What soap/cream did you use today?

Colonia (Ethos) classic Italian cologne
Shave 15 ・ 96 g left

This morning’s shave filled the dawn air with an uplifting blend of citrus, delicate garden blooms, and a gentle hint of wood. If only the groundhog had caught a whiff of it, I have no doubt he would have declared spring’s arrival imminent. I found a complementary fragrance in Acqua di Parma’s Colonia, though Eton College cologne would have have been just as suitable.

As for my razor – the Blackland Vector Ti – the results have been uneven. Its odd shape suggests the unexpected union of a scalpel and a squeegee. The first outing was splendid, but the following days brought some rather rough cuts. However, taking Shane’s advice, I discovered how gentle and effective the Vector could be when I tilted the handle high and rode the cap. The angle is very similar to the one used with the Feather AS-D2, but the resulting shave is much closer.
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Razor Blackland Vector Ti ・ Blade Feather AC Pro ・ Brush Blackheart Foolery Slightly Cloudy ・ Hoard 19,024 g (⇣21,388 g)

Mondo Monday
Nuavia Black

Kind of a freshy spa scent. Not bad, but feel like I am perusing the pages of a Cosmopilitan magazine .

Great lather though, and the glass jars rock.

C U all tomorrow

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My Sundays start very early.  I’m in the truck and headed to the university by 5:30 and couldn’t be happier.  Early mornings scream for a quick shave and Salters is a great choice.  Ah, that dirty Vetiver followed by a bit of vintage Aramis?  Who can beat that?

And this morning?  A Chypre I wish was still made.  Latha is/was a great base for me and frankly I forgot I had this soap.  It’s been chilling in the garage fridge crisper drawer for I’ll bet two years.  It’s not going to hide now!  Oakmoss always reminds me of green cut aspen.  It smells nothing like oakmoss but the “bite” has the same feel.  I know, it sounds weird but you know the feel/smell of summer dust in your nostrils?  It’s that sharp tickle that I find so appealing.  The scent is awesome too.

A friend gifted me this Zingari The Duo set.  He liked it a lot!  I’ve never had reason to try a zingari man product and for those of you who enjoy it you may wish to change the channel.  The scent touted bourbon and oak (and sandalwood and tonka) and I was expecting a bit more rawness in aroma but it is not.  Sweet and creamy with just a hint of bourbon.  It’s a med strong scent that is ok.  Lather was not easy in my hard water.  It wasn’t bad to lather but it is tougher for me that mystic waters if that means anything to anyone.  It seemed slick enough and the lather turned out fine, and it gave me an acceptable shave but the whole time I was thinking “well, this is sort of disappointing”.  Post shave?  Positively Saharan!  I haven’t been this tight since modern Williams, in fact Williams doesn’t leave me this parched.  Usually if I’m tight skinned post shave I can wait 15 minutes and things will even out.  This one had me hunting the aftershave instantly, even before my skin was dry.  The aftershave was sweeter yet than the soap and gives me a bit of a feminine vibe.  How can a label with a glass of bourbon on it seem feminine?  My grade for the day?  This is a middle grade of C from me maybe leaning on C-.  Ain’t nobody got time for that!  I’m not doubting that zingari works well for you who like it but it sure isn’t for me.  

I have not used but a little surprising. I was under the impression the newest base was pretty good. Any chance that is a old formula as the labels are different and I don't see that scent currently available. I was kind of interested in trying as she/he appears to be having someone else do the scents now. If I'm not mistaken the guy thar did the Spearhead soaps and one from Rogue a perfumer that looks quite bold. Unfortunate but a gift so no loss I suppose.

Extro Cosmesi - Roma


                                                                        

Mondo Monday
Nuavia Black

Kind of a freshy spa scent. Not bad, but feel like I am perusing the pages of a Cosmopilitan magazine .

Great lather though, and the glass jars rock.

C U all tomorrow

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Luuuuv that brush!

Murphy & McNeal - Gael Laoch White

Tuesday
Stirling Sandalwood

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