I have been DE shaving for at least a decade. I've been through a wide variety of soaps and creams during that time. For much of the last year I have been happily shaving with Declaration Grooming soaps. As the end of the year is approaching, and it is now time for me to restock my supplies, I have been reading through threads and sampling soaps. Over the last few weeks I've worked my way through several samples from Zingari Man. I am quite impressed with that soap. As many of you have attested, Zingari lathers easily and has amazing post-shave feel.
I had just about decided to place an order for one (or two) Zingari Man soaps in the next few days (Nomad scent, and either Wanderer or Explorer) when, for some reason, I started reading threads here about SV soaps. For whatever reason, I don't recall ever really paying attention to SV in the past. Now I am quite intrigued, and a bit torn about what to do - should I go with the Zingari, or give SV a try?
Obviously, these two soaps are VERY different. Years ago I tried a few DR Harris soaps and found them quite hard to lather. That experience makes me a bit leery about spending big money on SV, as it is a triple-milled soap as well. However, the reviews here seem to indicate that SV is quite easy to lather. I know what to expect from Zingari Mann soaps - and love the way that my face feels after using Zingari soap and balm. What similarities and/or differences will I have with SV?
To some extent, this comes down to an old school soap vs. a new / modern / artisan soap. Since I can only choose one brand at this point, which way would you recommend that I go? Thanks for your thoughts.
I had just about decided to place an order for one (or two) Zingari Man soaps in the next few days (Nomad scent, and either Wanderer or Explorer) when, for some reason, I started reading threads here about SV soaps. For whatever reason, I don't recall ever really paying attention to SV in the past. Now I am quite intrigued, and a bit torn about what to do - should I go with the Zingari, or give SV a try?
Obviously, these two soaps are VERY different. Years ago I tried a few DR Harris soaps and found them quite hard to lather. That experience makes me a bit leery about spending big money on SV, as it is a triple-milled soap as well. However, the reviews here seem to indicate that SV is quite easy to lather. I know what to expect from Zingari Mann soaps - and love the way that my face feels after using Zingari soap and balm. What similarities and/or differences will I have with SV?
To some extent, this comes down to an old school soap vs. a new / modern / artisan soap. Since I can only choose one brand at this point, which way would you recommend that I go? Thanks for your thoughts.
