What soap/cream did you use today?

Look at that most awesome presentation for a soap.  That black bowl is by all estimation a most classic container.  It was said that the sun never sets on the British Empire and in colonial days that was in fact true.  And Britain was at the height of her powers when Geo F. Trumper opened his shop.  But when a company forgets that customer experience is a huge part of the process the wheels fall off the bus and this bus has been listening to know-nothing bean counters for far too long.  What was good about this experience?  Well, the Eucris scent is most amazing.  I truly love it.  The presentation bowl is a classic.  The soap inside however is not a shaving soap and has not been for years now.  I am sure Trumpers has received notice from consumers that their current triple milled offering is crap but thus far they have failed to make the decision to do as others have (Floris for one) and reformulate to a useable product.  
My experience was more akin to a magic show than a shave.  The lather was “chunky” as opposed to creamy in texture and when I applied a brush to my cheeks the magic happened!  I would build a semi-useable lather on one cheek and move to the other and literally in under ten seconds the first cheek looked as though I had never worked it with a brush.  MAGICAL! Sure, there was slickness but zero cushion.  Could I shave with it?  Yes, I suppose I could but The Who process was so distracting as to totally throw off any shaving zen the scent would have lead me to.  What will I do with this soap?  I’ll likely keep it as a visual aid for talks I get invited to offer at the high school on what happens when a business ignores economic principles.  Boy, that sucks.

Lip. Same for me with this puck. My approach now for this is use their Eucris cream with the puck as a super lather. Works well. I shower with the puck to get that aroma in the den and use it up. It sucks. The cream is quite good

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Look at that most awesome presentation for a soap.  That black bowl is by all estimation a most classic container.  

Lipripper660, that truly is a gorgeous bowl, but like you say, the soap inside is awful. Nothing but a shower soap. But I really like Trumper's Eucris cream. You can get it in a big black tub or in a tube. They almost look as classy as the wooden bowl ... sort of ... if you squint.

Santal Absolut t. (Fine Accoutrements) spiced sandal
Shave 3 ・ 104% left

I’ve taken to freezing my face before I shave. I grab a gel pack from the freezer and lap it across my face for five minutes. We all know how important preparation is to a good shave. For most of us, that means a hot shower. But sometimes all that hot water overheats my skin, making it too soft and tender. The razor blade digs in and leaves me with nicks and divots. The frozen gel pack, though, reduces the swelling, tightens the skin, and inspires happy alpine thoughts. When it comes time for the scraping, the blade seems to glide more easily across my chilled cheeks. And after the final rinse, everything seems to calm down more quickly.

Credit for today's fine shave also goes to the soap, of course. These old Fine soaps take more water than I have the strength to give them. Their lather is just gorgeous. And the scent? One of the best sandalwoods out there – spicy and woody without too many other distractions.
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Razor 1947 Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip Flying Wing ・ Blade Gem Super Stainless ・ Brush Phoenix Shaving Solar Flare ・ Proraso Balm for Sensitive Skin ・ Le Labo Tonka 25 ・ YTD 459 g

  

Very interesting shave technique.  Considering it's back in the 90's with high humidity today, this sounds like an amazingly wonderful technique to try tomorrow!

BTW, here's hoping Dragonsbeard is able to replicate (or come very close to) the Santal Abosolut scent...would hate to see one of the best sandalwood scents disappear!

A Hendrix Classic and Co sample with some Dancing Koala scent drops...a great eucalyptus/tea tree scent with menthol!

Santal Absolut t. (Fine Accoutrements) spiced sandal
Shave 3 ・ 104% left

I’ve taken to freezing my face before I shave. I grab a gel pack from the freezer and lap it across my face for five minutes. We all know how important preparation is to a good shave. For most of us, that means a hot shower. But sometimes all that hot water overheats my skin, making it too soft and tender. The razor blade digs in and leaves me with nicks and divots. The frozen gel pack, though, reduces the swelling, tightens the skin, and inspires happy alpine thoughts. When it comes time for the scraping, the blade seems to glide more easily across my chilled cheeks. And after the final rinse, everything seems to calm down more quickly.

Credit for today's fine shave also goes to the soap, of course. These old Fine soaps take more water than I have the strength to give them. Their lather is just gorgeous. And the scent? One of the best sandalwoods out there – spicy and woody without too many other distractions.
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Razor 1947 Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip Flying Wing ・ Blade Gem Super Stainless ・ Brush Phoenix Shaving Solar Flare ・ Proraso Balm for Sensitive Skin ・ Le Labo Tonka 25 ・ YTD 459 g

  

Very interesting shave technique.  Considering it's back in the 90's with high humidity today, this sounds like an amazingly wonderful technique to try tomorrow!

BTW, here's hoping Dragonsbeard is able to replicate (or come very close to) the Santal Abosolut scent...would hate to see one of the best sandalwood scents disappear!

Got you covered guys. My ingredients just got delivered to my house so they will be waiting for me when I get home and I’ll go into the labs this weekend and see how we do on the first go round.
I’ll need 2 testers that are very familiar with the scent so I can send samples to as we progress. Not that I don’t trust my nose it’s just better to have a couple more on the scent.

I’m actually very excited about this project.

Santal Absolut t. (Fine Accoutrements) spiced sandal
Shave 3 ・ 104% left

I’ve taken to freezing my face before I shave. I grab a gel pack from the freezer and lap it across my face for five minutes. We all know how important preparation is to a good shave. For most of us, that means a hot shower. But sometimes all that hot water overheats my skin, making it too soft and tender. The razor blade digs in and leaves me with nicks and divots. The frozen gel pack, though, reduces the swelling, tightens the skin, and inspires happy alpine thoughts. When it comes time for the scraping, the blade seems to glide more easily across my chilled cheeks. And after the final rinse, everything seems to calm down more quickly.

Credit for today's fine shave also goes to the soap, of course. These old Fine soaps take more water than I have the strength to give them. Their lather is just gorgeous. And the scent? One of the best sandalwoods out there – spicy and woody without too many other distractions.
____________
Razor 1947 Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip Flying Wing ・ Blade Gem Super Stainless ・ Brush Phoenix Shaving Solar Flare ・ Proraso Balm for Sensitive Skin ・ Le Labo Tonka 25 ・ YTD 459 g

  

Very interesting shave technique.  Considering it's back in the 90's with high humidity today, this sounds like an amazingly wonderful technique to try tomorrow!

BTW, here's hoping Dragonsbeard is able to replicate (or come very close to) the Santal Abosolut scent...would hate to see one of the best sandalwood scents disappear!

Got you covered guys. My ingredients just got delivered to my house so they will be waiting for me when I get home and I’ll go into the labs this weekend and see how we do on the first go round.
I’ll need 2 testers that are very familiar with the scent so I can send samples to as we progress. Not that I don’t trust my nose it’s just better to have a couple more on the scent.

I’m actually very excited about this project.

There are several of us who are very familiar with the AOS scent.  Finding a couple will be easy.

Very interesting shave technique.  Considering it's back in the 90's with high humidity today, this sounds like an amazingly wonderful technique to try tomorrow!

BTW, here's hoping Dragonsbeard is able to replicate (or come very close to) the Santal Abosolut scent...would hate to see one of the best sandalwood scents disappear!

Got you covered guys. My ingredients just got delivered to my house so they will be waiting for me when I get home and I’ll go into the labs this weekend and see how we do on the first go round.
I’ll need 2 testers that are very familiar with the scent so I can send samples to as we progress. Not that I don’t trust my nose it’s just better to have a couple more on the scent.

I’m actually very excited about this project.

There are several of us who are very familiar with the AOS scent.  Finding a couple will be easy.

I find a difference between the AOS and the Fine. Though similar I find the AOS a little richer and more creamy. The Fine is a little more Linear in my opinion but still very close. 

Which one do most of you like best?