August 2021 Acquisitions

[Jfett]

Splash smells very nice, though. Very fruity with a kind of incense aroma. I has some resemblance to Domenico Caraceni 1913, but it's been over a decade since I used that, which is rose, of course, not raspberry.

I do fear sometimes David with scents and descriptions. From the labelling and description I would’ve thought more rouge 540 you know, with the whole Christmas scene I was painted the picture through the advertising. I think sometimes this is my biggest downfall, label attraction. Sincerest respects as always my friend. J.

 

[koenfucius]

Following a recommendation on the French shaving forum

 

[Optometrist]

I do fear sometimes David with scents and descriptions. From the labelling and description I would’ve thought more rouge 540 you know, with the whole Christmas scene I was painted the picture through the advertising. I think sometimes this is my biggest downfall, label attraction. Sincerest respects as always my friend. J.

Interesting, Joseph, because I was initially going to say a sweet mulled wine scent, but it's sweeter than that.

 

[Optometrist]

I do fear sometimes David with scents and descriptions. From the labelling and description I would’ve thought more rouge 540 you know, with the whole Christmas scene I was painted the picture through the advertising. I think sometimes this is my biggest downfall, label attraction. Sincerest respects as always my friend. J.

Just remembered that the Derby soap and splash is based upon Baccarat

 

[Stircrazy]

This little lot arrived today, direct from Claus Porto in Portugal. Never tried these creams so looking forward to using them.

 

[The Gentleman]

Delivery from Soap Company today​

 

[Morpheus]

I do fear sometimes David with scents and descriptions. From the labelling and description I would’ve thought more rouge 540 you know, with the whole Christmas scene I was painted the picture through the advertising. I think sometimes this is my biggest downfall, label attraction. Sincerest respects as always my friend. J.

You and me both my friend, you and me both. I've found the best Baccarat Rouge scent to be 'Wholly Kaw Valentynka'. It makes a great pairing with the real thing.

 

[Railwaychief]

Soaps and splashes from 345 Soap Company/Razor Company and from Murphy & Mcneil. Just waiting on three matching soaps coming USPS.

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[Optometrist]

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Delivery from Soap Company today​

How's the scent on Honest Abe, Stefan?

 

[Levi]

How's the scent on Honest Abe, Stefan?

If you like citrus forward scents, this is your cup of tea .

 

[Estariol]

 

[The Gentleman]

How's the scent on Honest Abe, Stefan?

Great when sniffing out of the tub. Citrus zest.

 

[Estariol]

Lemonwald copy of the AS-D2/Ikon Tech (dunno which one, honestly) head from alliexpress. Will open a thread after a few shaves.

 

[slapo]

Lemonwald copy of the AS-D2/Ikon Tech (dunno which one, honestly) head from alliexpress. Will open a thread after a few shaves.

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Here's one you might want to add it to:

Haward D653

I've only had one shave with mine so far. It has more blade feel than a Tech, but I also did find it a bit more efficient than the AS-D2. The head is zamak, and the manufacturer claims it handle is made of aluminium. However, the handle is also hollow. It shifts the balance toward the head with...

www.atgshaving.com

Different brand name, same hardware.

 

[Ventastic]

Great when sniffing out of the tub. Citrus zest.

And even better when lathered.