IMHO the Arko scent works well with the Musgo Real. This is one of the challenges of superlather, I’m finding, matching soap and cream scents that can work together. I find that fairly neutral soaps like the Valobra stick work well with just about anything. The reverse works well too; a fairly neutral cream like The Gentlemens Refinery Standard works well with a more highly scented soap, e.g. Roger & Gallette. Now if EJ would put a Chatsworth handle on a Slant-bar head!!!!

Regards,

Steve

As for shaving stuff in Thessaloniki, man that’s a hunt I’d love to do! I fantasize about all the little shops in the old market selling vintage Ottoman shave-shit buried away in little back drawers. Just a fantasy, I know! The only advice I can give you is that there is no relationship between price and quality in this market. Some of the least expensive stuff like the Turkish Arko Shave Stick and Proraso Shave Cream from Italy give some of the best results I’ve ever had, blowing away products at many times the price-multiple.

If you want to improve your shave, I’d suggest thinking razors. The Edwin Jagger Chatsworth with double-edge head is awesome. I’m probably moving in the direction of making that my “go to” razor for 90% of my shaves.

I’m glad Assia liked the mushrooms, maybe I will post the simple recipe on the blog today.

SC

Truly inspirational Any advice on what high-end shaving products I can find in T-Niki ? I currently use L’Occitane stuff. Pretty good but my face deserves the best.

george

PS: Assia is still raving about your grilled ’shrooms