Package received today, thank you for the good packaging and extra blades plus Wickham samples. Will post these on to whoever is next on the list and add in a few items too. Initial impressions are not great, but as always YMMV, not lathered as yet and it may grow on me. The soap from the off I thought was a mix between sunscreen and Johnsons baby powder. The aftershave, what the hell! Menthol rating is off the chart. It is more concentrated than Alcolado Glacial. To my nose I get the same scent as Alcolado Glacial and Benylin dry cough syrup. A sweet somewhat violet/amber note does exist but its masked by the menthol well into its profile. The dry down is peaty.
Will still have a shave with it scents often develop, but not my favourite amongst Douglas' creations.
The razor looks lovely, good weight, grip and balance. I like the design of the OC head. Thanks again for organising this Ben.
Just read the scent description again (http://www.italianbarber.com/collections/creams-soaps/products/phoenix-artisan-accoutrements-shaving-soap-vloid) I do see where this is going but that 'lagoon breeze smell' is something I can't quite get. What is a lagoon smell?
Will still have a shave with it scents often develop, but not my favourite amongst Douglas' creations.
The razor looks lovely, good weight, grip and balance. I like the design of the OC head. Thanks again for organising this Ben.
Just read the scent description again (http://www.italianbarber.com/collections/creams-soaps/products/phoenix-artisan-accoutrements-shaving-soap-vloid) I do see where this is going but that 'lagoon breeze smell' is something I can't quite get. What is a lagoon smell?