Clay Face
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sandalwood (OSP) spicy sandal
Scattered stands of sandalwood grow in the hills overlooking our town. The tree was nearly obliterated in Hawaii during the 1820s, demand for its fragrant wood was so great. Now, nearly two hundred years later, the species has partially recovered, and many fine specimens can be found along the island’s sunny ridges. When it’s alive and growing, the tree has a mild green scent that is nothing like the rich sandalwood oil that’s buried deep inside. In the past, to get at that precious oil a tree was felled and left to rot on the earth until termites ate away the outer bark and softer sapwood, exposing the rock hard heart, rich in aromatic oil and suitable for distillation or carving. A small handmade sandalwood fan I bought over thirty years ago is still my benchmark for the scent of true sandalwood. The deep, smooth, sweet aroma has lasted for decades, even improving with age.
OSP has been fortunate to secure some appealing sandalwood oil for this soap. Spicy, stout, and a little edgy, it makes a nice impression first thing in the morning. The lather is as rich as the scent, and gave me a faultless shave.
Scattered stands of sandalwood grow in the hills overlooking our town. The tree was nearly obliterated in Hawaii during the 1820s, demand for its fragrant wood was so great. Now, nearly two hundred years later, the species has partially recovered, and many fine specimens can be found along the island’s sunny ridges. When it’s alive and growing, the tree has a mild green scent that is nothing like the rich sandalwood oil that’s buried deep inside. In the past, to get at that precious oil a tree was felled and left to rot on the earth until termites ate away the outer bark and softer sapwood, exposing the rock hard heart, rich in aromatic oil and suitable for distillation or carving. A small handmade sandalwood fan I bought over thirty years ago is still my benchmark for the scent of true sandalwood. The deep, smooth, sweet aroma has lasted for decades, even improving with age.
OSP has been fortunate to secure some appealing sandalwood oil for this soap. Spicy, stout, and a little edgy, it makes a nice impression first thing in the morning. The lather is as rich as the scent, and gave me a faultless shave.
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