What soap/cream did you use today?

I might be the king of the Stinkers. Odd, esoteric, and offal? Chances are I’ll give it a shot…..and like it.  But this morning I worked up the nerve to try B&M The Four Horsemen series War.  Scent notes listed on the side of the jar are hot metal, gunpowder, citrus, resins, and moss.  Say now! That sounds interesting! I pulled out a synthetic brush because I knew how some scents linger and for Pete’s sake I didn’t want this one stuck deep inside a silvertip.  Uncorking it, I was struck with memories of chopping cilantro for a fine Mexican meal.  Not the wafting scent of a bit of cilantro sprinkled atop a taco, but the full force, cilantro-only while prepping a whole bundle of cilantro for a meal to feed the family reunion.  Yeah, it’s potent, but hey, often soaps change when lathered so I wetted the bristles and went to loading.  After a good 50 laps I wet my face and brought the brush to my cheeks expecting to suddenly be transported to Gettysburg and a battle between the blue and grey.  I worked and swirled and added water knowing that at any moment the acrid scent of a rifle shot would assail my nose and then after several moments the hot steel of my barrel and the moss of the earth as I hunkered for cover behind a rail fence in the moist earth loading my rifle for another volley.  I expected to hear the screams of wounded horses and the clash of sabers. But as I continued to work it none of that was forthcoming.  I thought, “perhaps he gunpowder scent is the sharp tickle of nitrocellulose as you pour it into casings.  And I searched but alas what I smelled was salsa canning day at the hacienda, except we forgot the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and tomatillos and had grown too much cilantro.  My face felt like a molcajete at a table side guacamole prep.  There was no terror.  No screaming.  No confusion.  Just the sound of trumpets and an accordion.  No sir, this one is a swing and a miss and my brush will see Stirlings Texas on Fire tomorrow to make up for what I put it through today. Oh brother! This one might have to wait for “hazardous chemicals day” at the dump.

I dunno, Lip. Cilantro surely has to be better than Texas On Fire. That stuff makes you smell like you passed out in an ashtray at the local watering hole. 

If you were to mention to Will about the missing salsa ingredients, there is a decent chance he'd go about crafting up a scent based on salsa. You just never know what he'll do when it comes to scents.

I love Texas on Fire! And Midnight Stag. And a whole bunch of other weird scents including a bunch of B&M.  Perhaps someone likes this one but chances are slim…..

I might be the king of the Stinkers. Odd, esoteric, and offal? Chances are I’ll give it a shot…..and like it.  But this morning I worked up the nerve to try B&M The Four Horsemen series War.  Scent notes listed on the side of the jar are hot metal, gunpowder, citrus, resins, and moss.  Say now! That sounds interesting! I pulled out a synthetic brush because I knew how some scents linger and for Pete’s sake I didn’t want this one stuck deep inside a silvertip.  Uncorking it, I was struck with memories of chopping cilantro for a fine Mexican meal.  Not the wafting scent of a bit of cilantro sprinkled atop a taco, but the full force, cilantro-only while prepping a whole bundle of cilantro for a meal to feed the family reunion.  Yeah, it’s potent, but hey, often soaps change when lathered so I wetted the bristles and went to loading.  After a good 50 laps I wet my face and brought the brush to my cheeks expecting to suddenly be transported to Gettysburg and a battle between the blue and grey.  I worked and swirled and added water knowing that at any moment the acrid scent of a rifle shot would assail my nose and then after several moments the hot steel of my barrel and the moss of the earth as I hunkered for cover behind a rail fence in the moist earth loading my rifle for another volley.  I expected to hear the screams of wounded horses and the clash of sabers. But as I continued to work it none of that was forthcoming.  I thought, “perhaps he gunpowder scent is the sharp tickle of nitrocellulose as you pour it into casings.  And I searched but alas what I smelled was salsa canning day at the hacienda, except we forgot the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and tomatillos and had grown too much cilantro.  My face felt like a molcajete at a table side guacamole prep.  There was no terror.  No screaming.  No confusion.  Just the sound of trumpets and an accordion.  No sir, this one is a swing and a miss and my brush will see Stirlings Texas on Fire tomorrow to make up for what I put it through today. Oh brother! This one might have to wait for “hazardous chemicals day” at the dump.

I dunno, Lip. Cilantro surely has to be better than Texas On Fire. That stuff makes you smell like you passed out in an ashtray at the local watering hole. 

If you were to mention to Will about the missing salsa ingredients, there is a decent chance he'd go about crafting up a scent based on salsa. You just never know what he'll do when it comes to scents.

I love Texas on Fire! And Midnight Stag. And a whole bunch of other weird scents including a bunch of B&M.  Perhaps someone likes this one but chances are slim…..

I need to get to Texas on Fire again too. Tomorrow sounds good

I might be the king of the Stinkers. Odd, esoteric, and offal? Chances are I’ll give it a shot…..and like it.  But this morning I worked up the nerve to try B&M The Four Horsemen series War.  Scent notes listed on the side of the jar are hot metal, gunpowder, citrus, resins, and moss.  Say now! That sounds interesting! I pulled out a synthetic brush because I knew how some scents linger and for Pete’s sake I didn’t want this one stuck deep inside a silvertip.  Uncorking it, I was struck with memories of chopping cilantro for a fine Mexican meal.  Not the wafting scent of a bit of cilantro sprinkled atop a taco, but the full force, cilantro-only while prepping a whole bundle of cilantro for a meal to feed the family reunion.  Yeah, it’s potent, but hey, often soaps change when lathered so I wetted the bristles and went to loading.  After a good 50 laps I wet my face and brought the brush to my cheeks expecting to suddenly be transported to Gettysburg and a battle between the blue and grey.  I worked and swirled and added water knowing that at any moment the acrid scent of a rifle shot would assail my nose and then after several moments the hot steel of my barrel and the moss of the earth as I hunkered for cover behind a rail fence in the moist earth loading my rifle for another volley.  I expected to hear the screams of wounded horses and the clash of sabers. But as I continued to work it none of that was forthcoming.  I thought, “perhaps he gunpowder scent is the sharp tickle of nitrocellulose as you pour it into casings.  And I searched but alas what I smelled was salsa canning day at the hacienda, except we forgot the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and tomatillos and had grown too much cilantro.  My face felt like a molcajete at a table side guacamole prep.  There was no terror.  No screaming.  No confusion.  Just the sound of trumpets and an accordion.  No sir, this one is a swing and a miss and my brush will see Stirlings Texas on Fire tomorrow to make up for what I put it through today. Oh brother! This one might have to wait for “hazardous chemicals day” at the dump.

I dunno, Lip. Cilantro surely has to be better than Texas On Fire. That stuff makes you smell like you passed out in an ashtray at the local watering hole. 

If you were to mention to Will about the missing salsa ingredients, there is a decent chance he'd go about crafting up a scent based on salsa. You just never know what he'll do when it comes to scents.

I love Texas on Fire! And Midnight Stag. And a whole bunch of other weird scents including a bunch of B&M.  Perhaps someone likes this one but chances are slim…..

The Stag is another one I can't do. That one makes you smell like you had a mishap while fueling your car. I get straight up gasoline with that one. It's also one of the few banned by my bride. 

I love a number of B&M scents. I also appreciate Will's creativity and his willingness to take chances. There are just some a little too "out there" for my liking. That's what makes this hobby fun. There are products out there for everyone, and experimentation is part of the journey.

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No cilantro or pico de gallo in this one.

Great review Lip.

C U all tomorrow

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Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Grooming Dept Mallard Kulfi

Mike's - a strong contender for OG of the Artisan Soaps!

ADMIRAL! YUMMMMM……did you have the soap at one time?

I dunno, Lip. Cilantro surely has to be better than Texas On Fire. That stuff makes you smell like you passed out in an ashtray at the local watering hole. 

If you were to mention to Will about the missing salsa ingredients, there is a decent chance he'd go about crafting up a scent based on salsa. You just never know what he'll do when it comes to scents.

I love Texas on Fire! And Midnight Stag. And a whole bunch of other weird scents including a bunch of B&M.  Perhaps someone likes this one but chances are slim…..

The Stag is another one I can't do. That one makes you smell like you had a mishap while fueling your car. I get straight up gasoline with that one. It's also one of the few banned by my bride. 

I love a number of B&M scents. I also appreciate Will's creativity and his willingness to take chances. There are just some a little too "out there" for my liking. That's what makes this hobby fun. There are products out there for everyone, and experimentation is part of the journey.

Agreed!  B&M has built some amazingly dear scents.  The list is long. Nordost, First Snow, Cologne Russe, Diamond, Rhapsody………. A bunch!  But War ain’t one of them.