GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Craig!
I think our brains are pretty set on leasing the Leaf. We just have to figure out the details of how now.
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Thanks Craig!
I think our brains are pretty set on leasing the Leaf. We just have to figure out the details of how now.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Open blade shave #166:
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade(9), Gillette Fatboy, Super-Max blade (2), RR Big Bruce, DR Harris Sandalwood soap, Alum block, generic witch hazel, Lucky Tiger AS, and vintage Avon Tai Winds to finish!
Got up semi early today, though I’m still on call all day as Chaplain, we wanted to get out of the house for a little bit at least. We are headed out to a place in the hills called Apple Hill; it’s basically a giant area of individuality owned apple orchards that have banded together into a kind of countryside destination for everything apple. They make apple donuts, pies, jellys, butter, real ciders and juice, etc. There are tours, play places, you can pick your own apples and pay by the bag, and so on. A decent place to spend a couple of hours.
Still, I squeezed in my 3 pass shave. 2 with the Feather and 1 with the Fatboy. I chose to give the DRH another outing today, though I was a bit apprehensive about it. The last time I used it I had massive redness and irritation randomly, which lasted many hours; quite out of character for me. So far I do have some minor irritation but I think it definitely razor burn, surprisingly from the Super-Max, which is sharp, but feels like it may be giving out already? Not sure, it just wasn’t as smooth as yesterday. I’m going back to the Game Changer tomorrow, we’ll see if that improves things.
Lucky Tiger...very impressive product! The scent is primarily a nice burst of orange, not overly bright and overwhelming, but almost the darker hint of what you get of the citrus in an orange-chocolate mix. Ultra smooth and easy application, feels excellent on the skin! Deserves a hearty recommendation from this shaver!
Avon Tai Winds - opening scent is fairly close to the others, moderate powder note. As it cools down, I get hints of the lavender, musk, and powder. It is something that might pair decently with Pinaud Clubman, maybe even a heavily cut Veg (the Veg would easily overpower it’s scent). My feelings on it at this time are neutral. It’s OK, but I would not seek a purchase.
Vintage Avon frag sample rankings:
1) Spicy
2) Leather
3) Excalibur
4) Tai Winds
5) Blend 7
6) Bravo
One collectively good thing about all of these scents is that, from what I can tell, none of them are overpowering and none of them project out of your personal space. It could be a factor of the way they’ve aged.
Happy Monday all!
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade(9), Gillette Fatboy, Super-Max blade (2), RR Big Bruce, DR Harris Sandalwood soap, Alum block, generic witch hazel, Lucky Tiger AS, and vintage Avon Tai Winds to finish!
Got up semi early today, though I’m still on call all day as Chaplain, we wanted to get out of the house for a little bit at least. We are headed out to a place in the hills called Apple Hill; it’s basically a giant area of individuality owned apple orchards that have banded together into a kind of countryside destination for everything apple. They make apple donuts, pies, jellys, butter, real ciders and juice, etc. There are tours, play places, you can pick your own apples and pay by the bag, and so on. A decent place to spend a couple of hours.
Still, I squeezed in my 3 pass shave. 2 with the Feather and 1 with the Fatboy. I chose to give the DRH another outing today, though I was a bit apprehensive about it. The last time I used it I had massive redness and irritation randomly, which lasted many hours; quite out of character for me. So far I do have some minor irritation but I think it definitely razor burn, surprisingly from the Super-Max, which is sharp, but feels like it may be giving out already? Not sure, it just wasn’t as smooth as yesterday. I’m going back to the Game Changer tomorrow, we’ll see if that improves things.
Lucky Tiger...very impressive product! The scent is primarily a nice burst of orange, not overly bright and overwhelming, but almost the darker hint of what you get of the citrus in an orange-chocolate mix. Ultra smooth and easy application, feels excellent on the skin! Deserves a hearty recommendation from this shaver!
Avon Tai Winds - opening scent is fairly close to the others, moderate powder note. As it cools down, I get hints of the lavender, musk, and powder. It is something that might pair decently with Pinaud Clubman, maybe even a heavily cut Veg (the Veg would easily overpower it’s scent). My feelings on it at this time are neutral. It’s OK, but I would not seek a purchase.
Vintage Avon frag sample rankings:
1) Spicy
2) Leather
3) Excalibur
4) Tai Winds
5) Blend 7
6) Bravo
One collectively good thing about all of these scents is that, from what I can tell, none of them are overpowering and none of them project out of your personal space. It could be a factor of the way they’ve aged.
Happy Monday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Great idea! Maybe I’ll mix up some with Osage when it gets here.!
Don’t like orange in general or just the darker scent of this one?
In general. But, of all the orange scents I have smelled, that is the worst one. To me it smelled like orange with a hint of gun powder.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Craig! So far so good...I’ve parade consumed half a fresh backed cookie, apples and caramel, and it’s only 11:00 A.M. ?
Wait, you consumed a parade, on the back of a cookie???Thanks Craig! So far so good...I’ve parade consumed half a fresh backed cookie, apples and caramel, and it’s only 11:00 A.M.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Yes, a parade of sugary goodness.
Leather is a nice scent! And I believe you are right that all of the Avon ASs tend to have a similar base smell to them. Nothing off-putting...just an observation. I am sad that Bravo is so far down the list. It might be my favorite of the Avon scents...or at least top three. Yeah, and I'm with KJ...I don't get powder from Bravo.
Good stuff all around. And the Apple Village sounds awesome!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
I have more of the sample saved in some Saran Wrap, if it lasts a bit, I’ll give it another chance!
I wouldn't worry about it. We like what we like!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice shave and good to hear the Lucky Tiger was a good pick. Looking forward to using mine soon. Orange and Gun Powder, YES please !
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks! Yes, I think you’ll enjoy the LT!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Kinda far drive for you guys, but it’s good for at least a couple hours, then you can head into Old Town or something.
Oh man, are you saying I'm not cool if I never tried it?