Honest Abe
Strike Gold Shave
Strike Gold Shave is the passion project of Frank Misa, a retired police officer and firefighter who began professionally honing straight razors in 2007 and later expanded into a full line of shave soaps, aftershaves, and eaux de parfum. The fragrance catalog blends original compositions with scents inspired by popular—and often discontinued—men’s colognes. Notable collaborations include releases with Shave Dad (Jelly Rings, Spumoni, Commando, Knock Out), Pasteur Pharmacy (The Big Apple), First Line Shave (Washington), and Tobin’s Throwbacks (Tobin Fetters; Lewis & Clark). Production has included in-house batches as well as contract manufacturing by Jennifer Marting (Mason Boutique/Decadent Bubbles) and later Monica Gillam of Van Yulay.
Scent Description
Honest Abe balances mouthwatering citrus brightness with nuanced spice—think the interplay of dark chocolate and chili. Juicy tangerine and blood orange open with lift; ginger, cinnamon, and a cool brush of mint add a lively, spiced edge. Coffee, vanilla, and tonka provide depth, while a trace of patchouli grounds the composition. The result is a sugar-kissed, earthy profile that’s complex, inviting, and quietly magnetic. With a lighter footprint that is playful but won’t overwhelm, Honest Abe wears easily from day to night.
Available For Purchase From
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
8
Inspiration
Ultra Zest
Suitability
Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Scent Family
Floral
Subtype
Floral Oriental
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
USA
Price
$$$
Companion Products
EDP, Shave Soap
Skin Food
Aloe, Witch Hazel, Alum
Top Notes
Tangerine, Blood Orange, Ginger, Mint
Heart Notes
Coffee, Cinnamon, Pepper
Base Notes
Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Ingredients
fragrance, denatured alcohol, water, fragrance, witch hazel, aloe, alum