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I received this stick from a very generous B&B member along with some other common drugstore-type shaving sticks from Spain. This was the only tallow based stick, however, it does not really outperform the others (La Toja and LEA).
Price: I have been informed that this stick costs around €2.50, which is certainly not bad. This is a 50g stick, and seems to last quite some time. Furthermore, it comes with a lid, which is a bonus.
Quality: The stick seems well made, and well-packaged. Perfect for travelling. My only issue is the lack of any foil wrapping to hold on to. One can hold it just by the base, though I must say that I feared it would come off, so I just held the soap itself. However, the flip-side of this is that you could use the sides of the stick, to apply the soap, thereby applying more soap quicker. That seems to work, though it gets a little messy if the stick is too damp.
Scent: This is where the stick loses marks. It smells soapy ('tallowey' also comes to mind). Not horrible or revolting, but nothing that I really look forward to smelling. However, the scent virtually disappears once lathered up, so its nothing serious.
Lather: The lather was great. Nice and thick, though I did have to reapply the stick a little after the 3rd pass. As previously stated, it does not outperform the vegetable-based spanish shaving sticks, but it still works well.
Efficacy: Throughout the shave, the lather provided a lot of cushion and glide. It worked very well.
Moisturising: It did dry my skin a little, but not bad. Though I suspect it may seem more drying to some (as my skin is a little greasy).
Overall a great product, though there are alternatives (e.g. La Toja) which cost a little less, but give a lot more. The scent is where I really am not too fond of it. As I said, it is not horrible, but its just boring and soapy. If I went to Spain I'd probably get one, if I saw one, but its nothing I would actively seek out.
Price: I have been informed that this stick costs around €2.50, which is certainly not bad. This is a 50g stick, and seems to last quite some time. Furthermore, it comes with a lid, which is a bonus.
Quality: The stick seems well made, and well-packaged. Perfect for travelling. My only issue is the lack of any foil wrapping to hold on to. One can hold it just by the base, though I must say that I feared it would come off, so I just held the soap itself. However, the flip-side of this is that you could use the sides of the stick, to apply the soap, thereby applying more soap quicker. That seems to work, though it gets a little messy if the stick is too damp.
Scent: This is where the stick loses marks. It smells soapy ('tallowey' also comes to mind). Not horrible or revolting, but nothing that I really look forward to smelling. However, the scent virtually disappears once lathered up, so its nothing serious.
Lather: The lather was great. Nice and thick, though I did have to reapply the stick a little after the 3rd pass. As previously stated, it does not outperform the vegetable-based spanish shaving sticks, but it still works well.
Efficacy: Throughout the shave, the lather provided a lot of cushion and glide. It worked very well.
Moisturising: It did dry my skin a little, but not bad. Though I suspect it may seem more drying to some (as my skin is a little greasy).
Overall a great product, though there are alternatives (e.g. La Toja) which cost a little less, but give a lot more. The scent is where I really am not too fond of it. As I said, it is not horrible, but its just boring and soapy. If I went to Spain I'd probably get one, if I saw one, but its nothing I would actively seek out.