What soap/cream did you use today?

Vétyver, série limitée (Martin de Candre) a 3017 journey
Shave 39

Today I discovered that when vetiver was introduced to England in the early 1800s, it was used to impart fragrance to clothing through a process of fumigation. That surprised me. I knew that scenting clothing with oud flavored smoke was common in the Middle East, but I'd never heard of the Brits doing anything of the sort. So how did this all work?

The term vetiver made its English debut in the February 1831 edition of World of Fashion magazine, which declared that "the powder of vetiver is at present a favourite odour." Capital! Evidence that the noble root was a hit right from the start, and its popularity has only skyrocketed. But how did these dandies work their magic with this powdered delight? Albion, another natty society journal of the time, spilled the aromatic beans. It seems that a novel fashion emerged that involved setting aromatic powders gently ablaze in a cassolette. Vétiver took center stage in this fragrant combustion. Picture this: powdered vetiver root was sprinkled into an ornate metal pan perched over a small flame to coax out the volatile oils. A garment or hanky was then daintily draped over said pan, and voilà – a smoky infusion of aroma permeated the cloth making it fit for a stylish gent's or lady's wardrobe. 
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Brush Plisson Bordeaux (16) ・ Razor Blackland Vector Ti (80) ・ Blade Feather ProGuard (6)

It’s like you’re a professor or something.  How much is tuition for this course?

MdC - the original version

Stirling / Beeswax Unscented

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Been sick, first shave in almost a week.

Ethos Blood Orange Shave Crème v2….
Thinking of Spring already….

This tub must've been on the vendor's shelf for quite awhile...




Oh well, still whipped up a wonderful lather...

I have a few of Mo's soaps that were like that.  Depending on how strong my OCD was at the time I'd either mash it to fill in the gap or reblend the whole thing.   It's like the soap has extra aging.  Like dry aged beef.  Good stuff.

This tub must've been on the vendor's shelf for quite awhile...




Oh well, still whipped up a wonderful lather...

I have a few of Mo's soaps that were like that.  Depending on how strong my OCD was at the time I'd either mash it to fill in the gap or reblend the whole thing.   It's like the soap has extra aging.  Like dry aged beef.  Good stuff.

I've started fine-tuning the soap formulas to achieve a softer texture and prevent the shrinkage issue. I tend to be liberal when filling jars, ensuring everyone gets their anticipated amount. However, the noticeable shrinkage can be bothersome for some, even though it's a positive indicator of well-aged soap with minimal water content!