Saturday August 26, 2023
Razor: Lambda Athena
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Boellis Panama 1924
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,755
I was asked to compare this Italian soap (Boellis Panama 1924 - BP) to yesterdays Italian soap (PCN - Panna Crema Nuavia Rossa).
Scent- They are both nice scents with Rossa of PCN taking a definite win here for me but that's subjective. PCN is a stronger scent strength to me and it's several years old compared to the new BP.
Lather - Both are easy to get a lather going and both can be broke easily with water if not careful. To me the PC is more a creamy lather while the BP is more a thicker airy lather. I say airy because as I build lather it's thick and needs water as it is dry but if you add too much it thins it and goes airy. Both will dry out if on the face long as you finish a pass and when you add water to help that situation is where you get them into the easily broke lather (narrow water band).
Final Thoughts - BP, was pricey for what it is in my book. I wanted the Coffer because of the"I love You" sign from American Sign Language which my wife and are fluent in. It's a nice cherry almond scent and a nice soap to have but wouldn't buy again.
The PCN, This has a scent that makes me reach for it. I just know as I do for BP that I'm better off with a synthetic knot and need to be careful with the water when lathering. This seems to be an Italian style soap thing. I bought a backup though as I didn't want to run out so yep, I'd buy it again and feel it is definitely worth the price which is modest in comparison to BP.
This isn't to disparage any soap or company. Just my honest thoughts on comparing the 2 soaps and is just my opinion which only counts for me. Please see my Signature Line under my post
Have a GREAT day and Weekend !!
Razor: Lambda Athena
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Boellis Panama 1924
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,755
I was asked to compare this Italian soap (Boellis Panama 1924 - BP) to yesterdays Italian soap (PCN - Panna Crema Nuavia Rossa).
Scent- They are both nice scents with Rossa of PCN taking a definite win here for me but that's subjective. PCN is a stronger scent strength to me and it's several years old compared to the new BP.
Lather - Both are easy to get a lather going and both can be broke easily with water if not careful. To me the PC is more a creamy lather while the BP is more a thicker airy lather. I say airy because as I build lather it's thick and needs water as it is dry but if you add too much it thins it and goes airy. Both will dry out if on the face long as you finish a pass and when you add water to help that situation is where you get them into the easily broke lather (narrow water band).
Final Thoughts - BP, was pricey for what it is in my book. I wanted the Coffer because of the"I love You" sign from American Sign Language which my wife and are fluent in. It's a nice cherry almond scent and a nice soap to have but wouldn't buy again.
The PCN, This has a scent that makes me reach for it. I just know as I do for BP that I'm better off with a synthetic knot and need to be careful with the water when lathering. This seems to be an Italian style soap thing. I bought a backup though as I didn't want to run out so yep, I'd buy it again and feel it is definitely worth the price which is modest in comparison to BP.
This isn't to disparage any soap or company. Just my honest thoughts on comparing the 2 soaps and is just my opinion which only counts for me. Please see my Signature Line under my post
Have a GREAT day and Weekend !!
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