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Bourbon Country Shave Journal - Dave in KY
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Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
No the cash can evolve into something else though ?
Gitcha one ?You guys with your Rockwells - y'all are wearing me down.
No the cash can evolve into something else though
Yeah, I keep trying to get rid of stuff, just have no takers.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Cause you won't sell the GOOD stuff
I got the heavier weight CC copper bowl and have really enjoyed it for the last several shaves. I do admire the handle you have on your Turkish bowl.
The Rockwell 6S rocks--truly an autopilot shave.
The Rockwell 6S rocks--truly an autopilot shave.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Just catching up Dave. Some good shaves and videos! And you are right sir, it is WOODER!!! ? I didn't realize you were from Philly....wait maybe I did...either way wooder is the correct way to say it!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Good to see you Glenn
Outside Philly, but few know where Levittown is ?
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Thats right, you did tell me that! I know exactly where it is lol.
Is there any difference between the Rockwell 6C and the 6S other than the extra plate for the S?Gitcha one
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Same number of plates, one is just chromed zamac, the other is stainless.
Sounded like the weight is pretty close. Probably doing it again I'd just go with the 6C to save the $
I have the old L&L Darkfall, different base but I assume the scent is the same. I like the scent quite a bit. I wouldn't try to describe it other than to say yes, it is a darker scent perfectly suited for this time of year.
Too bad about the Xmas1 scent, that one is kind of fun. Based on the ones you have felt reactions to I think the bigger culprit for you is vanillin. Some scents have just a little while others have more. unfortunately you wont always know when a fragrance oil used to scent the soap has vanillin in it (when we buy them they usually DO list a vanillin content, so you can always ask). One trick is to look at the color of the soap. In most cases a fragrance oil with vanillin in it will turn a normally light colored soap a brown/caramel color. There are other reasons for a soap to be colored brown/caramel so the color isn't always proof that vanillin is present.
I am sensitive to vanillin only when it is present in fairly large amounts. Based on your reactions I have decided to hold back full production of both the Tabac & Leather and this version of xmas1 (stroussal) for now. I have some other seasonal/temporary scents I want to get out there so I'll focus on those for now.
Too bad about the Xmas1 scent, that one is kind of fun. Based on the ones you have felt reactions to I think the bigger culprit for you is vanillin. Some scents have just a little while others have more. unfortunately you wont always know when a fragrance oil used to scent the soap has vanillin in it (when we buy them they usually DO list a vanillin content, so you can always ask). One trick is to look at the color of the soap. In most cases a fragrance oil with vanillin in it will turn a normally light colored soap a brown/caramel color. There are other reasons for a soap to be colored brown/caramel so the color isn't always proof that vanillin is present.
I am sensitive to vanillin only when it is present in fairly large amounts. Based on your reactions I have decided to hold back full production of both the Tabac & Leather and this version of xmas1 (stroussal) for now. I have some other seasonal/temporary scents I want to get out there so I'll focus on those for now.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Chris your input is invaluable and I appreciate it very much. Don't hold back on those on just my account because the scents are great and not all have a reaction I assume. Just in from work and after a shower the plan is a shave with a mix of 2 together, fougere and Irish Fern. Thanks again for the tips on vanillin
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
For clarification the 6c I believe is a SS handle but the heads are chrome zamak
When I asked the question before, some have said that there is a difference in the shave. I don't recall exactly, but maybe that the 6C was a bit more aggressive?
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I didn't feel any difference but TJ felt the 6c was slightly more aggressive
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Tuesday November 13, 2018
Razor: Rockwell 6s Plate 5
Blade: Voskhod (6)
Brush: Sorrentino Hybrid w/Envy Shave Silver Tip
Soap: CBL Fogere and Irish Fern mixed together
Aftershave 1: Thayers Cucumber
Aftershave 2: Avon Oland
Sorry but no pic today. So I decided to mix these extremely soft soap samples together since that's what Chris may eventually do as well which gets close to Sir Irish Moos scent (One I've never used so I don't know) Together I get a nice clean green and fresh scent that reminds me of something pleasant and I can't put my finger on it. Nice scent though and better performance. 6 more hair out of this knot during the shave but I'm not going down that road again........ think the Voskhod did well but has lost it's keenness so is getting binned after 6 this time. Topped things of with Cucumber Thayers and Avon Oland. Catching a na before dinner and heading to services tonight. Have a swell evening Cadre !!
Razor: Rockwell 6s Plate 5
Blade: Voskhod (6)
Brush: Sorrentino Hybrid w/Envy Shave Silver Tip
Soap: CBL Fogere and Irish Fern mixed together
Aftershave 1: Thayers Cucumber
Aftershave 2: Avon Oland
Sorry but no pic today. So I decided to mix these extremely soft soap samples together since that's what Chris may eventually do as well which gets close to Sir Irish Moos scent (One I've never used so I don't know) Together I get a nice clean green and fresh scent that reminds me of something pleasant and I can't put my finger on it. Nice scent though and better performance. 6 more hair out of this knot during the shave but I'm not going down that road again........ think the Voskhod did well but has lost it's keenness so is getting binned after 6 this time. Topped things of with Cucumber Thayers and Avon Oland. Catching a na before dinner and heading to services tonight. Have a swell evening Cadre !!