January 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Interesting... I've heard good about KMF. I'll definitely look into that.

I'm honestly not sure. The operable word is mild, though.

I need to try and get a better handle on what scents she can really tolerate in general. For instance, she has been having a hard time lately with the chronic nausea (which probably precipitated the shaving soap discussion) and asked me to stop using the Pumpkin Spice air freshener (which she picked out) as it was making her ill also.

I am, even though you wouldn't realize it from my collection. I think I've really come to appreciate those few minutes in the morning with my brush and my puck of soap. To be honest, I think I took it very hard at first, almost a feeling of having had the joy ripped out of my morning. At this point, I don't blame her but am very angry at both the surgeon who botched her Gastric Bypass (who, last I heard, was removing boils at a doc-in-the-box dermatologist) and at the grandfather who abused her as a child.

 

Thank you, but I'm going to pass at this time... at least until things settle a bit.

 

I am sure the guys at the gym thought I was having an emotional issue this morning with how much my eyes were watering. I couldn't get them to stop, that menthol just hit me. It was great though!

 

XXX is a good soap with a scent Based on AdP. However Route 66 soaps are premium! The lather quality, post shave feel, slickness, and scent strength all outpace XXX by a long shot. There are other soaps that are also based on AdP that outperform XXX. and honestly I find myself wanting a little more slickness out of XXX. That being said I still enjoy using XXX and am glad I have it in my rotation.

 

Sorry to hear about the issues your wife is having. Did you look into unscented shave soap? I know several vendors have it out there. Also, I know some vendors make shave soaps scented for ladies. I think Stirling often has some. This may be an option for you as well.

 

Thank you Doug! Have a great day !

 

Thanks, Charlie! I hope you have a great day!

 

Thanks, I'm following the Route 66 thread and leaning in that direction, but I'm open to other choices

 

Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
B-400 Brush by Tom
Dubl Duck Dwarf
Thayers WH
Ogallala Bay Rum
Have a great week!

I just packed for a business trip. In keeping with my focus. I packed a straight, my Drygulch strop, and a tub of Route 66. This should be fun.

 

I haven't used RazoRock XXX, but I have used some RazoRock in the past. I found it to be just okay in performance. Route 66 is far superior in performance, post shave, etc. You wouldn't regret a Route 66 purchase.

 

Artique is some SERIOUS cold.

 

+1 Based on my experience, Route 66 hands down and twice on Sunday.

 

+1

 

If you are specifically looking for a soap with the same scent profile both Fine Italian Citrus and Stirling Piacenza are both based on AdP . If you asked me to compare Route 66 and Stirling I don't think I would be able to as they are both premium soaps. The only think that might tip the scales is that I think Route 66 soaps are more strongly scented.

 

I will have to give it a shot. I have found that mixing a dab of KMF with other lathers takes them up a notch.

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I would agree with everyone who suggested Kiss My Face creams. I tried the KMF Lavender Shea when I was testing brushless creams. The scent was quite light (but that would be a feature not a bug for you) but the performance otherwise was first class all the way. And I found you could also use a brush with it if you wanted to get an excellent lather.

And as others have mentioned, it also comes in an unscented version.

Something else you might want to consider, however, is a simple change in routine. I know most guys shave after they have showered so the hot water during the shower helps soften the whiskers. But there is no law saying you have to do it that way. Have you considered simply shaving first and then showering afterwards? Any residual shaving soap smell on you will be thoroughly wiped out by the shower, eliminating that entire aspect of the problem. For that matter, the shower would probably do a good job of removing most shave soap smells from the bathroom too - especially if they aren't that strongly scented to begin with.

Just a suggestion I thought I would throw out for your consideration.

I know fragrances can be a real minefield: many fragrances, including some that seem to form the bases of a lot of popular perfumes, colognes, etc can trigger blinding migraines for me if I catch enough of a concentration at the wrong place and time. And that's without having traumatic past experiences associated with them. I hope your wife and you are able to find a solution that makes both of you happy.

 

Soak the boar brush for several minutes, then shake it until it doesn't drip. Pour all the water out of the bowl, it will retain lots of moisture in the unglazed textured surface. Load your soap - I haven't tried MWF so no clues about blooming/moisturizing or amount of soap, on your own there. Between swirling and punching generate your lather. If/when the fluffly lather starts climbing the walls of the bowl, use the brush to gather and push it back to the center. You'll know when the creamy slick yogurt lather happens.

 

With tears in your eyes, look at the guy at the sink next to you and say, "I love you, man!" You'll have the locker room all to yourself in short order.

 

I've been a part of soap review groups, and have sampled many soaps. There is not a better small batch soap than Route 66. If you want to try other stuff, do so first, because once you try R66 many soaps will be forever inferior.

 

When you're right your right.