October 19, 2024
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/26mm Super Plush Synthetic
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Raw Titanium (#69)
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (1)
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Liniment
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - EdP
When this soap was re-released a few years ago there were some complaints about scent strength. As a result, he re-re-released it with more frag in it. This tub is from before the re-re-release. It's certainly on the lighter side, but I can still smell it.
Then of course he re-re-re-released it under the new name "Indigo" as a result of a cease and desist from https://moodindigoliving.com/.
I think the name change was a good idea. The fragrance is better served by an association the color than the Duke Ellington jazz tune. Especially because the marketing talked about the feeling of leaving a blues club.
I think it does a good job of the "leaving the jazz club" vibe. I don't think it's trying to imitate it (there isn't really a smell to jazz clubs, except maybe cigarettes outside?), just trying to capture the feeling.
Indigo Mood would have been another good rename, but this came out shortly after Mood Indigo.
That’s such a cheeky response to a cease and desist over the previous name. I love it
Never knew that this was the reason for the name change - thanks for including that small tidbit of knowledge!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue Owner's Club Boar 🐗 'Taj'
- Razor: Thiers-Issard 188 7/8 'Coq et Renard'
- Lather: Southern Witchcraft Autumn Ash
- Postshave: Naissance 702 Witch Hazel
- Postshave: [Epsilon Blue Mediterranean](https://yourshaving.com/gb/after-shaves-lotion/1228-1293-epsilon-blue-mediterranean-aftershave-splash* Postshave: Nivea After Shave Balm
I'm starting to like Blue Mediterranean and its stank. Oh my.
Have a good night!
October 19, 2024
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Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Jade 27mm HMW
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Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
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Lather: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Soap
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Aftershave: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Aftershave Balm
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
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October 19, 2024
- Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm synthetic
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (2)
- Lather: Stirling - Black Ice
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Stirling - Ramblin' Man AS splash
- Frag: Stirling - Ramblin' Man EdT
First time trying Black Ice, I really enjoyed it. I love the smell of anice, and the kick of menthol was perfect for a warm day.
Ramblin' Man afterward to please the missus. Have a great one y'all! ✌️
Sat Oct 19 2024
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts - Papa Eld with Declaration Grooming B3 knot
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur Unnumbered 8/8" ( hollow ground, stainless steel, round point)
- Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Quick shave with the big 8/8 before busy Saturday.
