Hi All-Well, Christmas came early for me this year! I was checking out Brad and Casie's website at Maggard Razors (where I've spent a lot of time watching Brad's videos trying to learn the art of restoring), and ogling all their excellent sample packs. As I'm always trying out new (to me) soaps, creams, and aftershaves, my shave den is full of samples to play with. Anyway, as I love Proraso's classic cream, and have heard wonderful things about their other products, I couldn't resist this Proraso Ultimate Sampler: Proraso Ultimate Sampler | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

And though I've never been a big fan of the basic Pinaud Clubman AS, I decided I couldn't really call myself a true wet-shaver until I had tried all the others, so I had to get this: Clubman Pinaud Aftershave Samples | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

I love the little 7ml spray bottles, and they're all so colorful (I could even save them to hang on the Christmas tree!). I especially can't wait to try the Lime Sec, Osage Rub, and we'll see about the notorious Lilac Vegetal I've heard so much about.

Let me add too that even though I ordered on Sunday, they were lightning fast with several e-mails acknowledging the order, shipping info., etc. The package came in the mail today, and was meticulously and protectively packed by Casie and Collin. Now I can't wait to go play with them all. Too bad I had to shave this morning for a funeral.

I'll try to report back my impressions on each individual product later. Aaron/SHD