It smells good. I may use it tomorrow.
Found a new VDH shave soap
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It smells good. I may use it tomorrow.
I’m fond of tobacco scented soaps, let us know how you find the Van Der Hagen.
Nice! Hopefully a sign of more scent variety in the future.
Looking forward to the report. From the VDH website, it looks like this one (and the Eucalyptus version) have a higher glycerin content than the regular Luxury soap. I’ll be interested to hear how it compares.
Congratulations! Look forward to your review!!
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Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Sputnik
Omega 11137
VDH Whiskey Tobacco
Clubman Brandy Spice
Thayer Milky Toner
I shaved without any prep. I loaded my wet Omega from the puck and bowl lathered. I don’t think I must have loaded long enough because it didn’t end up with a lot of lather, but what I had let me get a perfectly easy and smooth shave. In fairness to the soap I haven’t used a glycerine heavy shaving soap in quite some time so I just be off with my technique.
As I said, the lather I had was usable, protective, and slick to shave with. For a shave with no prep it went very well. I had no nicks, no cuts, or irritation. I actually look forward to using it again.
The scent is pleasant, but not heavy. I found it just about perfect in strength.
I may test lather it again tomorrow just to get the loading right. It is so inexpensive I don’t see the downside.
Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Sputnik
Omega 11137
VDH Whiskey Tobacco
Clubman Brandy Spice
Thayer Milky Toner
I shaved without any prep. I loaded my wet Omega from the puck and bowl lathered. I don’t think I must have loaded long enough because it didn’t end up with a lot of lather, but what I had let me get a perfectly easy and smooth shave. In fairness to the soap I haven’t used a glycerine heavy shaving soap in quite some time so I just be off with my technique.
As I said, the lather I had was usable, protective, and slick to shave with. For a shave with no prep it went very well. I had no nicks, no cuts, or irritation. I actually look forward to using it again.
The scent is pleasant, but not heavy. I found it just about perfect in strength.
I may test lather it again tomorrow just to get the loading right. It is so inexpensive I don’t see the downside.
Thanks for the heads up. I need more soap like I need a hole in my head. But I know I'm going to buy some.
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It’s very inexpensive. It was $5.29 on Amazon
