Bar set too high....

[kingfisher]

What if the third girl you ever went out with was, oh, I don't know, pick an icon (Cindy Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, or the like)? And then people were telling you you should definitely check out a local party because there are lots of incredibly beautiful girls there. Well, you'd go there and say to yourself, "Self, these girls are pretty cute, but my girlfriend is way better." After awhile you might stop going to the parties, or you might find yourself disappointed with the new girls you might meet.

And thus it is that even very highly regarded shaving soaps elicit a "Meh" reaction from me because of Saint Charles Shave shaving soap. It's just that good. Latest victim? The much-hyped fancy-schmancy shea-butter foreign made soap Provence Sante Green Tea. Smells nice, lathers OK, provides an OK shave. Compared with the SCS, it's serviceable.

Went back to the SCS today. Wow! What a difference. Maybe the purpose of all those other soaps is to remind me how great the SCS soaps are?

Gentlemen, if you haven't tried one of Sue's marvelous soaps, you need to do yourselves a favor and get one.

 

[JaDo]

Which scent would you recommend?

 

[kingfisher]

I haven't tried many of them, so that's a hard question. The one I'm using right now is "Candy Cane," which is a nice, subtle peppermint scent. I see that it is not offered on their current list. Sue will sometimes make a scent specially for a customer if they request it. If you like mint at all, you would love this scent.

Otherwise, scent is really subjective. For example, I don't like sandalwood scents, but many people love them. I'm also not a fan of Bay Rum.

Maybe you should check the Reviews section and see what is said about the various scents. Otherwise, call Sue and talk to her about what scents you enjoy and maybe she can help you figure out which scent you would like best.

 

[miamimoe]

I have been looking at the SCS line of products. Your post has convinced me to take the plunge.

 

[fingas]

If i am not mistaken sue also makes the gentlemens best soap which gives an amazing shave and smells amazing.

 

[kingfisher]

Which scent would you recommend?

Just checked the website to see which scents are currently in production. If you like Bay Rum, her Bay Rum with a Twist would probably be great. I've used that scent in an aftershave milk and it is quite nice (the "twist" is lime). The Oakmoss Lavendula is also a nice scent, particularly if you like lavender scents. Savory Rose is a straight-up rose scent. I am not particularly fond of rose scents, though. I have some of the New Spice cologne and the scent is extremely sweet, almost caramel-like. I'm not sure I'd like to shave with a scent that sweet.

Just a few of my thoughts.