I was just about to suggest the same. I dig the old school gentlemanly scents - and always wanted to try this version of Givenchy Gentleman - I have the modern one - with the iris note. The civet has always been the nite that had me press pause - haven’t ruled it out - but definitely on the back burner
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jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Fabulous fragrant shavette shave, Joseph! Glad it went well!Sunday, October 17View attachment 64026
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Valobra Patchouly~~Simpson CH2~~Feather AC/Super Professional~~Vintage Givenchy Gentleman
Something very relaxing about the Sunday shave. No time constraints make for a pleasurable experience.
Valobra Patchouly is a triple-milled Italian soap, especially known for their Czech & Speake lines and the vintage
AoS tallow soaps...sadly, both discontinued. Luckily, Primo had enough sense to stock up.
The "Grey Box Era" Simpson CH2 is a real Grail knot. These exemplars really demonstrate the
hand-tying abilities of those true artisans. The tips are nice 'n white and the knot has a beautiful bulb shape.
I have always thought a CH2 knot (like this one) would be PERFECT in a CH3 handle. Food for thought Isle of Man...
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When new, the Super Professional AC blade by Feather is unrivaled in sharpness.
The blade I used was not new. and I could tell. Not rough, but clearly a degraded edge.
Awkward set-down, left jaw...you know the feeling, not really "pain", but enough nerve stimulation
to cause yourself to think: "that's going to leave a mark..."
A 1" straight line. Chicks dig scars, they say. Sadly, this won't leave a scar.
Thayer's Witch Hazel for the clean up/soap removal. I splash it on heavy and work it ever-so-quickly and lightly and
immediately wipe skin dry. In between cleaning brush and razor, I choose between 3
un-(lightly)scented aftershave balms.
1) Thayer's 2) Proraso 3) Stirling Glacial Un-scented.
Proraso was today's balm-choice.
The OG of Patchouli for men is this vintage bottle of:
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This is a magnificent, older scent, that is comforting to wear.
primotenore
Shave Member
Thanks, Jeff.
primotenore
Shave Member
Monday, October 18
AoS Sandalwood~~Simpson "The Hive"~~2011 Mühle R41/Weber/Voskhod~~Oud Al Layl
If my goal is to get a great shave while challenging my technique, then the R41 is a no-brainer.
Having used this razor for quite a while, including 2x 30 straight uses, it still demands
a perfect technique, smooth and sharp razor blade (duh), and an über-slick 'n protective lather base.
You'll see me use the vintage AoS tallow pucks fairly often. I settled in on the unscented, lavender and
sandalwood. I used to have 4 pucks of the lemon, but they went buh bye. (They were great, but I was over-loaded)
Manchurian hair is a thicker, coarser hair than Super-Badger, or Finest, yet has lovely, soft tips.
Excellent backbone makes loading easier, especially when I mini-bloom the soap.*
*Run some water on the puck and pour it right off, thus "softening" the crust.
I would recommend this if just for taking the pressure off of your brush.
Results are self-explanatory:
When I first started using this R41, it tore me up and good.
I don't ride the cap anymore, indeed I almost ride the scalloped safety bar.
The blade feel is extreme yet with the lightest of touches, combined with the straightest of pulls,
regardless if they be short or long, I know regularly achieve a BBS shave, including an ATG pass on my neck.
Thayer's Witch Hazel...yes, the same procedure as last shave, but today I opted for the Thayer's ASB.
My fragrance is not listed at Fragrantica nor Basenotes, and it's from the house of Arabiyat:
Oud Al Layl.
This is a clone of Tom Ford Arabian Wood, which can be found, but runs around $300.
This is a powerhouse.
AoS Sandalwood~~Simpson "The Hive"~~2011 Mühle R41/Weber/Voskhod~~Oud Al Layl
If my goal is to get a great shave while challenging my technique, then the R41 is a no-brainer.
Having used this razor for quite a while, including 2x 30 straight uses, it still demands
a perfect technique, smooth and sharp razor blade (duh), and an über-slick 'n protective lather base.
You'll see me use the vintage AoS tallow pucks fairly often. I settled in on the unscented, lavender and
sandalwood. I used to have 4 pucks of the lemon, but they went buh bye. (They were great, but I was over-loaded)
Manchurian hair is a thicker, coarser hair than Super-Badger, or Finest, yet has lovely, soft tips.
Excellent backbone makes loading easier, especially when I mini-bloom the soap.*
*Run some water on the puck and pour it right off, thus "softening" the crust.
I would recommend this if just for taking the pressure off of your brush.
Results are self-explanatory:
When I first started using this R41, it tore me up and good.
I don't ride the cap anymore, indeed I almost ride the scalloped safety bar.
The blade feel is extreme yet with the lightest of touches, combined with the straightest of pulls,
regardless if they be short or long, I know regularly achieve a BBS shave, including an ATG pass on my neck.
Thayer's Witch Hazel...yes, the same procedure as last shave, but today I opted for the Thayer's ASB.
My fragrance is not listed at Fragrantica nor Basenotes, and it's from the house of Arabiyat:
Oud Al Layl.
This is a clone of Tom Ford Arabian Wood, which can be found, but runs around $300.
This is a powerhouse.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Great fragrant R41 shave, Maestro! You've accumulated an awesome amount of olfactory treasure! You clearly feel about fragrance the way I do about steel! Ikm sure any SWMBO would be much more accepting of your hoard over mine. Enjoy your day!Monday, October 18
AoS Sandalwood~~Simpson "The Hive"~~2011 Mühle R41/Weber/Voskhod~~Oud Al Layl
If my goal is to get a great shave while challenging my technique, then the R41 is a no-brainer.
Having used this razor for quite a while, including 2x 30 straight uses, it still demands
a perfect technique, smooth and sharp razor blade (duh), and an über-slick 'n protective lather base.
You'll see me use the vintage AoS tallow pucks fairly often. I settled in on the unscented, lavender and
sandalwood. I used to have 4 pucks of the lemon, but they went buh bye. (They were great, but I was over-loaded)
Manchurian hair is a thicker, coarser hair than Super-Badger, or Finest, yet has lovely, soft tips.
Excellent backbone makes loading easier, especially when I mini-bloom the soap.*
*Run some water on the puck and pour it right off, thus "softening" the crust.
I would recommend this if just for taking the pressure off of your brush.
Results are self-explanatory:
When I first started using this R41, it tore me up and good.
I don't ride the cap anymore, indeed I almost ride the scalloped safety bar.
The blade feel is extreme yet with the lightest of touches, combined with the straightest of pulls,
regardless if they be short or long, I know regularly achieve a BBS shave, including an ATG pass on my neck.
Thayer's Witch Hazel...yes, the same procedure as last shave, but today I opted for the Thayer's ASB.
My fragrance is not listed at Fragrantica nor Basenotes, and it's from the house of Arabiyat:
Oud Al Layl.
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This is a clone of Tom Ford Arabian Wood, which can be found, but runs around $300.
This is a powerhouse.
AoS Sandalwood is a classic. One of my earliest purchases in wetshaving was a tub of their Sandalwood cream. Great scent.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Still the #1 sandalwood scent for me!
*Runs off to do Google search…*
primotenore
Shave Member
Thanks, Jeff. I have a few choices when it comes to stank juice.
primotenore
Shave Member
Tuesday, October 19
Tabac~~dubl duck #4~~Heljestrand MK32~~Ambre Loup by Rania J.
If it's Tuesday, it must be time for Tabac. Tallow formula, that is.
Ultra-rich 'n thick lather (too thick at first, not enough H2O)
Got that situation corrected and went to the face with the Swedish Steel.
This is a very hard steel and the edge seems to be more sensitive than my other straights.
I stropped it 10x on my CrOx-charged linen strop, followed by 40 laps on my cut-up, but still functioning 3" strop.
Lastly, 20 laps on my favorite strop: Wladimir Slavin 2" Russian Leather.
Smmoooooooottttthhhhh.
I settled for 2 passes with better-than-average DFS+ results.
Today's FOTD is from the house of Rania J.
Tabac~~dubl duck #4~~Heljestrand MK32~~Ambre Loup by Rania J.
If it's Tuesday, it must be time for Tabac. Tallow formula, that is.
Ultra-rich 'n thick lather (too thick at first, not enough H2O)
Got that situation corrected and went to the face with the Swedish Steel.
This is a very hard steel and the edge seems to be more sensitive than my other straights.
I stropped it 10x on my CrOx-charged linen strop, followed by 40 laps on my cut-up, but still functioning 3" strop.
Lastly, 20 laps on my favorite strop: Wladimir Slavin 2" Russian Leather.
Smmoooooooottttthhhhh.
I settled for 2 passes with better-than-average DFS+ results.
Today's FOTD is from the house of Rania J.
This juice packs a manly, animalic punch. My kind of juice.
Makes me feel like a "Bad Boy".
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Wow, Maestro, another fabulously fragrant shave, but you bowled me over with that beautiful razor! It looks to be in great nick!Tuesday, October 19View attachment 64226
Tabac~~dubl duck #4~~Heljestrand MK32~~Ambre Loup by Rania J.
If it's Tuesday, it must be time for Tabac. Tallow formula, that is.
Ultra-rich 'n thick lather (too thick at first, not enough H2O)
Got that situation corrected and went to the face with the Swedish Steel.
This is a very hard steel and the edge seems to be more sensitive than my other straights.
I stropped it 10x on my CrOx-charged linen strop, followed by 40 laps on my cut-up, but still functioning 3" strop.
Lastly, 20 laps on my favorite strop: Wladimir Slavin 2" Russian Leather.
Smmoooooooottttthhhhh.
I settled for 2 passes with better-than-average DFS+ results.
Today's FOTD is from the house of Rania J.
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This juice packs a manly, animalic punch. My kind of juice.
Makes me feel like a "Bad Boy".
IME, tallow gives me more cushion. My oh my, that is a beautiful razor.
primotenore
Shave Member
primotenore
Shave Member
Wednesday, October 20
Ralph Lauren Safari~~Simpson Milk Churn~~Barbasol Floating Head/Voskhod~~Cosmair Safari EdT
Many vintage soap fans sing the praises of the RL Safari. It's a tallow-based soap with
the same woody, aromatic scent as the EdT. Some may want to make comparisons
with Valobra, but that's where I chime in. It's not as good as Valobra, or its
flankers, AoS and Czech & Speake. Good soap, but not worth the aftermarket price, imo.
I chose this brush for @JTSpartan who secretively covets it.
The perfectly-centered Simpson decal delights the eyes, as well as the face.
New Voskhod**
** for @Bill M Voskhod Pronunciation
inserted in the Barbasol FH. Not as smooth as I had hoped for.
Lower, left neck; ATG pass, some irritation. Could be user-error, but I don't think so, this time.
Lather didn't protect well-enough.
This bottle of juice is the vintage, discontinued Cosmair EdT.
Nice scent, but a bit dated.
Ralph Lauren Safari~~Simpson Milk Churn~~Barbasol Floating Head/Voskhod~~Cosmair Safari EdT
Many vintage soap fans sing the praises of the RL Safari. It's a tallow-based soap with
the same woody, aromatic scent as the EdT. Some may want to make comparisons
with Valobra, but that's where I chime in. It's not as good as Valobra, or its
flankers, AoS and Czech & Speake. Good soap, but not worth the aftermarket price, imo.
I chose this brush for @JTSpartan who secretively covets it.
The perfectly-centered Simpson decal delights the eyes, as well as the face.
New Voskhod**
** for @Bill M Voskhod Pronunciation
inserted in the Barbasol FH. Not as smooth as I had hoped for.
Lower, left neck; ATG pass, some irritation. Could be user-error, but I don't think so, this time.
Lather didn't protect well-enough.
This bottle of juice is the vintage, discontinued Cosmair EdT.
Nice scent, but a bit dated.
SharptoothC
Jr. Shave Member
Your fragrance makes me wanna yodelayheehoo.Monday, October 18
AoS Sandalwood~~Simpson "The Hive"~~2011 Mühle R41/Weber/Voskhod~~Oud Al Layl
If my goal is to get a great shave while challenging my technique, then the R41 is a no-brainer.
Having used this razor for quite a while, including 2x 30 straight uses, it still demands
a perfect technique, smooth and sharp razor blade (duh), and an über-slick 'n protective lather base.
You'll see me use the vintage AoS tallow pucks fairly often. I settled in on the unscented, lavender and
sandalwood. I used to have 4 pucks of the lemon, but they went buh bye. (They were great, but I was over-loaded)
Manchurian hair is a thicker, coarser hair than Super-Badger, or Finest, yet has lovely, soft tips.
Excellent backbone makes loading easier, especially when I mini-bloom the soap.*
*Run some water on the puck and pour it right off, thus "softening" the crust.
I would recommend this if just for taking the pressure off of your brush.
Results are self-explanatory:
When I first started using this R41, it tore me up and good.
I don't ride the cap anymore, indeed I almost ride the scalloped safety bar.
The blade feel is extreme yet with the lightest of touches, combined with the straightest of pulls,
regardless if they be short or long, I know regularly achieve a BBS shave, including an ATG pass on my neck.
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Thayer's Witch Hazel...yes, the same procedure as last shave, but today I opted for the Thayer's ASB.
My fragrance is not listed at Fragrantica nor Basenotes, and it's from the house of Arabiyat:
Oud Al Layl.
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This is a clone of Tom Ford Arabian Wood, which can be found, but runs around $300.
This is a powerhouse.
Or sing:
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jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Another bit of fragrance education for yours truly! I’m not surprised that the Barbasol and Voskhod didn’t play well together. I’ve had the same experience. I like the sharpest blades (Feather, Kai, Nacet, Bic) I can get in my BFH.Wednesday, October 20
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Ralph Lauren Safari~~Simpson Milk Churn~~Barbasol Floating Head/Voskhod~~Cosmair Safari EdT
Many vintage soap fans sing the praises of the RL Safari. It's a tallow-based soap with
the same woody, aromatic scent as the EdT. Some may want to make comparisons
with Valobra, but that's where I chime in. It's not as good as Valobra, or its
flankers, AoS and Czech & Speake. Good soap, but not worth the aftermarket price, imo.
I chose this brush for @JTSpartan who secretively covets it.
The perfectly-centered Simpson decal delights the eyes, as well as the face.
New Voskhod**
** for @Bill M Voskhod Pronunciation
inserted in the Barbasol FH. Not as smooth as I had hoped for.
Lower, left neck; ATG pass, some irritation. Could be user-error, but I don't think so, this time.
Lather didn't protect well-enough.
This bottle of juice is the vintage, discontinued Cosmair EdT.
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Nice scent, but a bit dated.
JTSpartan
Shave Member
Not even secretively...I like those Milk Churns. Shout it from the rooftop. If you want to get 'Hi Jason' permanently etched on it, even better! I'd even be willing to trade a partially used vintage English Leather, a shrivelled stick of Arko and an opened tuck of Ladas for it...I chose this brush for @JTSpartan who secretively covets it.
So unoriginal...it is way rarer (and therefore more coveted) to get one labelled by a Simpson employee who is a frequent lover of Lemon Gin during work hours such as mine.
Use anything made by Gillette in St. Petersburg and that FH will sing for you!
primotenore
Shave Member
Post o' the Day!Not even secretively...I like those Milk Churns. Shout it from the rooftop. If you want to get 'Hi Jason' permanently etched on it, even better! I'd even be willing to trade a partially used vintage English Leather, a shrivelled stick of Arko and an opened tuck of Ladas for it...
So unoriginal...it is way rarer (and therefore more coveted) to get one labelled by a Simpson employee who is a frequent lover of Lemon Gin during work hours such as mine.
Use anything made by Gillette in St. Petersburg and that FH will sing for you!