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My apologies, just popped by their site, seems like the next release is on the 25th of July 2016, not 18th July.
Gotta get some more yes. Couple of soaps have the O-Ring forming already.
Okay, so it wasn't just me then! Phew, I thought the brain cells were acting up from alcohol.Hmmm, I'm sure it said 18th July previously too!
Been wanting to do this for a while now. Here goes nothing.
For this particular review, this is my personal opinion and I'll state the reasons why I like it. I'll break it down to a few key areas I'd like to give my 2 cents on them.
Packaging
Nothing too unusual here, clear bottom plastic tubs with a very nice label place on the top of the tub. Very clean and eye catching label with brief description of the dominant scents. Tub's not too deep, but sufficient space for me to create some fantastic lather in it.
Scent
Scent is really amazing, as @Kerry@Phoenix&Beau stated, it's not heavily scent but it does linger a while after the shave. Upon opening up the tub, scent is is predominantly leather and juniper, and the faint green hint of tobacco. For someone like myself, I am not great at describing scents, but the general category I'd use to describe it would be these words - green, tobacco, bright woody
Latherability
Definitely a thirsty soap, which in my books also translates to "It's definitely able to hold a lot of water". Lather created was nothing short of amazing. High gloss slick lather achieved easily. I've tried badger, horse and boar; even a klutz like myself could produce great results every time. I like drippy lather, this soap could do it without an issue.
Shave Performance
Here is where it shines IMO. Slick & fat protective lather gave me high confidence of not nicking myself. Usually my Slant tends to bite a little, but that issue isn't present with this soap. I'd consider myself a slow shaver, so by the time I get to the chin area, some soaps sometimes get a little dry, but not this one. Lather remains stable throughout the whole shave, providing the razor with plenty of glide and protection against my skin. Washes off the razor easily as well.
Post shave feel
I do like how this soap leaves my skin feeling supple and calm. No redness whatsoever and the scent does linger on a little longer. It's 4 hours past my shave when I am finishing this post, and yet I still can get a whiff of the juniper/leather scent.
Conclusion, definitely a keeper and will probably try the other scents too. I've been given a sample of the Sankrit, very unique scent. I reckon I'd get one of that the next time I am making an order. YMMV but I sure do love this soap.
Not yet, buddy. We're working on it. [emoji109]Any Australian stockists in the wings yet Kerry. If you can create a scent similar to gun oil i will buy barrels of it.
Probably explains why you didn't liked Islay scotches.Worked out why the scent isn't for me when I walked past the burning embers of a bushfire earlier in the week. That smokiness smelled so similar!
How's the spitfire treating you @chingy17![]()
Thanks for the kind words @chingy17 and very glad you enjoyed it as much as you've described
Our next scent to try will be our September 30th seasonal, 'Star Noir' (built around a profile of Jasmine absolute, amber, musk, sandalwood, ylang ylang and clary sage). We'll be running a pre-order between 1200hrs (GMT) 29/08 - 2359hrs 02/09. Here's the label:
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Best regards,
Kerry.
Who is in?We want to consolidate shipping as it gets expensive for us Aussies... [emoji16]