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[โ€“] DaveWave94 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

20.01.2025 - Boozy SOTN

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin handle w/ 26 mm Silksmoke Flattop/Fan hybrid knot
  • Razor: RazoRock Cyber Medium
  • Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
  • Lather: A&E - Peach & Cognac
  • Post-Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain AS toner

-> 1 pass on the head plus a bit cleanup. Quick and easy.

Today I was longing for something fruity so Peach & Cognac it is. It was the first A&E soap I ever got, so it's still in the OG Kaizen base (meanwhile, they came out with K2, K2E and Ultima bases). I must say it smells delicious - like some kind of nice liquor would. Bonus point is that it also is very easy to load and lather up.

I thought Samhain might be a good companion due to the shared boozy notes, but overall it's too overpowering. The peach however kinda smooths it out a bit, but it's definitely not the season for it anymore. I guess Pomona would've been the better combo companion, but at least I tried.

[โ€“] djundjila 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Peach & Cognac was the last A&E soap I ever bought (so far?) and I love this boozy gourmand. It's just so comforting.

[โ€“] DaveWave94 3 points 2 weeks ago

I definitely agree. It's sweet but not cloying, boozy but not overpowering and the added tobacco, leather and spices give it a solid backdrop with a sophisticated feeling. A really great scent for all seasons. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป