June 16, 2024
- Brush: Albright Rubberset Boar (said to be a family heirloom) #HOLLOW
- Razor: Fatip Piccolo Slant Closed Comb
- Blade: Feather – New Hi Stainless
- Lather: Cella – Riserva Fresco
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva – Classic Ice Blue
- Fragrance: Creed - Royal Mayfair
To me, Cella Riserva Fresco smells old fashioned and kind of musty, like mothballs. Fortunately the musty smell dissipated somewhat when lathering, and the overall lather quality was good. Fine shave while using a Feather blade for the first time. This was also my first ever use of Aqua Velva. I chose Creed Royal Mayfair specifically for the mothball element. The marketing says it smells like a Gin & Tonic, which with the right ingredients is a great, fresh smell. But but the Royal Mayfair I just get musty lime and mothballs. So not "full bottle worthy" (as they say on r/fragrance), especially considering a full bottle would cost $350 or more.
Hope everyone had a great Father's Day! Today's featured work of art is Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son.
#ROTY