I'm not sure I'm the best to answer this question, Paul, as I don't use a soap or splash only in a certain season. While I probably do use citrus scents more in spring and summer, I'd still grab them in fall or winter if so inclined as well. The same would probably be true of earthy and woodsy scents the other way.
I did after that utilization of the Clubman A.S. a few summers ago. Just taking a chance here-you talkinabout that supermarket scene?????
Well, perhaps I didn't describe it clearly-it had nothing to do with the scent itself-it was more the fact that in my view the original Clubman doesn't provide me the face-cooling that it says on the bottle.. To me, it feels better during the fall/winter months.
Wow, I have been missing out! A lot of great photos of some great gear! I hope you all don't mind if I join in. June 25th Menthol Monday Razor: Rex Ambassador (4) Blade: Polsilver SI (2) Brush: Rick Montalvo mixed Pre shave: Stirling mentholated Soap: Stirling MITA Lucky Tiger face tonic AS: Stirling MITA Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Tuesday SOTD Razor: Cobra Classic Blade: Kai Captain Titan (D6) Brush: Varlet Beehive 24mm Bowl: Yuzu Tenmoku 4-3/4" Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime Pre-Shave Oil: AOS unscented Shave Soap: Tallow + Steel Kyoto Post: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille Aftershave: Tallow + Steel Kyoto
Tallow + Steel | Kyoto DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm Ever-Ready SE | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE Kyoto opens with citrus that approaches lemon-lime and a sweet element that keeps it from tipping over into bergamot. It transitions by way of a brief crisp camphorous note reminiscent of crushed eucalyptus that greens up fairly quickly before giving way to a complex woody, yet airy, accord later acquiring a botanical musk falling somewhere between rose and tulip. Kyoto is simply a beautifully crafted exotic, yet natural fragrance that smells like a real place. As to this new base's performance, I noticed an incremental increase in residual slickness that was already outstanding. Otherwise, loading, protection, and initial slickness remained unchanged from their v2 base, and this is a good thing. It's my understanding that the base tweak was primarily intended to stabilize the intended fragrance. I can attest that the soap offers the same accord of the matching splash with no detectable alteration by the soap.
Thanks Doug. It was a great shave. I really like the Sweet Lemon Scent, I just wish it was a bit stronger. It reminds me of a lemon cookie. Great soap with the Icarus base. It is rather firm and takes a bit to work up the lather, but no issues and it is quit enjoyable. Steve
