Its been a while since I had gotten anything shaving related. In part because I have been trying to cut down on spending, in part because I have narrowed down to a few razors and brushes that honestly meet my needs. But yesterday being my birthday my wife and kids spoiled me with a new razor (Muhle R89 with the rose gold barley handle) and a bottle of Spicebomb cologne.
The razor is essentially a prettier version of my EJ DE89L. I love the EJ so getting a second one in fancier packaging is all good. I'd be tempted to swap out the handle for a Weber/Icon type handle but my daughter was so proud of her selection I best resist the upgrade.
The cologne is a bit "pretty" smelling for me... I suspect my wife will use it more than me. I favor tobacco and leather influences and while the reviews mention those as basenotes (and it appears the helpful lady at Sephora advised my wide and daughter that was the one that had these), I really don't get it over the sweeter spices and vanilla that I pick up from SB. Still, it makes me happy that they like it so much, so i will use it on occasion on date nights and special occasions.
It feels good to be so spoiled... and to be back here after my brief exile.
The razor is essentially a prettier version of my EJ DE89L. I love the EJ so getting a second one in fancier packaging is all good. I'd be tempted to swap out the handle for a Weber/Icon type handle but my daughter was so proud of her selection I best resist the upgrade.
The cologne is a bit "pretty" smelling for me... I suspect my wife will use it more than me. I favor tobacco and leather influences and while the reviews mention those as basenotes (and it appears the helpful lady at Sephora advised my wide and daughter that was the one that had these), I really don't get it over the sweeter spices and vanilla that I pick up from SB. Still, it makes me happy that they like it so much, so i will use it on occasion on date nights and special occasions.
It feels good to be so spoiled... and to be back here after my brief exile.
