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@theymademedoit That Kraken razor is superb! I've had a good nose at the maker's site and I think I'm going to be in for one. I don't "do" DEs, but when I did I was partial to a bit of slant action and it'll be nice to support this fellow is his simple, cheap and cheerful venture - it's certainly put a smile on my face
Like you @Gordy the Postman brought me a tub of Wickham's - it's Dandyism, thanks to @HugoRune and now completes my collection of the classic Super Smooth range. Bring on the new range @Fox!
In 6 to 8 weeks time, keep an eye out over at Connaught shaving supplies. You need to be looking for a new soap called Aromashave, it's a joint effort with Paul and Wickhams, and will only be sold through Connaught. It was a project we both started a couple of years ago and we now believe we have formulated a soap that will give all the other soap makers a run for their money. To say we are both very excited about this project and soap would be a slight understatement. We have spared no expense with the ingredients and packaging as we believe this is the way forward in keeping hold of good customers. All scents will be blended essential oils of the uttermost quality and the price will be kept very low to compete with other soap makers and to give the shaving community a great product at a great value. Really pleased that we both picked this project back up and are very near to market.
The 1912 hard shaving soap is also in line after Aromashave for the market, and is expected to be around 16 weeks away form being available through the Wickhams website. The soap is currently receiving slight tweaks in the formula and the label is going through a redesign. So far I have nailed 4 exciting scents out of 6 for it.
These 4 scents are being formulated by one of the oldest perfume houses in the UK, 2 of which were used in shave soaps from the 1950's - 70's, and manufactured/retailed here in the UK. Although I have been granted exclusive rights to use the scents it has been stipulated that I am not allowed to make connections with the brand names or company. So it may become a slight guessing game as to which companies used them. My inquisitive mind and persistence really paid off and I think shavers are in for a treat... I am still pinching myself that I managed to achieve obtaining the rights to them and persuade the perfume house to start make them again for Wickham Soap on such a low scale. Just hope you guy's think the 1912 soap is deserving. Right back to work!
Blessings Darron