Chad Stewart's test creams
Used the Absinthe this morning with the same procedure as below. The scent reminds me of licorice but it was not overwhelming. This did not linger after the shave and did not interfere with my cologne or lotion. The test revealed exactly the same results as below, with only the sent difference. I personally prefer the orange/clove. It is very bay rum like.
Therefore, my ratings for the Absinthe is the same as the orange/clove rated below. This Shave Cream absolutely fits into the top tier. It provides the softest and smoothest finish I've experienced with creams. I am looking forward to getting some of this in my rotation.:rock:
Headdoc
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headdoc
Got mine yesterday and tried the orange/clove today.
Method: wet my face, place a knurdle (almond size) of the cream in the cup and whip it up using @2tbs water and wet, shaken brush (adding a little more water to get it right for me). Place lather on my face- brush teeth (2min), then re-lather and shave wtg, relather and shave atg,
The cream whipped up to a thick meringue texture easily. The foam remained intact throughout the 2 minutes of tooth brushing. After relathering, the shave (DOVO-tortoise) feel was very smooth with a very high slick factor. Just placing more water on my face before relathering revealed how much slickness remained. It seemed that keeping it wet increases the slickness. The relathering and ATG pass left my face bbs with an astonishingly smooth finish. Rinsing my face off after left a very smooth feel. The moisturizing effect was excellant. No irritation with a bbs shave.
I have about 20+ different soaps and creams I've bought, used, kept & thrown out in the year I've been a member of SRP. Some of these include: musgo, la toja, aos, crabtree, tobs, palmolive euro, honeybee spa, ogallala, arko commando, mitchells, kiss my face, wars, lido, vdh, etc. This rates easily in the top teir of creams.
I'll use the absinthe tomorrow.
price= ? this was a sample- I don't really know if Chad is going to market this product or share the recipe- I'd buy it. It is very concentrated and very little is needed to be used.
efficacy= 10
slickness= 10
scent= I loved the oranga/clove. It was pleasant and did not linger after the shave
packaging= ?
irritation= none for me
moisturizing= 10
I like the density of the cream. I placed the knurdle in @ 2 tbs hot water in the bowl. It did soften and it whipped up leaving no leftovers.
Good job Chad!! :tu