What soap/cream did you use today?

XPEC Unscented shaving cream (v.1) + Rose Essence Oil/Hydrosol. I like the rose scent, but I may get tired of it. I might try using a few drops of a cologne sometimes in the lather instead.

It took me a while to warm up to this one. The scent to my nose is similar to Blue Samhain.  Ordinarily I place the lid where I can see it while shaving. Not this one.

Fancy scented?  Nope.  It’s just vetiver and menthol but straight vetivers are fun and this one is a kick.  Is it for everyone?  Obviously not as this scent seems to have been a one-and-done run.  I’ve never seen it in another shave of the day anywhere.  This one is a mix of all that is great about vetiver.  A bit of smoke.  A bit of dirt and root.  A bit of lemon.  It sure isn’t dirty though.

Wholly Kaw Nightcap

C U all tomorrow

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Fine Classic Shaving Soap - Fresh Vetiver



Maybe I was in the mood for a white label after the whiteout earlier.
Send more snow, please and thank you!!

Barrister’s Reserve Fern t. (Barrister & Mann) bright fougère

The fourteenth item listed in the ingredients is trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in other soaps. So what’s it good for? Looks like it’s a chelating agent. In other words, it helps build your lather keeps it stable while you shave. Does it work? Well, judging by today’s shave, it may do a very good job. My lather was as stable as the pyramids, and what’s more, it was very slick. So good for Barrister & Mann for trying out new ingredients, and good on them for doling out a generous portion of their soap. The label promises 113 grams. Looks like I got 115 in this pot.
____________
Barrister & Mann: Barrister’s Reserve Fern (102% left) ・ Maggard V3 ・ Astra Superior Platinum ・ Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Soap Hoard: 11,859 g ・ Used this year: 74 g