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[GearNoir]

So Chris which did you prefer, V1 or V2?

I think I threw away the v1 ingredient list, is there any new ingredient in the v2, or just different ratios?

 

[The Monkey]

Hard to say. I’ll delay answering that until after tomorrow’s shave.

Tease!

 

[The Monkey]

I think I threw away the v1 ingredient list, is there any new ingredient in the v2, or just different ratios?

Ratios are different

 

[NurseDave]

Here’s to more cadre time at work! Where do you hide to read the forum? Pipe organ closet? Choir rehearsal room?

 

[Dave in KY]

Same list on both Chris but it says fragrance too and that ain't in it. I think he's using generic soap ingredient lists

 

[GearNoir]

Here’s to more cadre time at work! Where do you hide to read the forum? Pipe organ closet? Choir rehearsal room?

It’s almost 2020 bro! The best hiding is done in the open now!

 

[The Monkey]

Same list on both Chris but it says fragrance too and that ain't in it. I think he's using generic soap ingredient lists

What you dont get the soap scent? I've been working hard on perfecting it.

 

[Dave in KY]

What you dont get the soap scent? I've been working hard on perfecting it.

 

[The Monkey]

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So now I have to include instructions! Oy vey!

 

[Dave in KY]

So now I have to include instructions! Oy vey!

Don't worry, I'll just have my lawyer call your lawyer

 

[The Monkey]

Don't worry, I'll just have my lawyer call your lawyer

I would wait until after your hair falls out.

 

[GearNoir]

I would wait until after your hair falls out.

Too late!

 

[Dave in KY]

I would wait until after your hair falls out.

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #362 (391 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: Feather AC SS folding, Feather Pro blade, RR GC .68, Gillette Platinum blade, RR Big Bruce brush, Parson’s Mug soap v2, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, Lucky Tiger AS, and Rosemary/Cinnamon/Lime EO to finish!

Second and final shave with Parson’s v2 today!

I think my thoughts from yesterday are simply confirmed, Parson’s is a good artisan soap! One new bit of information that was confirmed was that it feels as if John borrowed a page from Chris’ book (not saying he actually did) for v2 and allowed the soap base a voice. Chris’ premium wagyu base is the only soap where I can smell the soap base coming through other added scents. John’s v2 now joins that group and definitely has a distinct base scent - a cross between grittled hamburger fat rendering and grittled bacon grease renderings...the meat lover in me likes it! Another confirmation I got from today’s shave is that v2 is a touch less slick in-shave than v1, though it it superior in all other areas.

Final thoughts - I actually prefer v1 but I think that most people would enjoy v2 the best. Why? That extra bit of in-shave slickness works better for me. Every other characteristic of v1 is just good enough to allow that preference. I think v1 could easily be John’s basic soap, while v2, if it could capture that sliver of in-shave slickness back, could be marketed as his premium base; as I said, it is superior in all other ways to v1.

Well done John, good and faithful soap maker!

Off for an early day at work. I’m ready for my weekend!

Have a great Saturday all!

 

[bentheduck]

Sounds like John is onto something with his formula. I'd definitely try it if he ever releases it into the wild.

 

[MilkCrate]

Nice review.

Hey ... stop wishing my vaca away on your weekend. Have a great day!

 

[Dave in KY]

Nice stuff Chris, have a great day/evening

 

[GearNoir]

Nice review.

Hey ... stop wishing my vaca away on your weekend. Have a great day!

Nice stuff Chris, have a great day/evening

Thanks gents! Every minute gone is a minute closer to doing just that.

 

[NurseDave]

Cherish the slow work days though

 

[GearNoir]

Cherish the slow work days though

Oh yes! Next month is going to be insane with the annual Upward basketball program starting.