My Haslinger Schafmilch has been moon-shaped in the bowl I store it in for the last few shaves and still won't give up. This little fella provides great value.
My Guess... 3017
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My next 3017 project is not shaving-related, but I am going to work on ~325g of loose-leaf Tung Ting oolong tea.
I was able to kill off about 250g of darker oolong in about four months of semi-casual drinking, so this should last me a while at the same rate.
I was able to kill off about 250g of darker oolong in about four months of semi-casual drinking, so this should last me a while at the same rate.
Ha! On that note, I am starting to really dial in my Redbird Espresso blend so I probably won't switch it out for at least another pound or two. There is a Brazilian espresso blend in the wings though that is brand new to me.
3 months down. 80 shaves with 97 grams used. At this rate I'very got another 3 months to go!
Brand / Scent / S.E.F. (1 poor - 5 excellent)
Czech & Speake / Oxford & Cambridge / 5
Haslinger / Schafmilch / 5
Mikes / Barbershop / 4
Mikes / Rose and Cedarwood / 4
B&M / Fougere Aromatique / 4
Proraso Cream / Blue / 4
Simpsons Luxury Cream / Vanilla & Rose / 4
Valobra Soft Soap / Almond / 3
Harris Cream / Arlington / 3
RR / Fines American Blend / 3
Proraso Cream / Red / 3
TOBS Cream / Lavender / 3
Cella / 3
Xpec Cream / Original & Unscented / 3
Proraso Cream / Green / 2
Institut Karite Cream / regular / 2
Col Conk / Bay Rum / 2
Stirling / SDM / 2
Stirling / Lime / 2
B&M / Nocturne / 1 (allergic reaction)
TOBS Soap "new" / Sandalwood / 1
Williams / regular / 1
Starting May 1st...Mikes.
Czech & Speake / Oxford & Cambridge / 5
Haslinger / Schafmilch / 5
Mikes / Barbershop / 4
Mikes / Rose and Cedarwood / 4
B&M / Fougere Aromatique / 4
Proraso Cream / Blue / 4
Simpsons Luxury Cream / Vanilla & Rose / 4
Valobra Soft Soap / Almond / 3
Harris Cream / Arlington / 3
RR / Fines American Blend / 3
Proraso Cream / Red / 3
TOBS Cream / Lavender / 3
Cella / 3
Xpec Cream / Original & Unscented / 3
Proraso Cream / Green / 2
Institut Karite Cream / regular / 2
Col Conk / Bay Rum / 2
Stirling / SDM / 2
Stirling / Lime / 2
B&M / Nocturne / 1 (allergic reaction)
TOBS Soap "new" / Sandalwood / 1
Williams / regular / 1
Starting May 1st...Mikes.
And London Barbershop is done. I didn't have enough for the 10th full shave today, but I gave it a shot anyway. Since I only had enough lather for 1 good pass I didn't count it below.
I decided just after posting that I will use a Truefitt & Hill sample as my next. I only has 1-2 shaves worth.
| 3017 (Rating 1-4) | Start | End | # Shaves | g per shave | refill $ per shave |
| Various Samples | 11/17/2014 | 12/16/2014 | 13 | - | - |
| Stirling Autumn Glory (s) | 1 | 12/18/2014 | 1/14/2015 | 15 | 1.89 | $0.14 |
| Palmolive (paused) | 4 | 2/2/2015 | 3/13/2015 | 18 | 0.74 | $0.012 |
| SCS Fairway (s) | 1 | 3/15/2015 | 3/16/2015 | 2 | 2 | $0.28 |
| B&M Adagio (s) | 2.5 | 3/18/2015 | 4/4/2015 | 10 | 1.01 | $0.12 |
| MR London Barbershop (s) | 2.5 | 4/5/2015 | 4/30/2015 | 9 | 1.02 | $0.09 |
| T&H Trafalgar (s) | ??? | ??? |
I decided just after posting that I will use a Truefitt & Hill sample as my next. I only has 1-2 shaves worth.
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Gents, up for grabs is a puck of Ian S 5am Fougere. Just make a comment that you'd like to try it and I'll pick a winner this weekend. Might split the puck and pick two winners.
I've never tried a Fougere or an Ian S soap. I'd love to get the chance to try out your puck. Thanks 
Jay, I'm afraid to enter as I might win. 
Winning Bruce's great D.R. Harris PIF last year set me back 7 months on my stockpile reduction plan.
Winning Bruce's great D.R. Harris PIF last year set me back 7 months on my stockpile reduction plan.
Generous offer. I would like to try it. Thanks for offering the PIF.
I'm in, thanks for the chance. I have about 15 shave left of a tub of TOBS Almond and I can try it. Come to think if it, I'm not sure that I posted about finishing KMF. Need to do that this weekend.
I have no Fougere (or does Arlington count?) or IanS soaps, so I'm in for the PIF.
Not in since I already have your other puck, but those of you that have never tried an Ian S soap need to jump all offer this offer.
Not in as I don't really need to add another soap, but awesome PIF Jay
Not in, but a big 
in recognition.
in recognition.
Jay, I'd love to try it if you'll consider me. Thanks!
Finished my T&H Trafalgar sample this morning. That was a nice experience. Effortless lather, good protection and good slickness every time. No dialing necessary for me. The scent was really nice of course and something I enjoyed a lot.
Starting a peppermint/grapefruit soap sample on Sunday.
Finished my T&H Trafalgar sample this morning. That was a nice experience. Effortless lather, good protection and good slickness every time. No dialing necessary for me. The scent was really nice of course and something I enjoyed a lot.
Starting a peppermint/grapefruit soap sample on Sunday.
Everyone who has expressed interest (even you rockviper) have been added to the list.
IanS makes good soap. Would like to be considered for it as well.
I've never tried an IanS. I'd like to be in.
