Another Shaving Journal

[Graybeard57]

• My Special Blend #3 (MSB3)
• Rudy Vey 22mm Muhle STF
• Schick G5 SE/Barber (Personna) blade (#12)
• WSP Fresh Vetiver

Great shave this morning. The soap was giving off many intense aromas, and the lather was excellent. Cracked open the bottle of WSP Fresh Vetiver 3+ hours ago, and I'm still enjoying its rich fragrance. I'm going to enjoy this splash, it smells great.

 

[Graybeard57]

Forgot to post photo.

 

[GearNoir]

Mmm vetiver! Is the splash a purely vetiver scent or do they have some other notes blended in?

 

[Smattayu]

A most excellent shave.

 

[Graybeard57]

Mmm vetiver! Is the splash a purely vetiver scent or do they have some other notes blended in?

It's a strong, rich vetiver. I don't have a discerning nose, but I'd guess there is some kind of citrus undertone.

OK, here's the description:

"Fresh Vetiver

This is our fresh take on vetiver. It reminds me of freshly cut grass on a breezy summer day; of baseball games and boating on the lake. This version of vetiver is clean and refreshing, like fresh cut grass and a cool lemonade. Lemon, florals, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, and vetiver are blended to create this refreshing interpretation."

 

[bentheduck]

That sounds incredible

 

[Graybeard57]

• My Special Blend #3 (MSB3)
• Rudy Vey 22mm Muhle STF
• Schick G5 SE/Barber (Personna) blade (#1)
• WSP Fresh Vetiver

Great shave this morning with a fresh blade. Second day with this excellent splash. I am loving the aroma. I highly recommend it, and all WSP splashes. This will become a regular purchase for me, along with their Gaelic Tweed, Mahogany, and Tobacco. have a great day, Cadre!

 

[Dave in KY]

Nice set up there Bruce

 

[Graybeard57]

Nice set up there Bruce

Thanks, Dave. I change very little day to day. I love the consistency, choosing instead to focus exclusively on the shaves. I love top-notch products, and do not settle for "good" when "excellent" is available. When I started DE shaving in 2012, there were precious few quality soaps and splashes around. We are living in a Golden Age of Wetshaving, as artisans compete to get our dollars. The soaps keep getting better, as do the splashes. It's a great time for us to enjoy our shaves.

 

[dangerousdon]

That soap certainly is "Your Special Blend!" Great shaves! And I that Fresh Vetiver really sounds like a winner!

 

[bentheduck]

I love the handle color on that G5. I don't know why I'm just now noticing.

 

[Graybeard57]

I love the handle color on that G5. I don't know why I'm just now noticing.

So do I. That's why I bought this one. Etsy had a few pearl handled ones, but only one green. I figured, WTHeck, go with the rarer one.

 

[GearNoir]

If Dave is the TSC Thayers rep...Bruce must be the TSC WSP rep! Good stuff man!

 

[Dave in KY]

If Dave is the TSC Thayers rep...Bruce must be the TSC WSP rep! Good stuff man!

Tru Dat

 

[NurseDave]

I'm one step closer to trying an injector as I now have blades for one. But I do have to say, they are some of the ugliest razors around.

 

[bentheduck]

I'm one step closer to trying an injector as I now have blades for one. But I do have to say, they are some of the ugliest razors around.

They're tools, not jewelry!

 

[Dave in KY]

I'm one step closer to trying an injector as I now have blades for one. But I do have to say, they are some of the ugliest razors around.

They can be cool

 

[GearNoir]

But I do have to say, they are some of the ugliest razors around.

Well it doesn’t help that you picked up the ugliest type of them all - the Techmatic (close enough).

The M adjustable and the L are pretty slick looking.

 

[Graybeard57]

I'm one step closer to trying an injector as I now have blades for one. But I do have to say, they are some of the ugliest razors around.

Personally, I think they are mechanical works of art.

 

[Graybeard57]

I wonder if North Shore replates injectors? Logically, if they Gunkote them, they ought to be able to replate them.