Thread: Have to start avoiding this section of SRP!

I'm pretty impressed with the RazoRock 888 for performance, sadly it completely lacks any hint of eucalyptus

I would like to try some Mama Bear soaps and some MFW too!

I guess that I am immune to this ailment as I have a very low tolerance to strong odors. When I say "strong", you may smell a hint of fragrances but I get beat over the nose with them. My family has to be diligent about what they buy and use around me or it can be disastrous. One time I was driving with my wife and daughter in the car, in the back seat my daughter started using one of her favorite scented hand sanitizers and it sent me into convulsions so bad that I almost caused an accident. I had to pull to the side of the road as my sinuses closed up and almost suffocated me. They left me gagging and struggling to breathe as they went to wash her hands of the offending odor. So far I have been lucky with the soaps that I have used, I dare not risk any others as I have to be enclosed with them in my motorcycle helmet for an extended period of time.

Originally Posted by guitstik

I guess that I am immune to this ailment as I have a very low tolerance to strong odors. When I say "strong", you may smell a hint of fragrances but I get beat over the nose with them. My family has to be diligent about what they buy and use around me or it can be disastrous. One time I was driving with my wife and daughter in the car, in the back seat my daughter started using one of her favorite scented hand sanitizers and it sent me into convulsions so bad that I almost caused an accident. I had to pull to the side of the road as my sinuses closed up and almost suffocated me. They left me gagging and struggling to breathe as they went to wash her hands of the offending odor. So far I have been lucky with the soaps that I have used, I dare not risk any others as I have to be enclosed with them in my motorcycle helmet for an extended period of time.

I have the exact opposite problem. Most of those delightfully scented soaps, according to their users, are lost to me. It has to be a very strong or heavy scent to get through to me. When I can sense an aroma it is either very, very strong or I'm coming down with something, no in between. The only compensation I have for a lousy sense of smell is that on rare, rare occasion I see colors when I hear a piece of music. By seeing I mean that most of the time I sense the color and translate the sensing into a visual image. If I remember correctly there was a sci-fi story I read a long time ago, a funny tale, where it ended with the hero saying, "I smell something blue."

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

I have the exact opposite problem. Most of those delightfully scented soaps, according to their users, are lost to me. It has to be a very strong or heavy scent to get through to me. When I can sense an aroma it is either very, very strong or I'm coming down with something, no in between. The only compensation I have for a lousy sense of smell is that on rare, rare occasion I see colors when I hear a piece of music. By seeing I mean that most of the time I sense the color and translate the sensing into a visual image. If I remember correctly there was a sci-fi story I read a long time ago, a funny tale, where it ended with the hero saying, "I smell something blue."

I think I know that story. "The Blue Adept" by Piers Anthony from the "Adept" series. In fact, as soon as you said that you "smell colors", I thought of that story.

I'll check it out next time I'm at the library.

edhewitt,

Yes, Martin de Candre is pricey, but if I have the money, I will not hesitate to purchase it. Right now, with the other soaps and creams in rotation, I have enough Martin de Candre to last me for the rest of the year. After that, I will find the money somewhere to re-order it.

For me, what makes a good soap or cream, in addition to luxurious lather, comfortable cushion and slick glide, is how comfortable it leaves the face after the shave. I prefer comfort over perfect. Martin de Candre also leaves my face comfortable.

Other soaps and creams that do the same include: Castle Forbes, BAUM.BE, Estbjerg, Santa Maria Novella, Xpec (although it's future is in doubt and I have a just a little bit left), Truefitt & Hill's Ultimate Comfort and Le Pere Lucien.

If anything, give these a try at least once — if you like fine soaps or creams that also leave your face comfortable.

Originally Posted by guitstik

I think I know that story. "The Blue Adept" by Piers Anthony from the "Adept" series. In fact, as soon as you said that you "smell colors", I thought of that story.

Great book series, and now that will go on to my Kobo! Been years since I read that!

i agree..these forums are tough for me too

Originally Posted by jmsodpc

i agree..these forums are tough for me too

Powerfully seductive. But an awful lot of fun!

Buy them all and then buy some more. You know you want to.