Gentlemen,
After one shave, I find Abbate y La Mantia Krokos an exceptional shave soap. Soft soap, I might add. What stands out first is the soft and subtle saffron fragrance. I love saffron, and this is the first time I have experienced it in a shave soap — and for me, it is a perfect combination of shave soap and the most expensive spice on earth.
The lather, although thick and creamy, didn't seem voluminous on my first try. I thought I would have to reload the brush later in the shave. I misjudged, because the lather was plenty for my three-pass shave.
Abbate y La Mantia Krokos had remarkable cushion and glide. I should note that the glorious edge on my 6/8 Revisor helped. What I found especially curious was the soap's beard preparation quality: the razor, with my short strokes, seemed to nudge each hair individually and then gently slice it off.
Finally, the soap's aftershave properties are ideal even for an ultra sensitive skin such as mine. My face feels silky smooth, which, of course, complements my Hollywood face. This could be the day I am discovered. I had intended to use Woods of Windsor aftershave, but changed that to the I Coloniali aftershave balm, which made for a good pairing.
I am impressed enough with Abbate y La Mantia Krokos , after one shave, to place the soap in the First Tier. Good stuff.
