These are also my top 3.
What is the best soap base in 2023?
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This won’t surprise anyone who knows me, Ethos F base. Nothing gives me the combination of cushion, slickness, and post shave along with mostly natural aroma blends.
Furthermore the post shave skin food splash and lotion are the best I have used.
Furthermore the post shave skin food splash and lotion are the best I have used.
I’m surprised nobody has mentioned the exciting new palm oil formulation of Mitchell’s Wool Fat. That’s gotta be up there, surely? Otherwise the orangutans are dying in vain.
Then do not buy his soap, your loss
Haha!
I haven't purchased any soap for years. The most recent soaps I own are from GD, predating Kairos, and some older T&S that, in my opinion, deserve a spot on this top list. And I have many jars of two soap batches I made a couple of years ago.
@ohansen Why is the use of EOS Complex illegal? As far as I understand, Frank, the founder and owner of Ethos, was the developer of the formulation and that trademark. Frank has a long legacy in product development in skin and hair care products and has collaborated with leading groups in that industry.
And I guess I have to ask what ingredients is he using that do not exist? I find that hard to believe as it would violate a number of ethical and legal standards. Given Frank's presence in the industry I doubt he is going to put his reputation at risk for something like that.
Also what is your background in this area and skin care formulations? Just trying to understand your expertise on the subject.
Making vague intimations about another man's reputation without any specifics or factual basis is very poor form. I would just reach out directly to Frank on "another" shaving forum. He has a dedicated thread there and you should post the same thing here, but over there, directly to him. I'll be watching over there for that post, but I doubt I will be seeing your post directly to him.
Top bases in 2023 for me:
Ethos F base
MacDuff's
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Franks Ethos splash formula is really good. Mo at Grooming Dept just updated his splashes and they're now much improved. I've tried many soaps and aftershaves and these 2 brands are superior to anything else I've ever used. The scents are high quality, crisp, long lasting, and never muddled. Neither brand is cheap but anyone asking for the best of the best- these 2 are where I'd point them every time.
Interesting thread guys, I don't have any high end soaps but one day would like to buy one...
SV, only soap so far that doesn’t give me any kind of reaction, regardless of scent
Best base I've had the pleasure of shaving with is Seaforth! Highland base.
Do you bowl lather or face lather? What are you using as of now for soap?
I mostly bowl lather but face lather sometimes 80/20. Currently I have pretty generic stuff Proraso soap and cream, Tabac, Arko and Nivea sticks. I recently bought Taylor of old bond street and really like it, I think it's really good stuff. But yeah pretty generic but I sure enjoy having switched to DE shaving a little over a year ago.
SV is a good Soap, very glad it works for you
Did you ever try to sell your soap?
SV for me, triple milled, consistent, great scents and presentation. Never seem to have a bad shave when using them.
From the artisan mentioned, I have only used grooming dept kairos se23 and edel from Pasteur.
From the artisan mentioned, I have only used grooming dept kairos se23 and edel from Pasteur.
I wonder if people are familiar with the concept of "pixie dusting" in cosmetics and food products. Looked up one of the brands here and the ingredient list was good for a laugh.
Might be a selling point for some, but it's a huge turnoff for me. Hard pass. Good thing I have more than enough soap + cream already.
No "magic soap" quest for me LOL.
Might be a selling point for some, but it's a huge turnoff for me. Hard pass. Good thing I have more than enough soap + cream already.
No "magic soap" quest for me LOL.
I will say this. Los Jabones is a very good base, too. Unfortunately a few of his fragrance oils have lit up my skin so I’m done with it. But the lather was thick, slick and good post shave.
My soap works, but making it more competitive would require more effort than I'm willing to put in. Soap making, is surprisingly simple compared to fine dining among other things.
Hey now. Dude might be getting high off his own hokum butter.
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