And for my last shave (saves having to say last night or giving other unfeasible excuses) the theme was ' Free Mediterranean juniper bush stuff in a Wilkies tub'
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Bush cutter - Long handled Brass Hone
Bush trimmer - Feather
Bush brush - Cadman 30mm Tuxedo
Bush extract stuffed in a Wilkinson sword tub - L'Occitane Cade soap
Bush aroma - Banana Republic Neroli Woods
Cade I learnt is ' a bushy Mediterranean juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) whose tarlike oil distilled from the wood is used in the treatment of skin disorders'. I am assuming since
@Boycie83 generously sent the Cade soap on to me he was under the presumption I have a skin disorder. I suppose it is better than an assumption I am a hand reared sheep left by my mother.
I have been a long time member of the L'Occitane Cade shaving cream fan club and the soap was always on the list of those 'love to try' in life, but I believe it was discontinued some time back so became one of those 'unobtanium' items which gives one reason to curse some aspects of life. But thanks to the postman delivering a mysterious package it became rather 'obtainium' and here I am with a tick in a box opportunity.
As I mentioned on a previous SOTD the Cadman is more suited towards harder soaps and it certainly proved a point here. A little blooming and the brush picked up like a Dyson on amphetamines. Took no effort at all to throw up a nice thick luxurious lather with the scent of....the scent of......I presume Juniper. Whatever it is, this is one lovely soap to shave with as these members of the Japanese branch of the Cade fan club found out for themselves. Even if a little in excess
The Hone hits all the right spots and when folk say 'let the weight of the razor do the work' then the Hone doesn't have any issues here. Despite its heavyweight presence it is incredibly easy to control and it is one of those razors which you would be hard pushed to do any damage with. Unless you dropped it that is. The only gripe I have with Hone is their claim 'Designed to age with you'. Bugger that one, so I polish it as much as possible in the hope it might reverse the ageing process. I'd better retire at the end of this year looking younger otherwise I see a lawsuit on the horizon.
Cade soap plus brass Hone and the evening ends with one super duper smooth shave. I really must say thanks to
@Boycie83 for this wonderful opportunity and so happy to have the Cade soap in the collection. I am really spoilt for choice. Not only super duper smooth but with the Neroli Woods to complete the show I am heavenly scented and so much so my wife has just keeled over in ecstasy
So happy I have to complete my SOTD with those lovely Japanese ladies Band Maid and their shaving soap song
On a genuine note I must say the generosity, friendship and the generally 'great folk' on this forum are unlike few other forums out there. I am absolutely amazed at all this place has given in more ways than just somewhere to visit and scribble some rubbish. All of you TSR members are first class. And if people tell you otherwise I will happily ask them 'Can you put fires out?'
