What soap/cream did you use today?

Saturday August 26, 2023
Razor: Lambda Athena
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Boellis Panama 1924
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,755

I was asked to compare this Italian soap (Boellis Panama 1924 - BP) to yesterdays Italian soap (PCN - Panna Crema Nuavia Rossa).

Scent- They are both nice scents with Rossa of PCN taking a definite win here for me but that's subjective. PCN is a stronger scent strength to me and it's several years old compared to the new BP.

Lather - Both are easy to get a lather going and both can be broke easily with water if not careful. To me the PC is more a creamy lather while the BP is more a thicker airy lather. I say airy because as I build lather it's thick and needs water as it is dry but if you add too much it thins it and goes airy. Both will dry out if on the face long as you finish a pass and when you add water to help that situation is where you get them into the easily broke lather (narrow water band).

Final Thoughts - BP, was pricey for what it is in my book. I wanted the Coffer because of the"I love You" sign from American Sign Language which my wife and are fluent in. It's a nice cherry almond scent and a nice soap to have but wouldn't buy again.

The PCN, This has a scent that makes me reach for it. I just know as I do for BP that I'm better off with a synthetic knot and need to be careful with the water when lathering. This seems to be an Italian style soap thing. I bought a backup though as I didn't want to run out so yep, I'd buy it again and feel it is definitely worth the price which is modest in comparison to BP.

This isn't to disparage any soap or company. Just my honest thoughts on comparing the 2 soaps and is just my opinion which only counts for me. Please see my Signature Line under my post

Have a GREAT day and Weekend !!

Saturday August 26, 2023
Razor: Lambda Athena
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Boellis Panama 1924
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,755

I was asked to compare this Italian soap (Boellis Panama 1924 - BP) to yesterdays Italian soap (PCN - Panna Crema Nuavia Rossa).

Scent- They are both nice scents with Rossa of PCN taking a definite win here for me but that's subjective. PCN is a stronger scent strength to me and it's several years old compared to the new BP.

Lather - Both are easy to get a lather going and both can be broke easily with water if not careful. To me the PC is more a creamy lather while the BP is more a thicker airy lather. I say airy because as I build lather it's thick and needs water as it is dry but if you add too much it thins it and goes airy. Both will dry out if on the face long as you finish a pass and when you add water to help that situation is where you get them into the easily broke lather (narrow water band).

Final Thoughts - BP, was pricey for what it is in my book. I wanted the Coffer because of the"I love You" sign from American Sign Language which my wife and are fluent in. It's a nice cherry almond scent and a nice soap to have but wouldn't buy again.

The PCN, This has a scent that makes me reach for it. I just know as I do for BP that I'm better off with a synthetic knot and need to be careful with the water when lathering. This seems to be an Italian style soap thing. I bought a backup though as I didn't want to run out so yep, I'd buy it again and feel it is definitely worth the price which is modest in comparison to BP.

This isn't to disparage any soap or company. Just my honest thoughts on comparing the 2 soaps and is just my opinion which only counts for me. Please see my Signature Line under my post

Have a GREAT day and Weekend !!

Right on. Thanks Bluegrass! With you on the Rossa scent. I just used it and am reminded I need to reach for it more. I have the same observations on these 2, but I find the BP much easier to lather. The PC for me gets thin and dry. Lol. Maybe I am soap dyslexic

Glad you like the coffer on BP. .

And if you quit reaching for it I am glad to make you an offer - it may require some Russell Reserve though.

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Saturday August 26, 2023
Razor: Lambda Athena
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Boellis Panama 1924
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,755

I was asked to compare this Italian soap (Boellis Panama 1924 - BP) to yesterdays Italian soap (PCN - Panna Crema Nuavia Rossa).

Scent- They are both nice scents with Rossa of PCN taking a definite win here for me but that's subjective. PCN is a stronger scent strength to me and it's several years old compared to the new BP.

Lather - Both are easy to get a lather going and both can be broke easily with water if not careful. To me the PC is more a creamy lather while the BP is more a thicker airy lather. I say airy because as I build lather it's thick and needs water as it is dry but if you add too much it thins it and goes airy. Both will dry out if on the face long as you finish a pass and when you add water to help that situation is where you get them into the easily broke lather (narrow water band).

Final Thoughts - BP, was pricey for what it is in my book. I wanted the Coffer because of the"I love You" sign from American Sign Language which my wife and are fluent in. It's a nice cherry almond scent and a nice soap to have but wouldn't buy again.

The PCN, This has a scent that makes me reach for it. I just know as I do for BP that I'm better off with a synthetic knot and need to be careful with the water when lathering. This seems to be an Italian style soap thing. I bought a backup though as I didn't want to run out so yep, I'd buy it again and feel it is definitely worth the price which is modest in comparison to BP.

This isn't to disparage any soap or company. Just my honest thoughts on comparing the 2 soaps and is just my opinion which only counts for me. Please see my Signature Line under my post 

Have a GREAT day and Weekend !!

Right on. Thanks Bluegrass! With you on the Rossa scent. I just used it and am reminded I need to reach for it more. I have the same observations on these 2, but I find the BP much easier to lather. The PC for me gets thin and dry. Lol. Maybe I am soap dyslexic

Glad you like the coffer on BP. .

And if you quit reaching for it I am glad to make you an offer - it may require some Russell Reserve though.

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Le Tabac (Grooming Dept) humidor wood
Shave 3 ・ 116 g left

The cherry note is starting to come to the fore, and all my towels smell like dip. This is a pretty potent scent.
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Brush Zenith Big Boar ・ Razor Blackbird Lite Ti ・ Blade Derby Extra

Dip?  Queso dip?  Onion dip?  Or straight up cowboy ring-pocketed Copenhagen? If it’s Cope, count me out. That stuff smells like horse urine on wheat straw.

Good God man! Now that was funny in a way that only country folk would fully appreciate.

A&E - The Undersea

Le Tabac (Grooming Dept) humidor wood
Shave 4 ・ 117 g left

This Kairos base is tricky to load and lather. No matter how long I work it, I’m not getting a thick, rich cream like a do with most other tallow soaps. So today I bloomed the puck generously and then tore into it with a big boar brush. The result was a slightly better lather. There was enough to get through a couple passes. With most other artisan soaps, though, that much loading would have yielded enough lather to paint the Eiffel tower. Tips welcomed.
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Brush Zenith Big Boar ・ Razor Blackland Vector Ti ・ Blade Feather Soft Guard ・ Hoard 182 soaps ・ 350 consecutive shaves