What soap/cream did you use today?

For whatever reason, and can't detail a delta, get better results from the versions with that label. There have been a couple base updates leading to Siero which is the current base IIRC

Hemingway Accoutrements shaving cream

Looks like tomorrow will be the finale of this soap.  Today I was impressed with the super longevity of the scent.  Generally when I get to the bottom of a tub they become less and less scented.  Not this one though.  In fact if anything, the vetiver is gaining ground against the Orange.  With citrus’ propensity to “cook off” first it makes sense.  In fact this morning my wife asked “what is that smell?” That means she just doesn’t appreciate vetiver as I do.  She still has excellent taste in men however.  One more shave.  Just one more.  

Ethos Peppermint

Grooming Dept Mumtaz​
Kairos base

A wonderful scent, an even better soap!

Ethos Greenfresh

Stella Alpina v. (Saponificio Varesino) herbal eucalyptus

Smells like you’re walking through an evergreen forest with a branch of eucalyptus thrown over your shoulder. It’s a big branch of eucalyptus, too. And there are lots of herbs underfoot and, oddly enough, a slice of lemon in your hand. Taken all together, these notes can be both energizing and soothing. They may even strike you as medicinal. If you’ve got no problem with smelling like Ricola cough drops, Stella Alpina may be the right shave soap. (Even if you don’t like the scent – which can be bold – the dry, smooth finish may make a shave with this soap entirely worth your while.)
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Saponificio Varesino: Stella Alpina (88 g left) ・ Gillette Tech ・ Astra Superior Platinum ・ Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Soap Hoard: 11,036 g ・ Used this year: 177 g

   

WK Chypre Rose Concerto



This shot keeps making me think of the Elvis Costello song "Watching the Detectives". Don't know why, but it's in my head.



And how about that bass. And guitar. And percussion. And vocals. And writing. Such a cool song and concept haha. Truth is I don't really know his stuff... but if it's often like this, I'm a big fan.

https://youtu.be/snPDoXl9ZPs