Experienced recommendations

[AlbertJohnson]

If you want something new and to get lost in the woods, try NORTH.

 

[izen]

The are soooooo many truly great soaps and just as many that are merely good. This is a very deep rabbit hole. You just have to jump in somewhere, but remember, there is only one MWF !!!

 

[SpeedyPC]

Mitchell's Wool Fat and Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (very similar to MWF)

 

[AlbertJohnson]

I think we overwhelmed him.

 

[DEdestroyer77]

Hello all,
I have been shaving with a double edge safety razor for a little over a year now. I am finally running out of my two initial soaps, Taylor of Old Bond Street (the sandalwood cream type, not a puck but it cam in a little tub) and Proraso red tub. I liked both for different reasons. The Taylor of Old Bond Street felt and smelled great. The Proraso lasted a long time with decent results ( I believe my hard water made things a little difficult). My question for the collective is based on this what would be a good soap to expand my horizons a little. Thank you for reading this somewhat wordy post. I look forward to hearing from everybody. Thank you.

Since you mentioned you have hard water I would disregard the MWF recommendations. Easy to lather soaps and creams with hard water are any Haslinger, Stirling, Stone Cottage is a superb cream as is WM Neumann. Neumann's price may look a touch high but you are getting 8 oz vs the 4 ish of most creams. No need to break the bank since you are getting started branching out. The ones I listed are proven performers in any type of water and reasonable cost wise.

 

[babydials]

I am a big fan of Cold River and Barrister and Mann. Razorback is a very good reasonable entry soap.

 

[BigJ]

I tend toward hard 'tallow soaps' for face-lathering. I suggest any of Haslinger's or MWF.

 

[snowman]

Haslinger.

 

[Pepin]

Tabac, everyone should try this great soap at least once (or twice).

Some may not like the scent, but it is a great performing soap.

 

[Graybeard57]

Fine Accoutrements
Cold River Soapworks
Mike's Natural Soaps

Choose any flavor from these vendors and I think you'll be pleased.

 

[Wirebender]

I am a big fan of MWF and DR Harris. My favourite is the Windsor scent (Arlington is a little too light for me).

 

[JGUN]

Tabac, Arko, Fine brand soaps, Haslinger, so many great soaps, get you a couple and come join us in the rabbit hole!

 

[1Vader]

Mitchell's Wool Fat and Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (very similar to MWF)

Hear hear.


If artisans, my favorites are Stirling, L&L and B&M.

Lots of great stuff out there, best of luck.