Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Super Max Platinum Plus (New Blade)
Soap/Cream: Ethos Grooming Essentials - Dragonsbeard
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
The Ultimate Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Essentials - Dragonsbeard
First go of the Dragonsbeard Soap and Aftershave that
@Dragonsbeard donated for a pass around. You can find that thread here:
Dragonsbeard Soap and Skin Food Splash Pass Around
First the Scent....I dig it. I dig it a lot. It's that warn sensual type of scent that is manly without being overly masculine. A bit sweet but mostly a warm spice! There is a fair amount of Oud and Agar in it with some vanilla and sandalwood. There are other things also.
The soap itself is not too thirsty and lathers very well. It goes on the face evenly and creamy! Nice and rich. Not overly thick but very rich. It's hard to describe but it just feels nice on the skin. It's not overly thirsty either. I will say that I have had slicker soaps, but this one is slick enough also. Plenty of cushion and protection during the shave. Ended up with a DFS+ and the face feels super smooth.
As the shave is now settling in I am beginning to think that the post shave on this soap is phenomenal! But the post shave feel is something different! It's hard to describe...but it doesn't feel topical at all. It feels like my skin is being nourished not on top of my skin...but in my skin. Like I said. Not sure how to describe it.
A few splashes of the aftershave and again...a whole different experience with aftershave. Most aftershaves leave your face at least a little wet upon application. This one seems to absorb into the skin almost immediately. The face doesn't feel wet or tacky in mere seconds after application. Seriously this stuff is great feeling!.
I am reserving final judgement until after a second shave with this soap. But so far I am a big fan.
I am working on a video so stay tuned.
The Danger Zone!!!
It's Saturday and I am already feeling withdrawals setting in. There is No Football On Today! Well there is the Army/Navy Game...and I will be watching it! The Heisman Trophey Award Show is on tonight also, and I will be watching my LSU QB in Joe Burrow winning it. Other than that...getting presents wrapped and cards written and other Christmas type stuff!
I hope the Cadre has a wonderful weekend!