Musgo Real: The Conquistador from Portugal

The second largest city in Portugal, Oporto tastes like the divine nectar of Bacchus. It catches even the unformed eye with its detailed baroque architecture and lingers smoothly through the classic fragrance of Musgo Real. The suave smelling skin care products, which were once developed for the aristocracy, conquered gentlemen's hearts worldwide with their authentic ''legacy of the senses''.

Musgo Real was created in 1887; back in the day, the sunny Southern land was importing even the indispensable soap. Using natural oils and a scrupulous craftsmanship, two German partners, Ferdinand Claus and Georges Schweder founded Portugal's first perfume factory as well as the first national soap line. How could the newly invented Musgo soap grow to be considered a European tradition? Great popularity was brought to the brand when king D. Manuel the 2nd visited Oporto to try the luxurious goods with no synthetic aromas or conservation agents. Another step towards international recognition was achieved through exclusive details like artistic, hand painted labels.

From past to future, the Musgo Real sweet-scented goods have freshened men throughout Europe and beyond. The iconic soap has been adapted to our busy times. The Musgo Real Soap on a Rope version maintains the old world charm, smelling like ''nature's fresh outdoors''; the cotton rope  prevents sudden dropping especially while in a hurry. Clean skin and soft hair is what the Musgo Real Shampoo and Shower Gel are designed for. Described as versatile, the convenient bottle smells like vintage hay flowers once opened.

Products dedicated to shaving? The Musgo Real tradition has covered all the steps of the ancient ritual. For a gentle preparing of the shaving area, use the Pre-Shave Oil based on almond extract and grape seeds or the Musgo Real Glyce Lime Oil Pre-Shave Soap. No matter if you are using a brush or not, the rich lather of the Musgo Real Classic Shaving Cream combines both softening and moisturizing properties. The MR After Shave Balm is recommended for soothing after the act of shaving. Add the masculine fragrance of Musgo Real After Shave Classic scent or pick your freshness conquistador among the three options of  Agua de Colonia: No. 1 for sultry Orange Amber, No. 2 for woody Oak Moss and intense No.3 for Spices Citrus. 

Wear the truly traditional fragrance of Musgo Real and enjoy Oporto's sunny freshness.

Sheaffer Pens: The Writing Instrument that does all things right

With touchscreen, voice recognition and other tools nowadays substituting the meticulous handling of a pen, we should never shut our eyes on the invention which has brought us the ''gift of words''. The steady ink flow of the Sheaffer fountain pens has engraved luxury, passion and power as the smart writing instruments became an integral part of life. The eye-catching, ready-to-write jewel has always been a leader among practical gifts with classic appeal.

Back in the day when only diplomats, presidents and famous writers scribbled their signature using a fountain pen, jeweler Walter Sheaffer founded a company aimed ''to suit every hand''. The innovative creations individualized by the pen filling aparatus assured the effortless movement on paper, eliminating the mess when refilling. Every Sheaffer pen collection manufactured ever since has the ''White Dot'' emblem, a commitment to quality and high level aesthetics. Even with the change from a generation to another, the tradition in writing comfort was preserved as the success of the non-leaking fountain pens was acknowledged worldwide.

Sheaffer creations have been termed “Timeless” — a supreme adjective to characterize utility and a literal reflection on the Legacy Heritage Collection in regard to their warranty. Holding one of these fine writing instruments, like the Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Fountain Pen, you will never get the feeling of ephemeral. More than that, with so many enchanting combinations to choose from, you can customize details like texture, color and nib to fit your preferences.

Treasure the ''gift of words'' even in modern times of advanced technology. Add a timeless Sheaffer fountain pen to complete your image and feel what vintage class is all about.

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