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Sunday SOTD Thread, October 5th, 2025 (#845)
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This was a test to see if I react negatively to any ingredients of the soap - thankfully, it doesn't seem to be the case! The first use of it was probably under a myriad of bad circumstances, so it's nice to know that José's new Vetonia base doesn't give me any problems. I always was very impressed by the quality of JdJ soaps and this one's lather is no exception. In fact I might put it at the top of european artisans.
Today I was also able to appreciate the scent more. It has in fact a bit of a sweet and powdery note to it, reminds me of barbershop soaps. Plus there are definitely some spices, which probably work to give it this "mysterious" touch. In general, it is a masculine fragrance with a unique twist. While "Masala Connection", my other full-size JdJ soap, is more of an old school manly scent, this one is recognisably more modern and experimental.
Using my kamisori shavette yet again and it didn't disappoint this time, as I took things slowly and deliberately. Even worked well on my neck where I did ATG first & only, which usually results in irritation. I was so slow that I actually finished listening to a whole dark ambient album by Stuzha while shaving. And yeah, beard lineup as in cheek line and neck line - I was told bluntly that the circle beard makes me look at least 10+ years older, so until I can grow a nice moustache again it's tamed stubble for me.