Congrats Jason. Your comparison of Colonia to other SV products mirrors my opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Friday, November 3 AoS Unscented~~Semogue 2012 SE Mistura~~2011 Mühle R41/Weber Bulldog/Gillette Platinum~~Vintage Drakkar Noir There is just a hair remaining of this soap, so I'll finish it off tomorrow and start my Mike's 3017 Sunday. I have to say, that it's the great members on this forum---in particular, this thread, that keep me coming back to TSD.
I decided to go big and put this tub of TOBS out of my misery. Actaully the scent was very pleasant, quality lathers and it lasted a looong time. To ensure that this was the last shave a brought out the big guns, my Simpson Polo 12 and 8/8 Grim Butcher. It was a fitting end as the shave was epic. I will enjoy some variety next week and decided on the next target.
Saturday, November 4 AoS Unscented~~Simpson M7~~1958 D3 Gillette Adjustable (9)/Gillette Platinum With this final shave using the AoS Unscented (there were some remnants remaining in the bowl, that I discarded), I brought out the Fatboy and the Simpson M7. (Love the handle) It was a good run and there is nothing more satisfying (after a great shave), than using up another soap. Tomorrow, I'll start my next 3017 with this: This tin of Mike's is one of the first soaps I purchased. Not quite as old as when Mike was in Brooklyn, but old. There are 68g remaining: You can see that I was almost at "Doughnut stage". I did, however, for better facilitating F&L lathering, press this puck into my oft-seen Aesop SS bowl.
Sunday, November 5 Mike's Vetiver~~Simpson Rover~~UK Gillette Red Tip/Gillette Platinum~~Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Here we go. Moving right along with another 3017. Mike's is super-easy to lather and as one can plainly see, creates a sumptuous suds: I am still 3017'ing the AoS ASB and, as an added attraction, will 3017 my bottle of Tom Ford Grey Vetiver. (I may come to regret this decision)
November 5, 2023 Hone 15S Tatra Zenith B29 Boar Mike’s Vetiver Witch Hazel Guerlian Vetiver EdT Happy Sunday Everyone. I really Mike’s shave soaps. While many other artisans chase new soap bases and the scents of the day, Mike is a constant performer with unapologetic scents. If you are not an fan of Vetiver, I would not recommend Mike’s Vetiver. It is unapologetically straight vetiver and I love it. Take care and have a great day.
Day 1 November 5th Barbasol Floating Head w Astra (4) APShave SynBad / Poculi Mikes Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper SS Thayers Stirling Autumn Glory I barely loaded enough product his morning. Almost had to squeeze the brush out in the last pass, which is a failure in my world. A very nice lather, but I’ll do better tomorrow. I have to make a label for this tub as well. I really didn’t like the original tub. Have a great day all.
