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I got many compliments from the missus for how I smell. Chaotic Neutral and 3 Scots aren't an obvious pairing IMO, with Chaotic Neutral being more ice tea-sweet and 3 Scots cool and spicy, but they complement each other very nicely.
Nice combo! May have to test these together as well.
Dec 14, 2024 - The Muse
Started this Saturday morning off right with the light and refreshing The Muse and the complex Opulence. Created a luxurious, slick lather with the V24 and Milksteak. Ended with a BBS, courtesy of The Overlander.
Edit: added lather
Nice pic 😍
Thank you!
December 14, 2024
Another fantastic close shave. Just a super great razor. I think I slightly underloaded the Vegan Omnibus. I blame my inexperience with this brush, which is a great brush, by the way.
Quartidi 24 Frimaire an 233 de la Révolution, jour de Oseille
A quick shave with the R41, always a pleasure. And I should use this big synthetic more often.
Have a good evening!
Ishtar++
R41++
December 14, 2024
Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
Lather: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Aftershave
Talc: Yardley Classic
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I could easily use Darkfall every day. It's right up there with Leviathan when it comes to dark scents. I haven't done a 3-pass straight shave in a while. That was fun, very close, and comfortable.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Noble Man is a dupe of Creed's 'Millesime Imperial' with notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Violet Leaves, Orris, Salty Marine Accord, Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood.
I was pleasantly surprised by the strength of the scent in the soap; it comes through clearly. It was a very enjoyable shave. I'm glad I picked this up.
The blade is toast, there was some definite tugging in my last pass. I might stick to 4 uses with future Superinox blades.