What soap/cream did you use today?

Le Vétiver (Grooming Dept) rhubarb vetiver
Shave 5 ・ 73 g left

Inspired by HoosierShave’s consummation of Grooming Dept's Verbrannt, I dug out this tub of Le Vétiver, hoping to achieve the same. It’s an easy soap to like. It lathers quick and rich, it smells great all the way through the shave, and the finish is so smooth there’s no need for an aftershave. But at first it was very soft. In fact, my first couple of shaves gobbled up about 8 grams each. Since then I’ve left it alone for a year hoping it would dry and harden. This morning when I uncorked it, I noticed  that the puck had shrunk. It was no longer touching the walls of the tub, and it was firmer than before. Loading it was much tidier. I'm pleased with the results and I’m looking forward to getting Le Vétiver on the scale tomorrow after it's had 24 hours to dry.
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Razor Henson AL13 Mild Green ・ Blade Feather ・ Brush Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Soap Hoard 18,183 g ・ YTD 60 g

Le Vétiver (Grooming Dept) rhubarb vetiver
Shave 5 ・ 73 g left

Inspired by HoosierShave’s consummation of Grooming Dept's Verbrannt, I dug out this tub of Le Vétiver, hoping to achieve the same. It’s an easy soap to like. It lathers quick and rich, it smells great all the way through the shave, and the finish is so smooth there’s no need for an aftershave. But at first it was very soft. In fact, my first couple of shaves gobbled up about 8 grams each. Since then I’ve left it alone for a year hoping it would dry and harden. This morning when I uncorked it, I noticed  that the puck had shrunk. It was no longer touching the walls of the tub, and it was firmer than before. Loading it was much tidier. I'm pleased with the results and I’m looking forward to getting Le Vétiver on the scale tomorrow after it's had 24 hours to dry.
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Razor Henson AL13 Mild Green ・ Blade Feather ・ Brush Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Soap Hoard 18,183 g ・ YTD 60 g

I’m watching this one.  Curious as all get out.  12 to 17 shaves out of a tub means about 2 dollars per shave.  That makes Gillette's ridiculously priced multi-blade carts seem reasonable and I got into this hobby to save money.  Ok, I lied.  Im not really in it for the money savings but as a daily shaver at two bucks a day, sixty bucks a month,   $730 per year soap cost, my “fugal” kicks into high gear and no amount of buttery post shave feel would supplant a puck of the Fat and a tub of Shea butter.  Sir: you have my attention.

GD Amare

Le Vétiver (Grooming Dept) rhubarb vetiver
Shave 5 ・ 73 g left

Inspired by HoosierShave’s consummation of Grooming Dept's Verbrannt, I dug out this tub of Le Vétiver, hoping to achieve the same. It’s an easy soap to like. It lathers quick and rich, it smells great all the way through the shave, and the finish is so smooth there’s no need for an aftershave. But at first it was very soft. In fact, my first couple of shaves gobbled up about 8 grams each. Since then I’ve left it alone for a year hoping it would dry and harden. This morning when I uncorked it, I noticed  that the puck had shrunk. It was no longer touching the walls of the tub, and it was firmer than before. Loading it was much tidier. I'm pleased with the results and I’m looking forward to getting Le Vétiver on the scale tomorrow after it's had 24 hours to dry.
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Razor Henson AL13 Mild Green ・ Blade Feather ・ Brush Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Soap Hoard 18,183 g ・ YTD 60 g

I’m watching this one.  Curious as all get out.  12 to 17 shaves out of a tub means about 2 dollars per shave.  That makes Gillette's ridiculously priced multi-blade carts seem reasonable and I got into this hobby to save money.  Ok, I lied.  Im not really in it for the money savings but as a daily shaver at two bucks a day, sixty bucks a month,   $730 per year soap cost, my “fugal” kicks into high gear and no amount of buttery post shave feel would supplant a puck of the Fat and a tub of Shea butter.  Sir: you have my attention.

Boukis hardening observation is accurate. Some of the GD soaps may not be cured enough near new release /purchase. The older picks are definitely harder and IMHO better ready for usage. I just delved into a new puck last week. I am a bloomer and the jar became 'soap soup' ....really soft... like a new fresh TOBS cream. I am drying her out and curing my new Mallard pux.

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A&E Habit Rouge Dupe 'Bad Habits'

Forgot how much I love this offering by Guerlain. Wonder if 'the Club' still makes this one. Need backups!

C U all tomorrow


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Captain's Choice / Bay Rum

Finally finished, I'll have to open the safe and find a refill to put back in.

8/19/42

Saponificio Bignoli Agrumi del Mediterraneo.

Captain's Choice / Bay Rum

Finally finished, I'll have to open the safe and find a refill to put back in.

8/19/42

Beautiful work, Stuart! Nothing ever quite so lovely as the clean bottom of a soap bowl.