experimented with different aftershaves to use with the soap and found some that work well and still leave the "Kentucky Rain" scent coming thru. I would keep trying to go back to the Matching Splash but still just didn't like the feeling of it after use. This is NOT a knock on the product as you can't please everyone with all the variances in skin types. That's why I NEVER said anything about it and chalked it up to my loss. I even added a touch of scentless Witch Hazel hoping to cut it some but still no love. Today I took my SOTD pic with my favorite aftershave match with this Soap which was Small Batch Shave Tonic but as I showered after some early yardwork to beat the heat, I decided that I was going to try one last thing I read after some Googling. Someone was talking about a different aftershave and different maker that left him feeling as I described. 1 recommendation was to put some water in your palm and then add some of the aftershave to it. Rub in hands to mix and then apply to the face. THAT was the ticket for me to be able to use it HAPPILY. It still isn't perfect for me like some of my favorite aftershaves but it's good enough that I can now use and enjoy the matching splash with the soap. I REPEAT that the issue is NOT the product but MY skin makeup and that's why I never said anything as I didn't want to discourage people from buying this SET. dominicr This scent is KILLER and addictive for me !! Thanks for a product that will ALWAYS be in my den and probably the original ever self-producing soap will outlive me! Have a great day everyone !

Thank you for the compliments. A few things...first with regards to the aftershave. One other thing you want to try is using LESS of the product. It is almost more like a serum than a typical liquid splash. We use an ingredient that is called Glycereth which is like glycerin on steroids. It is a superior humectant and really gives the skin a silky feeling. Next, it looks like you BARELY touched that soap's surface. Do you know how many shaves in you are?
And last but not least, we are proud of that scent. It took 2 years of work on a "bourbon" scent. It wasn't quite "there" so, late in the game we introduced rose into the game. We think it's KILLER too!
Thanks a bunch.

I've tried less without success but have my work around now and HAPPY. Using the water with it gets me a small amount of splash with the water but enough volume together to cover my face with it. As stated I have no idea how many shaves but a bunch. If I ever have the time, I'll go through my SOTD's in my journal and count them up. Anyone that doesn't have this Set yet needs to get some Kentuck Rain !

I actually am probably doing the same thing without realizing it. I apply the aftershave on a still damp face and head. It's tacky for about a minute then my skin is soft. (as soft as a hairy 55 year old can be)

Tuesday August 1st, AM

Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Shark
Brush: Simpsons Colonel X1 badger
Pre-Shave: Edwin Jagger Pre Shave lotion
Lather: Edwin Jagger Lime & Pomegrenate cream
Post-Shave: Captain's Choice Lime splash

Tuesday August 1, 2023
Razor: Blackland Vector Titanium
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
Fragrance: NOT NEEDED
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,730

So I stink at searches and don't know exactly how many shaves I've had with this soap, but I know I've used this soap a TON. A TON I tell you and it has barely decreased in amount IF it has at all. LOVE the Soap base and LOVE the scent. The one thing that was frustrating was the aftershave left me feel like I had a film instead of my skin feeling clean. Only way I can describe it. So I experimented with different aftershaves to use with the soap and found some that work well and still leave the "Kentucky Rain" scent coming thru. I would keep trying to go back to the Matching Splash but still just didn't like the feeling of it after use. This is NOT a knock on the product as you can't please everyone with all the variances in skin types. That's why I NEVER said anything about it and chalked it up to my loss. I even added a touch of scentless Witch Hazel hoping to cut it some but still no love. Today I took my SOTD pic with my favorite aftershave match with this Soap which was Small Batch Shave Tonic but as I showered after some early yardwork to beat the heat, I decided that I was going to try one last thing I read after some Googling. Someone was talking about a different aftershave and different maker that left him feeling as I described. 1 recommendation was to put some water in your palm and then add some of the aftershave to it. Rub in hands to mix and then apply to the face. THAT was the ticket for me to be able to use it HAPPILY. It still isn't perfect for me like some of my favorite aftershaves but it's good enough that I can now use and enjoy the matching splash with the soap. I REPEAT that the issue is NOT the product but MY skin makeup and that's why I never said anything as I didn't want to discourage people from buying this SET. dominicr This scent is KILLER and addictive for me !! Thanks for a product that will ALWAYS be in my den and probably the original ever self-producing soap will outlive me! Have a great day everyone !

Thank you for the compliments. A few things...first with regards to the aftershave. One other thing you want to try is using LESS of the product. It is almost more like a serum than a typical liquid splash. We use an ingredient that is called Glycereth which is like glycerin on steroids. It is a superior humectant and really gives the skin a silky feeling. Next, it looks like you BARELY touched that soap's surface. Do you know how many shaves in you are?
And last but not least, we are proud of that scent. It took 2 years of work on a "bourbon" scent. It wasn't quite "there" so, late in the game we introduced rose into the game. We think it's KILLER too!
Thanks a bunch.

dominicr I had to go back to Dec 24th of 2022 in my Journal to when it was released. I would have thought I used it more but if I didn't miss any in the 50 plus pages in my Journal I had to go thru, I counted 11 uses and it looks the same as the day I got it, still full to the lip as seen in today's photo. 11 times in 7 months is quite a bit of use considering I have between 60-70 soaps on hand and have had dozens that have gone thru the den in those 7 months so that speaks for how often I grab this scent (ignoring others) and no doubt will more now.