Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet cream in a tube is now done. 150ml/5oz is quite a thing to see through to the end. I started back in Feb. I think. I forget, but it's been quite a while. Lovely classic British fragrance. I never tired of it. Like a stronger, deeper Arlington. In fact, I paired it with Arlington AS quite a bit. I tended toward the matching AS balm, AdP inspired aftershaves (XXX, Stirling Picenza) and Arlington splash as the finishing touches every morning. Pleasant way to work my way into summer. Still not a huge fan of creams, and still convinced the better tallow pucks trump the creams regardless of how high quality the creams may be. But, I can't knock the tube of BB. It provided excellent shaves. I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't a Creighton's cream. It's right there with TOBS, DRH etc. Maybe a bit of extra something post shave - maybe? But very typical Creighton's type performance.
It's the year of creams so up next, and just in time for the dog days of summer, is a brand new tube of Palmolive menthol. Hopefully this isn't quite the same commitment in time. What to pair as an AS? I've pulled out Snake Bite and Cryogen. I'll see what else comes to mind as I start the first week or two with the cream.
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet cream in a tube is now done. 150ml/5oz is quite a thing to see through to the end. I started back in Feb. I think. I forget, but it's been quite a while. Lovely classic British fragrance. I never tired of it. Like a stronger, deeper Arlington. In fact, I paired it with Arlington AS quite a bit. I tended toward the matching AS balm, AdP inspired aftershaves (XXX, Stirling Picenza) and Arlington splash as the finishing touches every morning. Pleasant way to work my way into summer. Still not a huge fan of creams, and still convinced the better tallow pucks trump the creams regardless of how high quality the creams may be. But, I can't knock the tube of BB. It provided excellent shaves. I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't a Creighton's cream. It's right there with TOBS, DRH etc. Maybe a bit of extra something post shave - maybe? But very typical Creighton's type performance.
It's the year of creams so up next, and just in time for the dog days of summer, is a brand new tube of Palmolive menthol. Hopefully this isn't quite the same commitment in time. What to pair as an AS? I've pulled out Snake Bite and Cryogen. I'll see what else comes to mind as I start the first week or two with the cream.
You are looking well my friend! That makes it a very good buy.Still working on my ice cream glass of MDC original! I bet I have 6 more months of use or more.
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Thanks, I think I've already been working on it for about 6 months straight. Definitely one of the best values in shaving soaps!You are looking well my friend! That makes it a very good buy.
Good work. I've been working through a jar of BB cream and it hasn't been that good. For me, the performance is slightly below TOBS. I have been using my DEs more often because of the lack of slickness/protection. The scent is where is makes up the difference.
The menthol is lovely since I’m living in an oven right now with heat indexes in triple digits where I am.
Totally agree on the scent. I’ll keep the aftershave balm on hand to enjoy but won’t rebuy the cream. It was fine for me but nothing I need to revisit.
The Palmolive I’ve begun however has been wonderful so far! I’ve got less than a week in so I’m still getting to know it but so far it’s foolproof. Not picky at all about water and really thick lather for a cream. The menthol is lovely since I’m living in an oven right now with heat indexes in triple digits where I am.
Actually this sounds quite nice. We're also in the triple digit heat index here. I generally dont use menthol creams, but I do have a tube of Italian Palmolive Menthol on hand that see's duty for a few shaves during the dog days of Summer. Well, its Summer here. I think I'll take a short break from 3017ing MW and break out the trusty Palmolive menthol for a bit.
I'm curious, does anyone here know if the Italian version of Palmolive cream is different from the non-Italian version? Maybe its all the same, I just happen to have a tube that was printed for the Italian market? I picked it up, dunno, 3-4 years ago maybe.
My last shave (Woohoo!) with Shaving Yeti's, Mamacita on the Rocks. Here is the amount of soap I began this morning with; lather was weak, but enough to lightly cover my face for two passes.
VERDICT: Good enough to shave with in a pinch, but a lower-tier soap.
Moving on to Through the Fire Fine Craft Sue Moore Pink Grapefruit starting tomorrow,
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My 3017 adventure thus far:
???????- Oct.14.2012.....Col.Conk Amber (small puck)
Oct.15 - Dec.19.2012.....VDH Deluxe
Dec.20 - Jan.07.2013.....Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet (partial tub)..... Wowwee!!!!
Jan.08 - Mar.06.2013.....C&E Sienna cream
Mar.07 - Mar.28.2013.....Mama Bear Aged Spice (mug soap; they're so tiny, they're cute!)
Mar.29 - May.25.2013.....Palmolive Classica Naturale cream
May.26 - Jun.22.2013.....Proraso Green tube (partial tube, old formula)
Jun.23 - Sep.27.2013.....TOBS Sandalwood cream (I love sandalwood products)
Sep.28 - Nov.02.2013.....Mama Bear Northwoods (partial puck)
Nov.03 - Dec.14.2013.....Mama Bear Amber Romance (partial puck)
Dec.15 - Jan.31.2014.....Klar Kabinett (partial, suspended to 3017 D.R.Harris PIF)
Feb.01 - Aug.29.2014.....D.R. Harris Arlington ........ Nope, no typo; 215 shaves from that puck
Aug.30 - Sep.29.2014.....Klar Kabinett (back in use after the Arlington finished)
Sep.30 - Oct.15.2014.....Rose of Bulgaria cream (partial tube)
Oct.16 - Oct.20.2014.....D.R. Harris Almond (partial tube)
Oct.21 - Oct.31.2014.....RazoRock XXX (partial tub)
Nov.01 - Dec.24.2014.....Blue Willy (grated Williams soaked in Aqua Velva)
Dec.25 - Feb.20.2015.....Dr Dittmar
Feb.21 - Mar.31.2015.....12 cream samples from Mr Bingle Secret Santa
Apr.01 - Apr.19.2015.....Mama Bear Lime Ice (partial puck)
Apr.20 - Jun.22.2015.....Captain's Choice Bay Rum (1/2 container)
Jun.23 - Aug.13.2015.....Mama Bear Winter Grapefruit (partial puck)
Aug.14 - Oct.10.2015.....Godrej round
Oct.11 - Nov.20.2015.....Mitchell's Wool Fat (partial puck)
Nov.21 - Jan.05.2016.....Mama Bear Cucumber Mint (partial puck)
Jan.06 - Feb.15.2016.....Mama Bear Dragon's Blood (partial puck)
Feb.16 - Apr.17.2016.....Cella, Crema da Barba all'Olio di Mandorla
Apr.18 - May.22.2016.....Klar Kabinett (partial puck) **** converted to Nougat blend with 5 other soaps
May.23 - Jun.07.2016.....Proraso Sandalwood (partial tube)
Jun.08 - Sep.27.2016.....nougat (partials of Klar Kabinett, Valobra stick, La Toja stick, Mama Bear's Hydrogen, Mama Bear's Hazelnut, and Arko)
Sep.28 - Oct.28.2016.....Samples (Stone Cottage Hesperides, Mama Bear Spicey Lime)
Oct.29 - Nov.10.2016.....WSP Tobacco, travel puck
Nov.11 - Nov.21.2016.....WSP Matterhorn, travel puck
Nov.22 - Jan.10.2017.....Monsavon
Jan.11 - Feb.01.2017.....Godrej round (suspended to participate in 3017 WILLIAMS thread)
Feb.02 - Apr.07.2017.....Vegan Willy (grated Williams soaked in Lilac Vegetal)
Apr.08 - May.14.2017.....Godrej round (continuation)
May.15 - Apr.29.2019.....P.160 Tipo Morbido (650g).... 23.5 months!!
Apr.30 - May.06.2019.... Mystic Water Coconut Sandalwood sample
May.07 - Jul.21.2019......Shaving Yeti Mamacita on the Rocks
Jul.22 - xxx.xx.2019......Through the Fire Fine Craft Sue Moore Pink Grapefruit
Don't know the answer to that, but what does the packaging look like? Mine looks like this one: Palmolive Rinfrescante Menthol Shaving Cream in Tube, 100ml | Maggard Razors Traditional Wet Shaving Products
Good job seeing it through to the end! I'll be interested in hearing what you think of the TTFFC
Take em both.Wow! And I thought Florida was hot! I do like my menthol soaps due to the heat and can use them almost year round. I even use the occasional Proraso preshave, not so much for it's added shave value, as much as it's added menthol kick.
I'm about to go to Arkansas for a week and trying to decide if I should keep on with the Valobra, or pack the Proraso blue. I have no idea what the water is like. I have 2 shaves on the PB so not too familiar but hear it takes any water with no issue. Or just take the Valobra, soldier on and see how it handles the new conditions. Any suggestions?
Take em both.
Clayton
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