April 2020 Acquisitions.

Did a couple of test lathers this morning.

The Shibusa 2 seems to have the same notes as the RazoRock XXX aftershave which is also AdP inspired. The scent seems very light though - that could be because I was comparing it to an ASL though.

The Pino is nice. It's like a slightly more complex version of the Rasozero Spiffero and it shares the same tub size and shape. Seems to confirm the consensus that TFS make the soaps.

Thanks for the update...I might buy the aftershave splashes at a later date (seeing as I have plenty of soaps)
 
Did a couple of test lathers this morning.

The Shibusa 2 seems to have the same notes as the RazoRock XXX aftershave which is also AdP inspired. The scent seems very light though - that could be because I was comparing it to an ASL though.

The Pino is nice. It's like a slightly more complex version of the Rasozero Spiffero and it shares the same tub size and shape. Seems to confirm the consensus that TFS make the soaps.

What's the Spiffero like? I used the Agrumella soap from the same series and the smell was superb but the lather wasn't the best or the slickest (also made my face burn)
 
What's the Spiffero like? I used the Agrumella soap from the same series and the smell was superb but the lather wasn't the best or the slickest (also made my face burn)
I PIFfed the 3 Rasozero variants a few months ago due to the sheer number of soaps joining the den. I didn't give them enough use to judge them properly but I'd agree with your comments. Great smelling, average performance. The test lather from the Pino initially suggests this is a better formulation.
 
I PIFfed the 3 Rasozero variants a few months ago due to the sheer number of soaps joining the den. I didn't give them enough use to judge them properly but I'd agree with your comments. Great smelling, average performance. The test lather from the Pino initially suggests this is a better formulation.

I've heard/read there is quite a lot of variation in TFS soaps, the only other one I used is 3P (I presume they make it) which is a superb soap which would produce a delightful slick thick lather, pretty much as good as any soap I've tried but sadly made by face burn. My record with TFS style soaps isn't the best :(
 
A new Paradigm Diamondback arrived. Its machining and polish are beautiful. I'm really looking forward to trying it and comparing, especially to the 17-4.
tExhmI0.jpg
 
Picked up some of the Aldi EDTs to give them a try. Reviews seem reasonably positive and all 3 of these were £20

IMG_20200418_125737.jpg

- Masculine Eau De Toilette inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male

- Steel Eau De Toilette inspired by Le Male by Abercrombie & Fitch - Fierce

- L'Eau Eau De Toilette inspired by Armani - Acqua di Gio

I've no experience of the official scents but these smell nice based on first sprays.
 
Back
Top Bottom