That little travel brush from Maggard is quite nice and the handle offers a secure grip. The fine synthetic feels as nice as the Wee Scot, and it makes and holds lather like a champ. And Wholly Kaw’s King of Bourbon shaving soap responded well, with a generous, thick, and fragrant lather. Of that soap:
Well blended notes of Tobacco, Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar, Ginger, Vetiver, Cypriol, Ylang-ylang and Cassie absolute.
Gingery vanilla gives off boozy notes without being too sweet on the drydown. Tobacco comes into play in the middle notes. Woody and earthy notes from Cypriol and Vetiver tone down the sweetness.
A blend of essential oils, resins, and aroma chemicals creating a symphony of notes appropriate for Fall and Winter.
Hops Extract is added to provide biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic providing relief for inflammation and prevention of spider veins.
Omega-6 Linoleic Acid and Omega-3 Linolenic Acid, the only long chain fatty acid which the body needs but cannot synthesize have long been recognized as essentials for healthy looking skin.
The ingredients:
Potassium Stearate, Sodium Stearate, Aqua, Donkey Milk, Water Buffalo Milk, Glycerin, Potassium Tallowate, Sodium Tallowate, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, Water Buffalo Whey, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Lanolin, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Linalool
Three passes with RazoRock’s Old Type razor left my face perfectly smooth and undamaged, and then a splash of Floris JF finished the job.
A great way to start the weekend.