What soap/cream did you use today?

I know!  It’s been a while since I’ve posted but life gets busy sometimes.  I’ve been using Black Ties Sandalwood, Avenue, and Drake.  First off, it’s good to see Sir Henrys roll the Black Tie logo out again.  Seems like an old friend returned.  Performance of the soap is just so good.  Easy to load/lather and so protective.

I love the AOS sandalwood scent and would in fact place it in my favorite of all time so with the demise of the scent from Fine and the lack of a splash or cologne from Art of Shaving I was thrilled to see this effort and a good effort it is.  I have no idea how one goes about building fragrances but what I will share is that Dominick is in my top three scentmeisters.  He doesn’t offer a slew of scents but all the scents he offers really appeal to me.   This offering does an admirable job of duplicating this discontinued fragrance and I’m glad I have this option when my current stash of juice runs out.  Love that anise note!  It’s not exact, and it seems to have a broader floral mid-note but it’s close and I’m happy.

I bought this for my son who really digs Aventus. I find Aventus a little to uni-sex for my taste but really like the Smokey Pineapple note.  Well, Dom surprised me with this one for sure.  5he dry down reveals a masculine scent that Creed missed! I was so excited for the Sandalwood that liking this one this much surprised the snot out of me.  Jr. Is going to have to get his own set because this one is a keeper.

And if Avenue was not a big enough surprise, Dom sent a knob of Drake in a baggy.  Drake?  Drakkar Noir?  One of my least favorite scents of all time!  And SURPRISE, I loved it!  What I really didn’t like about Drakkar perfume is the heavy handed use of the rosemary.  That damnable bottle I gave to my grandson smelled like someone thought that if a touch of rosemary is good than three gallons would be better.  It was horrid.  Dom still has that rosemary note but backed way off on the volume and wow, what a difference.  If this is what Drakkar is supposed to smell like I’d have never ditched that bottle of juice.  I really enjoyed this one which I find very odd after having started a thread bemoaning the birth of Drakkar.  
I appreciated Dom giving me something to do with a couple of empty containers I’ve had laying around.  The only thing I’d wish for was a sticker for sale that would allow me to professionally label the tub so I don’t have to whittle the box front off and glue it to the container lid.

Right on Lip. Great review. Thanks for describing and activating my soap acquisition disorder. The world may have improved more that we have the AOS/Fine back thanks to Dom. I love Aventus - going to be great to add another base to that aroma.

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Geo. F. Trumper - Violet cream

Been dreaming about this all week. Why wait... longer?

Why does no one else produce a violet??????
 

It would be perceived as too feminine.  Wouldn't sell well.

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This one would in no way fall into the feminine realm for me.  Old school?  You bet.  Grandmas purse? No way.

Geo. F. Trumper - Violet cream

Been dreaming about this all week. Why wait... longer?

Why does no one else produce a violet??????
 

It would be perceived as too feminine.  Wouldn't sell well.

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This one would in no way fall into the feminine realm for me.  Old school?  You bet.  Grandmas purse? No way.

I'm sure it is masculine if you guys say so. I'm really referring to how it would be perceived by potential regular buyers that don't regularly communicate with other shavers.

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Ethos Greenfresh

It would be perceived as too feminine.  Wouldn't sell well.

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This one would in no way fall into the feminine realm for me.  Old school?  You bet.  Grandmas purse? No way.

I'm sure it is masculine if you guys say so. I'm really referring to how it would be perceived by potential regular buyers that don't regularly communicate with other shavers.

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I knew what you meant, Dom. No worries.
I only meant that if we can make roses and lavenders... and lilies of the valley and honeysuckles... we can make violets. (But if it ain't as nice as GFT, don't waste time.)

Hate to be "that guy", but I think it smells better from the aluminum tube... I think over time it loses a little of its juice in the plastic tub...

Odd that as Cella has the same issue with scent impact arising from 'leaching' associated with the tub and absent in the brick; many also find the tub variant irritating to the skin.

Ironically.... And annoyingly, the GFT Violets cologne is nasty (IMO). Wouldn't be caught in public with it on. That one is grandma's purse.

Ethos - Eucalyptus (custom F Base)

After a nice bike ride with a lady friend among the sagebrush, grasses, and river rapids, I needed something herbal. This hit the spot. A rich and smooth eucalyptus.







The sky changes quickly around here, this is not much later.

Last two shaves, first from the 15th

And today's...

It would be perceived as too feminine.  Wouldn't sell well.

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This one would in no way fall into the feminine realm for me.  Old school?  You bet.  Grandmas purse? No way.

I'm sure it is masculine if you guys say so. I'm really referring to how it would be perceived by potential regular buyers that don't regularly communicate with other shavers.

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Aha!  I see and concede your point.

Folgefonn (Fitjar Islands) mint wood
Shave 15 ・ 99 g left

Menthol is the dominant theme in this crisp, refreshing soap. Shaving with Folgefonn is meant to remind you of a walk across a Norwegian glacier. Years ago, when I first unwrapped this puck, that’s exactly the sort of feeling I got. I’d hum a little Grieg while shaving, and I was right there in Folgefonna. Over time, though, the menthol has faded, leaving a nice woody-minty scent that reminds me more of walking along the shore of a fir fringed lake. Either way, it’s a nice smell and a very good vegan soap.
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