Sample Giveaway (For Canadians Only)

[BentonClay]

It is freezing here in Canada. It seems like it's been snowing much more than usual for recent times. The Maritimes are experiencing a so-called "weather bomb". My customers in Alberta have to wait for their products to thaw before using them! February is approaching with its short, dark days and long nights. I have something to cheer you up! 20 samples of Vetiver Paradisi shaving soap ear-marked for you, my fellow freezing Canadians.

Rules: You must reside in Canada, have a minimum of 25 posts, and not have tried Benton Clay before. Post to this thread to time-stamp your entry then email me with your B&B username, real name and shipping information. My email address: dave [at] bentonclay [dot] com .

[brucered]

count me in. email sent

thanks

[Malaspina]

Count me in too please....

Email sent!

[penmanship]

thanks very much......can hardly wait to try it out.

Tim


It is freezing here in Canada. It seems like it's been snowing much more than usual for recent times. The Maritimes are experiencing a so-called "weather bomb". My customers in Alberta have to wait for their products to thaw before using them! February is approaching with its short, dark days and long nights. I have something to cheer you up! 20 samples of Vetiver Paradisi shaving soap ear-marked for you, my fellow freezing Canadians.

Rules: You must reside in Canada, have a minimum of 25 posts, and not have tried Benton Clay before. Post to this thread to time-stamp your entry then email me with your B&B username, real name and shipping information. My email address: dave [at] bentonclay [dot] com .

[Memorex88]

This is very generous of you. Being new to DE I've only tried two soaps (Proraso and Williams) so far. I'd love to try another soap. Thanks! :thumbup1:

[maxman]

I've never tried your soaps. I'd love to give one a whirl.
Count me in please.
Email sent.

[kimfella]

Count me in! I've only ever used VDH and I'm about to run out! Well not counting the times I've tried to lather using bath soap.:blushing:

[King Bongo]

Count me in, I love to give it a try.
Thanks

[rockviper]

Count me in! Haven't tried this before.

Always nice to see more Cdn vendors! Unpredictable Canada Customs fees scares the poop outta me for international shipping.

[Hair apparent]

Very generous offer! Warms my heart at -26C.

[Haiku]

Love to try it. Please count me in.

[treewhale]

Count me in too! I love trying Canadian products.

[PozzSka]

I'm not Canadian, but I have used this a couple times now and it a very nice soap. Get on this.

[Granaura]

Wheehee!! I'm in!!

Nice offer on a cold night!

[sigthorson]

I'd like to get in on this. :)

[mr. s]

I'd like to give this a go too! Thanks!

[duderdo]

Would love to try this, thank you!

[Kcaps]

I'm in. THANKS!!!

[Igor01]

I love vetiver and have been on the lookout for a vetiver soap to try, count me in!

[DFrancis]

I've received a sample before from Benton Clay and it is amazing soap, get on this guys you won't be sorry

[TheShaun]

Count me in! Very Generous. Thanks.

[bmc1979]

Count me it. Don't know if there's any samples left but I'd like to try this.

[RandalltheRed]

Love to give it a try.

[BentonClay]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5384454313_780d3bfb5e.jpg

Randal and Bryon you are in, and with that all the samples are spoken for and shipping this afternoon. Hope you enjoy the shaving soap and thanks for trying Benton Clay!

For more information, you can follow the discussion in this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=186120) or in this review (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=186396).

[Memorex88]

I can't wait to try this! Looking at the reviews, it looks like the scent is very much liked by the members.
I'll be sure to post a review, as I already made a shortcut is on my desktop.

Cheers.

[sigthorson]

Thanks Dave!

I'm really looking forward to trying this out.
I'll be posting a review too after I use it.

[Igor01]

I can't wait to try this! Looking at the reviews, it looks like the scent is very much liked by the members.

+1

The reviews look great, can't wait to try this soap out. I really hope I like it, I haven't bought a new soap in months and need an excuse :)

[bmc1979]

Thanks Dave. I'm glad I was able to sneak in on the last couple.

[Malaspina]

I am so looking forward to trying this out! Thank you...

[Igor01]

My sample arrived today - it smells great (pleasant sweet citrus with a hint of vetiver in the background) and is very generously-sized, can't wait to give it a try!

Thanks so much, Dave!

I notice you have some great shaving mugs on your site, are you planning to make scuttles by any chance too?

[Haiku]

thanks Dave, I'm looking forward to trying this sample!

[penmanship]

thank you for the generous offer. am eager to try a new ANYTHING..........from the sounds of it, i'm gonna love it!

tim

[kimfella]

Thank you! My sample arrived today, just after I had finished shaving with the last of a Surrey puck (old version VDH), so I'll give it a thorough trial tomorrow.

Here's my setup for tomorrow: Butterscotch Wade & Butcher (it is so worn that only 'utcher' and 'field' are still visible), my Omega brush, and the Benton Clay Vetiver Paradisi (squooshed into the old Surrey plastic holder - much safer than using a china mug). Can't wait. Thanks again.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=24277

[rockviper]

My sample arrived today as well. Got a BIG scowl from SWMBO as she thought I spent a chunk of money on a small piece of soap. She lightened up when I mentioned it was a free sample (thx!) and we both loved the citrus smell (I use Limacol as AS). The sample should be enough for at least a week (maybe 2!) of shaves, so is by no means a wee little bit. I'm looking forward to lathering up tonight

[Haiku]

mine arrived today: thank you David!

As it happens, I finished my last puck of Williams yesterday, and am very much looking forward to using this sample.

The look and the scent is just top notch!

[maxman]

Mine came today.
I'll be giving it a try tomorrow.
Smells very nice.

[bmc1979]

I'm hoping mine shows up soon. I'm excited to try it.

[kimfella]

Shaved with it this morning. Its good. I like it. I usually use Surrey pucks with a squirt of hand & body lotion to help "fluff it up". I don't think the Vetiver Paradisi fluffs up quite as much as that combination, but it does do better than Surrey alone.

Of course, even after a year of wet shaving without the canned foam, I still haven't got the water content down right: sometimes too much, sometimes too little. What seems to work best for me is to shake/spin most of the water out before loading the brush and then just dipping the tip into the water periodically and hand lathering, and dip & lather and dip & lather, until it comes up nice.

[bmc1979]

I'm hoping mine shows up soon. I'm excited to try it.

Mine showed up today. Actually a lot quicker then I thought. I'm looking forward to trying maybe tomorrow

[Catalin]

Count me in! I've not tried Benton Clay before!

[Kcaps]

My sample arrived yesterday and I shaved with it last night and WOW!!! Seriously, that was maybe the best glycerin soap I have ever used! The question is, how do I BUY it??? The Vetiver Paradise was not on the site.....

[Memorex88]

Mine arrived today. It has a very nice aroma and it's quit soft.

I'll post my shaving experience tomorrow.

Thanks again Dave :thumbup1:

[rockviper]

I've had 2 shaves with it so far and the scent is :thumbup:

I'm having "fun" getting my lather right though :mad3: I get loads of foam but it's way too fluffy/airy. I hope I don't run out before I get the right water mix. I loaded the brush VERY heavy this morning compared to yesterday (and much more than with Col.Conk or Williams) and I get loads of lather but it's not slick enough. and yes, I've added too much water as well and watched it totally break down.

Oh well, I'll try again tomorrow :tongue_sm

[BentonClay]

.....how do I BUY it??? The Vetiver Paradise was not on the site.....

FYI, the site is now updated with a pre-order link for the Vetiver Paradisi which will ship Feb. 14 or earlier. Thanks to all for the feedback so far, it is much appreciated!

[King Bongo]

I just got home from work and found my sample waiting. Thanks so much David, I look forward to giving this a try. The scent is amazing. Nice to see these product from a local guy!

[Kcaps]

FYI, the site is now updated with a pre-order link for the Vetiver Paradisi which will ship Feb. 14 or earlier. Thanks to all for the feedback so far, it is much appreciated!

Thanks! I will likely be placing an order soon!

Quick question though, why am I paying so much tax? It seems to be 15% on the soap and shipping, but I live in AB and should only be paying 5%

[BentonClay]

Quick question though, why am I paying so much tax? It seems to be 15% on the soap and shipping, but I live in AB and should only be paying 5%

Once in the checkout process, the system adjusts the tax rate according to the province entered.

[Kcaps]

Once in the checkout process, the system adjusts the tax rate according to the province entered.

Thanks for the response!! My order will be placed post haste!

[RandalltheRed]

Used the sample this morning and was very pleased! Normally I am not a vetiver fan but the combo of fragrance is very good. Nice lather created with the badger, tomorrow I'll try the Semogue 1305.

[Haiku]

Top notch product. Just great!

[Igor01]

I'm having "fun" getting my lather right though :mad3: I get loads of foam but it's way too fluffy/airy.

When I use soaps I find that loading the brush heavily and then face-lathering helps get the soap/water ratio right. If the lather is too thick and dry I just sprinkle a bit of hot water on the brush and lather some more. If it becomes too watery/runny, you just load the brush a bit more which is very easy with Vetiver Paradisi since it's so soft. Somehow this technique seems to work very well for me when using soaps, much better than lathering in a bowl.

[mr. s]

I used the product yesterday for the first time. I will definitely be ordering at least the Vetiver very soon. GREAT scent. Going to go use it again right now.
Thanks again Dave!

[bmc1979]

Love the scent of this soap. I think I'm definitely going to put in an order for this. For only $5 I feel like I'm robbing you.

[penmanship]

My sample arrived today............."Vetiver Paradisi" ~ SWMBO loves the scent. I have to agree. Can hardly wait to give it a try tommorow.

Thanks again. Will be placing an order for sure.

Tim

[treewhale]

I got my sample today, and when my wife smelled it her voice dropped about an octave. She like. My only question is whether this will be a regular product or whether I need to stock up.

[Granaura]

I was hoping to use my sample over the weekend to report, but alas... Canada Post is being its normal grumpy gus...

Perhaps Monday!!! ??? I think a team up with the Guerlin Vetiver is in order!!!

[Hair apparent]

Received my sample yesterday, immediate reaction was very generous sample size and that smell! Somehow familiar yet mysterious.

Used the soap this morning, loaded up my Simpson 105, lathers quickly and feels great on my face. The only soap I have used previously is Tabac(mainly creams). I would rate this as similar in its lathering ability, and slickness, but hands down a winner with that scent.

I need to work my way through the Tabac puck I have, but will definitely be ordering some of your soaps in the future. Great product, like to support the little guys, and Canadian to boot, eh?

[Memorex88]

I used it this morning. It took a bit more work to lather than the Proraso but with an extra ~minute, I had a good lather going.
Remember one thing, I've only tried 2 soaps and now yours.

My usual 3 passes halted at 2 because of this damn skin I have.
I started having irritation. My usual symptoms.
I had the same happen with Williams :-(

I guess it's back to Proraso Aloe and Green-Tea Soap AND Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm.

Too bad as the scent is fantastic!

I highly recommend it if you don't have my skin problems!

[rockviper]

When I use soaps I find that loading the brush heavily and then face-lathering helps get the soap/water ratio right.

Face-lathering for shave #3 did the trick! Nice combo of slick+cushion made me even try ATG with my straight, which is something I don't normally attempt after only a month in. Nice all round smooth shave. SWMBO even thought I used my DE, it was so clean :001_rolle

I think I'll add Benton Clay soaps to my rotation. Well, once I get through some of the stuff I already have stockpiled (Cella, P.160, Proraso, TOBS Rose, Col.Conk Almond, and RSC Sensitive).

Thanks Dave for the chance to try this! :thumbup1:

[sigthorson]

I used mine today and so far I can only say good things.

When I smelled it right out of the cardboard mailer I wasn't sure I would like it but then I opened the plastic and it improved but I still wasn't sure if it had enough vetiver scent.

I tend to think that scents smell slightly different depending on who's wearing them.

On me this turned into a fantastic scent that lasted close to 2 hours after the shave and I can still pick up faint bits of it now 7 hours later. The vetivert really came through after it was lathered and even more after the shave was done.

I lathered it up right in the mug and it was really nice but tomorrow I'm going to try a bowl lather where I can control the water and soap ratio better.

Dave I would totally use an after shave balm with this scent. :)

[King Bongo]

+1 on an aftershave with this scent!

[bmc1979]

After finally getting to use the soap yesterday, not just smell it, I am impressed with it even further and now have my pre-order in. Thanks again for the free sample.

[sigthorson]

I just wanted to say I did a bowl lather yesterday and it really made this soap shine. I didn't know what I was missing as far as lather goes.

I was able to get one of those really nice lathers that Mantic did in his lather video.

[maxman]

This soap face lathers very well.
The scent is nice and fresh too.
Thanks a bunch.
I like it :thumbup1:

[brucered]

got my sample today, i'll give it a try on the w/end. but from what i hear, i'll probably be ordering some as well.

thanks

[Granaura]

Got the sample today! :w00t:

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Bad Photo I know... Tomorrow I think a B&B LE 08 with this soap and perhaps a Guerlin Vetiver cologne:001_rolle to compliment...

I'll report back with results..! :001_smile

[Malaspina]

I got my sample today too - thank you! I did a trial lather and was suitably impressed.... I'll take it for a run in the next few days - love the scent! Thank you for including me...

[King Bongo]

First chance to use my sample tonight, wow, this soap is great. Face lathers like a champ, much better then the other soaps I've tried (granted that's slightly limited), but I really like this soap. The scent was great out of the package, but as I was lathering the scent just kept getting better. Thanks again Dave!