June 30, 2024
- Brush: Semogue Galahad C3 Premium boar
- Razor: Parker Variant
- Blade: Feather
- Lather: Valobra - Cologne
- Post Shave: Epsilon - Blue Mediterranean AS
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - unscented balm
- Post Shave: Olay Complete
RIP Valobra. This was a great brand that went away unexpectedly. The brand was bought by the parent company of Proraso and then was suddenly discontinued for some reason. Some people have said that the corporate entity wanted to take the brand out of competition with Proraso. I have a hard time believing that one. Because Valobra occupied a much different space in the market than something like Proraso. Others have stated that discontinuing Valobra was an accident. What? Seriously? I find that claim to be pretty ridiculous. Whatever the reason for its disappearance it's a loss. Valobra made great shaving soaps.