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Just had my third shave with the Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary Shaving Soap, triple milled, wonderful, rich robust stuff.
There was a scent that I couldn't quite place, really stood out as something unusual, until today's shave when it finally hit me what that distinct smell was - it smelt like tea, a tannin maybe? Very nice, anyone else notice this?
Using the Manna Sicily tomorrow. Relying on my nose is not a good bet though, but I will give it my best effort.
Both of my soaps, Manna and Dolomiti have faint scents.
Gentlemen,
Yes, this is a delightful shave soap in every way. I have the Dolomiti and the Aromatica and enjoy both.
If you drink Earl Grey, the tea smell is bergamot. All the ingredients are on their website.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Just finished shaving with the Manna. This is a great shaving soap!
The scent is very light and fleeting. Not one you would buy for the aroma.
I haven't had a cup of Earl Grey since watching a Star Trek: Next Generation marathon when we were all deeply concerned about The Borg, but now that you mention it, that's it, never would have put the two together - thanks - The Borg and Saponificio Shaving Soap - this hobby just keeps getting more interesting! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by onimaru55
Thx Phrank. Had to order a tin to try now.
'Computer, Earl Grey-Hot.':borg:
I do love Bergamot. Think it's one of the big components of pinaud as well.
So I ordered the anniversary soap, the AF balm, and a big bar of pomegranate soap for m'lady..
From Italy, maybe a couple weeks.
Cheers.
If she does not like it try the Mitchel's Wool Fat bath soap. Wife and daughter-in-law love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeB52
Excellent - I'd say you'll get it within 7-10 days easily, mine arrived in 5 business days...ordered mid-week, was there the following Tuesday...was surprised how quickly it got here.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeB52
Just got mine and will take it out for a spin. Really like their other soaps so I am sure I won't be disappointed.
I love SV soaps, got all of them but Dolomiti. Lathers great, smells awesome, post shave is superb, this is one of the very best artisan soaps for me.
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Originally Posted by mainaman
+1
SV is definitely a top tier shave soap
You mean there's more than one??? :dropjaw:Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
Oh lord, down the wormhole we go......:banghead:
There are 5 soaps in the line if I am not wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Manna di Sicilia
Dolomiti
Felce Aromatica
Flying Mango which is limited edition made for The Shave Nook forum.
70th Anniversary
What....there's another shaving forum! :gaah:Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
The insanity must stop!!! :banghead:
Package arrived on my doorstep today all the way from Italy! Less than a week transit.
Great shipping speed for sure. Should have bought all 5 scents it seems based on forum feedback.
Ahhh well. One at a time works too.
And I have a lovely 4 day scruff built up to test it out tonight as well!
Yeah!