My dad suprised me with a shipment of Clubman, Bay Rum, and Vanilla. I've never used either but I've read so much on here about them, I'm excited to try!
Just got a Pinaud shipment in
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I just got some as well. I'd like to hear your description of the Vanilla. Enjoy!
Good selection. Enjoy!
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
I only have 2-3 days left of my Clubman, but have Special Reserve and Vanilla on the way. I enjoyed the original very much.
I got hooked on them all, so much I bought the entire lineup, even the hair tonics and i have very little hair on my head
Plus I've saved so much money switching from (geico) modern aftershaves and colognes and going back to classics that have stood the test of time.
Plus I've saved so much money switching from (geico) modern aftershaves and colognes and going back to classics that have stood the test of time.
Your Dad sounds like one hell of a guy!
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Yeah he's pretty OK 
Tried out the Clubman today. I knew it was going to sting just from reading all of the reviews, but I found it was actually a good sting. Refreshing, sounds weird, but you can almost feel your face saying "ahh" The smell was a little overpowering at first but after a few minutes it left a nice babypowder scent. It reminded me of when I lived in Japan. The last thing barbers would do there is brush talcum all over; the scent is exactly the same. For all I know they may have used Clubman powder. BTW in Japan they still use straight razors and warm lather to cut your sideburns and the back of your neck. I miss that!
Anyhow, Clubman passed the SWMBO sniff test which is really all that matters at the end of the day. Tomorrow is Bay Rum and 49ers going to the superbowl day. I'll give my take on that then.
Tried out the Clubman today. I knew it was going to sting just from reading all of the reviews, but I found it was actually a good sting. Refreshing, sounds weird, but you can almost feel your face saying "ahh" The smell was a little overpowering at first but after a few minutes it left a nice babypowder scent. It reminded me of when I lived in Japan. The last thing barbers would do there is brush talcum all over; the scent is exactly the same. For all I know they may have used Clubman powder. BTW in Japan they still use straight razors and warm lather to cut your sideburns and the back of your neck. I miss that!
Anyhow, Clubman passed the SWMBO sniff test which is really all that matters at the end of the day. Tomorrow is Bay Rum and 49ers going to the superbowl day. I'll give my take on that then.
All of the Pinaud products are a great value with long lasting scents.
The Original Clubman is my favourite, followed by the Special Reserve and Classic Vanilla. I've never used the Bay Rum, but would like to try it sometime in the future.
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Today was Bay Rum Day. WOW! If Clubman's burn was this 
Bay Rum's was this 
. I can see why some guys call this a winter aftershave. After the burn subsided (about 30 seconds) there was initally a strong, but pleasent cinnamon smell. This is funny becuase when I smelled the aftershave from the bottle I mainly smelled clove. Now that I have had it on for a little over an hour the cinnamon is fading and I am getting more clove out of it. I have to say it is probably my favorite aftershave smell yet. I'm curious to see the response it gets at work. I can't see it being too off-putting to anyone. Clubman will still remain in the rotation, but Bay Rum holds the top spot for now.
Bay Rum's was this . I can see why some guys call this a winter aftershave. After the burn subsided (about 30 seconds) there was initally a strong, but pleasent cinnamon smell. This is funny becuase when I smelled the aftershave from the bottle I mainly smelled clove. Now that I have had it on for a little over an hour the cinnamon is fading and I am getting more clove out of it. I have to say it is probably my favorite aftershave smell yet. I'm curious to see the response it gets at work. I can't see it being too off-putting to anyone. Clubman will still remain in the rotation, but Bay Rum holds the top spot for now.
Yeah he's pretty OK
Tried out the Clubman today. I knew it was going to sting just from reading all of the reviews, but I found it was actually a good sting. Refreshing, sounds weird, but you can almost feel your face saying "ahh" The smell was a little overpowering at first but after a few minutes it left a nice babypowder scent. It reminded me of when I lived in Japan. The last thing barbers would do there is brush talcum all over; the scent is exactly the same. For all I know they may have used Clubman powder. BTW in Japan they still use straight razors and warm lather to cut your sideburns and the back of your neck. I miss that!
Anyhow, Clubman passed the SWMBO sniff test which is really all that matters at the end of the day. Tomorrow is Bay Rum and 49ers going to the superbowl day. I'll give my take on that then.
Demaskee:Today was Bay Rum Day. WOW! If Clubman's burn was this
First of all, Thank You For Your Service!!!
I'm glad you're liking Clubman my shaving friend (my scent of choice is Citrus Musk!!),...and now;
I will now administer (written by our scribe, member Mario [a.k.a. Gatsby]), the Order of Pinaud sacred Oath...please raise your right hand and repeat after me;
"I do solemnly affirm that I will uphold my membership to the Order of Pinaud (a.k.a "The Club") through my loyalty to the fine A/S, my unwavering dedication to assist all wet shaving
enthusiasts, and to promote the iron-clad fellowship that is B & B.
I do swear this on my sword, my (name your razor), and, my lance, my (name your brush): my weapons of choice in smiting the daily scourge that is my stubble".
For first application, make sure your Special Reserve is applied to a very wet (dripping) face. I find it to be very, very strong. It's a manly smell. Reminiscent of a lumberjack's home, with paneling of rich mahogany and books bound in leather, but it's too much to take, imo, without it being a bit watered down. Otherwise you'll find yourself kind of coming across smelling like a musty old man.
I find that as well with Special Reserve. I'm going to try "watering" it down with Witch Hazel in a small spray bottle. Ultimately however I may find that Musk does the same thing for me and may not use SR that often.
Way to go Dad!!
After discovering Clubman products. I told my dad about them. He said he'd never heard of them. He did know what Bay Rum was though.
After discovering Clubman products. I told my dad about them. He said he'd never heard of them. He did know what Bay Rum was though.
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Demaskee:
First of all, Thank You For Your Service!!!
I'm glad you're liking Clubman my shaving friend (my scent of choice is Citrus Musk!!),...and now;
You're a proud member (along with anyone using Clubman products), of the fictional, sacred and utopian Order of Pinaud (a.k.a.'The Club')".
I will now administer (written by our scribe, member Mario [a.k.a. Gatsby]), the Order of Pinaud sacred Oath...please raise your right hand and repeat after me;
"I do solemnly affirm that I will uphold my membership to the Order of Pinaud (a.k.a "The Club") through my loyalty to the fine A/S, my unwavering dedication to assist all wet shaving
enthusiasts, and to promote the iron-clad fellowship that is B & B.
I do swear this on my sword, my (name your razor), and, my lance, my (name your brush): my weapons of choice in smiting the daily scourge that is my stubble".
"Hard work is the aftershave [and eau de cologne] of accomplishment". Author Unknown
Thank you for your service as well!
And thank you for inducting me into what I can only assume to be the classiest of fictitious aftershave clubs (whether it is true or not). From here I plan to sally forth into a disbelieveing world espousing the various scents of Pinaud except on Mondays of course, which is reserved for Old Spice. Tomorrow I will be trying Vanilla for the first time. I'll report my findings then!
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Demaskee:Thank you for your service as well!
And thank you for inducting me into what I can only assume to be the classiest of fictitious aftershave clubs (whether it is true or not). From here I plan to sally forth into a disbelieveing world espousing the various scents of Pinaud except on Mondays of course, which is reserved for Old Spice. Tomorrow I will be trying Vanilla for the first time. I'll report my findings then!
Thanx for the 'shout-out', support (and yes...the Order of Pinaud is the classiest of fictitious aftershave clubs), and for sharing!
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Today was Vanilla day. I was expecting the cool sting I got from original Clubman, but it was much milder 
. The smell was really nice though; it actually reminds me of British Sterling which I was not expecting. Not sure if my sniffer is broken but if anyone else feels the same way please feel free to corroborate my claim.
I think my dad hit a home run with all three of these scents. I would try and rank them, but that would be like comparing apples to oranges. For now I'll continue to rotate them all and recommend each to anyone wanting to try an old school flavor!
. The smell was really nice though; it actually reminds me of British Sterling which I was not expecting. Not sure if my sniffer is broken but if anyone else feels the same way please feel free to corroborate my claim. I think my dad hit a home run with all three of these scents. I would try and rank them, but that would be like comparing apples to oranges. For now I'll continue to rotate them all and recommend each to anyone wanting to try an old school flavor!
Today was Vanilla day. I was expecting the cool sting I got from original Clubman, but it was much milder
I think my dad hit a home run with all three of these scents. I would try and rank them, but that would be like comparing apples to oranges. For now I'll continue to rotate them all and recommend each to anyone wanting to try an old school flavor!
I can't really comment on British Sterling but I am a huge fan of Classic Vanilla. Can anyone comment on Musk? Is it anything like special reserve? I was not a fan of that one at all.
Musk is definitely not like SR (thankfully). I think most people would like Clubman, Vanilla, and Musk.
Almost everything else will be a love or hate response. Citrus Musk would probably the next most universally acceptable scent, then Bay Rum and after that it's love or hate in my opinion. I don't personally wear the Bay Rum (too much clove) or the Citrus Musk but that's how I would rank them.
Almost everything else will be a love or hate response. Citrus Musk would probably the next most universally acceptable scent, then Bay Rum and after that it's love or hate in my opinion. I don't personally wear the Bay Rum (too much clove) or the Citrus Musk but that's how I would rank them.
