I received several compliments throughout the time I used this splash. Needless to say I was impressed with the lasting ability of this product. I could even smell it when I was driving home.
The scent lasted a full day’s work (ten hours plus) and I found myself constantly putting my hands to my face in order to catch a whiff of my new aftershave. I found that a quarter- sized drop was just enough for me. When applying the splash remember less is more. I found the scent to perfectly match the soap and was abundant but not over bearing. The after shave is an alcohol based splash (splash is a term for non-cream based aftershaves) made with Fine’s classic formula. Although I rarely bloom shaving soaps, I did several times with soap to see if it inhibited performance and I personally found it easier to use without blooming. I highly recommend test lathering this soap before shaving in order to find the perfect “water to soap ratio” that works for you. I had a little trouble with the soap when I bloomed (or let it soak in water several minutes before using) it. The fragrance of citrus and musk stayed well within the room for some time after the shave. The scent was very abundant but not overbearing and was quite pleasant. There were no “airy” spots to be seen and the lather lasted in my bowl the entire shave.
When applying to my face, coverage was even and the lather was solid. I found performance to be very similar with different brushes although the soap seemed to favor synthetic bristles over natural hair. The soap lathered with ease and required very little water to get going which is a classic attribute of triple milled soaps. RELATED POST: What Is The Best Shaving Soap? Although the image disappears after a few uses it’s still really cool. The image matches the picture on the front of the box and is a nice touch. The result is a hard, dense and usually more fragrant product.Īs with all Fine soaps, there is an image of Mr. For those wondering, triple-milled refers to the process of running the soap through a mill to remove moisture, solidify and add fragrance to the soap. The soap is made using Fine Accoutrements triple-milled tallow based formula which is used in all their products. *Disclaimer: This article is my personal opinion of a soap/aftershave and does not represent the opinions of Sharpologist. There is an easy pour top which prevents over pouring and allows just a little at a time so you don’t spill it everywhere. It arrives sealed so the user knows if the product has or hasn’t been tampered with. The aftershave is in a functional bottle that is very common amongst artisan products. The directions on the side of the box suggest putting the puck in a shaving mug but you can use a tin or plastic Tupperware that will get the job done without any added expense. It does lacks the ability to lather directly into the packaging so you’ll have to use a separate container. which is in the ball park of most artisan products. The soap puck is the standard size of 3.5 oz. The shape and style of the box also resembles “ Williams Soap” another classic icon in the shaving soap world. Fine” which truly reminisces a 1960’s shaving commercial. The soap box just says “classic” with a retro picture of “Mr. When I first learned of these products a few years ago I honestly thought the company was in business for 50 + years and still using the same packaging. The classic style of the packaging surrounding Fine products is almost like going into a time machine. I used several different brushes, razors, and blade combos to see how the products performed with different hardware. I used this soap and aftershave daily for two weeks so I could really learn the products through a multitude of scenarios. Both could easily be used to complement each other if you decided to match the Fine products with the famous cologne. I found that Aqua Di Parma has an edge on the citrus aspect and Fine Italian Citrus to have more of a musk tone. Both are similar but still retain their separate identities. Having used Acqua Di Parma in the past I can tell you that scent wise, this is a great tribute to the original. Both the soap and aftershave have a heavy but pleasant citrus overtone and light spicy musk undertone.
FREE EBOOK FROM SHARPOLOGIST: How To Get A Better Shave No Matter What Products You Are Usingįine Accoutrements did a great job replicating this this particular scent while adding their own flair.