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October 19, 2024
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Jade 27mm HMW
Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
Lather: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Soap
Aftershave: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Aftershave Balm
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
First time trying Black Ice, I really enjoyed it. I love the smell of anice, and the kick of menthol was perfect for a warm day.
Ramblin' Man afterward to please the missus. Have a great one y'all! ✌️
Saturday, October 19, 2024
I'm starting to like Blue Mediterranean and its stank. Oh my.
Have a good night!
October 19, 2024
When this soap was re-released a few years ago there were some complaints about scent strength. As a result, he re-re-released it with more frag in it. This tub is from before the re-re-release. It's certainly on the lighter side, but I can still smell it.
Then of course he re-re-re-released it under the new name "Indigo" as a result of a cease and desist from https://moodindigoliving.com/.
I think the name change was a good idea. The fragrance is better served by an association the color than the Duke Ellington jazz tune. Especially because the marketing talked about the feeling of leaving a blues club.
I think it does a good job of the "leaving the jazz club" vibe. I don't think it's trying to imitate it (there isn't really a smell to jazz clubs, except maybe cigarettes outside?), just trying to capture the feeling.
Indigo Mood would have been another good rename, but this came out shortly after Mood Indigo.
That’s such a cheeky response to a cease and desist over the previous name. I love it
Never knew that this was the reason for the name change - thanks for including that small tidbit of knowledge!
Quick shave with the big 8/8 before busy Saturday.
