#271

Posting Freak
Peachtree City, GA
(06-27-2024, 04:55 PM)Macduffs_Soap_Co Wrote:
(06-27-2024, 01:29 PM)dtownvino Wrote: Going to compare V4 and V5 bases soon.  I have enough V4 here to make a good assumption but want to get my next few shaves in with V5 to give some thoughts.  It is arriving today but next shave will be Friday... so hopefully by Sunday I can write something that makes sense from experience with both.

Awesome! Keep in mind that the V4 will likely have had a much longer cure time than my newer releases, and will likely be firmer. But at this point I think it's very well known how soft my soaps are!

Actually find the softness a major selling point; only scoop and bowl lather.

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#272
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#273

Member
Chester County, PA
(This post was last modified: 06-29-2024, 02:04 PM by dtownvino.)
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I used Market Days two days in a row (have to use a mild razor to shave daily so got out the 23C).  Very pleasant scent - I could use it from April until mid October in Eastern PA.  


However, i wasn’t here for the scent.  I wanted to review V5 vs V4 base.  Now, the very sincere truth is I do notice from batch to batch some slight variations in V4 mostly based off of firmness and how much product I need to lather with a 24mm Shavemac knot.  I mean slight and I see this from all artisans making soap, that is why it’s artisanal and not at Walmart. 

V4 vs V5 to me lathers, shaves and post shave seem identical.  I cannot discern any difference that is noticeable at all.

It’s a great thing that whatever changes were made did not impact the performance of the soap!

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#274

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(06-29-2024, 02:02 PM)dtownvino Wrote: [Image: FHMcnIG.jpeg]

I used Market Days two days in a row (have to use a mild razor to shave daily so got out the 23C).  Very pleasant scent - I could use it from April until mid October in Eastern PA.  


However, i wasn’t here for the scent.  I wanted to review V5 vs V4 base.  Now, the very sincere truth is I do notice from batch to batch some slight variations in V4 mostly based off of firmness and how much product I need to lather with a 24mm Shavemac knot.  I mean slight and I see this from all artisans making soap, that is why it’s artisanal and not at Walmart. 

V4 vs V5 to me lathers, shaves and post shave seem identical.  I cannot discern any difference that is noticeable at all.

For me, it’s a great thing that whatever changes were made did not impact the performance of the soap!
Nice observation to know the results have not been impacted thanks Mike !

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This post by Dave in KY mentions views and opinions expressed and makes it known that they are "those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of DFS or any other member, agency, organization, employer or company."  Big Grin
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#276

Posting Freak
Peachtree City, GA
(06-29-2024, 02:02 PM)dtownvino Wrote: [Image: FHMcnIG.jpeg]

I used Market Days two days in a row (have to use a mild razor to shave daily so got out the 23C).  Very pleasant scent - I could use it from April until mid October in Eastern PA.  


However, i wasn’t here for the scent.  I wanted to review V5 vs V4 base.  Now, the very sincere truth is I do notice from batch to batch some slight variations in V4 mostly based off of firmness and how much product I need to lather with a 24mm Shavemac knot.  I mean slight and I see this from all artisans making soap, that is why it’s artisanal and not at Walmart. 

V4 vs V5 to me lathers, shaves and post shave seem identical.  I cannot discern any difference that is noticeable at all.

It’s a great thing that whatever changes were made did not impact the performance of the soap!
Please to expound on the scent

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#277

Member
Chester County, PA
(06-29-2024, 03:16 PM)DanLaw Wrote:
(06-29-2024, 02:02 PM)dtownvino Wrote: [Image: FHMcnIG.jpeg]

I used Market Days two days in a row (have to use a mild razor to shave daily so got out the 23C).  Very pleasant scent - I could use it from April until mid October in Eastern PA.  


However, i wasn’t here for the scent.  I wanted to review V5 vs V4 base.  Now, the very sincere truth is I do notice from batch to batch some slight variations in V4 mostly based off of firmness and how much product I need to lather with a 24mm Shavemac knot.  I mean slight and I see this from all artisans making soap, that is why it’s artisanal and not at Walmart. 

V4 vs V5 to me lathers, shaves and post shave seem identical.  I cannot discern any difference that is noticeable at all.

It’s a great thing that whatever changes were made did not impact the performance of the soap!
Please to expound on the scent
Citrus - it is described as lemon gelato when put together.   

Sean’s sent profile:

Notes: Lemon, Lemongrass, Calamansi, Bitter Orange, Clementine, Grapefruit, Neroli, Cardamom, Coriander, Mate Absolute, Green Tea, Cedarwood, Musk

All I can say for sure it’s citrus, neroli, and cedarwood.  I smell some bitter orange, I can’t discern the lemon and lemongrass as individuals notes.  However I am dealing with allergies but my wife says it smells bright and clean, but not able to say it’s lemon gelato to us.

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#278

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Peachtree City, GA
(06-29-2024, 03:35 PM)dtownvino Wrote:
(06-29-2024, 03:16 PM)DanLaw Wrote:
(06-29-2024, 02:02 PM)dtownvino Wrote: [Image: FHMcnIG.jpeg]

I used Market Days two days in a row (have to use a mild razor to shave daily so got out the 23C).  Very pleasant scent - I could use it from April until mid October in Eastern PA.  


However, i wasn’t here for the scent.  I wanted to review V5 vs V4 base.  Now, the very sincere truth is I do notice from batch to batch some slight variations in V4 mostly based off of firmness and how much product I need to lather with a 24mm Shavemac knot.  I mean slight and I see this from all artisans making soap, that is why it’s artisanal and not at Walmart. 

V4 vs V5 to me lathers, shaves and post shave seem identical.  I cannot discern any difference that is noticeable at all.

It’s a great thing that whatever changes were made did not impact the performance of the soap!
Please to expound on the scent
Citrus - it is described as lemon gelato when put together.   

Sean’s sent profile:

Notes: Lemon, Lemongrass, Calamansi, Bitter Orange, Clementine, Grapefruit, Neroli, Cardamom, Coriander, Mate Absolute, Green Tea, Cedarwood, Musk

All I can say for sure it’s citrus, neroli, and cedarwood.  I smell some bitter orange, I can’t discern the lemon and lemongrass as individuals notes.  However I am dealing with allergies but my wife says it smells bright and clean, but not able to say it’s lemon gelato to us.

Is it debased with scandalwood?
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#280
Gentlemen - What have been your experiences and impressions of the MacDuff's aftershave splash?  Thanks

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