Saint Charles Shave Group Buy - Final w/ Ordering Instructions

[Tinzien]

Ordering window is 05/09/2008 - 05/23/2008 ONLY

CONUS Package:
Qty.1-3.3 oz. (90ml.) bottle Dagger Eau De Toilette
Qty.1-4.4 oz. (130ml.) bottle Bay Rum With A Twist (non-alcohol Aftershave Milk)
Qty.1-1.7 oz. (50ml.) bottle "Arrimarse" Eau De Toilette (fragrance 'Launch') **
Qty.2-3 oz. (85gm.) Soap Cakes (SCS Choice)
Qty.1-4 oz. (118ml.) bottle Mediterranean Citrus Splash
(Alcohol based aftershave)
Qty.1 - 4 oz. (113gm.) tub of Coconut Oil Shave Cream
Qty.1-Full size 2oz. (56gm.) Shave Stick, Orange Sorbet
Qty.1-1/2 oz. (15ml) Tea Tree Facial Scrub (new product release)
Plus misc. product samples.

** From Sue: "Arrimarse combines berries, greens, citrus, white florals, woods, musk and oakmoss. It is a fresh and clean summer fragrance that is crisp and tart."

Retail of over $75.00. Badger & Blade Member price: $55.50 (includes Parcel Post shipping). The USPS transit time for surface/ground is 5-7 working days. Due to alcohol content shipping must be by Parcel Post. SCS uses only the USPS.

Non-Alcohol Package ~ Hawaii, Alaska, Canada & International:
Qty.1-4.4 oz. (130ml.) bottle Bay Rum With A Twist (non-alcohol Aftershave Milk)
Qty.2-3 oz. (85gm.) Soap Cakes (SCS Choice)
Qty.1-2 oz. (60ml.) bottle Dagger non-alcohol Aftershave Milk
Qty.1-8 oz. (236ml.) New Spice Shower Gel
Qty.1 - 4 oz. (113gm.) tub Coconut Oil Shave Cream
Qty.1-Full size 2oz. (56gm.) Shave Stick, Orange Sorbet
Qty.1-1/2 oz. (15ml) Tea Tree Facial Scrub (new product)
Plus miscellaneous product samples.

Retail value of over $55.00 . Badger & Blade Member price includes Global Priority shipping.

International ~ $50.00
Canadian ~ $44.00
Hawaii & Alaska ~ $40.00

Ordering window: 05/09/2008 - 05/23/2008
Payment is by Paypal to: [email protected]

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL: We only accept payment via Paypal. Payment with Paypal allows us to accept payment via your Paypal account balance, by an e-check or a major credit/debit card depending on how your personal account is structured.

We never see your personal information other than your delivery address, phone number and email address. That information is strictly held private by SCS.

Please 'Verify' your mailing address in your Paypal account. We do not read email along with filling orders. Address override requests can fall through the cracks when read after your order has been filled and mailed. If you need to make changes such as a new "ship-to" address; (even if temporary) in your account, choose the "Profile" tab in Paypal and update your information.

If you are an International/Canadian resident your Paypal account MUST also include your telephone number for Customs Declaration. (Any changes to your address/phone may be made by selecting the "Profile" tab. If you prefer to keep your telephone number private you can easily remove it in "Profile" after submitting your order.

You MUST check the "Goods" radio button, this allows a barcoded paid "Shipping Label" to be printed. DO NOT check "Service". Your Paypal 'Transaction' number lets you know your payment has been sent. We do not send emailed confirmations, verification can be found in your Paypal account ledger by selecting "Details".

Shipping Window: May 27 - June 7, 2008. The exact ship dates will be posted. Upon shipment you will receive an email notification that is automatically generated by printing your shipping label.

Please keep this email as it will include the 'Tracking Number' of your parcel until you have received delivery. Generally, updates to Tracking Numbers take 24-48 hours and are updated each evening.

If you are an International customer: SCS will email you the Customs Declaration number associated with your package. Keep this referance number until you have received delivery.

You can check the status or your order here: http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackan...rackandconfirm

*** Beginning June 08, 2008; we (Saint Charles Shave) will no longer be shipping out of the continental United States. ***

[neverwhere]

:w00t:

[rodd]

:w00t: That is awesome! Is this limited? Do I need to wait up by my computer on the 9th to get my name in? I MUST HAVE I love SCS products, this is a fantastic deal!!! :thumbup: Thanks to all involved!

[Tinzien]

:w00t: That is awesome! Is this limited? Do I need to wait up by my computer on the 9th to get my name in? I MUST HAVE I love SCS products, this is a fantastic deal!!! :thumbup: Thanks to all involved!

No, this is not a limited offering. When I posted a poll to get a rough idea of interest in this group buy, the response was around 140 people between the US and elsewhere who wanted in.

[Tinzien]

Gentlemen,

I will be the primary point of contact for this group buy. Please contact Sue only to place your order during the ordering window, otherwise send me a PM or post what you need in this thread.

[Aerodyne]

Wow, this looks awesome; thanks to everyone who helped organize this! Some of us are poor college kids who can't really afford the finer aspects of this hobby. The choice between a new AD and dinner is a tough one, indeed. :biggrin:

[neverwhere]

Again I say woot!, but also kinda sad regarding this point:

*** Beginning June 08, 2008; we (Saint Charles Shave) will no longer be shipping out of the continental United States. ***

Looks like I'll have to make the most of this group buy. :001_smile

[rodd]

Again I say woot!, but also kinda sad regarding this point:

*** Beginning June 08, 2008; we (Saint Charles Shave) will no longer be shipping out of the continental United States. ***

Looks like I'll have to make the most of this group buy. :001_smile

get 3 packages!!! Its only $150! ;) That is sad news indeed for those outside the conus.

[r5cackus]

The joys of Alaska. Are you telling me there is NO WAY that I can get in on this order? I'll you what... I think it's time we start to horde North Slope crude for our own and secede from the US. We get treated like a different country, might as well make it official. Tired of getting violated by shipping prices...

[mmccrary]

Awesome deal! I can't wait to buy this and hide it from my wife... kind of like those "old" (yet strangely new looking) shoes that she is always pulling out of the closet. :biggrin:

[htownmmm]

:o16::o16::o16::a50::a14::a14::clap::drool::drool: :drool:


marty

[Tinzien]

The international shipping info has been updated to reflect Hawaii & Alaska.

[DirtyDave]

Cool beans and just in time for summer!

[R-James]

I am likely to get on this is Sue if not shipping outside CONUS soon, I may have to do a complete stockpile...

[fatt_tony]

I know I can look at pictures of all this on Sue's web site, which I am about to do. But are there any plans of posting pictures of all this stuff in a pile in this thread? Oh, and nice work on putting this group buy together, if I can get funds from SWMBO I hope to join in on this:biggrin:

[Tinzien]

I know I can look at pictures of all this on Sue's web site, which I am about to do. But are there any plans of posting pictures of all this stuff in a pile in this thread? Oh, and nice work on putting this group buy together, if I can get funds from SWMBO I hope to join in on this:biggrin:

Sue has informed me that she will have pictures of the CONUS and international packages to me shortly (ie: the next day or two).

[Doc4]

The joys of Alaska. Are you telling me there is NO WAY that I can get in on this order? I'll you what... I think it's time we start to horde North Slope crude for our own and secede from the US. We get treated like a different country, might as well make it official. Tired of getting violated by shipping prices...

Watch it dude, maybe D.C. will sell you back to Russia ... :001_huh:



:lol:

Or join with B.C. and Alberta when we finally break loose from Canada! Heck, we could probably bring the Yukon with us ... :001_rolle

[fatt_tony]

What if anything could the smell of Dagger be compared to?

[r5cackus]

I'd be down with joining BC. Been there a dozen times and have had great experiences, not to mention I go to the Yukon every year for a softball tournament.

[MooingLizard]

What if anything could the smell of Dagger be compared to?
I'm not good with describing smells, but I have the Dagger soap, so I'll try. It's very much an upscale and professional cologne smell, nothing too fruity, sweet, or reminiscent of Axe.

Put it this way: I have the New Spice EdT and a puck of Dagger. I like the New Spice but prefer the scent of the Dagger, as it's much more mature and sophisticated than the New Spice, which is a bit sweet and candyish. I think the Dagger would be a good scent to wear to an upscale restaurant or important meeting, without smelling haughty and with just a hint of style. My only complaint with the Dagger soap is that the scent isn't quite as strong as other soaps, and the scent doesn't follow me after the shave (I wish it would!).

I'll pass this buy (pun intended), but I'll be buying some Dagger EdT when my New Spice runs out.

[Tinzien]

## Pictures directly from Sue! ##

Message from Sue: "The bottle in the International photo on the far right (Coconut) is for display size only. It will contain Dagger AS M @ 2 oz."

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[fatt_tony]

:thumbup:

[rodd]

is the newspice body wash included in the US package too now? Either way, I am already ready for it to arrive!

[Jimbo]

If I didn't respond to the original "Indication of Interest" post, will I still be able to order?
I like the line up and the pics are great.

[Aerodyne]

This is going to be an excellent end-of-semester gift to myself! :biggrin:

One question, though: Have the atomizers been improved on the 2oz EDT's? I have a bottle of Embrace, and the spray has a tendancy to dribble a bit. Definitely not a big enough problem to keep me from jumping on this, but I am curious.

Oh, do we get any hints on the new fragrance?

[Sabledog]

Is there pricing/availability for the US people to order the non-alcohol set?

[Tinzien]

Is there pricing/availability for the US people to order the non-alcohol set?

There is going to be no mixing or matching of packages in order to keep things as simple for Sue and Wendy as possible. :smile:

If you see something you like out of the other set then feel free to place a second, separate order for the item.

[Tinzien]

If I didn't respond to the original "Indication of Interest" post, will I still be able to order?
I like the line up and the pics are great.

Yes, I was just trying to get a rough count of people interested. Go ahead and place an order when the time comes. :biggrin:

[Tinzien]

Oh, do we get any hints on the new fragrance?

I do not have this information even though I tried to be sly and get a couple hints out of Sue the other day. :cool: Sue did tell me that it's going to be something special!

[Tinzien]

is the newspice body wash included in the US package too now? Either way, I am already ready for it to arrive!

Rodd,

I sent out an e-mail to Sue about this and I'll post here when I find out. :biggrin:

[Tinzien]

Sue apologized for the mistake in the CONUS photo and sent me a new one which has been posted in place of the old picture.

[Pete]

This deal is incredible! I suspect Sue and Wendy will be very busy this month!

[Jimbo]

So for those of us who are either more feeble minded or less experienced in web-based purchases than most, what's the process for placing an order?
Do I email Sue on May 9? Or do I log into my paypay account and enter her email address and follow the instructions there?
I've had a paypal account since back in ought-three but I've only used it on ebay or as a payment option on the vender's website.

[Tinzien]

So for those of us who are either more feeble minded or less experienced in web-based purchases than most, what's the process for placing an order?
Do I email Sue on May 9? Or do I log into my paypay account and enter her email address and follow the instructions there?
I've had a paypal account since back in ought-three but I've only used it on ebay or as a payment option on the vender's website.

Good question!

Log into your PayPal account and enter her e-mail address and place your order.

From Sue:

"Regarding payment for the Group Buy.....I would also like to suggest after logging into their Paypal account to add to the "Subject line":
(Group Buy-INTL)
(Group Buy CONUS)
(Group Buy Alaska)
(Group Buy Hawaii)
(Group Buy Canada)
"

[Tinzien]

Gentlemen,

As a reminder, the ordering window for this group buy opens up tomorrow (Friday) at 12AM EST! :biggrin:

[Tinzien]

Sue sent me a bit of info about the new EdT that is being launched called Arrimarse

"Arrimarse combines berries, greens, citrus, white florals, woods, musk and oakmoss. It is a fresh and clean summer fragrance that is crisp and tart."

[rodd]

Sue sent me a bit of info about the new EdT that is being launched called Arrimarse

"Arrimarse combines berries, greens, citrus, white florals, woods, musk and oakmoss. It is a fresh and clean summer fragrance that is crisp and tart."

sounds great! My order is in!

[R-James]

OK what time is it in the US I'm trying to work out when 12am is to throw my order in

[mightemacs]

I just put in my order as well... too great of a deal to resist!

And Tinzien -- thank you so much for coordinating all this.

[mightemacs]

R-James -- it's 10:30am now, so you're good to go :001_tt2:

[Tinzien]

OK what time is it in the US I'm trying to work out when 12am is to throw my order in

Sue is really excited and looking forward to seeing how many orders come in. Both Sue and Wendy have spent the last week getting the packaging and mailing labels in stock and ready to go!

[rodd]

just to confirm, these will all ship at once after the ordering window closes correct?

[Tinzien]

just to confirm, these will all ship at once after the ordering window closes correct?

That is what I believe since it would make life much easier for Sue and Wendy.

[R-James]

My order is in!

[neverwhere]

The order is in like Flynn

[drewfer]

Order Placed.

Now I get to peek out the window and watch for the magic UPS delivery truck!

[Pete]

My order is like Prego.... "It's in there!"

Special thanks to Seth for organizing this offer, and of course, HUGE THANKS to Sue & Wendy - the busy ladies behind the scenes!

-Pete

[burnwood]

The order, she is in.

[iwill]

Waiting to get paid on Thursday and the I will place my order :001_tongu

[Mickdaman]

Order placed...

[Mr.Benn]

Looks like a splendiferous package, so I placed my order yesterday.

Kudos to Sue, Wendy and Tinzien for putting this group buy together.

[2000army]

I'm In!

[iwill]

My order is in

[mightemacs]

Is it the 27th yet? :lol::lol:

[Mr. Tadashi]

My order is in. :biggrin:

[stymph]

Order placed :biggrin:

[toolazy]

I'm in too!

[BrainBot]

Shipping time can't come fast enough!

[burnwood]

Please let the 27th be tomorrow.

[Tinzien]

Sue was kind enough to send me an advanced package so I could better explain the scents or answer questions if any came up.

Jenesee and I unpacked the box and wow, actually WOW is an understatement! There are enough varied scents to make just about anyone happy. The citrus basil soap will go great with the citrus splash, and the dagger soap will of course rock the planet with the EdT of the same name.

The new EdT is phenomenal and well balanced. I can see this one aging well over time as the ingredients merge further with each other.

The samples are very generous and it's about all I can do to keep from ordering a bunch more of her stuff!

My apologies for the poor picture, but my the camera on my Blackberry Curve is not all that spectacular.

[royalcrown]

Cant believe I almost forgot about this! Order is in.

[rodd]

Sue was kind enough to send me an advanced package so I could better explain the scents or answer questions if any came up.

When you posted this in the aquisitions thread, I thought they shipped the early orders. :frown: People, don't miss this chance to get in on the good stuff on the cheap!

[Tinzien]

Gentlemen,

As a reminder, the ordering window for this group buy closes tomorrow (Friday 5/23) night!

[Tinzien]

Gentlemen, today is the last day to hustle in your order! A good number of people responded with positive interest to the poll that was posted before this group buy went public.

While the response has been good so far, Sue and Wendy can always use more people enjoying their products by way of this fine group buy. :w00t:

[vior]

I almost forgot. I'll place my order this afternoon.

[vior]

order placed.

[rodd]

I would be curious to hear what kind of numbers there were on this buy. I am really looking forward to see the shipping announcement in my email box!

[DirtyDave]

I would be curious to hear what kind of numbers there were on this buy. I am really looking forward to see the shipping announcement in my email box!

I hope this was a smashing success for SCS. I think the shipping will commence tomorrow and I know towards the end of the week, I am going to look eagerly for a box sitting by the front door. :smile:

[mightemacs]

Got my PayPal shipping label printed notification just a moment ago. I was quite excited, so I thought I'd try and spread some excitement around. :001_smile

[R-James]

I got my notification too! Bring on the SCS!

[burnwood]

got my notices too. that's right notices. bought a second package for a friend to try to get him going our way.

[Tinzien]

The International orders have shipped by Global Priority. Please keep the email you received until you have received yourorder. It contains their tracking number and also the customs declaration number.

You can check their package delivery process after 24 to 48 hours at this URL: http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackan...rackandconfirm

[Pete]

Woo-hooo!!!!

[neverwhere]

*checks mailbox every 5 mins*

[2000army]

got tracking info aswell!

[DirtyDave]

Received my notice yesterday as well. Like waiting for a Christmas present. :w00t:

[Tricknology]

Oh baby! I'm going to be pestering the mail-person nonstop. Many thanks to everyone that made this happen. :w00t:

[rodd]

It has arrived!!! Wow, that was the best smelling box I ever opened! Thanks again to everyone!

[mightemacs]

Man, I'm freaking jealous. I was sitting around hoping like hell it would come yesterday when I was working from home. Today at work I've been refreshing the tracking link nonstop to see if there's going to be a surprise for me when I get home, but no luck. I guess that'll make it even more sweet tomorrow or monday :001_smile

[rodd]

my tracking still just says it arrived at my post office this morning. I think it is only updated in the evenings. Keep hope alive!

[Aerodyne]

Mine's here too, big thanks everyone!

[R-James]

Mine left the US at o'hare on the 29th... thats as far as tracking got me. I'm so excited for this

[prewt]

Got mine this afternoon. Woohoo, ty Sue !

[burnwood]

Got mine but wait...why is the box dented and discolored? why is there a wonderful smell to this box? oh please let one of the colognes be broken and not my Med. Citrus Splash. He opens box...
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
Med. Citrus Splash is only 25% filled. The rest is making the cardboard box smell real nice.

[iwill]

My Mediterranean Citrus didn't even have 25% :frown: I think it leaked onto the paper it was wrapped in :frown::frown::frown:

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[prewt]

Sorry about that guys, mine is okay along with the rest of the shipment. No leaks or anything broken.

[Tinzien]

I have brought up the two bottles of med citrus with Sue via PM.

If it is any help information-wise, my bottle leaked in my advanced test shipment and Sue had devised another way to seal the bottles better based on my feedback.

[burnwood]

I got those same stained wraps. The bottle isnt even broken, just not sealed properly. I am really bummed. I hope Sue steps up on this one for us.

[burnwood]

I do like how Sue included the ingredients list for every item. That is a top notch business decision.

[DirtyDave]

I got my box yesterday afternoon and USPS did a fine job of crunching one edge of the box and breaking the Mediterranean Citrus Splash bottle. Pleasant smelling stained paper everywhere. :frown:

I can say the stuff smells wonderful and the USPS must have smelled nice for a little while.

Everything else was good, though.

[Tinzien]

I hope Sue steps up on this one for us.

Yes, she is. Check your PM in a few minutes.

[Tricknology]

I just got mine, and the same thing happened. Best smelling box I've ever received, but contained one empty Mediterranean Citrus splash. :frown: Can't wait to try it all though! I specifically didn't shave this morning just so I could sample what came in today. Thanks again everyone!

[Pete]

Got mine today, and everything is 100% fine - no leaks, no damage, no problems! I am SO glad I took advantage of this offer, too! Loads of great stuff in here.

Special thanks to Sue, Wendy, and Tinzien on putting this together!

-Pete

[vior]

I also just got mine today. Thankfully there were no leaks. Everything smells great. Thank you Tinzien, Sue, and Wendy for giving a great deal on wonderful products.

[burnwood]

I did actually order 2 boxes and the other which I just opened, not sooner because it was a gift, was A-OK. It had more bubble wrap than my first package but breakage wasnt the problem, just leakage. Will I still shop at St. Charles Shave? You betcha. As my signature attests, MIZZOU-RAH. I support companies from my adoptive state.

[jostua]

:frown:Tracking info only tells me that the package has LEFT Hazelwood, MO, but not where it is currently! My sweet, sweet package is lost all alone out there, stuck somewhere just outside of Hazelwood. Why, oh, why is it not traveling in my direction?

Is it normal for USPS tracking updates to be this...lame? I mean, if the package is traveling, shouldn't they be telling me what post office processing centers it's been going to for the past 5 days?

[Mr. Tadashi]

Yes it is pretty normal. The next update you are most likely to get is when it hits the local post office, which is right before it is delivered.(It may be the same one as mine since Oregon city is only a stones throw from Clackamas.)

[jostua]

Yes it is pretty normal. The next update you are most likely to get is when it hits the local post office, which is right before it is delivered.(It may be the same one as mine since Oregon city is only a stones throw from Clackamas.)

Thanks, that some very refreshing information. Looks like I just gotta keep practicing the patience. Letter carriers don't deliver at night now, do they? :wink:

[Mr. Tadashi]

Nope, unless the are taking it home...(Bad joke alert) Typically it is updated in the evening.(I like to check it in the mourning to see if it should be delivered that day.)

[Tinzien]

Gentlemen,

Lets get some reviews and feedback going! There is a lot to talk about in this package. :biggrin:

[dhaas66]

This morning had a very nice shave. Still a newb.

Lovely Coconut Oil Cream shave.
Mediteranian Aftershave.
The sample X4 on my wrists.
The EDT on neck and chest.

My son is spraying Dagger EDT laughing saying all the girls will be following him today around school. (9 years old) lol

Oh and the package was neatly wrapped in some black scrunchy paper and not a drop lost.

Thanks Sue you ROCK! :biggrin:

[rikrdo]

KriKee !!
How did I miss this screamin deal ?? :eek:

Congrats to all who participated in this venture; that is a fabulous selection of goodies !!

[rodd]

I could not be more pleased. I had my first shave with a SCS soap, Melaaze scent yesterday. Fantastic shave. Moisturizing, cushioning, lovely! I easily pressed mine in to wood soap bowls, and applied the labels from the bags to the bowls.

I used the Coconut Oil cream today. I love SCS creams. Very moisturizing, and great shave. I am not a huge coconut fan, but I enjoyed it thoroughly!

I have used the Mediterranian Citrus splash the last two days. I love it. Actually today I put a drop of the ASM in with the splash, and loved it.

I have been using the Bay Rum w/ a twist ASM from a previous order for quite a while now, and swear by it. See the review for more information.

I have been a fan of SCS EDTs, but that Dagger is something special. Wearing it now.

The Orange Sorbet shave stick is very cool. How can this thing not make you crave a push pop?

Thanks again to all involved!

[mightemacs]

Mine came in the mail yesterday, and I was quite excited! The post office decided to handle it with at least a little care, because the box wasn't too banged up, and everything inside was perfect. I had quite an evening of opening everything up and smelling it all, and man it was even better than I was hoping!

Today I also did the Coconut Oil cream, and I find I was quite taken by that scent. Followed it up with some of the Bay Rum w/ a twist, and also the Dagger EdT. Wow.

Thank you so much Sue and Wendy, and another huge thanks to Tinzien for all the work in getting this together. You guys are great!

[Tinzien]

By the way, my box had the citrus basil and Dagger soaps. The citrus soap blends very well with the coconut cream as a superlather. Follow with a hit of the Med Splash and you're good to go!

[Gruder]

I could not be more pleased. I had my first shave with a SCS soap, Melaaze scent yesterday. Fantastic shave. Moisturizing, cushioning, lovely!

There's not anything I can find on B&B posted on the scent of Melaaze, rodd -- could you (or anyone else) describe it? Sue's description on the site ("Melaaze is a bold blend of citrus, fruits, spices and masculine woods") is a bit vague to me.

Thanks!

[rodd]

There's not anything I can find on B&B posted on the scent of Melaaze, rodd -- could you (or anyone else) describe it? Sue's description on the site ("Melaaze is a bold blend of citrus, fruits, spices and masculine woods") is a bit vague to me.

Thanks!

Great question, unfortunately it is a very difficult scent to describe. It is quite complex in my opinion. It does have a citrus scent, I would say more of a grapefruit, maybe even a bit of pineapple? I would say the woody is a mix of cedar and oak, but my sniffer is not the best for identifying parts of scents. Sorry I can't describe it better. It is quite pleasant though. Anyone with a better nose care to take a shot?

[burnwood]

I would have liked more citrus soaps in my package. As for the EDTs, the wife is already telling me to sell them because I am only allowed to wear the cologne I was wearing when she met me.:rolleyes:

[biomesh]

Great question, unfortunately it is a very difficult scent to describe. It is quite complex in my opinion. It does have a citrus scent, I would say more of a grapefruit, maybe even a bit of pineapple? I would say the woody is a mix of cedar and oak, but my sniffer is not the best for identifying parts of scents. Sorry I can't describe it better. It is quite pleasant though. Anyone with a better nose care to take a shot?

I would have to agree with the grapefruit component but I think that there is a cedar component that stands out predominately with the citrus. I would also say that it has some spice components. The scent starts off strong but calms down quickly and blends well.

[stymph]

Wow! That was almost too quick, the package arrived down under yesterday, amazing!

[Pete]

Arrimarse = SO GOOD! Wore it to work today, and absolutely LOVE it!

[vior]

Arrimarse = SO GOOD! Wore it to work today, and absolutely LOVE it!

+1 The inital notes are very fresh and the basenotes are great.:001_smile

[Aerodyne]

+1 The inital notes are very fresh and the basenotes are great.:001_smile

I'm having mixed feelings at the moment. The top notes are very nice, but, on my skin, it dries down to pure cedar chips in minutes.

[iwill]

There's so much stuff here that I haven't been able to explore it all yet.

-Dagger EDT is great
-I received the almond and melazze soaps. I just shaved with the almond soap just now and it produced a great lather and smells great
-Bay Rum w/ a Twist AS Milk is great
-The deodorant is a nice change from my Old Spice deodorants

Haven't had time to use the rest. With the amount of stuff in here, I think I'll still be exploring until the end of the month. I think I'll shave with the coconut cream tomorrow evening and wear the Arrimarse to work in the meantime.

[DirtyDave]

It's like a big Christmas in the bathroom for me. Sunday I tried the ginger scent soap on Sunday, the Melaaze on Monday and the Coconut Oil cream this morning. I am not the best at identifying scents, but all are complex and sophisticated. There is a lot going on here. Sue and Wendy have quite a nose for scents.

The soaps easy made some very slick lather. The cream took a bit more effort and water than I am used to using, as advertised, and I am going to continue to use it until I am confident I am making the best lather I can make with it. Having said that, I did generate enough suds for four passes and it was slick, but it tended to breakdown somewhat quickly. I am confident I am the problem here and look forward to using it again tomorrow.

I have also used Rose ASM, the Lavender ASM (already had this one), the Avocado oil ASM, the Jagger and Arrimarse. I don't know how to describe the Arrimarse, other than to say I like it.

I already have the Bay Rum with a Twist EDT and am eager to try the ASM. I think I have avoided the clash of scents and chose ones that while different also blended well. SWMBO has not complained and even has complimented me, so I am doing something right. She really likes the Jagger.

I also have a sample of an EDT called X4 (I think it is) and will try that one soon.

On the customer service side, Sue has already sent me a replacement bottle of the Mediterranean Citrus splash.

For price, even the normal retail price, the soaps, creams ASM's and EDT's are a bargain. Considering all that is included here, this comes under the heading "deal of the century."

If I sound as if I am gushing a bit too much, well, sorry. I am really pleased I got in on this deal. I plan on being a customer of SCS for a long time.

Thanks to Sue, Wendy and Tinzien for putting this all together.:biggrin:

[Tinzien]

the Avocado oil ASM

Neat, she did wind up including that as part of the possible sample offering. Sue and Wendy are working on a matching SC in that scent. :smile:

[DirtyDave]

Neat, she did wind up including that as part of the possible sample offering. Sue and Wendy are working on a matching SC in that scent. :smile:


Seth,

Yes, the avocado oil ASM was one of the samples included in the package, along with lavender and rose. If the rose scent will be same on the shaving cream, then it will be every bit as good as the scent on the my Trumper's Rose SC. No need to get the high-priced spread now.:rolleyes:

I forgot to mention the Orange Sorbet shave stick. The scent says dessert. Amazing.

[mightemacs]

+1 on the Orange Sorbet stick! And + a whole lot more to rodd for associating it with push-pops. Foolishly I used my 1805 today instead of that Orange Sorbet stick, but methinks tonight I'll pick up some push-pops and tomorrow morning I'll use the stick.

[2000army]

Is the coconut shaving cream supposed to be a little dried out? are you supposed to add water like you do for the soaps? my container had a dent in the cover amd doesn't close correctly and it has seemed to become more soap like. no big deal if I can just add water though ....

The Bay Rum With A Twist ASM is the best feeling and smelling thing i have ever put on my face! Thanks again SCS

[Tinzien]

### CONUS ONLY ###

Gentlemen,

Sue has reopened the ordering window for CONUS-ONLY members of B&B.

Please contact Sue via the same instructions in the first post of this thread.

Seth

[Tinzien]

Is the coconut shaving cream supposed to be a little dried out? are you supposed to add water like you do for the soaps? my container had a dent in the cover amd doesn't close correctly and it has seemed to become more soap like. no big deal if I can just add water though ....

The Bay Rum With A Twist ASM is the best feeling and smelling thing i have ever put on my face! Thanks again SCS

Check your PM.

My jar of shave cream was moist but as thick as any other cream I have gotten in the past from Sue.

[2000army]

Thank You Tinzien.

[R-James]

Mine came in today, and the bay rum w/twist aftershave milk was labeled shave stick. Luckily I can tell the difference and didn't shave with aftershave milk!

Can I just say once again thanks so much sue, and thanks seth for keeping us updated

[Sue]

R-James,
That was only a joke to see if you were paying attention and reading your labels like you should :redface:.

What happened is; I had both labels stored in the same file. Wendy said she put on one by mistake and was confindent she correctel it. Now me, on the other hand, saw the 'Lime Slice" and proceeded to label bottles of ASM; not thinking the shave stick and EDT all have the 'lime slice'.

I don't know if there is one mislabeled or a bunch. I feel pretty darn stupid about this. I had considered posting that there may be an error but didn't, keeping my fingers crossed there wasn't.

Oh well.........smile, you have a unique bottle signifying 'Doofus' but then again -- all who ordered may have received this very special bottle.

In all seriousness, I feel badly and I am sorry about the error. That particular bottle holds 4.4 ounces or 130ml.
My apolgies, Sue

[Tinzien]

Oh well.........smile, you have a unique bottle signifying 'Doofus' but then again -- all who ordered may have received this very special bottle.


You should make up a special batch of EdC and call it Doofus.

D = Delightful
O = Oriental
O = Olifactory
F = Fragrance
(that is)
U = Undeniably
S = Sexy

:w00t::biggrin:

[R-James]

No need to apologise sue, you are a god amongst shaving product manufacturers. Its what is inside that counts, not the labeling. You could have sent it to me inside an old hat and it would still smell as damned good!!!!

[biomesh]

I so want to get this but I will be leaving for a two week vacation soon and also SWMBO is a teacher so ADs are on hiatus until school starts up again. :biggrin:

[Mr. Tadashi]

Mine came in today and when I unpacked it and checked it out there was no leaks. Thanks to Tinzien and Sue & Wendy for making this possible.

[jostua]

Mine just arrived also. :w00t: In a strange twist of fate, I've been sick the past few days, and haven't been able to shave. However, the same day as the SCS package arrives, I get all better! Cutting off 4 days worth of growth was a sure joy with the Orange Sorbet shave stick. Add my name to the growing list of ardent worshipers of Sue and Wendy. Yay! :biggrin:

[Mickdaman]

I had just shaved and was about to leave for work yesterday when my package arrived, no chance to try any of the goodies until tonight. After much deliberation on what should constitute my first SCS shave I settled on the Orange Sorbet stick followed by the Bay Rum with a Twist ASM. Extremely smooth shave, leaving a really nice, fresh scent too! Looking forward to trying the rest of the bundle. Many thanks to Sue, Wendy, and Seth.

[prewt]

Lucky you, you got a one of a kind in the group buy with the bay rum w/a/ twist.

[iwill]

My replacement Med Splash came in on Friday. A very, very small leak but nothing to complain about. Sue was very quick to send me a replacement

Great scent btw

Thanks!

[Tricknology]

I just received a replacement Med. Citrus Splash today as well, and am about to go try it out. I can't say enough about how pleased I am with the level of professionalism, courtesy and care Sue and Wendy put into their products and customer service.