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Artisan Retailer / Hobbyist Appreciation Shave of the Day
- Thread starter BarberDave
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Thanks, @BarberDave !!
Sorry... On call with the job this weekend and have been working for the past three hours.. PM coming.
Sorry... On call with the job this weekend and have been working for the past three hours.. PM coming.
Thanks Chris!
Congrats Mark @MarkB and thanks Dave @BarberDave for doing this...
9 August, 2021
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a great weekend.
Wonderful shave this morning! I'm actually continuing on with last week's appreciation themed shaves for this week as well. Lots of GREAT stuff available from our resident artisans and hobbyists and I believe I could do an "appreciation MONTH" and not use the same thing twice. But for today I decided to go with Stirling's "Orange Chill". Another hot one in store for today (and the entire week actually) so starting out with some menthol goodness seemed like a logical shave choice. Soap and matching witch hazel / aloe mentholated splash (with added skin food) and a spray of Creed "Original Santal". Fantastic!
Hope you have a great day!
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a great weekend.
Wonderful shave this morning! I'm actually continuing on with last week's appreciation themed shaves for this week as well. Lots of GREAT stuff available from our resident artisans and hobbyists and I believe I could do an "appreciation MONTH" and not use the same thing twice. But for today I decided to go with Stirling's "Orange Chill". Another hot one in store for today (and the entire week actually) so starting out with some menthol goodness seemed like a logical shave choice. Soap and matching witch hazel / aloe mentholated splash (with added skin food) and a spray of Creed "Original Santal". Fantastic!
Hope you have a great day!
Proraso Preshave Cream / Stirling Soap Co. "Orange Chill" Shave Soap / YAQI "Lucky Dice" Synth / PAA SS "META-4"
KAI / Alum / Stirling Soap Co. "Orange Chill" Witch Hazel & Aloe Splash + Skin Food / Creed "Original Santal" EdP
KAI / Alum / Stirling Soap Co. "Orange Chill" Witch Hazel & Aloe Splash + Skin Food / Creed "Original Santal" EdP
This was an awesome experience! Thanks @BarberDave for conducting such a fun way to showcase our appreciation for the people who support this site. And Congrats to @MarkB for what I assume will be some awesome prizes!
Thanks Don!
10 August, 2021
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
My "I Have Too Much Artisan/Retailer/Hobbyist Stuff For Only One Week" journey continues. Today, I'm back to @CBLindsay and his wonderful "Dragon's Blood" soap and tonic. Wonderful performance and scent from both. Also broke out the @Techichi Tech Hive synth, Finished with a spray of AdP Blu Mediterraneo "Fico di Amalfi" EdT. Wonderful!!
Hope you have a great day.
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
My "I Have Too Much Artisan/Retailer/Hobbyist Stuff For Only One Week" journey continues. Today, I'm back to @CBLindsay and his wonderful "Dragon's Blood" soap and tonic. Wonderful performance and scent from both. Also broke out the @Techichi Tech Hive synth, Finished with a spray of AdP Blu Mediterraneo "Fico di Amalfi" EdT. Wonderful!!
Hope you have a great day.
CBL Soaps Fusion "Dragon's Blood" Shave Soap / Techichi "Tech Hive" Synth / PAA SS "META-4" / KAI
Alum / CBL Soaps Fusion "Dragon's Blood" After Shave Tonic / AdP Blu Mediterraneo "Fico di Amalfi" EdT
Alum / CBL Soaps Fusion "Dragon's Blood" After Shave Tonic / AdP Blu Mediterraneo "Fico di Amalfi" EdT
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Haven’t posted here yet, but I also enjoy a fair sample of our great artisan’s wares (especially the Ethos brand coming out of Upstate NY). This morning I used Ethos Greenfresh followed by Ethos Clean Skin Food Splash. Just a great start to a hot and humid day here in Downstate New York.
11 August, 2021
Busy morning / late post.
Continuing on with the appreciation shaves today with a return to Saponificio Varesino. "Opuntia" this time, soap and matching after shave. Wonderful results! SV is IMO the best non-tallow soap available. Great lather and scent. Finished with the matching after shave lotion and a spray of Creed's "Viking" (sample - not a fan, glad I didn't blind buy a full bottle).
Hope you're having a great day.
Busy morning / late post.
Continuing on with the appreciation shaves today with a return to Saponificio Varesino. "Opuntia" this time, soap and matching after shave. Wonderful results! SV is IMO the best non-tallow soap available. Great lather and scent. Finished with the matching after shave lotion and a spray of Creed's "Viking" (sample - not a fan, glad I didn't blind buy a full bottle).
Hope you're having a great day.
Proraso Preshave Cream / Saponificio Varesino "Opuntia" Shave Soap / Wild West Brushworks "REM Cycle" Synth / Karve Christopher Bradley Razor
Gillette Platinum / Alum / Saponificio Varesino "Opuntia" After Shave Lotion / Creed "Viking" EdP Sample
Gillette Platinum / Alum / Saponificio Varesino "Opuntia" After Shave Lotion / Creed "Viking" EdP Sample
12 August, 2021
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Continuing with the "appreciation" shaves. I returned to Stirling again today, featuring their dupe of Creed's "Himalaya" called "Ramblin' Man". Wonderful soap and scent and practically a dead ringer for the cologne. Soap and matching splash (plus skin food), finishing with a spray of the aforementioned frag. Wonderful!
Hope you have a great day.
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Continuing with the "appreciation" shaves. I returned to Stirling again today, featuring their dupe of Creed's "Himalaya" called "Ramblin' Man". Wonderful soap and scent and practically a dead ringer for the cologne. Soap and matching splash (plus skin food), finishing with a spray of the aforementioned frag. Wonderful!
Hope you have a great day.
Stirling Soap Co. "Ramblin' Man" Shave Soap / Shavemac 167 "Tie Dye" Synth / Karve SS SB Christopher Bradley Razor
Gillette Platinum / Alum / Stirling Soap Co. "Ramblin' Man" + H.A.S. + ETHOS Revitalizing Serum / Creed "Himalaya" EdP
Gillette Platinum / Alum / Stirling Soap Co. "Ramblin' Man" + H.A.S. + ETHOS Revitalizing Serum / Creed "Himalaya" EdP
13 August, 2021
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Continuing on with the "Appreciation Shave" theme, today I'm back to @CBLindsay / @CBLSoap.com with one of my all-time favorite scents, the delicious "Roasted Oatmeal Stout"!
Great lather from the soap, ending with a splash of the matching tonic and a spray of John Varvatos EdT. Super way to end the work week!
Hope you have a lucky Friday the 13th. 
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Continuing on with the "Appreciation Shave" theme, today I'm back to @CBLindsay / @CBLSoap.com with one of my all-time favorite scents, the delicious "Roasted Oatmeal Stout"!
Great lather from the soap, ending with a splash of the matching tonic and a spray of John Varvatos EdT. Super way to end the work week!
Hope you have a lucky Friday the 13th.
Proraso Preshave Cream / CBL Soaps "Roasted Oatmeal Stout" Shave Soap / Kent H8 Pure Badger / Karve SS SB Christopher Bradley Razor
Gillette Platinum / Alum / CBL Soaps "Roasted Oatmeal Stout" After Shave Tonic / John Varvatos EdT
Gillette Platinum / Alum / CBL Soaps "Roasted Oatmeal Stout" After Shave Tonic / John Varvatos EdT
14 August, 2021
Good evening Cadre! Hope you're having a great weekend.
Late post. Busy day with the missus. Day trip to Lynnville Tennessee to visit the Col. Littleton shop and do some window shopping and sight seeing. They have some beautiful products. Unfortunately a little out of my price range at the moment but one day... This bag will be mine!!
www.colonellittleton.com
Great shave this morning before hitting the road. Went back to Frank / @Dragonsbeard and his latest offering, "Vanilla Safi". I love this soap! Opulent... Decadent... Indulgent.. All words that describe what using this soap is like. I love it! Frank really made something special with this one! Finished with the ETHOS "Clean" skin food splash with a few drops of the Vanilla Safi Aroma Blend added in. The wife loves it!
Hope you're having a great evening.
Good evening Cadre! Hope you're having a great weekend.
Late post. Busy day with the missus. Day trip to Lynnville Tennessee to visit the Col. Littleton shop and do some window shopping and sight seeing. They have some beautiful products. Unfortunately a little out of my price range at the moment but one day... This bag will be mine!!
Full-Grain Leather Duffle for Weekend Travel, No. 3 Grip, USA Made | Col Littleton
Get this handcrafted, vegetable tanned leather grip bag - perfect for weekend travel! Unique design, copper & brass hardware. Free shipping, buy now!
Great shave this morning before hitting the road. Went back to Frank / @Dragonsbeard and his latest offering, "Vanilla Safi". I love this soap! Opulent... Decadent... Indulgent.. All words that describe what using this soap is like. I love it! Frank really made something special with this one! Finished with the ETHOS "Clean" skin food splash with a few drops of the Vanilla Safi Aroma Blend added in. The wife loves it!
Hope you're having a great evening.
ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Vanilla Safi" Shave Soap / Techichi Tech Hive Synth / Karve SS SB Christopher Bradley Razor
Gillette Platinum / Alum / ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Clean" Skin Food Splash + Vanilla Safi Aroma Blend
Gillette Platinum / Alum / ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Clean" Skin Food Splash + Vanilla Safi Aroma Blend
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Thank you for the review of the Vanilla Safi sir. Glad you are enjoying it, and if the misses likes it then that’s a big bonus!14 August, 2021
Good evening Cadre! Hope you're having a great weekend.
Late post. Busy day with the missus. Day trip to Lynnville Tennessee to visit the Col. Littleton shop and do some window shopping and sight seeing. They have some beautiful products. Unfortunately a little out of my price range at the moment but one day... This bag will be mine!!
Full-Grain Leather Duffle for Weekend Travel, No. 3 Grip, USA Made | Col Littleton
Get this handcrafted, vegetable tanned leather grip bag - perfect for weekend travel! Unique design, copper & brass hardware. Free shipping, buy now!
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Great shave this morning before hitting the road. Went back to Frank / @Dragonsbeard and his latest offering, "Vanilla Safi". I love this soap! Opulent... Decadent... Indulgent.. All words that describe what using this soap is like. I love it! Frank really made something special with this one! Finished with the ETHOS "Clean" skin food splash with a few drops of the Vanilla Safi Aroma Blend added in. The wife loves it!
Hope you're having a great evening.
ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Vanilla Safi" Shave Soap / Techichi Tech Hive Synth / Karve SS SB Christopher Bradley Razor
Gillette Platinum / Alum / ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Clean" Skin Food Splash + Vanilla Safi Aroma Blend
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That bag is beautiful and looks a lot like a bag I have that was my Dads only it’s dark leather. I also have a matching suitcase and I remember I used it once for a road trip to Florida when I was in my mid 20’s and all I can say is, I’d hate to have to drag it through an airport today. The thing weighs a ton when filled! Lol
20 August, 2021
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Back to "appreciation" shaves for today. Broke out the SV "Manna Di Sicilia" to round out the workweek. Gotta say this scent is rapidly becoming my favorite by SV. Soap, matching splash and finished with a spray of Versace "Dylan Blue". Excellent!
Hope you have a great day.
Good morning Cadre! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Back to "appreciation" shaves for today. Broke out the SV "Manna Di Sicilia" to round out the workweek. Gotta say this scent is rapidly becoming my favorite by SV. Soap, matching splash and finished with a spray of Versace "Dylan Blue". Excellent!
Hope you have a great day.
Saponificio Varesino "Manna Di Sicilia" Shave Soap / YAQI Sagrada Familia 24mm Synth / Karve SS SB Christopher Bradley Razor
Gillette Platinum / Alum / Saponificio Varesino "Manna Di Sicilia" After Shave Splash / Versace "Dylan Blue" EdT
Gillette Platinum / Alum / Saponificio Varesino "Manna Di Sicilia" After Shave Splash / Versace "Dylan Blue" EdT