I had a few of these made up to solicit feedback on. They are a flask in which we have substituted an authentic cork, added period style roping, and emblazoned the front with our logo etched into the glass. It would replace this item in our store: Vintage Aftershave Flask — Captain's Choice - https://www.captainschoicestore.com/all/vintage-aftershave-flask
The vintage flasks have proven difficult to obtain and we have come up with this as a possible solution. As the current listing shows it comes with two, four ounce bottles of one of our aftershaves. It is yet to be determined but it is possible that the retail price may be a bit lower.
Some observations for you to consider. The prior flasks are used and often had evidence of stains on the interior and normal signs of wear on the outside. They had a small opening which made it hard to fill but convenient when dispensing. The prior flasks had a paper label affixed at the request of the customer depending on which aftershave they chose or once in a while they wanted it left blank. The new one has the company logo and no paper label affixed. The new one is easy to fill and is dispensed by placing a finger or thumb over the opening, so less convenient dispensing.
The one in the picture is actually filled with our Bay Rum. The Cat O' Nine Tails is a similar color, if a bit darker. Lime has a distinct green tint to it from the natural ingredients. Our other aftershaves are, for the most part, are clear with perhaps a slight tint of color one way or the other but slight.
Well, let me hear it. Is this a better look? Which would you choose - the vintage or the new with etched glass? When you weigh the pros and cons of each one tell me which you prefer and why. Would this one be an improvement or not? Please be candid - being transparent is the best way to help out. You aren't going to hurt any feelings here. I have been married for many years, I have thick skin. (KIDDING!!!)
The vintage flasks have proven difficult to obtain and we have come up with this as a possible solution. As the current listing shows it comes with two, four ounce bottles of one of our aftershaves. It is yet to be determined but it is possible that the retail price may be a bit lower.
Some observations for you to consider. The prior flasks are used and often had evidence of stains on the interior and normal signs of wear on the outside. They had a small opening which made it hard to fill but convenient when dispensing. The prior flasks had a paper label affixed at the request of the customer depending on which aftershave they chose or once in a while they wanted it left blank. The new one has the company logo and no paper label affixed. The new one is easy to fill and is dispensed by placing a finger or thumb over the opening, so less convenient dispensing.
The one in the picture is actually filled with our Bay Rum. The Cat O' Nine Tails is a similar color, if a bit darker. Lime has a distinct green tint to it from the natural ingredients. Our other aftershaves are, for the most part, are clear with perhaps a slight tint of color one way or the other but slight.
Well, let me hear it. Is this a better look? Which would you choose - the vintage or the new with etched glass? When you weigh the pros and cons of each one tell me which you prefer and why. Would this one be an improvement or not? Please be candid - being transparent is the best way to help out. You aren't going to hurt any feelings here. I have been married for many years, I have thick skin. (KIDDING!!!)