SoS: April 24, 2017 - April 30, 2017

While Clubman Vanilla A.S. has received many 5-star reviews, both on Amazoon and on the Clubman website, I doubt I'll buy it. My 3rd A.S. choice from Clubman, I think, will be the Citrus.

 

NFL Draft day shave

L&L grooming brush, Timeless scalloped razor with Windrose handle, GSB blade, Barrister and Mann Roam

 

awesomeness! !

 

I love the vanilla, goes great with thise pipe smoke which is cherry and vanilla. clubman for me ranks 1. the VEG 2. Original 3. vanilla 4. musk.

i gave away the bay rum and special reserve, way to sour for me.... i am a powdery smellin guy.. haha love talc powder!

 

Pinaud Clubman, pinaud special Reserve, pinaud virgin island bay rum, pinaud lilac Vegetal.

These are the droids you are seeking

 

thanks! i got this revamp on ebay months ago and have ignored it. shame as this is a smooth, efficient, mild razor.... like the name says, speedy shave as i had zero fear of blood letting

 

Pinaud pulls no punches. My preference in order; Clubman, Special Reserve, The Veg, and Osage Rub with a splash of M&L Florida Water.
Two I haven't tried, no one has them on the shelf here; Lime Sec & Citrus Musk.

 

I'd suspect Paul is both a good listener & a great conversationalist. Those two qualities make for a fine session of talking to yourself.

 

Used the Agua de limon this morning as well and it was awesome...

 

you talkintame?

 

Stellar set up. Im jealous.

 

Arko Adjustable April!!!!!

April 27

Razor - 1959 (E4) Gillette Fatboy (6)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Arko
Brush - WCS Synthetic
Post - Alum

Day two on the Sharp Star and another fine, fine shave. Twenty seven days into the month and I haven't had a bad lather yet from Arko. No surprise there, though. However, I did catch a glimpse of a couple of other soaps in the cabinet today and I'm ready for MAYhem just to change up the soap. I'll never stop using Arko but after twenty seven days the feel of lanolin or the scent of anything other than lemon will be welcomed! You've all seen my Fatboy and brush etc., so I'm throwing up a couple of pictures I took tonight while getting "Matthew" ready for May 1. These are a couple of shots from before the cleaning. You'll notice the blade is still in the razor. And, just to put some fears to rest, the "trick" to this razor for MAYhem has nothing to do with the blade that's in it. Even I won't try something like that. The New is in decent shape! Needs some replating but it's in far better shape than I had hoped. Fun to work on tonight and get cleaned up. High spirits all around.

 

Catie's Bubbles / Carnavis & Richardson "Porch Drinks"
Ever-Ready 100T | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE (1)
Chatillon Lux / Carnavis & Richardson "Les Boissons sur le Porche"

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So, the story is that some very talented artisans got together over drinks, and "Porch Drinks" is what distilled out of that encounter. Haphazard as that may sound, the result is anything but. As I understand it, the scent profile as proposed by Eighchops was left to the independent interpretation of the separate artisans. As one might expect, their respective interpretations hit all the notes, but are fairly different, complementing each other instead of matching. This is not a bad thing, by any means, but rather a direction I've wanted to see the wet shaving artisan world take for some time.

Off the puck, Catie's Bubbles' soap releases a bold sweet pipe tobacco fragrance, but when the damp knot hits it, orange and spicy cardamom steps up front. I can't explain it, but despite the orange notes, it never attains citrus status to my nose. Instead, as the shave progressed, it mellowed and almost smoldered without being smoky and then gently introduced an understated coffee note. Bourbon was late to the scene, and intermittent until the end of the shave. I've lauded the performance of Catie's Bubbles at length in the past, so I'll just stipulate here that I can't find a mark against it.

The complementary alcohol splash courtesy of Chatillon Lux uses the same paint, but creates a different picture. Blood orange is the dominant initial scent but it almost relents to the bourbon for a good 20 minutes or so. At this point, the fragrance stabilizes to a very pleasant pipe tobacco. Again, the performance of Chatillon Lux's alcohol splash is beyond reproach providing a bracing sear and silky smooth finish.

Needless to say, I'm quite pleased with this set. In fact I may be enamored with it, which is why I'm compelled speak my mind about its 3 glaring detractions. First off, I don't like the fact that the soap is only 2 oz. It's in the usual Catie's Bubbles 4 oz. jars, but only half full. There was no deception, mind you, because it is clearly labeled as having 2 oz. I still think it should be 4 oz. Secondly, the splash needs to have the upgraded Chatillon Lux jars and labels. This presentation is akin to drinking a single-malt scotch from a Dixie cup. And finally, if the aforementioned changes are implemented, this set deserves a permanent offering. I really don't see the point in limiting this release. I know, I have no idea what's involved, but frankly, I don't care. It's Carnavis & Richardson, Catie's Bubbles, and Chatillon Lux doing a tobacco/bourbon/coffee offering---in what world does that not sell?

I'm feeling a little punchy tonight. It's probably the rye. G'nite, gentlemen.

 

Welcome back Mr. Avatar

 

I agree. The Maca Root cream is one of the few creams I keep in the den after switching to soap. Great stuff.

 

Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 04/28/17

'59 Gillette Fatboy (set on 6)
Wilkinson (4)
Erskine 3103 Boar
Williams
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Pinaud Clubman A/S

This Was One Of Those Super Smooth, Honest To Goodness, Face Rubbing BBS Shaves!

Have A great Day Everyone!

 

It's a really good A/S. My wife likes it very much also.

 

Great picture Matt.

 

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Paladin Chief Strawberry Amber
Lather: Phoenix & Beau Baskerville from P&C travelling box 4b
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

PAA Alpha Ecliptic Slant
Shark Super Stainless (4)
Proraso Eucalyptus Menthol Shave Cream
RR Chrome 26 mm Synthetic Knot
Nivea Creme Balm
Clubman After Shave