02 June 2024 Complementary Non Dickkhole Barrister and Mann Bay Rum
- Prep: Warm Shower
- Brush: Prometheus Red Boti Fan 28mm
- Razor: Aylsworth Apex
- Blade: Gillette Nacet (34)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Bay Rum (18)
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co - Bonaparte A/S
- Post Shave: Thayer's Concoction
- Post Shave: Good Oleo
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented Balm
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - 88 Chestnut Street
Super busy day today, since we had good weather. Lots of home and outdoor chores.
There's only one Bay Rum that I really like. I haven't tried it in the Omnibus base, but B&M's Bayrum in the Excelsior base has a really bright punch ty sweet warm citrus (sometimes it almost feels like it has a metallic tang), with a nice balance of warmth from the Bay, spices and whatever sweet resinuous element is in it.
I was initially thinking of using Caties Bubbles Reflections as a complement, but I forgot and ended up seeing Stirling's Bonaparte and decided to use it. Some folks say that it smells like their meemaw's toe jam, but I beg to differ. It has a wonderful astringent greenness and spice, that I like a lot.
88 Chestnut Street nicely softened everything out, with the neroli dominant citrus.
Glad that u/Priusaurus still has the thrill. Day 1 post was fun to read.
Cheers