Barrbarr is a confusing scent for me, because I'm convinced it has a strong cinnamon note. That note is a figment of my imagination according to the authority. Either way, I love that fictitious cinnamon note in there and works well with 3 Scots.
Love the quote! I know it is very well liked, but I've passed on Barrbarr in favor of other NO scents. I find myself reaching for TNeV and Firefighter a lot these days.
Lather: London Razors - Coffee & Contemplation - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Much of today's shave comes courtesy of u/VisceralWatch. At different times, he has gifted me the soap, the razor and a tuck of these razor blades. Thank you sir!
The scent on C&C is a deep, rich coffee with a touch of cream in it that gives off a hint of unsweetened chocolate. I love it, and it pairs very well with Leviathan; but, then, really, what doesn't. Great soap base (thanks SBS), and great scent.
I have a small but reasonable vintage DE collection. Not really a bad razor in it, but the English Flat Bottomed Tech always surprises me with how comfortable and natural it feels in-hand. It's this, and whinging about the weather, that make me an anglophile.
Post Shave: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Liniment
Fragrance: Cross/Cut - Warm Woods - EdT
Port-Au-Prince typically gives me slight frag burn (likely the Lemongrass, which is a common irritant), but today it wasn't a problem. Maybe it was the very soft brush, or the rainy weather, or who knows what.
Post Shave: Thayers Cucumber facial mist; Natura Siberica ASB gel
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Intense EdP
Late AF experimental head shave. I wanted to test how nicely the disposable razors from recycled materials work for head shaving, I actually got them for travel and body shaving.
First pass WTG with the Gamechanger, smooth as usual with a fresh BIC. Second ATG with the disposable... It wasn't bad, but not really exceptional either. I guess I'll always prefer safety razors, but for short trips it's a good travel option that wouldn't hurt to lose.
Notino now stocks Thayers, a great thing for me. The facial mist also works great for applying it on the dome.
The other thing I got was this Bentley EdP. It's a nice masculine fragrance, slightly similar to Bay Rum but a bit more suited for everyday wear. It's definitely different than the usual mainstream scents of Sauvage, 1 Million and Le Male and I totally appreciate it for that. Not a sillage bomb or performance beast, but nice for work or everyday activities.