What soap/cream did you use today?

Route 66 / Barber Shop Hop

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Eufros Boreal shaving soap (tallow) (sample - oakmoss, patchouli, pepper). Very good lather, but this is another soap that just isn't that much better than what I already have and use regularly.

DG Trismegistus

Stirling Dunshire

Island Estate v. (Sir Henry’s) smooth bay rum

I usually save bay rum for Saturdays, but the island fever came over me strong last night, and I knew I wouldn’t be able to shake it until I’d lathered something sweet and spicy. This morning Island Estate came to the rescue. It’s not only got a good bit of bay and rum, there’s also some perky citrus on top and a little wisp of smoke swirling around the edges. What’s remarkable, though, is that there aren’t any sharp parts. No jagged spice or obtrusive lime. It’s just very smooth and pleasant, and coupled with its first-rate lather, Island Estate gives a great shave.
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1938–45 Gillette Fat Handle Tech ・ Astra SP ・ Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Hermès, Vetiver Tonka ・ YTD: 310g

   

Island Estate v. (Sir Henry’s) smooth bay rum

I usually save bay rum for Saturdays, but the island fever came over me strong last night, and I knew I wouldn’t be able to shake it until I’d lathered something sweet and spicy. This morning Island Estate came to the rescue. It’s not only got a good bit of bay and rum, there’s also some perky citrus on top and a little wisp of smoke swirling around the edges. What’s remarkable, though, is that there aren’t any sharp parts. No jagged spice or obtrusive lime. It’s just very smooth and pleasant, and coupled with its first-rate lather, Island Estate gives a great shave.
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1938–45 Gillette Fat Handle Tech ・ Astra SP ・ Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Hermès, Vetiver Tonka ・ YTD: 310g

   

Roger that Bouki-master!

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One of my favorite scents, Murphy and McNeils Ouroboros, went pretty quickly to ricing which if I understand is stearic crystallizing and the fix was to rebatch it.  I heated and melted it down and it firmed up and de-riced.  He has since improved his methods and formula and that is not an issue in any of my other M&M soaps.  Was it worth it?  Sure.  I learned something  and wow that scent!  I can buy a new tub of the new stuff but I’ll finish this one first.

7 days = Sir Henry's unscented
7 days = Antica Barbiera Colla hard puck

DanLaw - thanks for the tip on the ABC pux. Stuff is beautiful

Been on the road following my youngest son finish his season at Oklahoma State. We are in the Tucson region. Parker will be on the mound tomorrow.

Go Pokes , and see you all tomorrow!


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I love watching a good pitcher work!  Hey, I was on the mound last night pitching batting practice for a team of 10 to 12 year olds.  Yep, they were hitting me.

Give them the high cheese Lip!

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