When I first started the wet shaving adventure 10 years ago, it seemed Col. Conk was a big thing. I never did buy one. I very rarely see Col. Conk mentioned anymore. Any thoughts? Was Col. Conk big 10 years ago, or was it just my perception? Has anyone ever used Col. Conk? Good? Bad?
Col. Conk Soaps
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I think they are great budget friendly soaps. I'm personally partial to the Bay Rum but SWMBO and my daughter like the Almond.
It’s not artisan and not expensive so many here just pass it by.
I do get good result with Bay Rum and Amber and especially like that I can melt and pour it in my OS or any other mug.
I do get good result with Bay Rum and Amber and especially like that I can melt and pour it in my OS or any other mug.
Very satisfied with Col Conk Bay Rum. Good lather and great odor. A true bargain among soaps.
I have all 4 varieties and enjoy them. I recently discovered the wonder of "Col. Williams:" half Conk and half Williams Mug. I grate the two in a bowl and easily whip up a luxurious feeling lather with excellent slickness.
Huge fan of the Amber, love the scent.
Most under rated soap there is.
Most under rated soap there is.
IMO the only reason @Colonel Conk soaps don't get more love is that they've been around for a long time. Folks seem to want Beta formula 436 from makers that keep changing their products every second week. 
Conk is VERY good at doing what a shave soap is supposed to do.
Conk is VERY good at doing what a shave soap is supposed to do.
I've used several pucks and it's good stuff.
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They are a good low cost soap that will provide you with a good shave. It is not my favorite, but you wouldn't be disappointed if you tried the soap. I personally prefer both Captain's Choice and Stirling, so that is what I purchase.
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+1 but haven’t used it in ages. Went on a tear, then discovered others. A good reminder to have another go at it. It’s a decent soap for sure.
Conk is glycerine based, so it has great slickness. Lather is lighter than tallow based but still provides good protection. Very good nicely scented soap at a nice price.
"Beta formula 436", I love that. Bang on!IMO the only reason @Colonel Conk soaps don't get more love is that they've been around for a long time. Folks seem to want Beta formula 436 from makers that keep changing their products every second week.
Conk is VERY good at doing what a shave soap is supposed to do.
You know, not sure if it is tallow based - I have been using the old formula I think. The Conk people are on B&B though, so no doubt they will answer soon.
Conk soaps are Glycerin based not tallow as "ewk" says and yes I like both.
There is nothing more slippery than Conk soaps but tallow soaps give a little better cushion.
Col. Conk is good stuff. Damn slick stuff. Excellent price to performance ratio. Especially the newer formula. I love the smell of the bay rum.
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People seem to like the bay rum.
I've got the new formulation bay rum. Its nice. I like the scent and the ingredient list is relatively clean. Makes a nice lather, quickly and I personally have a preference for non-tallow products which this is so its a win all around. I can tell you that Its too cheap to pass up and its one of the only non-artisan ways to try a bay rum scent. I'd recommend.
I was fortunate to attend the Big Shave S'West in 2019 and had a tub (yeah, a full tub!) of Rio Grande Lavender in my goodie bag. I really enjoyed it. I finished it months ago but recall how well it lathered and it had great slickness. Wonderful shaves with it. Since that shave event I have acquired a good number more other soaps and creams but fully intend on trying Southwestern Sun next.
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