Farina, Italian Spring
- Brush: Boti Sunrise
- Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8", "Sheffield-style" full hollow, carbon steel)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann Seville in Omnibus
- Aftershave: Noble Otter Firefighter
- Fragrance: Farina 1709
A few days ago, I mentioned a podcast episode about the surprising history of eau de cologne. After hearing it, I had immediately ordered a bottle of Farina, the actual original eau de cologne, Farina. it is considered the first breakthrough in the development of modern perfume for being the first perfume based on scentless alcohol (the second breakthrough is Chanel NΒ° 5 marking the advent of chemically synthesised fragrance components).
Supposedly, Farina is still produced following the exact same recipe for over 300 years and the background in the SOTD pic shows just a few of the names of famous people who are documented users of it. Notable names include Oscar Wild, Queen Victoria (she ordered 600 bottles at once one time), Napoleon (used two bottles a day), both Goethe and Schiller, and many more. So, if you always wanted to smell like king Louis XV or Voltaire, here's your chance.
Great shave today, I forget sometimes how easy it is to lather with synths. The scent combo was very nice today, but not the best choice for getting to know Farina, it gets a bit overwhelmed by the warm notes in Firefighter, but from what I get, it's a bright, fresh citrus that reminds me of Sea Spice Lime. I'll revisit this with a less dominant post shave. I think this would go very well with Abbate y la Mantia Verbena Toscana.
Fascinating stuff! I saw your original post on this topic also.
So, if you always wanted to smell like king Louis XV or Voltaire
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Napoleon (used two bottles a day)I probably don't want to smell like Napoleon when the cologne wears off :)
Great photo!
yeah, this stuff doesn't have a lot of staying power, but still, I don't want to know what foul miasma Napoleon tried to cover up using two bottles of this per day π¬
Great photo!
Thanks! I'm playing around with a new-to-me 24 mm macro lens I recently bought on an auction. I'm enjoying this perspective right now. So geometric.
Apr 18, 2024 - πͺ»Lavendursday: Trouble Makerπͺ»
- Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Space Portal 25mm MΓΌhle STF Synthentic Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
- Blade: Gillette Platinum [5]
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Trouble Maker - Soap
- Post Shave: Ethos Grooming - Lavender SuprΓͺme (Lisse Collection) Skin Food - Splash
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavender Interrupted - Eau de Parfum
My first impressions of Trouble Maker were very positive. While this is a lavender-forward scent, it's not a straight forward lavender. I like what's going on here, and I'm looking forward to exploring it again.
Rating: 4.5/5
April 18, 2024
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Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
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Lather: House of Mammoth - η¦ (FΓΊΒ DΓ o)Β - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
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Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Aftershave
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Talc: Yardley Classic
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2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I always feel like a pauper after tax day, but I don't feel in the mood to shave like one, so I felt compelled to haul out the good stuff.
This was a very nice shave today. I always enjoy FΓΊΒ DΓ o, and was surprised by how well 42 paired with it. The shave was so good it merited a talc finish.
I'll be on the road tomorrow and will be travel-shaving for the next few days.
Maggard?
Yep. After that a visit with my daughter.
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April 18, 2024
- Brush: Semogue 1305
- Razor: MMOC Gen 2
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (6)
- Lather: Abbate y La Mantia - Garibaldi - Soap
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
Micromatic Open Comb - if you haven't tried one of these, you're missing out! They aren't nearly as aggressive as people make them out to be. It's a different sensation compared to a DE razor, but it's oh-so-good.
MMOC ++;
They arenβt nearly as aggressive as people make them out to be
My favorite GEM razor. If used properly, it is a very efficient, but comfortable razor. I think that the edge feel takes some people by surprise.
Thursday, April 18, 2024: Nearing Marduk's end
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Zenith 506U XS Horse π
- Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 72
- Lather: Abbate y La Mantia Marduk
- Postshave: Naissance 702 Witch Hazel
- Postshave: Floid The Genuine
- Postshave: Nivea After Shave Balm
There is still one more shave left in Marduk. I don't know whether I will finish it off immediately, or whether I should give it a bit time. The Friodur is great, and its every time a joy shaving with it.
Have a good evening!
Friodur 73;
If I get a vote, I vote "finish it off immediately", for @walden@sub.wetshaving.social's happy reactions alone it's worth it :)
Oh, please, @PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social ... kill that soap.
18.04.2024
- Prep: peeling, warm water
- Razor: Wilkinson Hydro sensitive
- Blade: Wilkinson Hydro 3 cartridge
- Brush: RazoRock 400 Noir SE 24 mm
- Lather: HAGS - Aftermath (vegan base)
- Post Shave: HAGS - Aftermath AS, moisturiser
- Fragrance: Amouage Interlude Man EdP sample
Today's head shave was done before I met up with a few of my classmates to celebrate our successful midterms (at least the first part of it) at an italian restaurant.
I wanted to try this combo for a long time and today I finally remembered. The dupe soap and splash compared to the extremely expensive original EdP - glad that samples exist! Tbh, HAGS goes more in a gourmand direction than the actual Interlude Man. It's kinda delicious, but the EdP is much more bold, mysterious and has a lot more character. On the other hand, what am I expecting? I compare a soap & splash set for ~40-45β¬ to a 400β¬ perfume. A lot of that price may be exaggerated, but there's still a ton of high quality ingredients in the scent mix. Anyways, a great scent combo. My closest recommendation for a cheap alternative for Interlude Man would be Bois 1920 - Oro Nero, but this one has much less sillage and projection (at least for me).
The evening at the restaurant was nice and it wasn't too expensive either. Tomorrow we have a final day for our class project before normal lessons resume next week.
4/18/24
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ C&H V19 Fanchurian
- Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple (JMP) 8/8, Extra Hollow Square Point
- Lather: Chicago Grooming - Windy City Barbershop
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming - Chicago Grooming - Windy City Barbershop Aftershave Splash
