What soap/cream did you use today?

Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux La Petite Prairie
Milksteak Base
Notes: vetiver, citrus, geranium, carnation, pineapple, rhubarb, rosemary and Sichuan pepper

Slåtterøy (Fitjar Islands) spiced lime
Shave 14 ・ 70 g left

The little label on the bottom of this jar suggests I should have finished Slåtterøy by November 2018. Hmmm. Running a little behind schedule. So you’re probably wondering if this antique soap has lost some of its goodness. Not at all. It lathers just the same as it did on the day I first unpacked it, which is to say, it’s still marvelous. It makes a fairly high-structure emulsion that drinks up plenty of water. And time hasn't altered the scent either. It’s a spicy citrus mix with a pinch of bay. I hesitate to call it a bay rum, since there’s nothing rummy about it. Still, as the label says, it captures the ‘spirit of exotic adventure’.

And I bought today's razor, the Karve Overlander, because I liked the handle. A cross between a light saber and a wizard's wand, it looks like the sort of gear you'd pack for an adventure. But I may have to ask for lessons on how to use it. In spite of its weight, the Overlander strikes me as exceedingly mild. One pass barely scrapes off the lather. In fact, even after two passes, there's still lots of bristle left. How are you getting your best results with this razor?
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Razor Karve Overlander ・ Blade Astra SP ・ Brush Phoenix Shaving Amber Aerolite ・ Hoard 17,593 g (⇣132 g)

       

Ethos Lavender

Ethos - King of the North (F Base)

This just came in today and I just had to use it immediately. I get the mix of woods, mint, and marine notes. The seaweed comes out more when lathered. Perfectly executed, particularly given the theme. My skin looks and feels great and exceptionally smooth too, it loves this base. Btw, there is a light/medium-light menthol tingle, which I love too. Keep doing what you're doing, Frank. Great imagination and lineup, my friend. Looking forward to the next delivery

Cool Cologne from Boots Pharmacy - British healthcare retailer

Unicorn cruelty free. No emu milk, no dragon blood among the ingredients. Just good old chemicals. Works great.

Ethos - King of the North (F Base)

This just came in today and I just had to use it immediately. I get the mix of woods, mint, and marine notes. The seaweed comes out more when lathered. Perfectly executed, particularly given the theme. My skin looks and feels great and exceptionally smooth too, it loves this base. Btw, there is a light/medium-light menthol tingle, which I love too. Keep doing what you're doing, Frank. Great imagination and lineup, my friend. Looking forward to the next delivery

Thank you my friend for the encouraging words! I’m glad you enjoyed the King of the North.

Like Nero i just used my new Ethos King of the North. I’ll second everything he said! Perfectly balanced, very natural scent in that fantastic F base. And sold for a good charitable cause as well. Makes you feel great inside and out.

Fine Accoutrements / Platinum

8/19/42