Queen Charlotte Soaps December updates, Christmas sale, new scents

[mretzloff]

For the month of December, we have several new products, updates, and a sale taking place.

We are offering three new scents this month: Almond, Basilica, and Vetiver. All three are scented with only essential oils.

We have four new bath & body soaps: Exotic Teakwood, Cinnamon Vanilla, Frankincense and Myrrh, and Christmas Mistletoe. All of them are excellent scents. Frankincense and Myrrh contains shea butter and tallow. Christmas Mistletoe is a complex blend of six different essential oils. We also have a new soap dish.

We encourage everyone to have a look at our New Products page (http://queencharlottesoaps.com/index.php?main_page=products_new&zenid=563b1bea05d39db4563487aa76bd99b8).


We will also be holding a Christmas sale starting Monday, December 6 and ending Tuesday, December 21. The sale is for EVERYONE, American and international customers alike. Here are the details of the sale:

All orders will receive 15% off. Use the code "christmas2010" (without the quotation marks).
Anyone who orders our four soaps for $15 deal (http://queencharlottesoaps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=52), will receive a free soap sudser (http://queencharlottesoaps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=41) (limit one per customer).
All orders of $30 or more (excluding shipping) will receive either two shaving cream soap samples or a bar of soap. Please include your choice in the order comments. If you have no preference, leave the order comments blank, and we will surprise you!
All orders of $50 or more (excluding shipping) will receive free shipping if you live in the continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada. If you live anywhere else, you will receive 50% off your shipping. Shipping charges will be refunded once the order ships.

We will combine all of the above offers. Our products make excellent gifts. The soap bars make excellent stocking stuffers. Have a SWMBO who is mad about all the shaving stuff you have been ordering lately? No problem, our soaps also make great gifts for SWMBO!

As always, you can also fan us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/queencharlottesoaps), follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/qcsllc), or subscribe to our blog (http://queencharlottesoaps.blogspot.com) via RSS (http://feeds.feedburner.com/QueenCharlotteSoaps) or e-mail (http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=QueenCharlotteSoaps&loc=en_US). We also have a monthly newsletter, which can be signed up for in your My Account page on our website.

Thank you for taking a look,

Matthew

[Drybonz]

Matthew... I'm new to vetiver, but have been wanting to try it as it seems to be popular.

Do you offer a sample for purchase for people like me, who aren't familiar with the fragrance?

[Harvitz81]

sweet! Will definitely be ordering some vetiver as it is a scent missing from my shave den of croaps!

[reyrascon]

Description for Almond: "A decadent almond scent, which smells similar to maraschino cherries and marzipan"

Must get some :drool:

[mretzloff]

Matthew... I'm new to vetiver, but have been wanting to try it as it seems to be popular.

Do you offer a sample for purchase for people like me, who aren't familiar with the fragrance?

I have two sample packs for sale. One with three scents (http://queencharlottesoaps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=54) and one with five scents (http://queencharlottesoaps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=58).

Let me know if you need any more help :001_smile

[norton]

"The aroma is similar to the smell of a damp forest floor."

Really pushing the Vetiver aren't you? :tongue_sm

Seriously, congrats on the expanded offerings - I can't speak to the rest, but the shaving cream/soaps are great performers.

[BladeRunner001]

Excellent deals Matthew :thumbup1:

[CapnPanther]

I feel an order coming on.:001_smile

[KiltedShaver]

That Basilica sounds amazing... must resist the AD's... or maybe not. :thumbup:

[texbilly]

Matthew, I've added your Christmas sale to my calendar. Nice deals! :thumbup:

[PozzSka]

My wife is going to kill me (figuratively speaking, of course). haha!

[mretzloff]

My wife is going to kill me (figuratively speaking, of course). haha!


Have a SWMBO who is mad about all the shaving stuff you have been ordering lately? No problem, our soaps also make great gifts for SWMBO!

:wink: :biggrin:

[PozzSka]

:wink: :biggrin:

Paraphrased convo:
Wife: Did you get me a shaving soap? (are you going to get me a shaving soap?) *something like that
Me: smell this
Wife: [[smells]]...I like that a lot.
Me: It's yours, take it.
Wife: I was just kidding.

hmmm...I think her conversion is starting...muahahaha!

[mretzloff]

Paraphrased convo:
Wife: Did you get me a shaving soap? (are you going to get me a shaving soap?) *something like that
Me: smell this
Wife: [[smells]]...I like that a lot.
Me: It's yours, take it.
Wife: I was just kidding.

hmmm...I think her conversion is starting...muahahaha!

:lol:

[PozzSka]

I will try to order from QCS next week, I'm thinking the bath soaps may give me the pass (stocking stuffers for her and her sisters and mom, I'll look like the sensitive gentleman, I'm already the good son-in-law).

Victory will be mine!

[weenerdog3443]

Getting me another sampler. 5 this time but some are going as stocking stuffers. Basilica and Vetiver def sound good. almost ordered today but looks like i'm waiting till monday.

[73mountaineer]

Looks like I'm hitting the QCS web site again next week...you've got my attention :w00t:

[Zachurek]

My wife is going to kill me (figuratively speaking, of course). haha!

I feel your pain and AD. :lol:
Is the Basilica a seasonal scent?
Thanks Matthew for your great service, quality products and great customer service. You keep raising the bar.:thumbup:

Steve

[mretzloff]

I feel your pain and AD. :lol:
Is the Basilica a seasonal scent?
Thanks Matthew for your great service, quality products and great customer service. You keep raising the bar.:thumbup:

Steve

Thank you for the nice words (everyone, actually). Basilica is not a seasonal scent. I could not find any other frankincense & myrrh shaving cream, so I figured I would fill the gap. Honestly, I cannot understand why the scent is not more widely available. It is very masculine and nice.

[wimbouman]

Aarrghh...
Must wait till December 6....

Vetiver and Basilca waiting in the cart!


:001_rolle

[kingfisher]

Thank you for the nice words (everyone, actually). Basilica is not a seasonal scent. I could not find any other frankincense & myrrh shaving cream, so I figured I would fill the gap. Honestly, I cannot understand why the scent is not more widely available. It is very masculine and nice.

Mama Bear made a Frankincense and Myrhh fragrance-oil scented soap last year. Now she has a Frankincense EO and a Myrhh EO soap listed for sale, but the F&M soap is no longer available. I have the original FO F&M soap she offered, and even with the FO it is really a great scent. I agree that there should be more soaps/creams available in this very nice scent. :thumbup1:

[OUFINNY]

Thank you for the nice words (everyone, actually). Basilica is not a seasonal scent. I could not find any other frankincense & myrrh shaving cream, so I figured I would fill the gap. Honestly, I cannot understand why the scent is not more widely available. It is very masculine and nice.

I actually have 7 of your other soaps right now I got during the last sale and love them all. That said, my birthday present to myself next week is going to be to pick up some of the basilica most likely and a few other bath soaps for stocking stuffers. Anyone on the fence with QCS, get off it, they make excellent products! :thumbup: :thumbup:

[craig87c]

Going to order the 5 Cream sampler when I fly home for Christmas: Vostok, Celestial Woods, Cedarwood/Lemongrass, Lavender, and Key Lime.

Can't wait to try them.

[inkcoffee]

Expect another order from me. Man, I really thought I could do without ordering more shaving soap this year. Wrong again!

[weenerdog3443]

Expect another order from me. Man, I really thought I could do without ordering more shaving soap this year. Wrong again!

years almost over

[htownmmm]

You know if i keep ordering your soaps, I won't get around to using the others in my shave den. (just shaved w/ the cedarwood/lemongrass-out of this world!)

And this sale is not helping!!!!!!! :angry::biggrin1:


marty

[mretzloff]

As a little reminder, our Christmas sale starts today. Check the original post in this thread for details.

[azmark]

Just tried to place an order and the shipping wasn't being removed but the discount was being taken.

[christhach]

Woo hoo!!!! Just ordered me some basilica, vetiver, celestial woods and cedar & lemongrass. Merry Christmas!!!!!

BTW the shipping discount will be refunded to you after you place your order. You will get an email notification that it has been discounted and it will show up on your creditcard / paypal account.

Thank you Charlotte!!!!

[wimbouman]

What better way to celebrate the Semogue 2010 LE than with some Vetiver and Basilica?

:crazy::crazy::crazy:

[mretzloff]

Gentlemen, several have e-mailed me about the shipping. Shipping charges are being refunded manually. I meant to post it in my original thread but forgot to.

EDIT: I refunded the shipping charges for anyone who has met the criteria and ordered up until now. Thank you everyone :smile:

[azmark]

Gentlemen, several have e-mailed me about the shipping. Shipping charges are being refunded manually. I meant to post it in my original thread but forgot to.

EDIT: I refunded the shipping charges for anyone who has met the criteria and ordered up until now. Thank you everyone :smile:

Orders in brotha!:001_cool:

[mretzloff]

Orders in brotha!:001_cool:

Thank you, Mark. Your shipping has also been refunded. Please thank your wife for me too.

Edit: Just double checked and it's all good.

[RichGem]

mine's in too!

:w00t:

[azmark]

Thank you, Mark. Your shipping has also been refunded. Please thank your wife for me too.

I will:001_smile

I hope I changed the address to ship to my office:blink:. Some of that stuff is for her too:lol:

Edit:Edit: Just double checked and it's all good.

[craig87c]

9 days until payday...

It seems so far away!

[MilkyLee]

I just ordered 5 tubs and with the discount and the free shipping it came to $51!!:w00t: Thank you Matt!!!!

[OUFINNY]

Sight unseen picked up a Basilica and a bunch of other soaps for stocking stuffers; have to say with the sale code I think I came out with a lot of goodies for less than $40!

[PozzSka]

Just placed an order for 2 x 5 Scent samplers and some bath soaps...looking forward to trying them all out (then buying the ones I like best).

Thanks, Matthew.

[htownmmm]

Just placed another order!!!!

Basilica, Key Lime, Briar, and Celestial Woods. I know the Key Lime will make its way to a friend of mine, but the others might only make it as far as my shave den!:blushing:


marty

[weenerdog3443]

ordered some more.
Shaving soaps:Briar, Celestial Woods, Basilica, Cedarwood-Lemongrass, Vetiver
And some bath soaps :Christmas Mistletoe, Cinnamon Vanilla, Orange Clove, Honeysuckle

Now I cant decide what to keep and what to stuff them stockings with.

[inkcoffee]

Just got my box off the truck, if anybody's on the fence about getting some of these soaps while Matthew's got this sale going on, come down and treat yourself. Now I might be able to make it the rest of the year without ordering something else shaving-wise.

Thanks again Matthew!

[christhach]

Just got my box off the truck, if anybody's on the fence about getting some of these soaps while Matthew's got this sale going on, come down and treat yourself. Now I might be able to make it the rest of the year without ordering something else shaving-wise.

Thanks again Matthew!


Tell us about Basilica!
Tell us about Basilica!
Tell us about Basilica!
Tell us about Basilica!
:lol:

[inkcoffee]

I just did a test lather and to my nose the lather and the soap in the tub both seem very frankincensey. I think it's just me but I can pick up on frankincense easier than myrrh, it's very good. Also my nose is a little shot right now (just lit the grill and earlier I sniffed all the Colonial Drug samples out of the vials, tomorrow a couple on skin) The real stunner for me is the Vetiver though, the scent is very deep, I think I'm going to save that for my Monday two day growth shave.

[mretzloff]

I just did a test lather and to my nose the lather and the soap in the tub both seem very frankincensey. I think it's just me but I can pick up on frankincense easier than myrrh, it's very good. Also my nose is a little shot right now (just lit the grill and earlier I sniffed all the Colonial Drug samples out of the vials, tomorrow a couple on skin) The real stunner for me is the Vetiver though, the scent is very deep, I think I'm going to save that for my Monday two day growth shave.

Get yourself some coffee beans. If you sniff them in between scents, the scents do not mix. It resets your scent ability, like water resets your palate. It is really helpful when smelling many different scents :biggrin:

[MilkyLee]

Just to give you guys an update, I received my shave creams today and I ordered them on Monday!! I instantly opened them up and test lathered the Briar. I love this scent and the lather is some of the best I have ever had the pleasure of whipping up. I barely even got any cream on the tips of my Tweezerman and I got enough lather for 3 passes. I don't understand people talking about how this stuff is hard to lather. Just start with a squeezed out brush and whip it up, then add water very slowly. Also, they threw in a free bar of soap (cedar and lemongrass).:w00t: Thanks again Matthew and everyone at QCS. Hopefully I'll have enough until the next sale!

[RichGem]

My order arrived today: 4 bath soaps w/ free scrubby and 1 custom scented (and very fully packed) SC-SS. :drool: I hardly know where to start.

And thank you Matthew for the great service and for the sale!

[wimbouman]

I also ordered!
Cannot wait for some Basilica and Vetiver to find their way to the Netherlands!

[PozzSka]

Received two sets of 5 samplers today...everyhing smells great, and in comparison to other samples from other companies, these are very generous and will put to good use. Also the bath soaps all smell great and are very attractive.

Thanks a lot Matthew, I'll have to add to the reviews in the review section after i shave tomorrow.

[weenerdog3443]

again Matt with some quick shipping. Thanks for everything. got sooo much stuff and thanks for the smaller samples too. Just making it harder for me to decide on what big tubs to order. The bar soaps smell and look great. canwait to give everythign a try tommorow. can see the stack your tubs in the back, and thats not even all of them.

[weenerdog3443]

Showered with some christmas misletoe and a shave with some briar today. Briar has now become my favorite soap. it a a classic smell that just fills the bathroom up. I love it. Also my best shave to date and with a straight

[Swampfox]

I just bit the bullet. Darn you, Rich!

[RichGem]

I just bit the bullet. Darn you, Rich!

:biggrin:

You won't regret it.

[Swampfox]

:biggrin:

You won't regret it.

I ordered Rose, Sandalwood and Briar. :thumbup:

[RichGem]

I ordered Rose, Sandalwood and Briar. :thumbup:

One thing to note... the lathering technique is a little different than other creams in that you should load the brush when it is almost dry... soak the brush and then squeeze out most of the water. Load the brush, then add water to make lather. You'll be rewarded with very slick, fluffy, super protective lathery goodness.

[wimbouman]

So, the Basilica and Vetiver are in :001_smile

Excellent service, fast shipping, well packed, generous goodies - in a word: marvelous!

Intriguing scents! Your basilica is not like any soap I have experienced before. Now that I have smelled it, I do fully understand the name reference to old cathedral type of buildings. The Vetiver is dark, woodsy, earthy indeed. Very nice. Nice additions to your hard to beat Lavender.

As for the shaving properties, it seems they are even better than before!
Did you make any modifications? Especially the Basilica has a real smooth yet firm substance, and provided excellent results even at the first try.

:thumbup1:

[mretzloff]

Gentlemen, thank you for your nice words and orders. As a reminder, our sale continues until the 21st.

Wim, yes the shaving cream soap has been modified. The tubs are now filled with an extra ounce of shaving cream soap, which has a new formulation that includes aloe vera extract and makes the shaving cream soap more dense, all of which equals a superior product. I am happy you like it.

[Swampfox]

One thing to note... the lathering technique is a little different than other creams in that you should load the brush when it is almost dry... soak the brush and then squeeze out most of the water. Load the brush, then add water to make lather. You'll be rewarded with very slick, fluffy, super protective lathery goodness.

Thanks for the tips! :thumbup1:


The tubs are now filled with an extra ounce of shaving cream soap, which has a new formulation that includes aloe vera extract and makes the shaving cream soap more dense, all of which equals a superior product. I am happy you like it.

Cool. I'm looking forward to it, and nice to do business with a fellow Old North Stater. :thumbup:

[RichGem]

Thanks for the tips! :thumbup1:

:thumbup:

You're welcome!

[wimbouman]

Wim, yes the shaving cream soap has been modified. The tubs are now filled with an extra ounce of shaving cream soap, which has a new formulation that includes aloe vera extract and makes the shaving cream soap more dense, all of which equals a superior product. I am happy you like it.

OK, that is nice to know.I think it works excellent, the soap is nice dense indeed.

I have had that combination with aloe vera before in a tallow based shaving soap and those are amongst my all time favorites!

:thumbup:

[JLKuehl]

I just had my first shave with Vostock. AMAZING!!!! The first lathering has a cold face feel, the peppermint and menthol combination made my eyes water (in a good way!!). Lathering up for the second pass was like rubbing snow over my face, colder than should be allowed, and my eyes quit watering. The third pass, was WOW cold! Like a shot of liquid nitrogen to the face! SWMBO said she could smell the peppermint when I walked into the room, and said my face actually felt cool to the touch. I love this stuff! Now, if you offered an aftershave to match it, I'd be in heaven! Thanks, and another order coming your way!

[Optionyout]

What do you have in the way of shampoo bars or soaps that can be used as such? I checked out the descriptions but saw none.

[PozzSka]

Gentlemen, thank you for your nice words and orders. As a reminder, our sale continues until the 21st.

Wim, yes the shaving cream soap has been modified. The tubs are now filled with an extra ounce of shaving cream soap, which has a new formulation that includes aloe vera extract and makes the shaving cream soap more dense, all of which equals a superior product. I am happy you like it.

Well whatever you did worked...slickest shave cream I have used. But, it will be a while until I order more shave cream...why, because the "samples" are so big that it's going to take me months to work through them...haha!

[mretzloff]

Jared, we are currently working on a shampoo bar, however, strictly speaking, you could also use any of our bath and body soaps as a shampoo bar. Several of our customers do this already. Generally, the only difference between quality soap and shampoo bars is that the shampoo bars contain more oils that are good for your scalp.

This page (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Shampoo_bar) would be a good source for more information.

I hope that helps :001_smile

[RichGem]

Jared, we are currently working on a shampoo bar, however, strictly speaking, you could also use any of our bath and body soaps as a shampoo bar. Several of our customers do this already. Generally, the only difference between quality soap and shampoo bars is that the shampoo bars contain more oils that are good for your scalp.

This page (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Shampoo_bar) would be a good source for more information.

I hope that helps :001_smile

:thumbsup:

[christhach]

Well, I've now shaved with Basilica and Celestial Woods...the verdict:

1. Best artisan brand cream or soap I've ever used...bar none.
2. The scents hang with the best of the three Ts, i.e., grafton, st. james, etc.
3. The shaves are awesome, again second to none. UNLIKE the three Ts, these creams produce zero irritation on my skin...probably because they do not contain fragrance oils or lanolin. This is a HUGE win for my stupid over-sensitive skin.
4. My only ding against it is that it does take a while to whip up a good lather. Probably because these are all natural creams and don't contain "foamers" (my non-technical term)

I LOVE these creams!!!!!

[craig87c]

Just ordered my sampler. Vostok, Cedarwood/Lemongrass, lavendar, key lime, and celestial woods

[inkcoffee]

Jared, we are currently working on a shampoo bar, however, strictly speaking, you could also use any of our bath and body soaps as a shampoo bar. Several of our customers do this already. Generally, the only difference between quality soap and shampoo bars is that the shampoo bars contain more oils that are good for your scalp.

This page (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Shampoo_bar) would be a good source for more information.

I hope that helps :001_smile

Sweet, I didn't know if I could or not, thanks!!!

[weenerdog3443]

Used the christmas misletoe bar today and for shampoo. worked great and such a wonderful smell

[Swampfox]

Order arrived today, thanks Matthew! And also thanks for the Sandalwood bar. Very nice, I didn't expect a full bar.

So far, the Briar smells more cherry than anything, but nice. The Rose and the Sandalwood are absolutely fantastic! :thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1: I can't wait to try them out.

[RichGem]

Order arrived today, thanks Matthew! And also thanks for the Sandalwood bar. Very nice, I didn't expect a full bar.

So far, the Briar smells more cherry than anything, but nice. The Rose and the Sandalwood are absolutely fantastic! :thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1: I can't wait to try them out.Don't you need a shave about NOW? :ihih: I mean, why wait?

[pizzaguy]

Just ordered a friend the Key Lime :thumbup:

[mretzloff]

Gentlemen (and ladies :biggrin:), just as friendly reminder, our sale continues for only two more days.

[Swampfox]

Don't you need a shave about NOW? :ihih: I mean, why wait?

I did have a shave four hours later - head and face. Very nice. It didn't dry out, even at the bottom of my neck, never got thin...very good stuff! I will try the Briar tonight.

[RichGem]

I did have a shave four hours later - head and face. Very nice. It didn't dry out, even at the bottom of my neck, never got thin...very good stuff! I will try the Briar tonight.

Glad to hear, Ray.

[craig87c]

Order's still processing. SO INCREDIBLY IMPATIENT! :lol:

[craig87c]

WOOOO IT FINALLY ARRIVED! First thoughts (not lathered, just out of the tubs):

Key Lime- Smells just like fresh limes; not used to a non-artificial scent in products.
Cedarwood/Lemongrass- Mostly lemongrass
Lavendar- pure, clean, soft lavendar. Can't wait for this!
Celestial Woods- Pine and clay. Should be interesting!
Vostok- the main reason I got interested in QCS. Smells like Peppermint bark. Can't wait to freeze my face off.

Thanks for the bar sample, Matthew! Eucalyptus and peppermint is my favorite "flavor" of bath soaps.

[weenerdog3443]

WOOOO IT FINALLY ARRIVED! First thoughts (not lathered, just out of the tubs):

Key Lime- Smells just like fresh limes; not used to a non-artificial scent in products.
Cedarwood/Lemongrass- Mostly lemongrass
Lavendar- pure, clean, soft lavendar. Can't wait for this!
Celestial Woods- Pine and clay. Should be interesting!
Vostok- the main reason I got interested in QCS. Smells like Peppermint bark. Can't wait to freeze my face off.

Thanks for the bar sample, Matthew! Eucalyptus and peppermint is my favorite "flavor" of bath soaps.
enjoy them. I have yet to try the cedarwood lemongrass but all the others I love. I whipped up some williams today to give it another try and it got dumped down the sink after 2 swypes accross my face and I quickly whipped up some basilica.

[craig87c]

The vostok is going to be lathered as soon as my new handle+TGN finest knot get here. I haven't shaved in a couple of days and feel all scruffy.

[Vlad]

Basilica, Vetiver, even Vostok...these are impressive scents. QED was my goto for serious, real-deal EO soaps, but these creams/soaps are the genuine article. I am REALLY enjoying these samples.

[soulshine]

I am in search of a complimentary cologne to go along Celestial Woods. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated as my knowledge of different cologne offerings is limited.

Thanks!
s~s

[mretzloff]

I am in search of a complimentary cologne to go along Celestial Woods. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated as my knowledge of different cologne offerings is limited.

Thanks!
s~s

I am not a cologne expert, so my knowledge of colognes is probably less than yours. Celestial Woods has a distinctive pine note, so that may be what you are looking for. Another gentleman on this forum, Markb (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/member.php?u=13226), uses Celestial Woods. You could send him a PM seeing if he has found a matching cologne.

Sorry, I wish I could be of more help:blush:

[mrmoonbeam]

I am in search of a complimentary cologne to go along Celestial Woods. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated as my knowledge of different cologne offerings is limited.

Thanks!
s~s

That has pine, sandalwood, and cedar. Vetiver too??

I'd go with any of these:
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood EDT
Guerlain Vetiver (vetiver & cedar) my favorite
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar (light organge, fades to smoky vetiver & cedar with cloves)
GFTrumpers - GFT (signature) (cedar & citrus w/vetiver)
Hermes - Terre D'Hermes (burnt orange top, gradually fades to vetiver-ish)
L'Occitaine - L'Occitan (smells like rain) OR Eaux de Baux (incense) OR Vetyver (grassy vetiver)

YMMV. Try samples or spritzes at the stores before purchase.

[soulshine]

I asked if vetiver EO is in there but was told no - I do pick up some earthy undertones in it for sure. Very light pine in mine. No complaints at all with the scent!

Thanks for the suggestions.

s~s

[christhach]

I am in search of a complimentary cologne to go along Celestial Woods. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated as my knowledge of different cologne offerings is limited.

Thanks!
s~s

The aforementioned suggestions are all excellent, however, I have found the following two to work best for me:

Grigeo La Perla cologne (pine, fern, all kinds of barbershop goodness)
German Pitralon aftershave (definite pine with woods and strong enough scent to double as a cologne...plus what an aftershave!)

[htownmmm]

I purchased another 4 QCS shave cream soaps:

Key Lime
Basilica
Celestial Woods
Briar.

I then let one of my converting wetshavers choose which 2 he liked;( well, since I already had Key Lime form another purchase, he only got to choose 1 out of 3) and he decided on Basilica. I asked him how did he like it and he said after shaving w/ it one night and then going to bed, SWMBO turned to him and gave him that 'special look'. :lol::lol::thumbup1::thumbup:

I just shaved with Briar and the cherry pipe tobacco smell comes through nicely- now I just have to find an A/S to pair w/ it. Matt has really done a fine job w/ his products. It's a good thing these weren't around when I first started shaving-I might not own shave soaps or sticks or creams.....

I used to believe that the easiest shave was with a shave stick, any brush, and an injector. I believe I will have to revise that to any QCS shave cream soap. You really cannot go wrong with it.


marty

[mretzloff]

Marty, thank you for the nice words.

[Don_Draper]

Matt,
I got my first order from you this week, I'll tell you what, I can't get enough of that Basilica sent and my wife goes nuts for Celestial Woods. Seriously Man, great stuff!!