What soap/cream did you use today?

Lippripper posted his erudite thoughts on this Sandalwood a couple of days ago. And I was inspired by his words - this is one of my go to "woodies". DRH is a solid performer - and the fragrance s blend is intriguing. I want to say medicinal or bits of anise in the mix. It is addictive for me - as manifest by my giant ass gallon of Asb.

I wish they had an edt or edp of this juice, so I am forced to marinate in the  cologne.

Stay safe out there boys





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I see a cork in your pic. Do you cork your blades?

I love having way too many soaps but one problem with that is sweeties like this one don't come into rotation nearly enough. Pre de Provence is one of my firsts and favorites. The scent is about a 5 or 6/10 and holds throughout the shave. This puck is triple milled and hard but it loads easy and is plenty slick for me. Lather is more high-lofted than yogurts but performance is there. Post shave is right there with the good ones, I assume due to the Shea butter. The scent is unique in a very good way. They say I'm smelling sage and if I squint my nose I conjure images of that (ha, he said he squints his nose), but there are other good things going on here. It always seems to evoke memories of warmer weather when I use it.

WCS - Gatsby

I'm finding that much like PAA soaps, Gatsby doesn't take long to load.  Unfortunately for me, I forgot about that and loaded for a good 20 seconds this morning.  The next 10 minutes were spent face-lathering

Made me giggle.

Lippripper posted his erudite thoughts on this Sandalwood a couple of days ago. And I was inspired by his words - this is one of my go to "woodies". DRH is a solid performer - and the fragrance s blend is intriguing. I want to say medicinal or bits of anise in the mix. It is addictive for me - as manifest by my giant ass gallon of Asb.

I wish they had an edt or edp of this juice, so I am forced to marinate in the  cologne.

Stay safe out there boys





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I see a cork in your pic. Do you cork your blades?

I do. Not sure if it makes a difference, but as i get older, i fiddle - i must have to much time on my hands

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Stirling One

Black Ship Soaps - Captain's Pipe

Ive seen quite a few posts about cherry tobacco soap being too cherry forward, where that is all you can smell. While I've not smelled many to compare, this one seems a good balance with plenty of tobacco in the forefront.

It is also slick, providing good protection. It whips up a nice thick lather easily. Post shave was good, but nothing special.

All in all a very good shave.

Agrumi v. (Farmacia SS. Annunziata) ★★★★☆ bergamot, lemon, eucalyptus, musk

Hard, waxy, and weakly scented, this sample of Agrumi reminds me a lot of Downeast's 1912 melt and pour soap. They both make a quick hearty lather that's good for three passes. They both leave your face feeling plump (1912 uses Shea butter while Agrumi softens with glycerin). And they both smell like a typical Italian cologne. But there the similarities end. The biggest difference is the presentation. Downeast used to come in a flimsy tin that quickly rusted; I think they've switched recently to plastic tubs. The Farmacia, however, presents their soap in a classy ceramic bowl with a lid. That's probably what you're really paying for, and that explains the other major difference: the price. Agrumi will put you back half a yard, while 1912 goes for under $15. Neither soap carries much of an olfactory punch. For that reason, they're probably best enjoyed during the warmer months.

I love having way too many soaps but one problem with that is sweeties like this one don't come into rotation nearly enough.  Pre de Provence is one of my firsts and favorites.  The scent is about a 5 or 6/10 and holds throughout the shave. This puck is triple milled and hard but it loads easy and is plenty slick for me.  Lather is more high-lofted than yogurts but performance is there.  Post shave is right there with the good ones, I assume due to the Shea butter.  The scent is unique in a very good way.  They say I'm smelling sage and if I squint my nose I conjure images of that (ha, he said he squints his nose), but there are other good things going on here.  It always seems to evoke memories of warmer weather when I use it.

You pushed me right over the edge, Lipripper. I'm off to the Amazon to fill my basket with a tub of this soap. Truth be told, I've been thinking about a good French soap for a while now. I enjoy them during the Spring, especially when the herb garden outside my window comes back to life and fills the house with the smells of Provence.

Phoenix Shaving Agharta Shave Oil

Soap Commander / Honor

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