Sigh. I wanted to like this brand, I really did. Artisan Claude is one of those lawyer / biochemist combos that usually work out nicely in wet shaving. His website is elegant and subtle. His scent design is pleasant and well executed. 5% of his sales revenue is given to a … [Read more...] about Henri Et Victoria's “Bergamot & Vetiver”
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Mickey Lee Soapworks Reunion
As recent events have shown, the artisanal shaving supply world is beginning to contract a bit, with some well known “old time” artisans (that is “more than three years old”) like Strop Shoppe have closed doors, along with a bright, promising newcomer, Tim’s Shave Soap. The … [Read more...] about Mickey Lee Soapworks Reunion
Vetiver Review Festival Part 2: LASSCO
Our fourth bold vetiver (first, second, third) is an interesting hybrid, featuring a solid vetiver base accompanied by another 11 (!) essential oils. My personal frustration with this soap is immense, as I have never tried so hard to make an excellently scented soap work despite … [Read more...] about Vetiver Review Festival Part 2: LASSCO
Vetiver Review Festival Part 2: Bolder Vetivers, 3rd Contender
“Grand Valley Vetiver”, First Canadian Shave Soap ($15.40 (U.S.) for 4 oz tub of soap) https://www.facebook.com/First-Canadian-Shave-Soap-Co-594752957291033/ https://www.etsy.com/listing/251982830/eau-de-calogne-shave-soaps-first?ref=shop_home_active_2 Ingredients: (From mfgr … [Read more...] about Vetiver Review Festival Part 2: Bolder Vetivers, 3rd Contender
Vetiver Review Festival Part 2: Vetyver Santal
Our next offering is a simple though elegant blending of vetiver and sandalwood. This soap ‘s fragrance is made entirely from three essential oils: lemon oil balances the sandalwood and vetiver. I should add we are not speaking of synthetic sandalwood replacers, but actual pricy … [Read more...] about Vetiver Review Festival Part 2: Vetyver Santal
