Since I just closed out my starter set PIF, I thought it would be fun to follow it with a PIF consisting of some items that didn't quite work out as I tried to become a little more advanced in my wet shaving journey. My face didn't agree with these items, but I hope yours will. Since B&B opened my eyes to these and many more great products in my lurking days, what better way to pay it forward?
The Rules
This is open to ConUS residents only to keep shipping simple. Reply to let me know you are "in" and share a story of your (successful or unsuccessful) attempts to "take it up a notch." The cutoff for entries will be midnight Eastern Time on Saturday, 1/28. I will pick a winner via random draw next weekend.
The Goods and The Story
Mystic Water Barbershop Shave Stick - There's a little more than half the stick remaining and it's the "old" MW formula, so it's a little picky with harder water. It's a nice spicy/soapy take on a barbershop scent and I really wanted to like this. Unfortunately, there is something in it that subtly does not agree with my face, plus it takes some patience to lather the old formulation, so I was not getting the best it had to offer, I'm sure. I will say, when you get it right, the post shave feel from MW can't be beat!
TOBS Shaving Shop Cream - This tub is nearly full and this one was a heart breaker. TOBS is so highly praised here, I had to try some as I was spreading my wet shaving wings. This is a sophisticated take on a barbershop scent and it's really very nice. It has, without fail, lit up my face each time i tried it, so I will pass it along to someone who can enjoy it. I believe TOBS stopped making this scent, so here's your chance to give it a go, or get more of a favorite.
B1 (1956) Gillette Red Tip - It's missing an end cap and there is a water spot on one of the doors, but it is in good user condition and I treated to to a dip in Barbicide. As I acquired some Super Speeds (40s, Flair Tip, Black Handled) and liked them, I continued searching for the perfect shave. Everyone raved about Red Tips and I figured I'd give a more aggressive razor a shot. It turns out that was probably exactly the wrong medicine. After I got a Slim, I discovered that middling to mild settings suit me best. Rather than sitting around in my medicine cabinet, I think this razor deserves some use, so off it goes.
Good luck to all who enter, I am looking forward to your stories.
Bart
The Rules
This is open to ConUS residents only to keep shipping simple. Reply to let me know you are "in" and share a story of your (successful or unsuccessful) attempts to "take it up a notch." The cutoff for entries will be midnight Eastern Time on Saturday, 1/28. I will pick a winner via random draw next weekend.
The Goods and The Story
Mystic Water Barbershop Shave Stick - There's a little more than half the stick remaining and it's the "old" MW formula, so it's a little picky with harder water. It's a nice spicy/soapy take on a barbershop scent and I really wanted to like this. Unfortunately, there is something in it that subtly does not agree with my face, plus it takes some patience to lather the old formulation, so I was not getting the best it had to offer, I'm sure. I will say, when you get it right, the post shave feel from MW can't be beat!
TOBS Shaving Shop Cream - This tub is nearly full and this one was a heart breaker. TOBS is so highly praised here, I had to try some as I was spreading my wet shaving wings. This is a sophisticated take on a barbershop scent and it's really very nice. It has, without fail, lit up my face each time i tried it, so I will pass it along to someone who can enjoy it. I believe TOBS stopped making this scent, so here's your chance to give it a go, or get more of a favorite.
B1 (1956) Gillette Red Tip - It's missing an end cap and there is a water spot on one of the doors, but it is in good user condition and I treated to to a dip in Barbicide. As I acquired some Super Speeds (40s, Flair Tip, Black Handled) and liked them, I continued searching for the perfect shave. Everyone raved about Red Tips and I figured I'd give a more aggressive razor a shot. It turns out that was probably exactly the wrong medicine. After I got a Slim, I discovered that middling to mild settings suit me best. Rather than sitting around in my medicine cabinet, I think this razor deserves some use, so off it goes.
Good luck to all who enter, I am looking forward to your stories.
Bart
