What soap/cream did you use today?

A tough shave, but what a scent!

Soap Commander / Honor

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RazoRock Zi Peppino

A tough shave, but what a scent!

Yep, I giggled.

Vetiver. Ah, Vetiver. Today was Mickey Lee's Reunion and boy do I like this soap. As previously admitted to, I like vetiver of all kinds and this one is a good one. Scent off the puck smells bright and grassy and citrusy. A clean vetiver. But when I lather it up a transformation happens and although the citrus/grass accord remains, a whole other dirt smell comes to the front. It's gritty and earthy and smells just a hint of turpentine and a puff of smoke. There is no mistaking vetiver has come to play. Mmmmm, makes my teeth hurt just thinking about it. Samantha has done a remarkable job of making it approachable but not cleaning it up so much that the earth is lost. Of coarse it comes with the performance of MLS soap base which is just awesome for me. I'll replace it when it's empty.

Eufros Tobacco shaving soap (tallow). I'm not sure whether or not I like the fragrance - perhaps a bit too sweet - but it makes excellent lather.

Strong 'n Scottish v. (Meißner Tremonia) smoke, peat, whisky

Meißner Tremonia sell their shaving soaps in a small 65 gram cake. It's an ideal size, one I wish more soap cookers would offer. The fact is, I've got way too much soap, but I'm always curious about what can be done with a few choice ingredients and some carefully blended scents. I buy a new tub of soap knowing it will be years before I see the bottom. And all the while I'm snooping around new offerings and sampling classics. Variety, I suppose, keeps our hobby interesting. What generally holds me from buying a new soap is the thought of finding room for it in the cupboard. Smaller sizes would help solve this problem.

Strong 'n Scottish gives excellent protection, and on a cool morning, the smell of its smoky peat is delicious. This comfort, though, comes at a price. I didn't get as close a shave as I have with the French soaps that have recently stolen my interest.