I Have To Confess
It's not you, it's me. So what's that have to do with shaving you ask? I'm referring to my love of Fine Accoutrement's Platinum Aftershave.
It was early fall, September 22nd to be exact, when I began this whirlwind love affair. After conducting my usual overkill of internet research & shaving forum reviews, it was not until I was even more perplexed, that I settled on my first order of Fine shaving soap & aftershave. It would be Platinum!
When my order arrived in the mailbox, the scent of pure manhood, with undertones of testosterone, and John Wayne, wafted in the air. With the scent ever so slightly escaping from the little brown shipping box, I rushed home to give this newly arrived scent of masculinity a try. I was immediately convinced all of my research had paid of in one swell swoop. I had hit the mother load of all scents machismo!
My first experience with a Fine Accoutrement's Shaving Soap did not disappoint. The soap whipped up an incredible lather that was equally as good as any of my other shaving soaps. Great cushion, protection, and post-shave feel. The Platinum scent was appropriately named! This stuff truly was at the top of my favorites list, scent speaking of course.
After a very good shave experience, it was time to finish off with a splash of the accompanied aftershave. Wowsers! The initial alcohol sting soon subsided, to then return for what I can only describe as the feeling of menthol tingling on my face while downhill skiing in the Swiss Alps, even though I've never actually done that. This lasted for about 20 minutes, then went away, leaving me with that lingering great scent.
The Fine website describes Platinum as the smell of success! inspired by Creed Aventus, the scent complements a spicy pineapple top note with base notes of smoky oakmoss. All I knew was that I loved it, and it was wife approved! Now added to my soap rotation, I could hardly wait for Platinum day to return! Sometimes I even skipped over a few of the other soaps just to arrive at Platinum's doorstep early, shaving brush in hand.
This continued for several months, until one dreadful day, I noticed skin irritation on my neck. My beautiful wife, in curt fashion said, "It's from all those different soaps and aftershaves you're using." Refusing her advice, I continued. Then on a cold Texas winters day, about 55 degrees outside, I realized she may be right. Following her advice, I stayed with just one of my more mild shave soaps. Things got better, so I figured as most men do, let's go full bore again. The outcome was not good, so it was back to square one. Easing in this time, it was not until I worked up to my now half full bottle of Fine Platinum Aftershave, did I realize my house favorite was the cause of skin turmoil.
I've sworn off using Platinum, but continue to hope that one day, we could reunite in the snow covered Alps for a few laughs, fine cigars, and cognac. After weeks went by, I returned for another chance meeting, but it was not to be. The irritation returned by nightfall, and I knew this half full bottle inspired by someone know as Creed Aventus, or Apollo Creed perhaps, had to stay in the drawer.
I do own another scented soap and aftershave by Fine, which is the L'Orange Noir. The scent is good, not Platinum mind you, but good. Most importantly it doesn't cause me irritation, so there is hope that one day, the rest of my bottle of Platinum can return. Until then, so long good friend, I have to move on, and without an irritated neck. It truly isn't you, it's me.
It's not you, it's me. So what's that have to do with shaving you ask? I'm referring to my love of Fine Accoutrement's Platinum Aftershave.
It was early fall, September 22nd to be exact, when I began this whirlwind love affair. After conducting my usual overkill of internet research & shaving forum reviews, it was not until I was even more perplexed, that I settled on my first order of Fine shaving soap & aftershave. It would be Platinum!
When my order arrived in the mailbox, the scent of pure manhood, with undertones of testosterone, and John Wayne, wafted in the air. With the scent ever so slightly escaping from the little brown shipping box, I rushed home to give this newly arrived scent of masculinity a try. I was immediately convinced all of my research had paid of in one swell swoop. I had hit the mother load of all scents machismo!
My first experience with a Fine Accoutrement's Shaving Soap did not disappoint. The soap whipped up an incredible lather that was equally as good as any of my other shaving soaps. Great cushion, protection, and post-shave feel. The Platinum scent was appropriately named! This stuff truly was at the top of my favorites list, scent speaking of course.
After a very good shave experience, it was time to finish off with a splash of the accompanied aftershave. Wowsers! The initial alcohol sting soon subsided, to then return for what I can only describe as the feeling of menthol tingling on my face while downhill skiing in the Swiss Alps, even though I've never actually done that. This lasted for about 20 minutes, then went away, leaving me with that lingering great scent.
The Fine website describes Platinum as the smell of success! inspired by Creed Aventus, the scent complements a spicy pineapple top note with base notes of smoky oakmoss. All I knew was that I loved it, and it was wife approved! Now added to my soap rotation, I could hardly wait for Platinum day to return! Sometimes I even skipped over a few of the other soaps just to arrive at Platinum's doorstep early, shaving brush in hand.
This continued for several months, until one dreadful day, I noticed skin irritation on my neck. My beautiful wife, in curt fashion said, "It's from all those different soaps and aftershaves you're using." Refusing her advice, I continued. Then on a cold Texas winters day, about 55 degrees outside, I realized she may be right. Following her advice, I stayed with just one of my more mild shave soaps. Things got better, so I figured as most men do, let's go full bore again. The outcome was not good, so it was back to square one. Easing in this time, it was not until I worked up to my now half full bottle of Fine Platinum Aftershave, did I realize my house favorite was the cause of skin turmoil.
I've sworn off using Platinum, but continue to hope that one day, we could reunite in the snow covered Alps for a few laughs, fine cigars, and cognac. After weeks went by, I returned for another chance meeting, but it was not to be. The irritation returned by nightfall, and I knew this half full bottle inspired by someone know as Creed Aventus, or Apollo Creed perhaps, had to stay in the drawer.
I do own another scented soap and aftershave by Fine, which is the L'Orange Noir. The scent is good, not Platinum mind you, but good. Most importantly it doesn't cause me irritation, so there is hope that one day, the rest of my bottle of Platinum can return. Until then, so long good friend, I have to move on, and without an irritated neck. It truly isn't you, it's me.
