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It’s still in editing. Like I’ve said...it’s quite a chore trying to mimic someone’s content to a reasonable extent. If I’m lucky, the editing will be done way later tonight, in time to click publish before bed.
It’s still in editing. Like I’ve said...it’s quite a chore trying to mimic someone’s content to a reasonable extent. If I’m lucky, the editing will be done way later tonight, in time to click publish before bed.
Gear: Feather AC SS folding, Feather Pro blade, RR Game Changer .68, Rapira blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, Catie’s Bubbles Un Jour Gris soap, witch hazel/aloe home blend, and CC “Blue” tester AS to finish.
I will reveal a little of my shave yesterday, since the missus is still ing the computer. It involved a first use of a developing Captain’s Choice AS, termed “Blue” for now. Here’s my initial thoughts:
I also received my sample vial yesterday and used it for the first time today.
My rating for where it’s at now would likely be around a 6-7.
Having never used any of the Floid line before, I can not compare it in that way. I would compare and place this AS along the lines of Aqua Velva and Barbasol Pacific Rush instead.
In terms of face feel and application, I think this is always where Captain’s Choice aftershaves excel. Application is ultra smooth. The product glides on easily, absorbs very well, and leaves the face feeling fresh. There is also very little bite to the product, so I’m guessing it is not a primarily alcohol based AS, which would make it still a good choice on a day when the shave might have been sub par.
The menthol level is very pleasant. I would not say it’s minimal, nor would I say it’s overpowering, though I like menthol. It begins subtle and builds a bit to a refreshing level, but never reaches a level where it feels like a sub zero north wind has slapped you across the face. Initially, I smell the menthol more than I feel it. I like the level it’s at...good for the coming summer months.
Now when it comes to scent, for the most part I like aftershaves that are strongly scented and that have some longevity to them. Captain’s Choice Blue (Sea Breeze? Wind? I don’t know what you’re going to name it lol). The aftershaves I’ve tried from Captain’s Choice, I feel, cater to those shavers that like lighter scents, who to finish with a fragrance rather than stop at the aftershave. The Blue scent is very light and fresh; the level of powder is perfect, just a hint. I do smell the menthol mostly on the opening. The scent dries down very quickly. Within 30 minutes I could not smell it without needing to put my hand right up to my face.
Compared to Barbasol PR (one of my current favorites in fresh barbershop scents), Blue definitely feels much more high quality but the scent is just too light and doesn’t last long enough.
In its current state, I do not think I would buy it instead of scavenging for more bottles of Barbasol. Now, if one could match that Barbasol scent with the feel of this CC Blue, that would be a winner!
Today’s shave was a second use, using a bit more product. My thoughts remain pretty much unchanged though.
Did my old normal (which seems to not be so normal anymore) of 2 Feather passes and DE final pass/clean up. All went pretty smoothly, only one bad touch down on the second pass, but I literally just nicked a follicle. Thankfully I hadn’t begun to put momentum into my stroke, so I aborted the stroke immediately, with just a pinprick’s worth of damage.
Out for coffee with the missus while she tap tap taps away on her presentation a bit. Work later. Still feeling it from the weekend.
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ing the computer. It involved a first use of a developing Captain’s Choice AS, termed “Blue” for now. Here’s my initial thoughts: