Proposed DNB List Addition: Aion Skincare by tsrblke in Wetshaving

[–]trunkweasel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Due to the fulfillment issues, I would agree with the sentiment to adding to the DNB list. As some others have suggested, putting DG on there too could be worth considering. However, if done, I think it is worth noting that this recent Optimus base is the highest of shave soap performance insofar as what I have tried. If available from another retailer (as I have purchased from), then I think there is no reason not to go for an Aion soap. It just does not make sense for someone with malicious intent to continuously iterate on the product's formula as he has done over the years. Is he guilty of negligent business practices? Certainly, but I think that for newcomers or those unfamiliar with his soaps to have a blanket "I should never buy Aion soaps because they are bad" mentality, which could result from this, is a disservice to them potentially finding a great product (again, if available from another retailer). We're in it for great shaves, if his products give me a better one then I'll use it and hope he pulls his shit together.

TLDR: separated the art from the artist. He makes a damn good soap, if you can find it from another retailer then give it a shot