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    Default Razorock Don Marco AKA Bergamotto goodness

    I finally tried my Razorock Don Marco (Bergamotto Neroli) croap jar last night, and it was an amazing shave.

    10 seconds of swirling with a pre-soaked-but-water-squeezed-out Semogue Finest Badger (SOC 2011 LE, size 2) and I had enough lather for at least 4 pass.
    Slickness was great on the first pass. Moisturizing was just perfect.
    The scent? Intoxicating. The nice fresh smell of orange and grapefruit from the bergamot, with a sweet candy touch.

    Matching Aftershave? Of course I had to get it!
    The Don Marco AS Splash is not overly moisturizing, if at all, but it's definitely not drying.
    A light alcohol sting is present at first, but it's quickly replaced by a nice cooling effect that lasts for about 5 minutes.
    The bergamot smell is even stronger here and lats for a couple of hours.

    The Lady was almost licking my face after smelling it... I assume that counts as a SWIMBO Seal of Approval.

    Cheers.
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    Thanks for the feedback!
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    I bought one of these a while back. I wanted to try a razorock soap, and the bergamot and neroli seemed like it would be something that I'd enjoy.

    While I did enjoy the scent, I found that, for me anyway, it was lacking in slip and left a sort of dry texture on my skin

    After reading this post, I pulled it out of the cupboard to revisit on my next shave. I'll post my results, just for the heck of it.

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    Well, the second shave with the Don wasn't as glorious as the first.
    As I like to experiment and vary methods with new soaps, this time I didn't squeeze the water out of the brush prior to loading.
    It took a lot more work to get a proper lather that wasn't runny, and even then the water/soap ratio wasn't in favor of good slickness.
    I ended up with a few nicks and lots of redness.

    I'll go back to squeezing the water out and adding drops as needed...

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    RazorRock soaps are good soaps. They are very pleasant to use but the main issue with them is the scent. If you like the scent, great. If not and I am not a fan of Don Marco, the scent reduces the enjoyment. Don Marco smells like bubble gum to me. Now San Valentino is another story.
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    "I",

    I agree about the San Valentino scent. I used it this morning. It is a great "manly" rose scent.



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    I have to say I very much enjoy Don Marco. To me I get more of the orange scent then anything. Almost could take a bite out of it. Swimbo has since confiscated it for her legs. So I have an empty hole in the soap line up. May have to try some San Valentino as RR is great soap.
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    Sorry....the San Vanentino was a 2014 Limited Edition and is sold out. Lot of others to choose from though....
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    Too much choice I'd say... I wish he did a sampler pack...

    I agree that the Don has a very candy-like smell that might not do it for most.

    The XXX is next in the drawer, I have yet to open it and smell it. I didn't get the matching A/S though; I don't have a lot of space to hoard shaving supplies...

    Cheers.
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    A sampler pack would be great. I took a gamble when I bought my first couple because I didn't have any experience with RR. After using them I will say that the performance is consistent. So as long as the smell is good its a winner.
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