July 20, 2023
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks purple burl AP Shave Co. 24mm MiG
- Razor: Karve CB SB-B
- Blade: Gillette Nacet
- Lather: Ariana & Evans – L’Orange Verte
- Post Shave: Declaration Grooming – Nightman
I have a couple samples of A&E that I bought when I first started trying out soaps. This was before I was aware of some of controversy. Now, I stay away from them, mostly to make sure my face stays safe. Anyway, base isn’t bad and the couple of sample soap scents I have don’t bother me so I am going to use them until they are gone. L’Orange Verte is a dupe of Terre D’Hermes Eau d’Orange Vert. Even the name is a dupe. In the description, however, there is no mention of the original which does bother me since it is a dupe. Instead, there is a description of how the scent was created by A&E, ironically enough. I paired with more citrus in Dayman, which is becoming my go to AS. Apparently I really like citrus.
As for the challenge, I made a pasty lather. I started off with normal soap and a little less water. Then I decided it was not pasty enough, so I added more soap and kept going. It ended up at the stiff meringue peak stage and streaked across my face. The perfect Gillette commercial consistency. Honestly, shave was not terrible but could have been better.