LG2024- June 4 “Kiss of lime and Kisses”

• Brush: Elite Razor- Custom Birch 24mm Timberwolf Synthetic
• Razor: Razorock GC .84
• Blade: Astra Green (4)
• Lather: Stirling- Lime
• Post Shave: Wholly Kaw- Eroe splash
• Fragrance: Acqua Di Gio Parfum

Shave: I’m typically not much for fruity notes. I like the darker stuff. Lime is the exception and Stirling does it right. As a dad of 4 daughters Eroe and Rawr were a few of my first purchases after getting into the hobby a few years ago. I loved Rawr but something in it didn’t agree with me. Eroe is somewhat similar sharing a generally bright citrus and a few notes of musk and cedarwood. Paired very well with the lime.

Challenge: I haven’t had the pleasure of trying many bases that have been DCed. Since I enjoy Barrister and Mann so much, I have acquired a few scents that feature the Excelsior base which is top notch.

For me it’s toss up for best base between Omnibus and the current Macduffs base. Omnibus is so easy to dial in and work with. Whenever I use it i question why I need anything else. Macduffs starts out very soft and almost sticky but once it’s hydrated enough it is simply perfect. No other soap leaves my face in better shape than Macduffs. BM scents for me are unmatched so I will give them the title.

Today’s viewing: the only thing better than chocolate is chocolate during Christmas and The jingling kisses is an all timer. It airs every year and has been since 1989.

ROTY