Items by texquill

This English-made palm-oil based soap has a surprising amount of "slickness" when applied, and develops a really heavy lather with a small amount of effort. The soap refill costs about $20, including shipping, and fits perfectly in a $6 Kingsley bowl. There is only a mild "barber shop" scent, which is not at all unpleasant. In summary, the Plisson soap upholds the brand's reputation as a purveyor of high-quality merchandise.

I have been using this razor daily for almost three weeks. Since my "go-to" razor has been a Mercur Slant 37C with Feather blades, I had no trouble remembering to use a gentle stroke and letting the razor do all the work. The razor has a comfortable weight - it's heavy, but not unbalanced. The handle is knurled and has indents for gripping, so it's easy to hold. The blade is unusually wide; however, after a couple of minutes of use, it doesn't seem ungainly. I use my normal combination...