September 7th, 2021

GEM bumpless MMOC
GEM stainless ptfe (7)
Yaqi Cavern Lake 24mm synthetic
Razorock Acqua Shave Soap & Splash
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Thank you Gary

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP Perfumed by:
Jacques Polge


Pinaud Clubman Perfumed by:


Shampoo - Paul Mitchell (Tea Tree) Lavender Mint
Bath Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy

Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated in nickel by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *5th Shave
Brush - Declaration Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
Brush stand by Desire Metal Works
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Suribachi Lather Bowl handmade by Of the Dirt Pottery
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy
Aftershave - Pinaud Clubman
Post-Shave Balm - Advanced Clinicals Anti-aging Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy
Fragrance - Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP

This interview here sheds some light on it:
https://www.cafleurebon.com/behind-...ale-responsible-restoration-lucky-scent-draw/

It seems Houbigant needed to reformulate, most likely to meet regulations/restrictions that were coming to the perfume world at the time over a decade ago. They turned to a master perfumer (Rodrigo Flores-Roux) to do everything possible to keep it smelling like it originally did. I think they did a great job preserving it. It seems he used techniques of layering certain carefully chosen natural notes to give an impression of ingredients he couldn't use. Coumarin and Oakmoss were the big challenges to replicate using all his learned talents in the craft. He also consulted another master perfumer (Roja Dove) to get a second opinion on his work, which perfumers seem to often do. And Roja Dove is a pretty exceptional and flamboyant perfumer who likes dramatic and natural fragrances. But in this one it seems reserved, with only having moderate flares.

The classic way they approached this one really shows in the outcome. They didn't want to make synthetic garbage. They wanted a classic, old-world perfume. IMO, they got it and it also has a modern, clean refinement to it at the same time without condemning the whole. That's very hard to do. It's necessary to have a clean refinement on it in order for it to sell well in "today's" market. Striking that balance is critical because if you make it too sterile with zero tannins you risk it coming off as synthetic even if it's not. In other words, there has to be at least a little 'dirt/must' on it in order to smell authentic as an 'old' scent. And it has to be highly controlled.

I love the tart fern that comes off with an amazing classy vibe. I honestly don't know what the original Fougere Royale smelled like, but this re-creation smells like a cleaned-up vintage and I like wearing nice professional clothes with it. And if I wear this casually then I tend to want to put on a polo shirt because it's just too damn classy not to try to look classically proper in some way.

Good Morning Everyone SOTD SEptember 7th 2021

Schick G
Schick (9)
E-Shave Badger
Williams
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Old Spice A/S

Have A Great Day!

Williams Wednesday Shave
Wednesday September 8, 2021
Razor: Clark Improved King
Blade: Gem SS (?)
Brush: Graydog Quilt
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Acqua Di Gio Profumo
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1036

Always a great display of products accompanied by some good information Tim. Home run!

Good job Jim. your colors are always so crisp and clear.

Good setup of fine tools Gary.

Good photo and setup Ron.

Williams Wednesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Soap
Jayaruh #292 Badger
King Cobra
Feather Professional
CWR
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm

The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #292 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the King Cobra with a Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thanks bro!

This cream’s skincare is fantastic as well and there’s a little kiss of menthol as well so you get a pleasant cooling effect during and after your shave. In Syria this stuff was selling for next to nothing and it was a staple of barbershops over there. I don’t know if it’s still in production because of the civil war.


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Wednesday morning’s Grand Freeze:

Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Gillette day 8
Master Soap Creations Frosted Lavender SS
Prep ASB
Master Splash Creations Citrus Melody AS Splash
Quorum EdT

It’s been a long time since I last enjoyed the Frosted Lavender soap so I decided to pull it out this morning and I’m so happy that I did. The scent is magnificent, the tallow formula gives it such great lather as well as awesome slickness, the menthol sensation is killer cold, and the skincare is perfect. The Prep did a terrific job of moisturizing and soothing my skin while the Citrus Melody aftershave froze me to smithereens and the scent is so lovely, yet it never disrupts any fragrance. I can’t thank Fernando enough for introducing me to his wonderful products - what a delightful BBS shave this was!

Be well and safe!



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08 September 2021

Soap: RazoRock Puros
Brush: Omega S10019 synthetic
Razor: Fatip Grande
Blade: Gillette Nacet (4)
Aftershave: Pinaud Whiskey Woods

Thanks, Doug!

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Stirling SEptember!



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I liked that Razorock brand when I had the soap.

Gillette Mach3
Personna generic cartridge blade
Maggard Blue Handle 2 band Badger
Martin De Candre Original Soap
Phoenix Shaving Aloe Vera Balm
Johnny B. PM Aftershave

How does this work...do you send Fernando stuff, the way he does you?

"regulatio,s&restrictions"....I guess there's no "Freedom of Choice" in this business, you have to keep up with the "Joneses".