Vintage Shaver
Seattle, WA
Truefitt & Hill 1805 aftershave balm.
"A rich, soothing moisturiser that contains lanolin and aloe vera extract... specially formulated for gentlemen with sensitive skin. 1805 was originally derived from a formulation known as the 'Palmerston Bouquet,' which dated back to the late 1850s. Fresh and oceanic, 1805 has top notes of bergamot, mandarin and cardamom, combined with a lavender, geranium and clary sage heart resting on a sandalwood, cedarwood and musk base."
Although it is not a favorite, I have liked it because its light aquatic scent complements some of my shaving soaps and creams nicely. However, it finally is starting to sting a little when I apply it, so I may end up throwing it out rather than finishing the bottle.
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"A rich, soothing moisturiser that contains lanolin and aloe vera extract... specially formulated for gentlemen with sensitive skin. 1805 was originally derived from a formulation known as the 'Palmerston Bouquet,' which dated back to the late 1850s. Fresh and oceanic, 1805 has top notes of bergamot, mandarin and cardamom, combined with a lavender, geranium and clary sage heart resting on a sandalwood, cedarwood and musk base."
Although it is not a favorite, I have liked it because its light aquatic scent complements some of my shaving soaps and creams nicely. However, it finally is starting to sting a little when I apply it, so I may end up throwing it out rather than finishing the bottle.
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John
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Vintage Shaver
Seattle, WA
(This post was last modified: 03-24-2016, 05:33 PM by churchilllafemme.)
Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary aftershave balm. As noted in its ads, it is thin, sort of between an alcohol-based aftershave and a standard balm in consistency. It scent, described as "a fresh cologne, aquatic, floral and aromatic, with woody base note and amber," is pretty weak. It is very pleasant but at all exciting or stimulating in any way. There are top notes of bergamot, lemon and tangerine; middle notes of lavender, jasmine, and geranium; and base notes of amber and vetiver. It is nicely soothing following a regular non-irritating shave. The glass bottle is attractive but feels somewhat precarious, probably slippery in a wet hand.
Add: There seems to be something in this balm that is a little irritating to my skin, beginning after a few hours. I'll have to watch this.
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Add: There seems to be something in this balm that is a little irritating to my skin, beginning after a few hours. I'll have to watch this.
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John
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