Hi LeeView attachment 106229
SOTD: 23/05/2023
Razor: Stando Rod
Blade: Kai Captain Mild Blue, 4th use
Brush: Highlander “Azzuri” Custom Brush Boti 4th Gen Pink 3 Color Synthetic Knot
Bowl: 3D Printed Bowl
Preshave: Bart’s Balm Preshave Sample Oil
Soap: Stirling Campania Puck
Balm: Bart's Balm BEN KILBRECK Balm
Fragrance: Stirling Campania Eau de Toilette
I’ve no idea why I keep searching for citrus soaps and scents when I love this so much, citrus and fig make Lee a happy boy! The Rod was a delight as always and the Kai just seems to work so well in it. I need to start buying some more ac blades, I have a cart of these and feather pros but have since discovered a lot of others and need to buy a few!
Anyway the shave was excellent and I need to get some more Stirling soon!
That’s very kind of you, we still need to meet to arrange that swap!Hi Lee
When we next meet I'll pass you a few Kai Protouch MG blades. They're as smooth as silk whichever razor I use them in.
I'm pleased that you like the soap and splash, Iain.View attachment 106276
Henson AL13 - Treet carbon Classic - Frank Shaving two-band - DG Opulence soap & splash.
I had never used any Declaration Grooming products until this morning. It's probably fair to say I expected good things from them - given the price point, market position and generally glowing reviews you see. I'm absolutely not disappointed - both the soap and the splash are really top end and a joy to use. Premium. It ticks all the uber-artisan boxes - complex and sophisticated scent - check - exotic ingredients list - Peruvian Bouncing spider silk peptides? - check. Beautifully designed graphics and presentation? Check. It's really good. The scent is prominent and complex. Definitely opulent and masculine. I thought at points it drifted in the direction of Terre d'Hermes or Tom Ford Oud Wood? The soap took a bucket of water to bring it to life - and a good thrashing with a two-band - but the resulting lather can only be described as 'yogurty' - solid and slick - very impressive. The post feel was the upper end for me - no surprise as the third listed ingredient is castor oil - a given for my skin. The splash didn't sting and left a balm superfluous - I didn't put another scent on top - it's quite strong. Comparable to Extro or A&E longevity in my opinion.
So - that was as good a shave as I've had for ages. Everything was superb - greater than the sum of its parts. It's nice to try a product that completely fulfills - and indeed - exceeds your expectations. I can see other DG scents in my shaving future. No danger. The final aspect of why I enjoyed the shave so much was that the soap and splash arrived out of the blue as a gift from @Paul L - I am indebted to you mate. The forum is working as it should.
cheers all - I.
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