Acquisitions - April 2017

[Blackmass]

I think that's a fair description @halvor . It's not Blue cheese to me.
It's an interesting and challenging fragrance for sure. I'm sat here with it now and what's springing to mind as I'm sniffing it is a ripe slight peat/manure almost iodine type smell wrapped in sticking plasters and popped in a smoker for 10 minutes.

Edit: 5 minutes with some rubbed on my wrist and it's like a mouldy old wooden medicine cabinet someone's tried to set on fire.

Mmmm you're really selling it to me.

 

[Sid James]

Mmmm you're really selling it to me.

The thing is Blackmass, if someone's bought or is thinking about buying it and expecting something resembling what they'd purchase in a Oud high street EdP then they are in for a shock, just telling it how it is.

 

[p.b]

Stork. Expensive but I'm worth it

 

[Mrchick]

View attachment 11293 These arrived today

A couple of beauties.

 

[halvor]

The thing is Blackmass, if someone's bought or is thinking about buying it and expecting something resembling what they'd purchase in a Oud high street EdP then they are in for a shock, just telling it how it is.

Well said. And I'd add: In which case I'd ask if they like sandalwood and recommend the Sandalo instead. Completely different!

 

[Optometrist]

Well said. And I'd add: In which case I'd ask if they like sandalwood and recommend the Sandalo instead. Completely different!

Not much more I can add about the Agarwood. Definitely a barnyard Oud, IMO, and an acquired taste.
You may be interested to know that Manuel is contemplating mixing Oud with another scent, very likely Rosa Bourbon.

And as for Sandalo, it's the most authentic sandalwood scent I know in a soap. It was my favourite of the JabonMan available line-up, 3-4 years ago and has gone straight back in at #1.
It's that good.

 

[pjgh]

Fresh bottle of Pinaud Lilac Vegetal arrived today from Shave Lounge.

 

[halvor]

Not much more I can add about the Agarwood. Definitely a barnyard Oud, IMO, and an acquired taste.
You may be interested to know that Manuel is contemplating mixing Oud with another scent, very likely Rosa Bourbon.

And as for Sandalo, it's the most authentic sandalwood scent I know in a soap. It was my favourite of the JabonMan available line-up, 3-4 years ago and has gone straight back in at #1.
It's that good.

Surely you like this one, then? A bit murkier, but very much in the same vein.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/mysore-san...sting-ayurvedic-margo-neem-75g-x-6/1019632954

 

[Acer89]

Delivered today. My latest MS 26mm Silver Tip "Memphis" Horn HERE

 

[Mrchick]

My new case arrived and I added some grippy liner to the drawers.

I put 84 razors in it and have room for more.

Putting this together turned out to be a little bit of a RAD killer. I didn't realize how many nice razors I already have until I was putting them in the drawers. I also have enough project razors to last me a long time. I actually killed my watch list and saved searches today. Let's just call it NoBay17

 

[Wayne]

Just two for me today. my first synth and some Kai protouch MG blades (faves)

 

[Acer89]

Just two for me today. my first synth and some Kai protouch MG blades (faves)
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Two nice items there Wayne. The Omega S brush is amazing value.

 

[Wayne]

Two nice items there Wayne. The Omega S brush is amazing value.

Agreed James. I've got it for travelling it came in at under £6.00 delivered amazing really. The Kai's match the 'Goose perfectly for me.

 

[Wayne]

My new case arrived and I added some grippy liner to the drawers. View attachment 11351 View attachment 11352
I put 84 razors in it and have room for more.
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Putting this together turned out to be a little bit of a RAD killer. I didn't realize how many nice razors I already have until I was putting them in the drawers. I also have enough project razors to last me a long time. I actually killed my watch list and saved searches today. Let's just call it NoBay17

Gorgeous! Just gorgeous.

 

[Acer89]

Agreed James. I've got it for travelling it came in at under £6.00 delivered amazing really. The Kai's match the 'Goose perfectly for me.

@Wayne. I have the Omega S red version and it's brilliant for whipping up lather from the harder soaps. Below are just some of my synthetics and the S brush (far left) is without doubt amongst my favourites in terms of quality, price and performance. The S brush has decent backbone with great pass-through, it's not the softest but sometimes soft isn't what you want. Here's hoping you enjoy your purchase but YMMV so If it's not to your liking let me know and we'll find you a suitable alternative.