Review Extro Cosmesi Soap Review Thread
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Dr Watson
James
Hmm, I have less info than I thought... Will share what I have anyway.
Extro Freddo: "First use of the Freddo and what a great croap it is... Nice and cooling with a very natural clean eucalyptus scent (not like that Proraso Green camphorous stink.)"
Extro Positano: "Had such a good experience with Extro Tabacco I decided to grab another set and couldn't resist the temptation of "the Amalfi coast in a bottle". Was delivered by the postie first thing so I managed to use it for my SOTD... Scent is quite subdued when sniffed from the tub and bottle, "hmm disappointingly mild" I thought, well let me tell you the scent explodes once its on your face. Lather quality was superb, perhaps even better than tabacco but the scent was so strong it gave me a really itchy shave where my whole face was telling me something wasn't right! Battled on through it and finished with the matching splash, which turned out to be even stronger. My face was on fire for a few minutes, it died down to a itch after I applied some Proraso sensitive balm. I can still smell it very strongly, my face seems to have recovered and actually I have the smoothest BBS in a long time with really supple, hydrated skin. Performance was spot on but I can't face that burning sensation ever again!"
Extro Tabacco: I can't find what I wrote about this one but do recall the superb performance and great scent... The only reference I can find is me saying that I much preferred it to Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Tuscano, yes really! Of all those I tried Tabacco and Bay rum (no reviews of that either sadly, it seems I post more when I dislike something lol) were my favourites, in fact I might pick up some more
Extro Freddo: "First use of the Freddo and what a great croap it is... Nice and cooling with a very natural clean eucalyptus scent (not like that Proraso Green camphorous stink.)"
Extro Positano: "Had such a good experience with Extro Tabacco I decided to grab another set and couldn't resist the temptation of "the Amalfi coast in a bottle". Was delivered by the postie first thing so I managed to use it for my SOTD... Scent is quite subdued when sniffed from the tub and bottle, "hmm disappointingly mild" I thought, well let me tell you the scent explodes once its on your face. Lather quality was superb, perhaps even better than tabacco but the scent was so strong it gave me a really itchy shave where my whole face was telling me something wasn't right! Battled on through it and finished with the matching splash, which turned out to be even stronger. My face was on fire for a few minutes, it died down to a itch after I applied some Proraso sensitive balm. I can still smell it very strongly, my face seems to have recovered and actually I have the smoothest BBS in a long time with really supple, hydrated skin. Performance was spot on but I can't face that burning sensation ever again!"
Extro Tabacco: I can't find what I wrote about this one but do recall the superb performance and great scent... The only reference I can find is me saying that I much preferred it to Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Tuscano, yes really! Of all those I tried Tabacco and Bay rum (no reviews of that either sadly, it seems I post more when I dislike something lol) were my favourites, in fact I might pick up some more
Boycie83
Space Cadet
Excellent! Thanks for sharing James.Hmm, I have less info than I thought... Will share what I have anyway.
Extro Freddo: "First use of the Freddo and what a great croap it is... Nice and cooling with a very natural clean eucalyptus scent (not like that Proraso Green camphorous stink.)"
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Extro Positano: "Had such a good experience with Extro Tabacco I decided to grab another set and couldn't resist the temptation of "the Amalfi coast in a bottle". Was delivered by the postie first thing so I managed to use it for my SOTD... Scent is quite subdued when sniffed from the tub and bottle, "hmm disappointingly mild" I thought, well let me tell you the scent explodes once its on your face. Lather quality was superb, perhaps even better than tabacco but the scent was so strong it gave me a really itchy shave where my whole face was telling me something wasn't right! Battled on through it and finished with the matching splash, which turned out to be even stronger. My face was on fire for a few minutes, it died down to a itch after I applied some Proraso sensitive balm. I can still smell it very strongly, my face seems to have recovered and actually I have the smoothest BBS in a long time with really supple, hydrated skin. Performance was spot on but I can't face that burning sensation ever again!"
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Extro Tabacco: I can't find what I wrote about this one but do recall the superb performance and great scent... The only reference I can find is me saying that I much preferred it to Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Tuscano, yes really! Of all those I tried Tabacco and Bay rum (no reviews of that either sadly, it seems I post more when I dislike something lol) were my favourites, in fact I might pick up some more
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Shaverrific666
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I'm very tempted by these croaps..personally I've always thought Italian software was the tops so I'm pretty sure these will be amazing.
Anyone have any experience with the "Cipresso" ? @Boycie83 @Dr Watson
Thanks fellas.
Anyone have any experience with the "Cipresso" ? @Boycie83 @Dr Watson
Thanks fellas.
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Boycie83
Space Cadet
I've not tried that one but it sounds divine. Take one for the team and report back here
Shaverrific666
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There's sooo many that tempt me mind you..I could end up with the whole range. Are these likely to stain badger brushes? Some of the creams are quite brightly coloured.I've not tried that one but it sounds divine. Take one for the team and report back here
Boycie83
Space Cadet
I've read that Pirata (red) is high risk (including staining light synthetics) but the next most colourful one (Felce Biancospino) I've not had any problems with. The lather colour mellows somewhat.
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I didn't know that Pirata comes with Coronavirus.
Maybe I should choose another scent.
Shaverrific666
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Thanks Boycie. Do you have a favourite as yet or is haven't you tried them? I've read a few reviews in other places and they seem very well regarded. The nice glass jar is a plus. Are you listening Martin de Candre..
Boycie83
Space Cadet
I've not tried them all yet but they all smell nice from the jar. The exception is Egyptian Oudh but this smelt much better once lathered. In terms of jar scents, I'm really liking the Fra Rinik and Vetiver that arrived yesterday.
Worth noting that the glass jar design has changed. The lid is smaller and the jar is taller and thinner. It's still a nicer jar than what the Exec Shaving creams and RazorRock soaps come in though. Both designs stack nicely:
Left: old, Right: new
Worth noting that the glass jar design has changed. The lid is smaller and the jar is taller and thinner. It's still a nicer jar than what the Exec Shaving creams and RazorRock soaps come in though. Both designs stack nicely:
Left: old, Right: new
Shaverrific666
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Thanks for that..they're some weird looking soaps though I must say..they almost look like lab samples of rare fungus or something.
I'm sure they're excellent soaps though! Enjoy and I look forward to your reviews
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From what I read, not all the ingredients are the same among these soaps.
One contains Jojoba, the other Argan Oil, the other Aloe. Which one is the most loaded to choose? Does it make any real difference?
One contains Jojoba, the other Argan Oil, the other Aloe. Which one is the most loaded to choose? Does it make any real difference?
Boycie83
Space Cadet
Razor: Blackbird SB
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Brush: FS 26mm Chubby Silvertip
Soap: Extro Fra Rinik
Pre: Proraso Red
ASL: Proraso Red
ASB: RSC
Firstly the soap - the smell of the Fra Rinik is divine. When you smell this, it takes your breath away. Not in a bad way like when you fart in the shower but the way that whisks you off to sunny fields of happiness. The scent stayed for the first pass and a half before becoming more subdued as I neared the end of the shave.
Similar to other Extro soaps I've used, the lather quickly bursts in to life and provides ample slickness. There was sufficient residual slickness throughout although the Blackbird did a good job of removing anything on the surface of the epidermis. This is a contender for one of my favourite soaps. If there was one thing I could change, it would be having the strength of that scent last a little longer.
Now on to the Blackbird. She's an engineering beauty. Like some kind of weapon and I can see the link to the SR-71. She is very efficient and I enjoyed using her. I got a little complacent on my chin and picked up a weeper but that's not a reflection on this lady. The handle is very novel in its looks (in a good way) and actually performs brilliantly. No danger of dropping this. I really like the black oxide finish as well.
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Sufficient residual slickness is translated to : "I have seen better residual slickness".
How could it be compared to some US artisans?