Grooming Dept Chypre Peach — “Citruses, Maillette Lavender, Rose, Peach, Osmanthus, Spices, Amber, Oakmoss, Leather, Labdanum, Vetiver, and Patchouli” — uses the Kairos (tallow) formula. The soap seemed soft this morning as I loaded this Plisson HMW 12 with its horn handle (a very nice brush, I will say). It was easy to produce a fine lather, and with the Edwin Jagger razor shown, three passes left my face perfectly smooth.
The aftershave is The Shave Den’s Coconut Lime Verbena aftershave milk, with a striking and pleasant fragrance. No Hydrating Gel this time, since the aftershave itself is designed to aid the skin.
All in all, a fine start to the weekend.
The tea this morning is not a blend but a varietal: Murchie’s Assam Tippy Golden: “A dark, rich tea with full-bodied, malty flavour, with a hint of sweetness and a silk smooth finish. Assam teas are especially good where water conditions overpower more delicate teas.”