+1It's good to see you back Stefano!
+1It's good to see you back Stefano!
Great revival Rave! Sounds like another Italian Classic in the making.I'm reviving an old thread here Rudy because the Via Barberia line from Omega deserves it. I purchased Omega Via Barberia Herbea last week. I used it for the first time on Monday. I agree with your review here 100%. I'm loving this soap and its performance hits well above its price point. So far it seems to be one of the best kept secrets out there! This stuff is Slippery as snot. I'd even go as far as saying it it's as slippery as dog snot lol. I love on my Herbae how the scent is ever present but not over stated. It has replaced Haslinger in my rotation, and imo a better value for the money.
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Thanks Uncas. Have you tried Omega Via Barberia yet?Great revival Rave! Sounds like another Italian Classic in the making.
Not yet my friend, so many soaps, so little time. Plus when you have boxes of SV and Nuavia going unloved, it seems insane to get any more. In fact before you buy anything new PM me first.Thanks Uncas. Have you tried Omega Via Barberia yet?
I will PM you first! I always am thinking of a master plan.Not yet my friend, so many soaps, so little time. Plus when you have boxes of SV and Nuavia going unloved, it seems insane to get any more. In fact before you buy anything new PM me first.
You do realize that I am a full founding member of "Brotherhood Of Shaving Crazies"?I saw the Omega Barberia soaps on the Gifts&Care website last summer and almost added a soap to y order but I passed. Sounds like I should have tried it. Replaced Haslinger @Raven Koenes? That is interesting.
Prayin for ya Bro.You do realize that I am a full founding member of "Brotherhood Of Shaving Crazies"?
The lather may not be as thick as Haslinger, but in the slickness, glide, and protection, area it is superb. I find it almost lathers itself, and at $12 for a 150g hard soap it should last longer than the smaller Haslinger soap pucks. Don't get me wrong Haslinger is top notch, and I'm View attachment 881074 and YMMV. I also prefer the scent of Via Barberia. It is pleasant, present, but not overstated.
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I need all the prayers I can get.Prayin for ya Bro.
First time with Omega Via Barberia Herbae. Lathers well, and nice clean after-shave feel to the face. Scent is very floral, though not strong, slightly sweeter than I expected but in view of the excellent performance I'm OK with this. I gather that the other two in the range - Fructi and Aquae - have more popular scents. Not expensive off eBay so a recommendation at the price - maybe an overstock.
I used "Herbae" shaving cream-soap from VIA BARBERIA. I like the performance qualities and the scent was very nice.
Very good and decent soap. Recommended.
I didn't go for Fructi presuming that it would have a sweet aroma/scent and I don't like sweet scents.Yes - I'm a fan of Herbae. Liked the scent immediately and good performer too. Solid recommendation.
I just acquired Fructi and I'm not so sure of this one, needs more shaves
I didn't go for Fructi presuming that it would have a sweet aroma/scent and I don't like sweet scents.
What is it to you? What it smells like ?