December 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I see Fine has a new soap maker in Italy now . Got the email today.

 

You're gonna LOVE it

 

Very nice, Myles. Putting the Virgin Island Bay Rum in a Shulton bottle? That Clubman has definitely outkicked its coverage.
Have a great weekend, sorry to hear you have lots of work to do.

 

Yes, I did as well. 5 oz tubs now, made in Italy and billed as '21st century shave soap'. I'm worried that it is Tcheon Fung Sing or another similar croap. A good product, but the 3x milled pucks it labelled before are becoming increasingly unique.
Did you also notice they are starting with 5 scents? No L'Orange Noir, Vetiver or Santal Absolute.
In the end, I guess it doesn't matter. I have enough L'Orange Noir to last me well into retirement at this rate...and there are so many good soaps these days regardless.

 

Thank You! Yeah, I've always heard clubman was better in glass bottles. At the time when I decanted it, I had just ran out of the old spice that was originally in the bottle. Washed out the bottle real good and poured in the clubman. It's slightly better, now that that "plasticy"smell is gone.

 

Bay rum is the bomb, Myles!

 

It works!

 

Thanks Joe!

 

12th December 2020.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Cussons Imperial Leather ~ Arctic Ocean & Icelandic Moss Shower Gel.

Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.
Yardley ~ English Lavender Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Omega 49.
Face Lather.
Lather : Bath House ~ Spanish Fig & Nutmeg Shaving Soap.
Blade: Gillette Winner. (1)
Razor: Parker ~ 55SL Semi-Slant.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./Alcolado Glacial mentholated Splash Lotion./ Aloe Vera Gel./ Oud 24 Hours EDP.

Greetings,

Another new eclectic shave set up to start the weekend...After the wonderful shaves i had last week with the Parker 55SL i have carried on for another week matching it up with the Indian Gillette winner blade making a great subcontinent razor & blade duo.

A enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable/near BBS shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a few generous squirts of Oud 24 Hours EDP to the pulse points.

My face is feeling super smooth and smelling extremely divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

 

I was just able to score two refill pucks of the L'Orange Noir on the Fine website.

 

Never used Fine soaps but have A&E L'Orange Verte which must be similar but just guessing. Nice score !

 

Saturday December 12, 2020
Razor: Gibbs Adjustable/4
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Teton Zen Series "Bob Ross"
Soap: A&E Rèvolution
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: A&E Rèvolution Splash
Fragrance: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb

Just an amazing scent in the A&E Rèvolution which is their dupe on Spicebomb. One of my favorites and actually can't wait to get the soap in their latest base, whatever that will be when I finish this tub. I can't remember the new artwork but prefer the simplicity of this labeling. The Gibbs Adjustable is just such a smooth and yet efficient shaver. I've settled on setting 4 but remember when borrowing one from a friend it was just as smooth all the way to maxed out. Being a daily shaver, I seldom have a need to go to the max settings. Absolutely feel great and smell better. Have a stupid fun day TSD !!!!
Morning Perk: Guatemalan Bella Carmona Antigua

 

Yes I noticed not all scents are available yet. Glad I got my hands on the L'orange noir and Italian citrus at least . All good things must come to an end I guess.

 

Good+ triple-milled soaps. For the price, a good value. The Lavender pour homme was exceptional. The American Blend also.

 

Aah yes, forgot that they are triple milled. I've sampled the Citrus from a friend before. Nice soap, just too many to chose from. I can't have them all...............says the wife

 

Anytime you use an Omega Pro 49 boar brush, you are gauranteed an excellent lather. Excellent lathers generate great shaves. Your shave is no exception. Have a great day, Barry!

 

That's a Fine score, Maestro!

 

Nice shave David!

 

I’ve Bay Rum Red Tip shave, Myles! Enjoy your weekend!

 

Great shave, Dale! When I joined this outfit, it was your use of the Gem PTFE that opened my eyes to their great shaving characteristics! Enjoy your weekend!