Ladies and Gentlemen, for those in the Northern Hemisphere, fall is upon us. The temperatures are dropping outside, and along with them, the leaves. It's time to ring in The Winter Shave. And what better way, than with a Sandalwood Shaveoff!
Why Sandalwood? Because! It is one of the most recognized scents in cosmetic products. It's woody smell has been in use for thousands of years, to convey a sense of heavenly peace and to aid meditation. Whether or not you recognize the names Mysore, Chandan, or tan xiang, you'll never forget the scent. It's that scent, that immediately warms the soul and comforts the user.
A group of our members have volunteered their services, to usher in the Winter Shave. They'll be using two of the finest Sandalwood Shaving Creams in the world. Each participant will be using one cream exclusively for a week, then switching to the other cream for the next week. They have promised at least 4 shaves per week, and will be posting their thoughts and techniques. We'll have a roundtable discussion on the third week, to evaluate their findings. I invite everyone to shave along and enter the discussion.
The Creams this year have been provided, complimentary, by two of the oldest and finest Wetshaving institutions in the world.
Our first Cream was donated by Paul Chessell, General Manager at Taylor of Old Bond Street, London, England. http://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/
"Jeremiah Taylor first founded Taylor of Old Bond Street on September the 1st, 1854. Jeremiah opened his salon in London's fashionable Bond Street and gained a reputation in British Society for his botanical extracts. The Taylor tradition continued through the next generation with Sidney who opened our now famous flagship store in Jermyn Street, London.
The 'Taylor' brand epitomizes classic British style and understated elegance, reliability and quality. Our products are manufactured and designed to meet the highest standards and are made out of natural ingredients where appropriate. We strive on providing both exceptional customer service and products.
Taylor of Old Bond Street remains a family business."
Our second Cream was donated by Linda Mountford, Managing Director of Truefitt & Hill, NA. https://www.truefittandhill.com/
"The story of the Oldest Barbershop in the World, as recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2014, began in fashionable Mayfair in 1805, the year of Nelson's victorious Battle at Cape Trafalgar, while King George III sat on England's throne and William Pitt the Younger served as its Prime Minister. This was the era of fine craftsmanship, innovation and styling which set the scene for a history that is colourful, inventive and pioneering.
Catering to the exacting standards of London's gentry, when vanity and good grooming were the essential mark of the gentleman, Truefitt offered its demanding clientele a new level of service unsurpassed anywhere in the world. From its array of exceptional products through to its legendary barbering services, there developed a heritage and sense of innovation that today marks Truefitt & Hill as the world leader in men's grooming."
Without further ado, I present The Sandalwood Shaveoff!
Why Sandalwood? Because! It is one of the most recognized scents in cosmetic products. It's woody smell has been in use for thousands of years, to convey a sense of heavenly peace and to aid meditation. Whether or not you recognize the names Mysore, Chandan, or tan xiang, you'll never forget the scent. It's that scent, that immediately warms the soul and comforts the user.
A group of our members have volunteered their services, to usher in the Winter Shave. They'll be using two of the finest Sandalwood Shaving Creams in the world. Each participant will be using one cream exclusively for a week, then switching to the other cream for the next week. They have promised at least 4 shaves per week, and will be posting their thoughts and techniques. We'll have a roundtable discussion on the third week, to evaluate their findings. I invite everyone to shave along and enter the discussion.
The Creams this year have been provided, complimentary, by two of the oldest and finest Wetshaving institutions in the world.
Our first Cream was donated by Paul Chessell, General Manager at Taylor of Old Bond Street, London, England. http://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/
"Jeremiah Taylor first founded Taylor of Old Bond Street on September the 1st, 1854. Jeremiah opened his salon in London's fashionable Bond Street and gained a reputation in British Society for his botanical extracts. The Taylor tradition continued through the next generation with Sidney who opened our now famous flagship store in Jermyn Street, London.
The 'Taylor' brand epitomizes classic British style and understated elegance, reliability and quality. Our products are manufactured and designed to meet the highest standards and are made out of natural ingredients where appropriate. We strive on providing both exceptional customer service and products.
Taylor of Old Bond Street remains a family business."
Our second Cream was donated by Linda Mountford, Managing Director of Truefitt & Hill, NA. https://www.truefittandhill.com/
"The story of the Oldest Barbershop in the World, as recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2014, began in fashionable Mayfair in 1805, the year of Nelson's victorious Battle at Cape Trafalgar, while King George III sat on England's throne and William Pitt the Younger served as its Prime Minister. This was the era of fine craftsmanship, innovation and styling which set the scene for a history that is colourful, inventive and pioneering.
Catering to the exacting standards of London's gentry, when vanity and good grooming were the essential mark of the gentleman, Truefitt offered its demanding clientele a new level of service unsurpassed anywhere in the world. From its array of exceptional products through to its legendary barbering services, there developed a heritage and sense of innovation that today marks Truefitt & Hill as the world leader in men's grooming."
Without further ado, I present The Sandalwood Shaveoff!
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I've been taking occasional whiffs of both of these creams and they both smell great but very different. TOBS has a strong scent while Truefitt is more subdued. We'll see how TOBS performs in the morning.
