Greetings shaving folk of B&B. I haven't been on recently in my profile, more like lurking, was too lazy to log-in. The main reazon is because I found my holy grail set-up. Kind of lost interest in a lot of stuff after I found my ideal set-ip. I've always been a monogamous type of person. Since I got my Henson razor I've been able to achieve my goal, everyday shaves with BBS results(feather blades). I have one synthethic brush and it keeps me happy, no need for more. Soaps, well that's another topic. Here is my current set-up:
-Stirling Coniferous, with matching balm
-Chiseled face Midnight Stag, with matching balm
-Chiseled face Cryogen, with matching balm
-Le Pere Lucien, with Proraso Cypress & Vetyver balm
-Proraso Green, with matching balm
I know it's not crazy. I'm trying to keep it to 5 soaps, perfect ammount. I don't have any acquisition disorders which makes my wallet happy. I am writing this thread, because in the forseeable future my Proraso Green will run out. And I started to think what I can replace it with.
I looked at some of the soaps in Maggards, but nothing really caught my eye/nose. For me scent is probably the most important thing, and it's strength.
So what am I looking for. Something manly, heavy and simple(not too many aromas). Scent strength has to be at least 8/10, like Midnight Stag. No Sandalwoods, no Cherries or fruits, no floral stuff. What caught my eye was actually a Soap Commander Strategy(Teakwood, Mahogany, Lavender), even though the Lavender isn't that much appreciated, but the other two are more dominant, hopefully. Too bad there isn't a matching balm, only splash(they don't ship alcohol overseas). Also I've read that the SC scents aren't that strong(would love to hear some oppinions). Soooo I'd say something wood like. I was thinking about leather stuff(Wickham Russian Leather), but I think it would be too similar to Midnight Stag.
That's all I have to say. I greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thank you for the time taken to read this, and thank you a lot in advance for the help!
All the best!
-Stirling Coniferous, with matching balm
-Chiseled face Midnight Stag, with matching balm
-Chiseled face Cryogen, with matching balm
-Le Pere Lucien, with Proraso Cypress & Vetyver balm
-Proraso Green, with matching balm
I know it's not crazy. I'm trying to keep it to 5 soaps, perfect ammount. I don't have any acquisition disorders which makes my wallet happy. I am writing this thread, because in the forseeable future my Proraso Green will run out. And I started to think what I can replace it with.
I looked at some of the soaps in Maggards, but nothing really caught my eye/nose. For me scent is probably the most important thing, and it's strength.
So what am I looking for. Something manly, heavy and simple(not too many aromas). Scent strength has to be at least 8/10, like Midnight Stag. No Sandalwoods, no Cherries or fruits, no floral stuff. What caught my eye was actually a Soap Commander Strategy(Teakwood, Mahogany, Lavender), even though the Lavender isn't that much appreciated, but the other two are more dominant, hopefully. Too bad there isn't a matching balm, only splash(they don't ship alcohol overseas). Also I've read that the SC scents aren't that strong(would love to hear some oppinions). Soooo I'd say something wood like. I was thinking about leather stuff(Wickham Russian Leather), but I think it would be too similar to Midnight Stag.
That's all I have to say. I greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thank you for the time taken to read this, and thank you a lot in advance for the help!
All the best!