April 13, 2025
My assault on Vespers continues, and I feel like I'm getting close.
Vespers was one of those scents I tried really hard to like but never came around to it.
Ah that's too bad. It's a favorite of mine.
April 13, 2025
Figured today was the day to try War. To me it is overwhelmingly cilantro-esque with a metallic base. It is certainly not a calming, pleasant, or even enjoyable scent, but it is not wholly repulsive. It is still detectable even beyond my splash and frag. Lather was really good and the shave itself was nice. Happy Sunday!
I typically love scents that other people hate... I've never smelled War, but wonder if that pattern would hold true.
If I had a tub I would definitely send you some. It’s not as bad as others describe but certainly not a crowd pleaser. To me it’s in that same category as Stag with how bold it is.
Basic evening shave
Brush: Chisel and Hound x Briar Brushworks w/ V23 Fanchurian 26mm
Razor: Blackland Vector titanium
Blade: Schick Proline
Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Lavioletta
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Just Right For A Tuesday
Day 13 of APRil I chose violets in honour of an exceptional DQ thread today.
Still running through by 14-style razors in anticipation of the Moarteen.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Another excellent shave with the Undisputed Heavyweight Lather Champion of the World.
Have a good Sunday y'all. I'm laying low, cooking dinner, and playing Baldur's Gate 3.
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