July 9, 2023 – Death Before Decaf!
- Brush: Brad Sears Gonzo Handle w/ Manchurian Fan 24mm #SHD
- Razor: Gillette Old Type #REGUS
- Blade: Wizamet
- Lather: Storybook Soapworks – Coffee Spoons
- Post Shave: Macduffs Soap Company – Imperial Earl Grey
- Fragrance: Ineke – Jaipur Chai
Here’s the base plate of my razor for proof of tag.
Didn’t do the challenge. I got home late. I was tired. I forgot. I already shaved. Don't have time to do it again.
Coffee Spoons isn’t a satisfying coffee fragrance. It smells like stale coffee grounds, and a bit like pencil shavings. The soap also isn’t very good. But, it’s unobtainium and comes in handy every year for the lather games. So, it’s worth holding onto.
I bought Imperial Earl Grey to compliment B&M Cheshire, which is also Earl Grey inspired. Imperial Earl Grey is bright, vibrant, and fruity. Bergamot and Mandarin orange burst with ripe flavor. There’s a note that smells like guava. The splash feels rich in skin food.
Jaipur Chai is very tea-like. It’s a subtle fragrance, and leans feminine. I smell notes of black tea, cardamom, nutmeg, and something earthy. It’s not as spicy as an American chai blend. I would prefer a stronger spice note to gravitate to. But, Ineke’s compositions tend to be understated.
#FOF