Non-shaving related but was happy to see that the 2017 Hobonichi, the English version, came into stock today I also gotta make sure that I feed my PopovLeather Hobonichi leather cover next year I have the 2016 Japanese version and using it nearly every day.
Ordered the "All in" package from Abbate y la Mantia - 4 5oz soaps with what seems to be unique scents - Saffron, Carrot & Lettuce, Laurel Fragrance and Italian Biscuit. The soaps are made in cooperation with (or rather, completely by) TFS. The dude behind Abbate y la Mantia owns a saffron farm, so the soap base includes crocus sativus (saffron) extract. Bonus when getting the "All in" deal, is a discount, a sachet of pure saffron and a sachet of saffron flower petals... I wonder what their gimmick is? Also, a Semogue SOC boar with cherry handle.
To pair with the Stirling Clubman soap that I just acquired... Hard to believe I made 5 months in the NB'16
I'm interested to know if the performance is like the rest of the TFS line. Saffron used to be wicked expensive.
I can't find a lot of reviews, but I'll drop a line or two about performance when they arrive. Saffron is still expensive - The most expensive spice in the world, I believe. I expect the soaps to perform at least just as good as any other TFS product. Speaking of - They have a nice list of soaps 'n croaps so far: TSF Linea Tradizionale, TFS Linea Intenso, TFS Linea Pelli sensibili, TFS Forti Sensazioni, Figaro Monsieur soaps, Barbiere di Figaro soaps, RazoRock La Famiglia line, Abbate y la Mantia soaps, TFS friends and family line, TFS di'Vino, + multiple limited editions... I haven't tried one yet that was quite top shelf material, but they're up there
Picked up this NOS white Kent brush for $20-something w/ free shipping. Judging by the print on the box I'm assuming it's from the late 1970's making it at about 40 years old or so - so not quite vintage
Mike's Natural Soaps is working on another batch of shampoo bars so I copped four of them (it's my absolute favorite shampoo bar)
Waiting on two silver tip badgers from Ace. Expecting a Barbershop mug from @david of central florida . Thanks, David.
Bought this Simpson Commodore X2 w/ VS Finest 24ish knot in it. Never tried a Simpson handle or a VS knot so this will be a first x2 for me. $22 incl. shipping
Haven't tried the Monster, but I have the regular RR Plissoft and its a great brush. Nice and soft on the skin, but has some backbone and is not floppy. Similar to other synthetic brushes with the same knot, excellent quality for the price. I think you will be happy with it.
