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Post your shave of the day for Friday!

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

6/16/23

I never tried OG Shire, but hopped on Shire 2 for the sole reason that I'm a big Tolkien fan. The description notes are full of things that I don't typically go for. My initial thoughts of Shire were that it was okay. This morning though, something in the scent just really clicked with me and I just all of sudden... Got it. The tobacco really seemed to stand out for the first time to me, and blending with the Vetiver, Spices and Violet that Hobbit hole vibe just struck me. Fantastic.

This Wade & Butcher is such a pleasure to use. Super light and the feel of the steel is just one of those "IYKYK" kind of things. Just really on a level of its own, and it takes such a keen edge. This was a wonderful way to start the day. Close and comfortable shave, no nicks or irritation.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I never used Shire 1 either. I really like Shire 2, though. If I had one comment about it is that I wish the tobacco was more forward.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree. I'm not sure why it stood out so much today compared to other times, but I feel like that just really elevated the entire scent.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For me the tobacco is more recognizable in the soap than in the splash and I think that may have been intentional. I also think Ben wanted the scent to be a warm weather tobacco/grassy/fresh air scent and (perhaps) was careful with the balance of tobacco with other notes.

@[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Agreed. I find it to be a very pleasant warm weather scent. I get why Ben made that decision because the tobacco could easily overwhelm. Maybe Shire 3? Or maybe instead of tobacco he should use the scent of pipe-weed next time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

pipe-weed next time.

Of course the first Dr Jon's dupe the community suggests would be Pan's Pipe

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Shire++;

W&B++;

MOAR BOAR++;

Sounds like a great great start into the day!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Really was. Here's to hoping that momentum carries through the day!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

IK

MOAR BOAR plus Shire 2! Perfect combination!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh my, that razor is gorgeous!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

It’s everything you said it is! :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

MOAR BOAR + Shire 2 has been my favorite shave combo lately. The only reason I don’t do it more is because I’m already blown through half a tub of Shire 2.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I really wished I liked shire 2 more. Oh well, different strokes et al.