(This post was last modified: 09-10-2024, 05:24 PM by Southsider. Edited 2 times in total.)
(09-10-2024, 02:45 PM)swellcat Wrote:
Balkan Blend (cherry automotive air freshener, 1970s cherry incense, cherry pie filling, strange fruit) — Shannon's Soaps
Lather: Abundant, easy
Scent: Cherry automotive air freshener, stone fruit, strange fruit
Texture: Croap.
Having trouble discerning tobacco here in this soap, so far.
No such issue at all with Stirling Gentleman splash (dry tobacco): its essence is tobacco.
I too had a hard time with this one. Years ago I was a pipe smoker and Balkan Sobranie was one of my favorites. If that pipe tobacco was the inspiration for this soap, I would call it a miss. OTOH, Shannon's Indigo Oud is spectacular (though not a tobacco scent).
For purposes of reference, the following is a description of the famed Balkan Sobranie: "Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture is one of the most legendary Latakia-based blends in history. Dating back to around the 1920s, this is a combination of wonderful Virginias, excellent Orientals and enough Latakia for a robust and flavorful mixture. The balance of tobaccos gives the smoker a sweet and smoky experience, with a finish unlike anything else. The aroma is so bright that it has an incense-like scent that will thrill the senses." https://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/b...IA-TP.html
I too had a hard time with this one. Years ago I was a pipe smoker and Balkan Sobranie was one of my favorites. If that pipe tobacco was the inspiration for this soap, I would call it a miss. OTOH, Shannon's Indigo Oud is spectacular (though not a tobacco scent). — Southsider
Thanks for that feedback and validation, Southsider. This is part of the company blurb [my bold] about Balkan Blend:
. . . Balkan Blend evokes an authentic, carefully crafted pipe tobacco. A mix of Virginian, Oriental, and Latakia tobaccos provide a unique and exotic sensory experience, with notes of orange, cherry, coumarin, and spice. Tobacco aficionados agree - it’s simply the most authentic, pure tobacco fragrance in shavedom.
Given just one use of the this soap and the ragweed pollen explosion attacking my respiratory system, I wanted to try and be somewhat restrained, but I'm not sure this scent even reaches authentic, pure cherry lozenge. Mammoth's Tobacconist gets my vote for best authentic, pure tobacco scent . . . not that I've smelled them all . . . but I seem to be trying.
However much you may acquire, you will always wish to acquire more; satiety is a dream which will always elude you. — Bertrand Russell on shaving soap
(09-10-2024, 12:22 AM)Tedolph Wrote:(09-09-2024, 07:17 PM)Whiterook Wrote:
What razor is that?
It looks very space agey.
It's a Gem Contour from about the late 1960s, so yes, from the space age. It's one of the last Gem models produced.
Dave
It’s a lot more fun being 20 in the ‘70s than 70 in the '20s - Joe Walsh
It’s a lot more fun being 20 in the ‘70s than 70 in the '20s - Joe Walsh
(09-10-2024, 05:37 PM)swellcat Wrote:
I too had a hard time with this one. Years ago I was a pipe smoker and Balkan Sobranie was one of my favorites. If that pipe tobacco was the inspiration for this soap, I would call it a miss. OTOH, Shannon's Indigo Oud is spectacular (though not a tobacco scent). — Southsider
Thanks for that feedback and validation, Southsider. This is part of the company blurb [my bold] about Balkan Blend:
. . . Balkan Blend evokes an authentic, carefully crafted pipe tobacco. A mix of Virginian, Oriental, and Latakia tobaccos provide a unique and exotic sensory experience, with notes of orange, cherry, coumarin, and spice. Tobacco aficionados agree - it’s simply the most authentic, pure tobacco fragrance in shavedom.
Given just one use of the this soap and the ragweed pollen explosion attacking my respiratory system, I wanted to try and be somewhat restrained, but I'm not sure this scent even reaches authentic, pure cherry lozenge. Mammoth's Tobacconist gets my vote for best authentic, pure tobacco scent . . . not that I've smelled them all . . . but I seem to be trying.
My poor schnozz gets the tobacco scent in this. I too used to smoke Balkan Sobranie pipe mixture, but I never considered that this might be a tribute to that fine tobacco blend. I didn't detect cherry at all. Now that you guys have mentioned it, I'll probably be knocked over by it on my next use.
Dave
It’s a lot more fun being 20 in the ‘70s than 70 in the '20s - Joe Walsh
It’s a lot more fun being 20 in the ‘70s than 70 in the '20s - Joe Walsh
Fresco (Ethos) lime basil & mint
Shave 13
This may be my favorite Ethos scent. It’s fresh Sicilian lime with a sprig of spearmint and some woody basil to the side. Refreshing? Yes! A soap for every day and all seasons.
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Brush Plisson Antique (13) ・ Razor Karve Bison (29) ・ Blade Derby Extra (3)
Shave 13
This may be my favorite Ethos scent. It’s fresh Sicilian lime with a sprig of spearmint and some woody basil to the side. Refreshing? Yes! A soap for every day and all seasons.
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Brush Plisson Antique (13) ・ Razor Karve Bison (29) ・ Blade Derby Extra (3)
(This post was last modified: 09-11-2024, 01:41 AM by Nero.)
LEA Classic
Rubbed the puck on my face like a shave stick and got a really great shave. Super easy and a soft finish.
He couldn't have cared less that I was around. Pretty funny actually. Good lookin feller.
Rubbed the puck on my face like a shave stick and got a really great shave. Super easy and a soft finish.
He couldn't have cared less that I was around. Pretty funny actually. Good lookin feller.
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