Thanks, Mary Yes I would definitely consider that more blokey. I tried not to have preconceptions when I chose though The texture on that one was not due to titanium dioxide J I wonder if I can recreate it on the next batch because it does look like the texture of leather. I have put a pic up on facebook I wasn't sure if that one was going to work out but I have t say I love it as a change from some of the others and I think it lives up to the concept. Ross From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mary Louise Parker Sent: Monday, 22 March 2010 3:02 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Ross's Soap Hi Ross Caine Initial/packaging response.. "wow a box" (your not a capricorn are you?) and when I opened it I realised it (the box) was hand made, double wow! Lovely touch and idea. When opening the box out comes an unusual looking and smelling bar. Love the name and description - Caine - the manipulative commander of the Amber navy - ocean spray, leather, damp ship wood and spiced rum. Am sure I would get hooked. Pre shower A nice shape, very unsure of the smell and to be honest I probably would have bought another bar/smell, if I was buying off you. Leather came to mind (I think a more a visual response) - my 12 year old daughter came out with something else, which Gina says I can't post. The bar was textured - "how the hell..." but now I understand you use a substance called titanium oxide to get this effect. I can see how thoroughly you have been with all aspects of this creation and most likely your entire range of soaps. I would presume this reflects your personality to a tee. Which after reading my feedback made me think even more our soaps do reflect the makers or a side or part of them - which upon thinking about further, of course they do!!! Bath experience Yes, I bathed with this one - it was fine, no more surprises really, a decent lather, it worked well, smelt the same and Im thinking, must get my husband to use this, as I do think it is a mans soap - and I there I still was pondering Caine, the high seas and the complexity of the smell. Fav thing about this bar full attention to detail, complete originality and respect to the maker for such a quality product. Thanks Ross No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2764 - Release Date: 03/23/10 08:44:00