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cmh737 Straight Venture Journal Continued
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Thanks, Chris.
Thanks, Tim.
Saturday road shave:
Still participating in the Mystic Water soap-theme-of-the-week, and I had to go with "Leather & Smoke" again. Man oh man, do I dig the scent of this one. But IMHO, it really shouldn't have the word, "smoke" in the title at all. As I've gotten more into the stick, there isn't any smoke that I can discern - and that's good, actually! I'm not big on smokey scents, truth be told. What this should be called, IMHO, is "Leather & Whiskey". It just has a booziness, that mixed with the leather, is absolutely fantastic!!! And what better fragrance to pair this with than a leather-based one.....like, oh, I don't know.....vintage Fahrenheit EdT!!!! Oh yeh, the mid-formulation one, as it doesn't have a heavy petrol note in it. I just have a sample of this one, but I'm on the hunt for a full bottle, because it's awesome!
Still participating in the Mystic Water soap-theme-of-the-week, and I had to go with "Leather & Smoke" again. Man oh man, do I dig the scent of this one. But IMHO, it really shouldn't have the word, "smoke" in the title at all. As I've gotten more into the stick, there isn't any smoke that I can discern - and that's good, actually! I'm not big on smokey scents, truth be told. What this should be called, IMHO, is "Leather & Whiskey". It just has a booziness, that mixed with the leather, is absolutely fantastic!!! And what better fragrance to pair this with than a leather-based one.....like, oh, I don't know.....vintage Fahrenheit EdT!!!! Oh yeh, the mid-formulation one, as it doesn't have a heavy petrol note in it. I just have a sample of this one, but I'm on the hunt for a full bottle, because it's awesome!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Agreed and I had to go back to this one for today's shave to wrap up MW Week. Nice shave Tim !
Leather and Smoke I am hesitant to try. Now...Leather and Whiskey...oh yeah baby...I'm there!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Duh, half awake and making my way thru multiple journals.................SORRY Chris !! And Tim
It's an awesome scent for sure!
Duh, half awake and making my way thru multiple journals.................SORRY Chris !! And Tim
Monday's shave:
Kind of feels strange making a shaving post after reading Eric's @Smattayu - goodness. Glad you are safe, my friend. Keep us posted.
I've got to head out to work soon, so just a quick entry. I'll post more about a couple of these items when I get back home and have more time.
Edwin Jagger w/Feather//Vie Long 2-band European White Badger//Haslinger Schafmilch (w/tallow)//Sampson's unscented balm//YSL Jazz EdT (vintage)
Kind of feels strange making a shaving post after reading Eric's @Smattayu - goodness. Glad you are safe, my friend. Keep us posted.
I've got to head out to work soon, so just a quick entry. I'll post more about a couple of these items when I get back home and have more time.
Edwin Jagger w/Feather//Vie Long 2-band European White Badger//Haslinger Schafmilch (w/tallow)//Sampson's unscented balm//YSL Jazz EdT (vintage)
Friday's shave:
Back in town, and today's shave was flat-out-marvelous! I chose to use Cold River Soap Works "Sandalwood". My goodness, how I dig this soap! The performance is "elite" status all the way, with the post-shave moisturizing criteria being some of the best, if not THE best, of any soap out there. And the scent is off-the-charts AWESOME!!!
Finished up with a sample of some vintage Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC. I have a bottle of the vintage EdT, but have been wanting to try the EdC. I'm impressed. It's not quite as strong as the EdT, but is perfect as a splash. I'll be on the hunt for a full bottle.
British Aristocrat #16 w/Nacet//Rudy Vey 2-band Manchurian//CRSW Sandalwood//Sampson's unscented balm//Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC (vintage)
Back in town, and today's shave was flat-out-marvelous! I chose to use Cold River Soap Works "Sandalwood". My goodness, how I dig this soap! The performance is "elite" status all the way, with the post-shave moisturizing criteria being some of the best, if not THE best, of any soap out there. And the scent is off-the-charts AWESOME!!!
Finished up with a sample of some vintage Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC. I have a bottle of the vintage EdT, but have been wanting to try the EdC. I'm impressed. It's not quite as strong as the EdT, but is perfect as a splash. I'll be on the hunt for a full bottle.
British Aristocrat #16 w/Nacet//Rudy Vey 2-band Manchurian//CRSW Sandalwood//Sampson's unscented balm//Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC (vintage)
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Welcome home Chris! Oh that Aristocrat!Friday's shave:
Back in town, and today's shave was flat-out-marvelous! I chose to use Cold River Soap Works "Sandalwood". My goodness, how I dig this soap! The performance is "elite" status all the way, with the post-shave moisturizing criteria being some of the best, if not THE best, of any soap out there. And the scent is off-the-charts AWESOME!!!
Finished up with a sample of some vintage Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC. I have a bottle of the vintage EdT, but have been wanting to try the EdC. I'm impressed. It's not quite as strong as the EdT, but is perfect as a splash. I'll be on the hunt for a full bottle.
British Aristocrat #16 w/Nacet//Rudy Vey 2-band Manchurian//CRSW Sandalwood//Sampson's unscented balm//Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC (vintage)
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Thanks, Tim.
This is what I typically take with me on the road:
Razor: Gillette Mach 3 (that's my official answer)
Brush: Whipped Dog synthetic. This brush could easily be the only brush in my entire collection. It's that versatile, effective, and enjoyable.
Soaps/Creams: I always bring along samples, as well as full tubs of soaps, and/or sticks.
Aftershave: The small bottle is a leak-proof plastic bottle with a mix of Fine Snake Bite + Thayer's Witch Hazel. And the small round container has some Sampson's unscented balm.
Frags: I always bring several samples and atomizer decants of various fragrances.
And, I always bring the "Murphy Remedy"
Thanks, Chris.Welcome home Chris! Oh that Aristocrat!
SR Shave #672:
This morning proved to be a great day for a traditional straight razor shave. I chose the CVH MK No2 w/bone scales, and it turned out to be a fantastic shave! It helped that I was using one of my favorite soaps, and quite possibly my favorite vetiver scented soap. The new Vie Long 2-band European White Badger brush is breaking in nicely. This is a wonderfully dense knot, and it'll be at least a month or two before I'll give a review; but my initial impression is quite favorable. Post shave was the usual Fine Snake Bite + Witch Hazel, then Sampson's unscented balm. Finished up with Lalique Encre Noire Sport EdT. Lalique has a very unique take on vetiver, and this flanker is one that I like the best of them all. However, I only use it occasionally, and that's when I just want something "different". It's not one of my favorite fragrances, but it has its place for me in the rotation.
Lots going on, busy. Hope all is well with everyone. I'll be off to work in the morning - laboring for labor day weekend.
This morning proved to be a great day for a traditional straight razor shave. I chose the CVH MK No2 w/bone scales, and it turned out to be a fantastic shave! It helped that I was using one of my favorite soaps, and quite possibly my favorite vetiver scented soap. The new Vie Long 2-band European White Badger brush is breaking in nicely. This is a wonderfully dense knot, and it'll be at least a month or two before I'll give a review; but my initial impression is quite favorable. Post shave was the usual Fine Snake Bite + Witch Hazel, then Sampson's unscented balm. Finished up with Lalique Encre Noire Sport EdT. Lalique has a very unique take on vetiver, and this flanker is one that I like the best of them all. However, I only use it occasionally, and that's when I just want something "different". It's not one of my favorite fragrances, but it has its place for me in the rotation.
Lots going on, busy. Hope all is well with everyone. I'll be off to work in the morning - laboring for labor day weekend.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
That is a GORGEOUS brush Chris. If I wasn't so brush heavy right now I'd be getting one 
Hey, are you recycling photos?Friday's shave:
Back in town, and today's shave was flat-out-marvelous! I chose to use Cold River Soap Works "Sandalwood". My goodness, how I dig this soap! The performance is "elite" status all the way, with the post-shave moisturizing criteria being some of the best, if not THE best, of any soap out there. And the scent is off-the-charts AWESOME!!!
Finished up with a sample of some vintage Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC. I have a bottle of the vintage EdT, but have been wanting to try the EdC. I'm impressed. It's not quite as strong as the EdT, but is perfect as a splash. I'll be on the hunt for a full bottle.
British Aristocrat #16 w/Nacet//Rudy Vey 2-band Manchurian//CRSW Sandalwood//Sampson's unscented balm//Guerlain Habit Rouge EdC (vintage)