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- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
- Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8, "The Celebrated Extra Hollow" Barber's Notch
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire 2
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 Aftershave Splash
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.
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Sounds like a great great start into the day!
Really was. Here's to hoping that momentum carries through the day!
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.
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.
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.
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.
pipe-weed next time.
Of course the first Dr Jon's dupe the community suggests would be Pan's Pipe
MOAR BOAR plus Shire 2! Perfect combination!
Oh my, that razor is gorgeous!
It’s everything you said it is! :)
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.
I really wished I liked shire 2 more. Oh well, different strokes et al.