My Guess... 3017

[FL shaver]

Using the laat of a puck of Monsavon on vacation this weekend. I enjoy it. It's a slick soap with a nice scent.

 

[whosaidpigeon]

I had a (literal) breakthrough on the Mitchell's today. A small hole has formed at the base. Four months down down maybe another 2 to go.

 

[FL shaver]

Second vacation shave with the Monsavon. I traveled with a 2 pack of disposable razors for $1.99 from Walgreens. The 2 blade razor has a flexible handle and a lubricating strip. The shaves have been super close and comfortable. Great post shave feel. Not leaving DEs, but for traveling, this is a fine set up.

 

[ruckin]

After my long stint with a puck of DR Harris it was kind of nice to finish my tube of TOBS sandalwood in only 69 days. I am now working on a partial tube of Musgo Lavender that I received in a PIF last year.

Spoiler: 3017 Journey

Start Finish Soap
2014.05.31 - 2014.07.09 (40) Edwin Jagger Sandlewood Shaving Cream (100ml)
2014.07.10 - 2014.09.03 (56) RazoRock XXX (125ml)
2014.09.04 - 2014.11.13 (71) Proraso Shaving Cream Soap Menthol and Eucalyptus (150g)
2014.11.14 - 2015.01.31 (79) RazoRock Classic (150ml)
2015.02.01 - 2015.05.23 (112) Martin De Candre Savon à raser Fougère (200g)
2015.05.24 - 2015.06.03 (11) New York Shaving Company Elizabeth Street (65g)
2015.06.04 - 2015.09.13 (102) Shaving Yeti Colombian Necktie (125ml)
2015.09.14 - 2015.12.01 (79) Martin De Candre Savon à raser Le Domino (60g)
2015.12.02 - 2017.02.02 (428) D.R. Harris Marlborough (100g)
2017.02.03 - 2017.04.13 (69) Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Cream Tube, Sandalwood, (75ml)
2017.04.14 - xxxx.xx.xx (4) Musgo Real Lavender (3.4 oz)

Ruckin

 

[Slick&Smooth]

Been working through my Castle Forbes lavender cream. Every day I think to myself, why haven't I sold the rest of my soaps and just used this one from now on.

 

[redrider_99]

Well... it's just an projection, but based on my usage over the first 28 shaves I've done with my Franken-soap, I will likely be using it into December. .38g/shave takes a very long time to make progress on a full sized soap.

Re-estimating the usage for each soap in my inventory, I am projecting to have 4 years of soap contained in just 4 full size soaps, 2 sticks, 2 large samples and one travel tube of cream. And I actually have other soaps in my "get rid of, somehow" pile. I think that pile needs to grow.

 

[snowman]

KMF lavender is nearing the end. Maybe a week left. I've been using it primarily brushless. I have an almost full tube in my Dopp kit. Its my go-to travel cream as I don't bring a brush along on travels any longer. Good stuff!

Fines Lavender is in the on-deck circle. Last night I took the hard triple-milled puck to the cheese grater and pressed it into a soap dish. For some reason I like the simple cardboard box that Fine soaps come in. I suppose it reminds me of the good old days when I used whats now considered "vintage" Williams mug soap every day.

 

[Galaktus]

I have some to the end the first leg of my 3017 journey. Started 05-20-2014, finished this morning, 04-18-2017. The Coates Lime had less in the tube than I thought, I had used it as a travel tube for bit as well. I found out that I won't replace over half of what I have tried so far. Here is my journey as of this morning:
05-29-2014 to 06-29-2014: Mikes Barbershop - Yes will replace
06-30-2014 to 10-03-2014: Mitchell's Wool Fat - Yes may replace
10-04-2014 to 10-31-2014: Coates Cream Almond - No, mediocre scent, OOP
11-01-2014 to 11-10-2014: Classic Shaving Rose- No, binned due to irritation
11-12-2014 to 11-25-2014: Wilkinson Blue Bowl- No, binned, mediocre shaves
11-26-2014 to 01-19-2015: 11 Samples
01-20-2015 to 02-22-2015: Palmolive cream - Yes will replace
02-23-2015 to 04-17-2015: Strop Shoppe Barbershop 6oz - Yes will replace
04-18-2015 to 06-19-2015: Barrister and Mann Leviathan - Yes will replace
06-20-2015 to 08-15-2015: Mikes Barbershop (80%) - Yes will replace
08-16-2015 to 09-14-2015: Coates Cream Rose - No, mediocre scent, OOP
09-15-2015 to 11-20-2015: Palmolive stick, No
11-21-2015 to 11-26-2015: Arko Moist cream No, dont like the menthol
11-27-2015 to 12-17-2015: Coates Lavender No, OOP
12-18-2015 to 01-05-2016: Barrister and Mann Latha No, binned, hate the smell
01-06-2016 to 02-01-2016: Seaforth no, OOP, mediocre lather
02-02-2016 to 05-02-2016: Arko stick straight up bored with it Yes
05-03-2016 to 05-24-2016: Arko tub No, OOP
05-25-2016 to 07-07-2016: Mikes Barbershop Yes
07-08-2016 to 07-08-2016: Classic Shaving Jasmine No, mediocre
07-08-2016 to 07-08-2016: Coates Tea Tree cream No, mediocre
07-08-2016 to 07-08-2016: Coates Sandalwood cream No, mediocre
07-08-2016 to 07-27-2016: Super-Max Ultimate cream No, mediocre
08-01-2016 to 09-28-2016: Reef Point Peerless No, mediocre
09-29-2016 to 03-04-2017: Soap Commander Love No, mediocre
03-05-2017 to 03-06-2017: Wilkinson Stick No, irritation
03-07-2017 to 03-14-2017: Reef Point Sublime No, mediocre
03-15-2017 to 04-09-2017: LASS Hollywood Romance No, mediocre
04-10-2017 to 04-10-2017: Wilkinson Stick No-, irritation
04-11-2017 to 04-18-2017 : Coates Cream Lime No, OOP

And with that being said, it is time for my PIF. Way back on Jan 20, 2015, I offered any soap or cream on my list to the person who came closest. redrider_99 predicted June 08, 2017, so he wins. Pick a soap and PM me your address.!
I have a whole new slew of soaps and creams but I am not going to list them, still going to 3017 them though. No other way for me.

 

[beginish]

I'm on the road these last couple of days, and have enjoyed a cheat opportunity with a stick of QED Bathtub Gin. This is the old glycerin based soap, and boy does it perform and smell great. Back in the day, glycerin soaps were the artisan standard. Though I am grateful for all of the progress our current crop of artisans have made, I'm disappointed that the old standards get a bad rap. Between the ease of lathering, performance and scent strength, they were and are great.

Charles from QED is a master with scent construction. I'm disappointed that the QED glycerin soaps are no longer available, but am happy that the brand continues with a different soap formulation (QED's original soap supplier retired).

 

[Phog Allen]

I'm on the road these last couple of days, averticaave enjoyed a cheat opportunity with a stick of QED Bathtub Gin. This is the old glycerin based soap, and boy does it perform and smell great. Back in the day, glycerin soaps were the artisan standard. Though I am grateful for all of the progress our current crop of artisans have made, I'm disappointed that the old standards get a bad rap. Between the ease of lathering, performance and scent strength, they were and are great.

Charles from QED is a master with scent construction. I'm disappointed that the QED glycerin soaps are no longer available, but am happy that the brand continues with a different soap formulation (QED's original soap supplier retired).

Bob, this is truth. I absolutely cringed when he told me they were being discontinued. My very favourite was Casablanca. I had the bathing soap and the shave stick. I traded the stick for a vintage MEM English Leather in bowl and figured I would just replace it later. Later was too late. The bath soap is still hiding out in the den and I have not had the heart to use it yet. I wil, though. Those essential oils lose their vigor after awhile.

 

[sgemmett]

Hi @Galaktus. What does OOP mean in your above list of soaps? Guess out of something but nothing is coming to me as to what the P might be.

And congratulations on finishing up leg one. I'm nearing one year and I have a long way to go

 

[ShavinElectricity]

The Maca Root Shave Cream is no more! The scent reminded me of a mall in a good way and the performance was top notch. I more than likely won't replace this cream as I find I prefer soaps.

Up next my first real trial as a 3017er, DR Harris Windsor Soap. It's a fresh puck and I have read the legendary longevity of this soap.

 

[FL shaver]

P = Production?

Back to CF Lavender. Now loading straight from the tub. Maybe too much product today.

Still have a couple shaves left on the Monsavon wafer!

 

[fightingillini22]

Hi @Galaktus. What does OOP mean in your above list of soaps? Guess out of something but nothing is coming to me as to what the P might be.

And congratulations on finishing up leg one. I'm nearing one year and I have a long way to go

I would guess Out of Production.

 

[sgemmett]

Duh, seems so obvious now . Thanks guys.

 

[DukeNDuke]

Nearly done with my 60g chunk of Cella from the kilo brick. It's a classic for a reason. Strangely, my usage has dropped dramatically....usually it increases near the end. Go figure.

 

[Jarick]

I only have a few days left of the AOS Sandalwood. I'm thinking of using up some Captain's Choice samples I received last year, then maybe switching over to a cream. I've got a tube of Bigelow but kind of want to either pick up another tub of Body Shop Maca Root or maybe a tub of TOBS like Eton College.

Also thinking of picking up a new aftershave. I have three lotion/balms now (Nivea, Every Man Jack, and AOS Sandalwood) and no true "splash". Used some of the sample of CC Bay Rum last night and my skin felt great afterwards. I've been meaning to get a full bottle of Proraso Green after enjoying a sample a few years ago.

Thoughts on a nice spring/summer AS splash and shaving cream?

 

[ruckin]

I thought OOP was what you said when you put a snurdle(tm) of cream on your brush and it falls off into the sink before you can apply it to your face?

Ruckin.

 

[sgemmett]

I thought OOP was what you said when you put a snurdle(tm) of cream on your brush and it falls off into the sink before you can apply it to your face?

Ruckin.

My attempt to search this term yielded mostly 'oops' so that same thought crept into my mind

 

[dkeester]

I only have a few days left of the AOS Sandalwood. I'm thinking of using up some Captain's Choice samples I received last year, then maybe switching over to a cream. I've got a tube of Bigelow but kind of want to either pick up another tub of Body Shop Maca Root or maybe a tub of TOBS like Eton College.

Also thinking of picking up a new aftershave. I have three lotion/balms now (Nivea, Every Man Jack, and AOS Sandalwood) and no true "splash". Used some of the sample of CC Bay Rum last night and my skin felt great afterwards. I've been meaning to get a full bottle of Proraso Green after enjoying a sample a few years ago.

Thoughts on a nice spring/summer AS splash and shaving cream?

The Maca Root and the TOBS are both solid creams. You should try both. I think the Maca Root is just a hair better in performance.

If you like the AoS Sandalwood ASB, get a bottle of Fine's Santal Absolut. It is the same sandalwood scent with menthol added.

The Proraso green splash is a good choice for spring/summer with the matching cream. A bottle of Osage Rub would be good for summer if you like a scent that is heavy on the menthol with not much else. RazoRock Baby Blue is a light powder/citrus scent that should go well with many creams. I also like 4711 EdC and Florida Water. They are both light scents that don't last too long and pair well with multiple things.