What soap/cream did you use today?

Inspired by Bouki I pulled out the ever-satisfying L’Occitane Cade.  Easy lather. Slick. Not thirsty though.  

Royal Fougère (Asylum) English Fern
Shave 36 ・ 39 g

Deep in my heart, I harbor this conviction, probably indefensible, that the only true scent for a shaving soap is fougère. What makes the fougère so appealing is the manner in which it combines notes from all the branches of the olfactory tree into one perfect harmony: bright bergamot, flowery lavender, rose, and geranium, greens galore, moss, spice, sandalwood, and a hint of something like castoreum. Royal Fougère is patterned on Penhaligon’s English Fern, which sadly has been discontinued since 2019. Until it’s resurrected, we’ll have to make do with this soap.
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Brush Phoenix Shaving Peregrino (688) ・ Razor Karve Stainless Overlander, 3" G-Tech handle (21) ・ Blade PolSilver Super Iridium (3)

Wednesday September 25, 2024
Razor: Blackland Sabre V2 Plate 2
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Knothead Brush Works/Badger
Soap: MacDuff's Birth of the Cool
AS : Witch Hazel + DCCS Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,149

Ethos Grooming
Dragonsbeard

First day of fall shaving weather here in the Bluegrass. I used to think Vetivert was my favorite Ethos flavor. Then I was convinced it was Nuage de Citron. Now I am sure it is Dragonsbeard in the upgraded F base. But wait, there is my beloved Honeysuckle.

I am obviously unable to stay loyal - and for good reason.... So many great pux.  This oud is sweet and has some fruit overtones to me. Black currant perhaps? ..... Reminds of Amouage Jubilation... Creed's Royal Oud is a kissing cousin, but it has a strong cedar core that is not in Frank's potion. I am going to have to devote a day for this every fall and winter. It is to good not to use weekly.

C U all tomorrow

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TC, Oh YEAH on Dragonsbeard. His Original which was a collaboration where he did the scent before he started making his own soap was my introduction to Frank Dragonsbeard and Ethos. I love and have MANY of his scents but this will always be in my den as I have enough versions to waaaaay outlive me.

Ethos Grooming
Dragonsbeard

First day of fall shaving weather here in the Bluegrass. I used to think Vetivert was my favorite Ethos flavor. Then I was convinced it was Nuage de Citron. Now I am sure it is Dragonsbeard in the upgraded F base. But wait, there is my beloved Honeysuckle.

I am obviously unable to stay loyal - and for good reason.... So many great pux.  This oud is sweet and has some fruit overtones to me. Black currant perhaps? ..... Reminds of Amouage Jubilation... Creed's Royal Oud is a kissing cousin, but it has a strong cedar core that is not in Frank's potion. I am going to have to devote a day for this every fall and winter. It is to good not to use weekly.

C U all tomorrow

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TC, Oh YEAH on Dragonsbeard. His Original which was a collaboration where he did the scent before he started making his own soap was my introduction to Frank Dragonsbeard and Ethos. I love and have MANY of his scents but this will always be in my den as I have enough versions to waaaaay outlive me.

Stockpile worthy for sure Bluegrass. Amazing blend. And the new F base changed Ethos for me. Very slick with clean post

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper