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On an impulse I ordered a sample pack of Alt Innsbruck Eau de Cologne and pre/after shave emulsion from Connaught shaving. Blinked, and it was there! I should state that I am not very experienced with describing scents, so bear with me
The pre-post shave emulsion is more like a lotion than an oil, leaves the skin moistened but not greasy. I couldn't tell whether it has an effect on the actual shave, but it feels superb on the skin after shaving. I shaved with it this morning and can still feel the softness now - there's a definite difference to how the skin normally feels, but it is not at all greasy, just really smooth and clean.
The cologne - which comes in a dinky wee spray bottle- is very nice indeed. I find it has a very natural sort of herb-like smell, slightly medicinal but in the way of a swiss cough sweet (Ricola perhaps?) not like TCP. It has good longevity, I applied it about 0630 today, can still detect it very slightly on the wrists after a mornings graft.
Definitely on the to-buy list. Just not sure whether to go for the cologne or the emulsion. :lol:
The pre-post shave emulsion is more like a lotion than an oil, leaves the skin moistened but not greasy. I couldn't tell whether it has an effect on the actual shave, but it feels superb on the skin after shaving. I shaved with it this morning and can still feel the softness now - there's a definite difference to how the skin normally feels, but it is not at all greasy, just really smooth and clean.
The cologne - which comes in a dinky wee spray bottle- is very nice indeed. I find it has a very natural sort of herb-like smell, slightly medicinal but in the way of a swiss cough sweet (Ricola perhaps?) not like TCP. It has good longevity, I applied it about 0630 today, can still detect it very slightly on the wrists after a mornings graft.
Definitely on the to-buy list. Just not sure whether to go for the cologne or the emulsion. :lol: