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Razors

Razors I Currently Own

RazorTypeCaseConditionMadeAcquiredNotes
Gibbs - #15adjustable safety-bar TTOgood shapegood1950sNovember 2018 (eBay)Acquired from France.
Gillette Aristocrat (British) - #15open comb TTOpoor shapeuser grade1938December 2015 (eBay)Acquired from England.
Gillette Aristocrat (British) - #16safety-bar TTOrough shape; felt has been replacedv. good1948 - 1952October 2015 (eBay)Acquired from Portugal. Excellent mechanical condition. Excellent aesthetic condition except for some bronzing on safety bars. Case may be wrong for the razor - it looks like the tan case for the #66
Gillette New Deluxe - 15 mmopen comb [3 piece]in poor shapeuser grade1930sSeptember 2017 (eBay)Acquired from Australia. This was a Frankenrazor with a Tech handle and an Old-Type box in poor shape.
Gillette New Deluxe Criterionopen comb [3 piece]-user grade1930November 2015 (eBay)Has a large crack in the handle.
Gillette New Deluxe Norfolk Tuckawayopen comb [3 piece]very goodvery good1930October 2017 (eBay)Probably my favorite New Deluxe.
Gillette New Long Comb with gold Tech Fat Handleopen comb [3 piece]-user grade1930s - 1940sAugust 2015 (eBay)Used as travel razor. Bought to see if I could add some weight to handle.
Gillette New Raised Flat Bottom (British) - #77open comb [2 piece]-user grade +1930sNovember 2015 (eBay)Acquired from France. "IMPORTE D'ANGLETERRE" A few scars in the knurling. Otherwise in good shape.
Gillette Old Type Ball End Handleopen comb [3 piece]in poor shapeuser grade1921October 2015 Birthday presentMy grandfather's razor. :thumbup: Serial #P331885. According to my mother the case originally had leather on it. She remembers always watching my grandfather shave with this.
Gillette Popular #47 Setopen comb TTOin OK shapeuser grade1939October 2015 (eBay)Acquired from Australia. Silver plating in good shape. Lazy door (which I understand is normal for this model). TTO knob sticks a little despite cleaning.)
Gillette Tech with Fat Handle (British)safety-bar [3 piece]-user grade +1940sAugust 2015 (eBay)Acquired from England. Never got a good shave with this.
iKon DLC Deluxe with Deluxe Travel Handleopen comb [3 piece]-very good2014March 2016Acquired in the Sabbatical Pass Around Box
Maggard's Open Comb with MR20 handleopen comb [3 piece]-new2015July 2015 (Maggard's)Too heavy.
Mühle R41 - 2013 styleopen comb [3 piece]-new2016August 2018 (Received in trade)
Paradigm 17-4open comb [3 piece]-new2017December 2017 (Bullgoose Shaving)Lucked into one - in the right place at the right time when they were for sale.
Parker VariantAdjustable TTO-new2017October 2017 (BST)nice shaves but a little face feel
Schick E2injector-user grade1930sDecember 2018 (eBay)Spring pivots.
Schick J1injector-user grade1950sNovember 2018 (eBay)My first injector
Timeless 0.68mmsafety bar [3 piece]-new2017July 2018 (BST)
Wardonia Mark II - Brownopen comb [3 piece]-user grade1930sJanuary 2017 (eBay)Acquired from England
Wardonia Pilot Set - Ivoryopen comb [3 piece]excellentexcellent1930sJanuary 2017 (eBay)Acquired from England
Wardonia Pilot Set - Brownopen comb
[3 piece]
excellentexcellent1930sJanuary 2017 (eBay)Acquired from England


Razors I No Longer Own

RazorTypeConditionAcquiredRetiredNotes
7 O'Clock Flat Base New (British)open comb [3 piece]v. goodOctober 2015 (eBay)June 2018 (Private Sale)Acquired from Hungary. Plating on a portion of the top cap has worn through. Otherwise in great shape
Gillette Aristocrat (U.S.)safety-bar TTOgoodAugust 2015 (eBay)December 2016 (sold)My first expensive razor.
Gillette Aristocrat (U.S.)safety-bar TTOuser gradeAugust 2015 (eBay)September 2016 (gift)1946-47. Really good shaver
Gillette Aristocrat (British) - #21safety-bar TTOv. goodOctober 2015 (eBay)June 2018 (Private Sale)Case is in decent, but used shape. Razor has some plating loss at the end of the handle and hazing on the doors, but otherwise is in good shape.
Gillette Aristocrat (U.K.) - #66/22 typesafety-bar TTOv. goodAugust 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)Acquired from England. Marked "Patent Pending."
Gillette Aristocrat Jr. (British) - 1948safety-bar TTOuser gradeOctober 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)Acquired from Canada.
Gillette Aristocrat Jr. (British) - 1949safety-bar TTOuser gradeOctober 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)Acquired from Argentina.
Gillette New Long Comb with Bar Handleopen comb [3 piece]user gradeJuly 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)My first really good shaver.
Gillette New with Ball End Handleopen comb [3 piece]v. goodOctober 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)Acquired from England. Arrived in original cardboard box with one side missing and with original spacer between the top cap and base plate. Cardboard box states that the razor (and a blade) was given free with the purchase of a Colgate/Palmolive product. I suspect that the razor had been used and that it's not NOS.
Gillette New with Open Ball End Handle - British Raised Flat Baropen comb [3 piece]user gradeDecember 2015 (eBay)June 2018 (Private Sale)#44 style. Acquired from England. Silver plated.
Gillette Sheratonopen comb TTOuser gradeAugust 2015 (eBay)March 2016 (pass-around)1937. With rivets. Traded for iKon Deluxe in Sabbatical Pass-Around Box
Gillette Slim Adjustable (K-3)safety-bar adjustable TTOvery goodJune 2015 (etsy)October 2017 (BST)This was my very first DE! Coincidentally, it's a birth year razor as well. (I didn't think about checking the date code when I bought it.) I will probably part with this since it's not in as nice as my other Slim
Gillette Slim Adjustable (K-4)safety-bar adjustable TTOvery goodJuly 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)Birth Quarter razor. In better shape than the K-3.
Gillette Super Speed (W-1)open comb TTOuser gradeDecember 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)
Gillette Super Speed - TV Special (D-2safety bar TTOv. goodDecember 2015 (eBay)October 2017 (BST)
Gillette Super Speed (K-3)safety bar TTOv. goodDecember 2015 (eBay)June 2017 (PIF)Birth year razor
iKon X3 with Matte SE 90 mm Handleslant [3 piece]newJanuary 2017August 2018 (Trade on BST)
Leresche [#44?]open comb [3 piece]v. goodOctober 2015 (eBay)September 2016 (gift)Acquired from France. Fairly harsh compared to Gillettes. Worked better with a heavier handle.
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Bakelite Open Comb Slantslant [3 piece]newJanuary 2017October 2017 (BST)
RazoRock Jaws Open Combopen comb [3 piece]NewDecember 2015January 2017 (PIF)2015 Reindeer & Sleigh Holiday Gift Exchange
Rotbart Bakelitesafety bar [2 piece]user gradeDecember 2015 (eBay)November 2017 (PIF)Acquired from Estonia. 2 burn marks on the top cap. From the seller: "Found in Kurland. At the site surrender of German Army Group "North" , In this place in 1945 surrounded around 400000 German soldiers.”
Gem Heavy Flat Top (G-Bar)single edge-December 2015May 2017 (Trade)2015 Reindeer & Sleigh Holiday Gift Exchange


Brushes

Mühle 33 K 252 Silvertip Fibre v2.0 with Faux Horn handle – 23 mm
Omega 10099 Boar Bristle Shaving Brush
Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" Badger and Boar bristle
Omega 11574 Boar Bristle Shaving Brush, black with orange resin handle
Omega 20106 Professional Boar Bristle Shaving Brush – 27 mm
Omega S10077 S-Brush (Synthetic Boar), black and clear red resin handle
Paladin Cleo with Somerset handle - 26 mm
Paladin Falstaff with Faux Ivory handle - 28 mm
Paladin Sumo with Briar Handle - 24 mm x 51 mm
RazoRock BC Silvertip Plissoft Synthetic with Acrylic Handle - 24 mm x 57 mm
RazoRock High Mountain White Silvertip Badger Shaving Brush – 24 mm
RazoRock Plissoft Synthetic with Bruce Handle - 24 mm x 57 mm
Rudy Vey Muhle Black Fibre with Faux Ivory Handle
Rubberset 203 (to be refinished)
Rubberset 400 - #3 (to be refinished)
Rubberset 400 - #4 (to be refinished)
Semogue 830 - 23 mm x 55 mm
Semogue 620 - 21 mm x 50 mm
Shave Revolution “Evolution” Synthetic - 24mm
Shavemac 170 20mm D01 2-band flat top
Simpson Chubby 2 - Super Badger
Simpson Special S1 Best Badger
Stirlng Stirling Synthetic Shave Brush - 24mm x 51mm (Factory Second – scratched label)
Stirlng Tuxedo Synthetic Shave Brush - 24mm x 56mm
TurnNShave brush with 25mm Quarter Moon (fan shaped "Tuxedo") knot
Whipped Dog Synthetic – 24mm with Navy Blue Resin Handle
Zenith B16 Boar with Aluminum Handle - 24 mm x 57 mm

Bowls

Circo Multicolor Solid Bowl (blue polypropylene from Target)
Fine Lather Bowl (blue and white)
Georgetown G12 Scuttle

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Items marked in blue are part of my rotation (i.e., I'll buy and use on a regular basis.)

Blades I've Tried

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GEM Stainless Coated SE
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (Black - India)
Gillette Platinum
Gillette Silver Blue
Gillette Super Thin Platinum (Thai)
Kai
Personna Med Prep
Polsilver Super Iridium (Probably my favorite)

Rapira Platinum Lux

Meh

Bolzano Superinox Inossidabile
Derby Extra
Feather
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (Yellow - Russia)
Gillette Rubie Platinum
Gillettte Wilkinson Sword (India)
Personna Lab Blue
Personna Platinum (Israeli Red)
Rockwell Razor

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Astra Superior Platinum
Astra Superior Stainless
Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless (Green - India)
Gillette 7 O'Clock SuperStainless (Green - Russia)
Gillette Nacet (Russia)
Treet - Classic Carbon Steel
Voskhod

Pre-Shaves I've Tried

BrandScentBuy Again?Comments
Crown Shaving Co.Supreme Glide Pre-Shave GelYESGreat
Mickey Lee Soap WorksPre Shave ButterNOLeaves fingers really greasy
MyrsolEmulsionProbably YesVery good preshave. A bit of menthol but not overpowering. Don't love the scent, but disappears once lathered
ProrasoPre/Post Shave - GreenProbably noSmell is a bit overpowering and the menthol is particularly strong. I'm not sure I like it for a pre-shave.
ProrasoPre/Post Shave - WhiteNOWarms the skin in a not good way.
St. James of LondonPre-Shave OilNODoesn't do much for the pre-shave

Soaps I've Tried

BrandScentBuy Again?Scent descriptionComment
Acca KappaLibroCedroProbably Yesbergamot, cloves, rose, sage, cedar and muskPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; decent performer - like this mostly for the scent
AramisProbably NoAramis colognePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY- didn't lather for me.
ArkoNOartificial lemonSAMPLE ONLY; didn’t like scent
Art of Shaving (Tallow)SandalwoodYesfull bodied sandalwoodDiscontinued; really nice soap; scent is fairly strong
Bain AmourSouthern GentlemanProbably Yesnotes of fresh bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lilac, oak moss, amber, woody and musk notesPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; very nice soap, just short of the top tier (lacking the complete creamy face feel during/after shave)
Barrister & MannBay RumProbably No.clove, bay, citrus, cinnamonPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; not as bad as I was expecting it, but there are other B&Ms that I'd much rather have
Barrister & MannCologne RusseYeslemon, bergamot, petitgrain, and herbs dry down to violet, rose, bay, vanilla, and amber.Special Edition
Barrister & MannDiamondProbably Yesfreshly cut grass, stadium soil, beer, leather, pine, cedar, popcorn, and caramelDiscontinued. I like this - similar to Summer Storm
Barrister & MannFeroxProbably Yes (If I could)grapefruit, sage, thyme, rosemary, tea tree, and vetiverDiscontinued.
Barrister & MannFirst SnowYesnew, suede-like leather and the beautiful freshness of fir oil, underlaid by just a kiss of mentholgreat soap; complex evergreen scent
Barrister & MannLe Grand ChypreYESbergamot, lime, labdanum, patchouli, peach, rose, frankincense, cedar
Special edition
Barrister & MannLatha - Taiga Probably Yessweet, fresh, & balsamic fir SAMPLE ONLY; nice but not quite the same as the white line of B&M
Barrister & MannLavanilleProbably Yeslavender, vanilla, cedar wood, and the elegant muskSAMPLE ONLY very earthy - subtle
Barrister & MannLeviathanNOsandalwood, coffee, cedar, and muskSAMPLE ONLY scent lasts fairly long; ultimately didn't really like the scent - too much like cigarette ash
Barrister & MannVetyver Santal
Lemon essential oil with Haitian vetiver and elegant, creamy New Caledonia sandalwoodDiscontinued
Beaver Woodright (nka Black Beard Grooming)Philip's FougereProbably Yesgrass, fir, oakmossPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; very nice soap, just short of the top tier (lacking the complete creamy face feel during/after shave); very soft
Bluebell Artisan SoapsLime WoodProbably YesCedar with Lime and PatchouliPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; EO; Nice soap with good lather
Caties BubblesUn Jour GrisMaybesweet and spicy and earthyPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - not much scent and only OK lather; discontinued line
Caties BubblesLa Piment de la VieMaybesweet and spicy and earthySAMPLE ONLY; very soft soap - almost a cream. Pleasant scent is a little spicy but does not linger.
Caties BubblesLa Terre Verteoakmoss, sandalwood and patchouliSAMPLE ONLY
CellaNOAlmond and cherrySAMPLE ONLY
Chiseled FaceCedar and SpiceProbably YesEO only - Cedar, Guaiacwood, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Black Pepper, Juniper Berries, Lime, Clove, and GingerSAMPLE ONLY; initial scent was overwhelming cedar/campfire but I left the top off and it mellowed considerably. I like it.
Chiseled FaceSummer StormYESMoist earth, oak moss, cut grass, pine needles, orange, lemon, ozone, white jasmine, lily of the valley, geranium and musk.SAMPLE ONLY
Cold River Soap WorksOliva Shave Soap v1 - Citrus ParadisiProbably YesPure grapefruitPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; slick and thick. Very nice.
Cold River Soap WorksSelect Shave Soap v1 - Fougere ModerneProbably No.Light fougereScent is OK; haven't dialed in the lather
Cold River Soap WorksSelect Shave Soap v1 - Jardin d'OrangeProbably No.Sour orangeScent is OK; haven't dialed in the lather
Cold River Soap WorksSelect Shave Soap v2 - Boix FloreauxMaybecedar and floralPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; really like the scent, but can't seem to get the lather right
ColgateNONo scentPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - wouldn't lather
Dapper DragonBlood OrangeMaybeblood orange plus other citrusSAMPLE ONLY discontinued scent; not much scent in sample; solid but unexceptional.
Dr. Jon'sBig Green MonsterProbably Yeslime, basil, peppermintDiscontinued.
Dr. Jon'sKrampusProbably Yesapple, berry, honey, anisePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - pretty nice fruit scent.
Em's PlaceOutdoorsMaybelime with woody and herby notesPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; Glycerin base; nice scent - ok protection from lots of lather
Fine AccoutrementsSantal AbsolutProbably Yesnice strong sandalwoodPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; very slick; scent lasts a long time
HaslingerHonig (Honey)YesLight honeyVery nice and slick; not quite the same face feel as the Schafmilch.
HaslingerSchafmilchYESNice soap scent - nothing stands out.Would definitely buy again.
Henri et VictoriaSantal AbsolutProbably Yessweet pipe tobaccoAmazing scent; soap is very good; only face feel is slightly lacking
I ColonialiProbably YesSweet Yeast DoughSAMPLE ONLY; Discontinued
Institute KariteProbably Yesslight barbershop scentPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; Very nice soap, just short of the top tier (lacking the complete creamy face feel during/after shave)
Jeeves of Hudson StreetConservatoryMaybenot much; a little colognyPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; perfectly good, not exceptional; not much scent
K Shave WorxFrosenMaybeblend of red roses and fresh green leafy notes with a hint of mentholPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; perfectly good, not exceptional; scent is very nice rose; menthol at a good strength
Klar KabinettMaybePure classic rosePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - Discontinued; soap seemed pretty good - very hard. Rose scent that brought very old memories
Los Angeles Shaving CompanySpring StreetProbably Yesfloral lavender and geranium with patchouli and labdanum, and clove, eucalyptus, orange and peppermintSAMPLE ONLY discontinued scent; great lather nice scent; one of the nicest vegan soaps - just short of top tier in post-shave feel.
Los Angeles Shaving CompanyTopanga FougereProbably YesAmazing fougereSAMPLE ONLY great lather nice scent; one of the nicest vegan soaps - just short of top tier in post-shave feel.
Maggard'sLilacProbably No.LilacSAMPLE ONLY; a little chemical-smelling; OK performance
Maggard'sLime & Bergamot
EO OnlySAMPLE ONLY
Maggard'sLondon Barbershopbergamot, basil leaf, oakmoss, and white patchouliSAMPLE ONLY
Mama BearAqua di GioMaybecolognePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; Glycerin base; nice scent - ok protection from lots of lather
Martin de CandreOriginal ScentYesherbaceous; rosemaryPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; excellent soap, only wish there was a little more post-shave feel to it.
Martin de CandreUnscentedProbably YessoapySAMPLE ONLY; like the original scent better
Meissner TremoniaIndian FlavourProbably Yescoriander seed, lemongrass and mint with annatoVegan. Nice lather. Scent is very pleasant and based around the mint.
Mickey Lee Soap WorksThe Drunken GoatProbably Yesnotes of chocolate, oats, molasses and chestnutdecent performer; nice scent of warm cookies
Mickey Lee Soap WorksThe Krakenclassic barbershop with an undercurrent reminiscent of fresh ocean air; hints of salt air, sea kelp and agaveSAMPLE ONLY
Midnight & TwoThe StudyProbably Yesvetiver, sandalwood, pettigrain, lavenderPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; EO only; Excellent Soap
Mike's Natural SoapsBarbershopProbably YesClassic barbershopPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; very slick; really like the post-shave feel; like this scent better than the Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Mike's Natural SoapsLavandin & Eucalyptus
EO OnlySAMPLE ONLY
Mike's Natural SoapsOrange, Cedarwood, & Black PepperMaybeEO OnlySAMPLE ONLY; the performance of this is very good, but the scent reminded me of some childhood memory with artificial orange; didn't like the scent.
Mitchell's Wool FatProbably Yeslight "soap" scentPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; not much scent. Seemed to perform like Schafmilch. Did not have a hard time lathering
Mystic WaterBergamot, Cedarwood, and JuniperProbably Yesessential oil blend with bergamot citrus peel oil in the foreground, supported by woodsy Virginia cedarwood and juniper berriesSAMPLE ONLY; EO and lanollin; not much scent in this old sample, but has good feel.
Mystic WaterCedar & SageProbably Yesnice spicy cologneSAMPLE ONLY
Mystic WaterJeff's LavenderProbably YeslavenderPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; nice soap with decent lather and feel; but not top tier
Mystic WaterLavendar Lime
EO Only; lavender and lime essential oils with lanolin and a cooling dose of menthol
Mystic WaterMarrakeshProbably Yesdark colognePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; nice soap with decent lather and feel; but not top tier
Mystic WaterViola di BoscoProbably nowoodland violetPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - not much scent and only OK lather
Obsessive Soap PerfectionistNeroliProbably Yespure neroli - flowery bitter orangePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; thick lather; face feel is only slightly lacking
L'Occitane en ProvenceCadeProbably Yesjuniper from Provence, sandalwood, rosemaryNice and creamy
PannaCremaLavandotto
Lavender
PannaCremaNostalgiaProbably NoOrange and clovePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; orange and clove did not appeal to me
PannaCrema NuaviaBluProbably YesLighter colognePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - I like the scent of this better than the rossa only because of the intensity of the rossa
PannaCrema NuaviaRossaMaybeHeavy colognePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - amazing soap; only hold back is the scent. VERY strong
PannaCrema NuaviaVerdeYesGrapefruit/CitrusPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - I like the scent of this better than the blu and the rossa
Phoenix and BeauAlbionProbably Yesbergamot, lavender, grapefruitAmazing scent; soap is very good; only face feel is slightly lacking
Phoenix and BeauCitra RoyaleProbably Yeslemon, lime, orange, litsea cubeba (a lemon like citrus scent), mandarin, bergamot, patchouli and cedarwoodPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; thick lather; face feel is only slightly lacking; try a different scent - this sometimes smelled of Pine-Sol
Phoenix Artisan AccoutrementsBlack TeaProbably NoBlack TeaPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - Discontinued; very strong scent did not appeal to me.
Queen Charlotte SoapsCedarwood & LemongrassMaybecombination made a smell almost of fresh peanutsPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - perfectly good; just not very notable in any respect
RazoRockP.160Prob. YesAlmond without cherryPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; nice almond scent. It seemed to perform OK on the test lather (didn't shave with it). But at it's price I'd be willing to buy a tub to play with it.
RazoRockXXXMaybeLight citrus colognePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; was perfectly fine, but nothing extraordinary; not as good as other soaps. Not much scent.
Reef PointAviatorMaybeleather and vetiverPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - thought that the lather was OK but not great; scent was off a little for me as well; might try another scent
Saint Charles ShaveFairway
Fresh cut grass SAMPLE ONLY
Saint Charles ShaveRefined
Cedar, oakmoss and orangeSAMPLE ONLY
Saponificio VaresinoTundra ArticaProbably Yesfloral and fruity – perhaps figPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; better with a thinner lather?
Shannon's SoapsAmarettoMaybeNice almond-cherryPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; nice soap, decent performance
Shave RevolutionThe Connoisseur - B Street .009Violet leaf, sweet and fruity jasmine, ending at the base of suede and soft vanilla
Soap CommanderCourageProbably Nopeppercorn, citrus and cedarPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - didn't like the scent
Soap CommanderVisionMaybeMint with a little aquaticPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY
Soap SmoothOriginal - Ceretstrong black cherry with a hint of vanillaSAMPLE ONLY
Soap SmoothOriginal - CognacMaybeBrandy and tobacco leaves in the base with some light lemon openingSAMPLE ONLY soap is very soft - like the Caties Bubbles. Very dry lather with not much slickness - I saw a description that compared it to meringue and that sounds right. Scent is not strong - more leather than tobacco to my nose.
Soap SmoothTallow - Jasmine TeaProbably YesJasmine tea infused with bergamot orange zest, lemon, and fresh herbsPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; pretty good soap. Really like the scent a lot - similar to Chiseled Face Easy Street (which is a favorite scent of mine).
SpeickShave Stick
soap, barbershop
StirlingBlack CherryBlack CherrySAMPLE ONLY
StirlingBonaparteThyme, Rosemary, Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain, Lime, Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, and Tangerine. (Essential Oil)SAMPLE ONLY
StirlingConiferous
A blend of Scots Pine, Fir Needle, Texas Cedarwood, and Lichen essential oilSAMPLE ONLY
StirlingMountain ManMaybeBergamot, Orange, Green Tea, Black Currant, Galbanum, Musk, Sandalwood, and Petitgrain. Inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water cologne.SAMPLE ONLY. Less pronounced scent than the AS. OK, but not spectacular.
Strop ShoppeLondon MorningMaybecitrus zest, cedar leaf, rich spices, vetiver, white pepper, musk, and light patchouliSAMPLE ONLY - fairly soft soap, not much of a scent; perfectly good performer with decent face feel; even though many like this one, I found nothing particularly exceptional about this soap
Sudsy SoaperyLavender and PeppermintProbably YesPeppermint rounded out with LavenderPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; Really nice soap with good scent; just a touch below my favorites
Sudsy SoaperyWhite Sage and LineProbably YesSpicy with subtle crisp citrus notesPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; Really nice soap with good scent; just a touch below my favorites
Sweet Comb ChicagoOriginalMaybecitrus scented honeyPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; nice but not memorable
TabacMaybefloral, leatherPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; nice lather with good post-shave feel; scent is OK - floral/leather, but not outstanding
Tabula RosaVetiver and TangerineMaybesmoky, oily side of vetiver; not much citrusPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - pretty good but probably not worth the expense.
Through the Fire Fine Craft Shaving SoapIgniteProbably Yesorange, mandarin, mango, peach, lime, jasmine, and orange flowers. More tart than sweet.Nice lather; scent reminds me of Smarties childhood candy
Through the Fire Fine Craft Shaving SoapPink GrapefruitProbably YesGrapefruit (duh)limited edition for Sue Moore Auction 2015
Through the Fire Fine Craft Shaving SoapSpring FernProbably YesBergamot, geranium, lavender, cedar wood and oakSAMPLE ONLY; very nice fougere; use as my travel soap.
Through the Fire Fine Craft Shaving SoapTinderProbably YesOrange peel, mandarin, and lime with sandal wood, amber and a touch of musk.SAMPLE ONLY; more of the cologne/spice came through than the citrus
Tiki Bar SoapsThe CaptainProbably Yescherry tobaccoPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; thick lather; face feel is only slightly lacking
ValobraAlmondProbably YesalmondPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY - not much scent but good lather
Wet Shaving Products (WSP) - Formula TBarbershopYespleasant barbershop/cologne scent - not overwhelmingPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; thick creamy lather
Wet Shaving Products (WSP) - Formula TCitrus Blastlemon, lime, & orange blasts your nose, followed by middle notes of strawberry, black currant, & jasmine, with a sandalwood base
Wet Shaving Products (WSP) - Formula TMatterhornProbably YesCrisp and fresh. Inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water.Great soap; I'd like other scents better
Wet Shaving Products (WSP) - Rustic FormulaGaelic TweedProbably Yesbest of the Green Irish Tweed clonesPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; very nice soap, just short of the top tier (lacking the complete creamy face feel during/after shave)
Wet Shaving Products (WSP) - Rustic FormulaSandalwoodProbably YesSandalwoodPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY; best sandalwood scent I've found; but still probably like the Gaelic Tweed better
Wholly KawVetivertalYesBergamot, coriander, lemon, orange flower, middle notes of vetiver and base notes of pepper, cedarwood, tonka bean with the added scents of nag champaSAMPLE ONLY; strong long lasting scent - perhaps the longest that I've tried.
WrisleyNo.NonePASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY- didn't lather for me.
YardleyShave SoapYESfaint scent of lavenderSo far so good.

Shaving Creams I've Tried


BrandScentBuy Again?Comment
Al's Shaving ProductsAuguriNOSAMPLE ONLY Would not buy again. lemon, geranium, ylang ylang and spices
Al's Shaving ProductsBodegaProbably Yeslittle goes a long way - cedar, almond, clove
Al's Shaving ProductsBohemeProbably No.SAMPLE ONLY geranium and rose absolute
Al's Shaving ProductsCalabriaMaybeSAMPLE ONLY mild - bergamot, but complex
Al's Shaving ProductsCalypsoNOSAMPLE ONLY don't like the scent too much - bay rum - very clovey
Al's Shaving ProductsGoodfellasYESSAMPLE ONLY Citrus - lemon, orange blossom, floral
Al's Shaving ProductsPalermoYESSAMPLE ONLY Sage, wild flower and pine
Al's Shaving ProductsSaigonMaybeSAMPLE ONLY lemon grass
CreemoNOReceived in a PIF
Crown Shaving Co.YESSAMPLE ONLY - Very creamy
DeluxeDoo-WopSAMPLE ONLY - Barbershop with bergamot and neroli
DeluxeRosemary WoodsSAMPLE ONLY - cedarwood, rosemary, and lavender
DeluxeTobacco RoadSAMPLE ONLY - tobacco and vanilla
DeluxeWoodbridgeLavender, Oakmoss, and Cedarwood Virginia
Musgo RealLavenderProbably no.SAMPLE ONLY - ended up liking the scent - it's very light though, but probably would not buy again
Musgo RealLime BasilNOSAMPLE ONLY - OK, but probably wouldn't buy again
Musgo RealOak MossNOSAMPLE ONLY - OK, but probably wouldn't buy again
Nancy BoyBlossomwoodNODidn't like the scent. PIF'd the rest away
Nancy BoySignatureYEScitrusy; liking it more
St. James of LondonCedarwood & ClarysageNOSAMPLE ONLY
St. James of LondonMandarin & PatchouliNOSAMPLE ONLY
St. James of LondonSandalwood & BergemotNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetAlmondNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetAvocadoNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetCoconutNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetEton CollegeNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetGrapefruitMaybeSAMPLE ONLY great scent; meh ingredients
Taylor of Old Bond StreetJermyn StreetNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetLavenderMaybeSAMPLE ONLY great scent; meh ingredients
Taylor of Old Bond StreetLemon LimeNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetMr. TaylorMaybeSAMPLE ONLY like the scent
Taylor of Old Bond StreetPeppermintMaybeSAMPLE ONLY first bowl lather; great scent, meh ingredients
Taylor of Old Bond StreetRoseNOSAMPLE ONLY
Taylor of Old Bond StreetSandalwoodNOSAMPLE ONLY long lasting scent - lasted til afternoon
Taylor of Old Bond StreetSt. JamesNOSAMPLE ONLY
Truefitt & HillTrafalgarNOSAMPLE ONLY don't like the ingredients ingredients
XPECOriginalYesPASSAROUND SAMPLE ONLY

Balms I've Tried


BrandScentBuy Again?Scent DescriptionComments
Aubrey OrganicsMen's Stock North Woods After Shave BalmProbably YesPineyOK. Not much lasting scent
Chatillon LuxCatalan's Prarie After-Shave SalveProbably Yesjasmine, freesia and violet with undertones of sandalwood and labdanumStrong initial floral scent; has a fair amount of staying power. The salve is more like a thick cream than an actual balm.
DeluxeAtom Balm - WoodbridgeMaybeSpicy, woody, a hint of clove at the end.very strong scent initially.
Geo. F. TrumperExtract of Limes Skin FoodNOLimedon't like the ingredients or the scent
MyrsolEmulsionNot for ASCold creamsmells a little like Jergens lotion
Sampson's All NaturalMoisturizing AftershaveProbably YesChap sticka little waxy - use very little
St. James of LondonBlack Pepper and Lime Post-Shave GelProbably Yes (if $ is no issue)Initial lime with a strong pepper finish/dry down.Meh ingredients. Like the scent and lasts a long while; goes on well, then face is sticky as it dries, then it's fine; probably not worth the cost.
St. James of LondonLavender & Geranium (Unscented) Post-Shave GelProbably Yes (if $ is no issue)Unscented.Not as sticky as the black pepper and lime.
StirlingGatlinburgCedarwood, Lavender, Bergamot, Balsam, Lichen, Musk, Black Pepper, Sage, and Cade. (Essential/Fragrance Oil Blend)

Aftershave Splashes I've Tried

BrandScentScent DescriptionBuy Again?Comments
Barrister & MannCologne Russelemon, bergamot, petitgrain, and herbs dry down to violet, rose, bay, vanilla, and amberProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY nice citrus-fruity scent. Lasts a fair amount of time
Barrister & MannFougere Classiqueoakmoss, coumarin, and lavender with bergamot and geraniumProbably NoSAMPLE ONLY too much of a patchouli/rose scent remains through the day.
Barrister & MannLe Grand Chyprebergamot, lime, labdanum, patchouli, peach, rose, frankincense, cedarYESAmazing scent.
Barrister & MannKyovu (alcohol free) - Bay RumWest Indie Bay oil, Sweet Orange Oil, Styrax Benzoin, and CinnamonNOSAMPLE ONLY - I don't like the scent - witch hazel aloe vera
Barrister & MannKyovu (alcohol free) - Cheshirebergamot, clary sage, lavender, and patchouliMaybeSAMPLE ONLY lasting pleasant scent - but nothing extra special; sticky at first application, but dries quickly to a very smooth face feel; probably my favorite of the Kyovu line that I've tried, but not a compelling purchase, especially given the price; witch hazel aloe vera
Barrister & MannKyovu (alcohol free) - Originallemon, bergamot, lavender, rosemary, oakmoss, and patchouliProbably NoSAMPLE ONLY - I don't like it enough to make it worthwhile. witch hazel aloe vera
Barrister & MannLavanilleLavender, vanilla, cedar wood, and muskProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY Scent is overwhelming; will try to cut it with some witch hazel or perfumer's alcohol to see if that helps.
Captain's ChoiceLimeLimeMaybeSAMPLE ONLY scent doesn't last especially long for me. witch hazel, glycerin
Captain's ChoiceNorthevergreen scent with top notes of juniper and hints of clove and vanillaMaybeSAMPLE ONLY witch hazel, glycerin; scent doesn't last especially long for me. A bit of clove is in the background and remains after the evergreen - not my favorite. May want to find another evergreen scent.
Chatillon LuxLa Foret de Liguest Aftershave Tonerlush flora and fauna, with musky undertones combined with citrus zest, vanilla and benzoinProbably YesI like the scent, but it's a little overwhelming. If I was going to use this regularly, it would need to be cut with some witch hazel or perfumer's alcohol.
Chiseled FaceCedar and SpiceCedar, Guaiacwood, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Black Pepper, Juniper Berries, Lime, Clove, and Ginger.MaybeSAMPLE ONLY; very woody - a little too strong and long lasting for my taste
Chiseled FaceCinnawood Borokaapple, sandalwood, cinnamon, amber, leather, patchouli and lavender on a base of tonka bean, cedar, and vanillaNOSAMPLE ONLY; wife really didn't like it and I didn't really care for it either
Chiseled FaceCryogenMentholMaybeSAMPLE ONLY Wow; might keep some around for July and August
Chiseled FaceEasy Streetgreen tea, citrus, bergamot, rose, nutmeg, and ginger with hints of musk and woodsYESSAMPLE ONLY citrusy and nice - witch hazel aloe vera; discontinued
Chiseled FaceGhost Town Barberbergamot,basil leaf, white patchouli, oakmoss, Texas cedar, leather, smoke, and gunpowderProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY nice burn, nice scent lasts
Chiseled FaceOrange CreamsicleOrange popsicle with mentholProbably NoSAMPLE ONLY cloying scent lasts (through afternoon); good burn
Chiseled FaceSanta PaulaPetitgrain, Siberian Fir, Bitter Orange, Clary Sage, Litsea Cubeba, Siam Wood, and CedarProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY more of an astringent and bitter scent than sweet, but still nice. It's on the edge of what I like - one day it's amazing, the next not so much
Chiseled FaceSherlockwarm tobacco with toasted caramel, black pepper, moist dirt, and finished with a touch of leather, moss, mandarin, honey and roseNOSAMPLE ONLY witch hazel aloe vera
Chiseled FaceSummer StormMoist earth, oak moss, cut grass, pine needles, orange, lemon, ozone, white jasmine, lily of the valley, geranium and muskYESSAMPLE ONLY alc. burn; GREAT scent, witch hazel aloe vera
Chiseled FaceTrade Windsocean, ozone, cucumber, mint backed up by a base of old spiceYESSAMPLE ONLY nice burn, nice scent but doesn’t linger
Cold River Soap WorksSpring Limited Editiongrass notes mix with light powdery floral, lemon verbena, ambergris & woodMaybeLimited edition; not much of a lasting scent.
Crown ShavingAfter Shave Tonicnotes of tobacco, leather, bay rum & barbers talcProbably Yeswitch hazel, glycerin, neem oil; predominant scent is anise, lasts a while.
Dr. Jon'sClassicBergamot, Rosemary, Lavender, Lime, Cedar and VetiverProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY strong burn, menthol - long lasting cedar smell - witch hazel, glycerin, rose water, aloe, menthol, alum
Dr. Jon'sSavannah SunriseJasmine, Gardenia, Peach, Orange Blossom and HoneysuckleNOSAMPLE ONLY I liked the honeysuckle, but it was way, way too cloying.
FineAmerican BlendClassic BarbershopNOSAMPLE ONLY from passaround box. I liked it but my wife didn't
FineFresh Vetivervetiver basenote is superbly blended with citrus, spices, and woodYESSAMPLE ONLY Quick scent of gin/pine. Decent burn. Little scent remains after dry down
Fine
| Lavender Pour Homme
| Lavender base note accompanied by peppermint with subtle rosemary, bergamot, and oak moss undertones. Inspired by Czech & Speake Oxford and Cambridge
|
NO

| SAMPLE ONLY surprisingly unpleasant; has a medicinal initial bite and then the lavender dry down is not particularly enjoyable
Fine
| L'Orange Noir
| fresh orange rind with rich, earthy minerals
| Maybe
| SAMPLE ONLY Strong burn, menthol - nice scent of orange oil; it has not grown on me, and I'm liking it less and less
FinePlatinumspicy pineapple top note with a smokey oakmoss basenoteYESSAMPLE ONLY Strong menthol with good burn - hardly any scent after dry down
FloidAmberItalian Barbershop with slight mentholNOSAMPLE ONLY ingredients have poor score
FloidBlackNOSAMPLE ONLY ingredients have poor score
FloidSuave1930s Spanish Barbershop with mentholNOSAMPLE ONLY ingredients have poor score
Henri et VictoriaBergamot VetiverBergamot and VetiverProbably YesAn interesting combination; don't like it quite as much as Bergamot and Lavender but still nice
Mickey Lee SoapworksThe Kraken Aftershave Milkbarbershop with hints of salt air, sea kelp and agaveProbably Yesvery powdery, but not bad. Scent lasts a while. I had originally rated this as Probably Yes, but have downgraded as I'm moving away from powdery/barbershop scents.
MyrsolAgua di BalsamicoThyme and rosemaryProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY predominantly thyme scent. A little strong for my taste; I like the similar Metisol scent better.
MyrsolAgua di LimonLemon with a little menthol feelProbably NoSAMPLE ONLY scent does not last very long
MyrsolAntesolOrange-y barbershopYESSAMPLE ONLY
MyrsolMetilsolThyme - with potassium alumProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY
PinaudLilac VegetalPowder, LilacMaybe
SAMPLE ONLY - OK, but a little powdery. Lilac stays for a while. I'm "chosen" but that doesn't mean I love it.
StirlingArkadiatop notes of Orange and Grapefruit, middle notes of Black Pepper and Pelargonium (Geranium), and base notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver, and Vanilla; Inspired by Terre d'HermesMaybeSAMPLE ONLY - just like L'Orange Noir but better ingredients. I'd buy this over the Fine product, but not sure that I love it. Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Aloe, Glycerin, Hydrovance
StirlingAutumn GloryDamp woods on a brisk fall morning with the falling leavesMaybeSAMPLE ONLY - I like this better than Sharp Dressed Man or Ozark Mountain, but it's still not a favorite. Too artificial remainder. Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Aloe, Glycerin, Hydrovance
StirlingBay LimeBay leaves and lime.MaybeSAMPLE ONLY - Lime dissipates quickly leaving bay for several hours after.This taught me what Bay smells like. I've learned that while I don't hate it, bay is not my favorite.
StirlingBergamot LavenderBergamot seems to overtake the lavender but it is a really nice combination.YesSAMPLE ONLY. - EO Only Nice level of immediate burn, scent is very pleasant and lasts about 10 minutes; 3 hours later, just a hint remains as I try to smell it. Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Aloe, Glycerin, Hydrovance
StirlingBlack Pepper LimeBlack pepper bathing in a pool of lime juiceMaybeEO Only. Nice level of immediate burn, scent is very pleasant and lasts about 10 minutes; 3 hours later, just a hint remains as I try to smell it. I ended up selling my bottle since it was not a favorite. Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Aloe, Glycerin, Hydrovance
StirlingConiferousBlend of Scots Pine, Fir Needle, Texas Cedarwood, and Lichen Essential OilsProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY - EO Only. Nice lasting scent of evergreen.
StirlingGin & TonicJuniper berry, a couple of limes, and a splash of lemon (Essential Oil)Probably YesSAMPLE ONLY - EO Only. Maybe the best lime AS that I've tried.
StirlingGlastonburyPatchouli, Lavender, Oakmoss, Lichen, Frankincense, and Vetiver (Essential Oil)MaybeSAMPLE ONLY - EO Only; Decent scent, but nothing spectacular. I do like that it's an EO only AS splash.
StirlingMargaritas in the ArcticLime with mentholProbably YesSAMPLE ONLY - Has a bit of a bite on the cool down but not as bad as Cryogen. It's got a real margarita scent - more than just lime.
StirlingOzark ManA drive through the Ozark Mountains in fallProbably NoSAMPLE ONLY - Not Horrible, but I don't particularly like the scent - a little artificial. I've seen a comparison of this scent with Coniferous which stated that this was more of a rounded evergreen scent. I didn't pick up on that. Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Aloe, Glycerin, Hydrovance
StirlingPiacenzaBlend of citrus, florals, Rosemary, Amber, and musk. Similar to AdP.Probably YesSAMPLE ONLY; very nice light scent. I think I'd like this.
StirlingSharp Dressed ManPatterned after Green Irish TweedProbably no.SAMPLE ONLY - The scent on this seemed a little artificial. I think it's OK and definitely something I could wear, but I don't think it's exactly what I'm looking for.
StirlingTuscanyTuscan Cypress fragrance oil, Calabrian Bergamot and Violet, and an array of spicesMaybeSAMPLE ONLY; nice but a little sweet/cloying from the violet? I like Piacenza better.
Wet Shaving ProductsRoyal LeatherA blend of citrus top notes on a leather & wood base.MaybeA soft leather with a sweet front. Pretty good but not sure I'll buy again. Would be willing to try other WSP scents - has good face feel.

3017 History

Meissner Tremonia - Indian Flavour (Summer 2016)
Haslinger - Honig (Summer/Fall 2016)
Barrister & Mann - Lavanille (October 2016 - January 2017)
Al's Shaving Cream - Calabria [Sample] (January 2017)
St. James of London Shaving Cream - Tangerine & Patchouli [Sample] (January 2017)
Al's Shaving Cream - Goodfellas [Sample] (January 2017)
Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Cream - Grapefruit [Sample] (January 2017)
Dapper Dragon - Blood Orange [Sample] (February 2017)
Mystic Water - Bergamot, Cedarwood & Juniper [Sample] (February 2017)
Los Angeles Shaving Soap Co. - Spring Street [Sample] (March 2017)
Catie's Bubbles - La Terre Verte [Sample] (March 2017)
Dr. Jon's - Volume 2, Savannah Sunrise [Sample] (March 2017)
Soap Commander - Inspiration [Sample]

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