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Bourbon Country Shave Journal - Dave in KY

Friday November 30, 2018

Razor: Asylum Rx
Blade: Feather Pro Guard (7)

Brush: Paladin 26 mm Lime Lotus

Soap: Grooming Department Earl Grey Gelato

Aftershave 1: Nivea 2 in 1 Aftershave

Aftershave 2: Skin Bracer

1st shave was with the sample sent from Grooming Department as I was curious about the Duck Fat soap and it smelled GREAT !! Great rich and slick lather with awesome skin feel properties but unfortunately for me I had a skin reaction to it and now wish I didn't put it in my only new tub left from Stirling...............Although I finished the 3 passes with it, I'm Frustrated and hope the other 4 tubs I have treat me better........

Day off today. Have a great day Cadre !!!!!
 
Well that blows about the reaction. Seems like a pretty mild scent for that to happen with.
 
Sorry about the reaction. I know I am in the minority but I ranked Grooming Dept a low Tier 1 borderline tier 2 soap. It just didn't wow me. I don't get the hype on that soap. Hope the others treat you well. Some of the new scents though do sound nice.
 
Thanks Chad and I hear you about the hype. Great soap but at the moment although I enjoyed the lather and obviously it deserves more experimenting with an nonirritating scent I am happier with CBL soaps then this. Time will tell whether it comes up some in ratings for me.
 
Cvargo said:
Sorry about the reaction. I know I am in the minority but I ranked Grooming Dept a low Tier 1 borderline tier 2 soap. It just didn't wow me. I don't get the hype on that soap. Hope the others treat you well. Some of the new scents though do sound nice.
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It's interesting because people say the same thing about THB. These soaps that aren't elite, but have a cache about them because of availability. Curious, could it be they were elite when people got hooked and kept the excitement rolling? Right now I don't think I'd stop buying A&E or Storybook even if better stuff came along.
 
Bummer about the irritation. With that and the GF blades, it’s been a rough couple of shaves.

Did you notice any funk from the duck tallow? Have a great day off.
 
MilkCrate said:
Bummer about the irritation. With that and the GF blades, it’s been a rough couple of shaves.

Did you notice any funk from the duck tallow? Have a great day off.
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No funk from the chunk (and I mean chunk) he sent. Gonna give another chance after face heals from the GF
 
i am going to have to try the duck fat soaps one day, the thought intrigues me. I hope the others treat you better.

I had that WCS Campfire, I agree it is straight up campfire (wet coal more than smoke) but I found it impossible to lather. I ended up using it in the shower as a body bar. I understand they (WCS) have arranged to have another artisan make soaps for them...great move on their part.

Last night I mixed up some pineapple cilantro & Banana with the dual ghost blend. It was a little light in the banana but the resulting scent and ghost effect was fresh and fun. I will make sure you get some of this blend and some ghost banana soon.
 
CBLindsay said:
Last night I mixed up some pineapple cilantro & Banana with the dual ghost blend. It was a little light in the banana but the resulting scent and ghost effect was fresh and fun. I will make sure you get some of this blend and some ghost banana soon.
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CBLindsay said:
i am going to have to try the duck fat soaps one day, the thought intrigues me. I hope the others treat you better.

I had that WCS Campfire, I agree it is straight up campfire (wet coal more than smoke) but I found it impossible to lather. I ended up using it in the shower as a body bar. I understand they (WCS) have arranged to have another artisan make soaps for them...great move on their part.

Last night I mixed up some pineapple cilantro & Banana with the dual ghost blend. It was a little light in the banana but the resulting scent and ghost effect was fresh and fun. I will make sure you get some of this blend and some ghost banana soon.
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Thanks Chris, that sounds great. Still not sure if it was the soap or after effects from the Graham Field blade. Still have the prickly pain felt earlier when I rub my face, so it may be follicle damage from that blade. May try the Earl Grey Gelato again after skin feels better. I'll get a sample of it and the Mallard Kulfi off to you when it gets in for you to try it if you want?
 
Dave in KY said:
Thanks Chris, that sounds great. Still not sure if it was the soap or after effects from the Graham Field blade. Still have the prickly pain felt earlier when I rub my face, so it may be follicle damage from that blade. May try the Earl Grey Gelato again after skin feels better. I'll get a sample of it and the Mallard Kulfi off to you when it gets in for you to try it if you want?
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I would tend to agree that your irritation may be more related to the blade than the soap. If you are able to send a sample of duck fat soap I would love some.
 
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