April 16, 2025 - BVWSC

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
• Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. 11/16 Hollow Ground Round Point
• Lather: Areffa Soap - Phantom of Kyiv - Soap
• Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Guerlain - Jicky - Eau de Toilette
• Talc: Yardley Gold
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

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This was a Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club shave, and our soap today was Phantom of Kyiv by Areffa. Here are the scent notes:

Type of aroma: woody
Initial note: hazelnut, lemon, orange, lime
Heart note: cedar, clove, rose, lily of the valley
Final note: oak, pine, patchouli, eucalyptus

This is a very nice scent. The scent strength in the soap is mild, but I found that fine. I would agree with the description as woody. Overall, I get a dried cedar vibe from it, with the citrus notes adding a refreshing quality. I thought that 1889 for the splash, and Jicky for the fragrance, complemented well.

I found the lather to be excellent. It is beef tallow based with some oils added, and is completely luxurious. Low structure, and high density. Takes hydration beautifully.

So, yeah. Great shave today!

Thanks so much to @sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social for providing the smush. Your collection is terrific!