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"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
These arrived today (10/11/2018).
For winning Bingo game #5 I received a gift card to WWSC. Since this was my first time buying from them ever, I decided to pick up two different scents to really give the producer a fair try. The scents that I picked up are Doc Holliday, which is mulled apple cider, and Pinkerton, which is Mahogany, Teakwood, Lavender, Geranium, Cedarwood, & Oak.
I may do a shave review of these soaps in the future, but I definitely wanted to talk about the product that I received and the buying experience. The WWSC web site is easy to use. The shipping was USPS Priority, so it was fast with a very quick turnaround by the producer. The buying experience was very excellent.
I wish that there had been aftershave splashes in the scents I wanted, but the spray colognes seem good so I can't really complain. The product looks good. The labels are simple, but classy with a picture of the person or item that the scent intends to evoke. When the web site says that the soaps are packed in 2 ounce plastic tobacco tins, believe it. I am not sure about the Pinkerton, but the Doc Holliday is most definitely packed in what appears to be a repurposed chewing tobacco tin. This definitely contributes to the rustic, Western feel that the brand is trying to evoke. The producer also wins points for recycling and being Eco-friendly. I like the packaging. It is unique. The soap quantity is smaller than most other producers, but the pricing reflects this. The soaps are 2 ounces, as are the spray colognes. The soap ends up being priced a bit on the low side for most artisans. Buying 4 ounces of soap (2 x 2 oz. tins) ends up costing around $16 which is on the low side of average compared to other soaps on the market. The colognes are 2 ounces (~60ml.) at $15 they are less expensive than a large number of other colognes on the market.
This is all great, but how do they smell? They smell good. I mean really good. The Doc Holliday is my favorite of the two. It has a good strong apple and spice scent. It makes my mouth water a little bit. I really want to shave with this. The Pinkerton is a great scent too, but it is more subdued and less distinct. At least the soap is. The Pinkerton cologne has a brighter scent than the soap. The floral notes are forward with the various woods supporting. It is a good cologne-y sort of scent. I think it will be a real pleasure to shave with it.
A shave test is going to have to wait a bit since I am currently in the middle of my 3017 of Tabac, unless I decide to have a cheat day. And with the way that these products smell having a cheat day is really appealing prospect. Jim (@WildWest74) says this soap is his best performing soap ever. Based on scent alone I can see why he likes it. I think the scents are definitely Tier 1. I am really looking forward to finding out how they perform. I hope I like them as much as Jim does.
Thanks, Jim, for introducing me to a new artisan.
For winning Bingo game #5 I received a gift card to WWSC. Since this was my first time buying from them ever, I decided to pick up two different scents to really give the producer a fair try. The scents that I picked up are Doc Holliday, which is mulled apple cider, and Pinkerton, which is Mahogany, Teakwood, Lavender, Geranium, Cedarwood, & Oak.
I may do a shave review of these soaps in the future, but I definitely wanted to talk about the product that I received and the buying experience. The WWSC web site is easy to use. The shipping was USPS Priority, so it was fast with a very quick turnaround by the producer. The buying experience was very excellent.
I wish that there had been aftershave splashes in the scents I wanted, but the spray colognes seem good so I can't really complain. The product looks good. The labels are simple, but classy with a picture of the person or item that the scent intends to evoke. When the web site says that the soaps are packed in 2 ounce plastic tobacco tins, believe it. I am not sure about the Pinkerton, but the Doc Holliday is most definitely packed in what appears to be a repurposed chewing tobacco tin. This definitely contributes to the rustic, Western feel that the brand is trying to evoke. The producer also wins points for recycling and being Eco-friendly. I like the packaging. It is unique. The soap quantity is smaller than most other producers, but the pricing reflects this. The soaps are 2 ounces, as are the spray colognes. The soap ends up being priced a bit on the low side for most artisans. Buying 4 ounces of soap (2 x 2 oz. tins) ends up costing around $16 which is on the low side of average compared to other soaps on the market. The colognes are 2 ounces (~60ml.) at $15 they are less expensive than a large number of other colognes on the market.
This is all great, but how do they smell? They smell good. I mean really good. The Doc Holliday is my favorite of the two. It has a good strong apple and spice scent. It makes my mouth water a little bit. I really want to shave with this. The Pinkerton is a great scent too, but it is more subdued and less distinct. At least the soap is. The Pinkerton cologne has a brighter scent than the soap. The floral notes are forward with the various woods supporting. It is a good cologne-y sort of scent. I think it will be a real pleasure to shave with it.
A shave test is going to have to wait a bit since I am currently in the middle of my 3017 of Tabac, unless I decide to have a cheat day. And with the way that these products smell having a cheat day is really appealing prospect. Jim (@WildWest74) says this soap is his best performing soap ever. Based on scent alone I can see why he likes it. I think the scents are definitely Tier 1. I am really looking forward to finding out how they perform. I hope I like them as much as Jim does.
Thanks, Jim, for introducing me to a new artisan.
