BrisketGuy
Shave Member
Here's a picture of the Martin De Cadre brainbowl in my hand. That way you get a better idea how big it is.
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That’s a delicious looking bowl of soap!
I’ve only owned tubs and the Le Canelé, one day I’ll have to pick one up! These last well over a year if used constantly right?
BrisketGuy
Shave Member
Yes, if I remember right they claim about 500 shaves.
BrisketGuy
Shave Member
No Christmas haul, bought this soap with my work's end of year production bonus. Also bought a Muhle Rocca DE with Birch Bark handle.
GearNoir
“The Meme Savant of the TSC”
Fragrance gift or hidden slight?
I've been around Mrs. Bougie....its not hidden.Fragrance gift or hidden slight?
Have you ever tried vintage old spice shaving soap??
Yehuda D
Shave Member
Yes I have - in fact I have a mug with an Old Spice soap in it plus two brand new (1980) backups but I can’t find them. I know they’re here in the house but where?
Happy New Year bro,
Jeff
JanJosh
Sr. Shave Member
My order from Stirling has arrived!
Meet the budget starter kit. Mainly got it to try some stuff out and get a decent starter razor. Comes with a baili chrome tto, a synthetic brush (22×51mm), plastic bowl, 5 different razors to help determine or get an idea of preferred sharpness and such, 3 soap samples, an aftershave sample, and a bath soap sample.
Pretty neat. The soap scents I picked out were Baker Street, Gentleman, and Barbershop, with the Bay Rum aftershave. The bath soap was haverford. This is no means a review yet, but everything smells pretty nice. I picked the simpler stuff since I figure I'll go simple with my first impression. I'm not a fan of Barbershop OR bay rum but I mean... cmon. They're a damn staple.
Meet the budget starter kit. Mainly got it to try some stuff out and get a decent starter razor. Comes with a baili chrome tto, a synthetic brush (22×51mm), plastic bowl, 5 different razors to help determine or get an idea of preferred sharpness and such, 3 soap samples, an aftershave sample, and a bath soap sample.
Pretty neat. The soap scents I picked out were Baker Street, Gentleman, and Barbershop, with the Bay Rum aftershave. The bath soap was haverford. This is no means a review yet, but everything smells pretty nice. I picked the simpler stuff since I figure I'll go simple with my first impression. I'm not a fan of Barbershop OR bay rum but I mean... cmon. They're a damn staple.
JanJosh
Sr. Shave Member
Wasn't joking when I said I'm about that Sir Irisch Moos. Got all these at great rates and surprising places. I just wish I could've gotten more of the body line but the shave soap/cream is discontinued as well as the bath soap/gel. Bummer! I'll just have to hunt for alternatives. Heard I, Rich Moose by Stirling is pretty nice. Maybe I'll do a compare series with other brands and their clones.
JanJosh
Sr. Shave Member
Picked up some various shaving stuff at my local CVS. These were all either on sale or had a coupon, and i had my rewards cash to burn.
Of course, if something doesn't work for me, I'll more than likely give it away, but I'm really looking forward to the Pinaud. There was one other aftershave, Varon Dandy? Looked interesting but I caught a whiff and ugh. It was pissy and smelled like baby powder after. Not for me.
novicewetshaver
Shave Enthusiast
Very cool!
Can't go wrong with Pinaud aftershaves.... or Skin Bracer, which is in my Top 5.