Inexpensive shaving soaps

[doctordial]

Do to price increases on everything, I'm looking for good soaps for under $10.00. First comes to mind Stirlings soap samples that last a good long time. Then shaving sticks and samples from Maggards. Anyone else have any other suggestions.

 

[Phoenix997]

Muhle

 

[Bosh Hog]

The only two I can think of under $10 are Arco and Lea shave sticks. Other than that, its pretty much samples.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Half a kilo or Kilo of Vitos
1kg brick of Cella
Proraso Green comes in a 500ml tube
Lea 250g tube
all of them should come under 10.00 for 3.4oz/100g

 

[gpjoe]

I know you said "under $10", but I'm compelled to point out that Stirling also sells 4.5oz refill pucks for just a bit more ($11.25).

 

[SalS]

Cremo is $7.99 and lasts for 3 months and is top notch.

 

[DesertIguana]

Bought Cremo again for $2.00 and change with $2.00 CUPON at USAF Commissary,

 

[The Blackadder]

After trying dozens of soaps/creams from less than five dollars to over forty, go with Cella. I honestly don’t think anything beats it considering quality, longevity and cost. With just one gram it creates a slick, protective lather with excellent post shave feel that rivals or surpasses much more expensive alternatives

PS: Stirling comes close, but post shave is too “greasy” in my opinion

 

[geneaut]

Nivea Men Shave Stick
Arko ( bowl or stick )
LaToja Shave Stick
Lea Shave Stick
Lea Shaving Soap ( refill puck )
Barrister & Mann 1oz samples
Stirling 1oz samples
VDH Luxury
Cella
Haslinger pucks
Cyril Salter puck ( tallow based/lavender scented )
Tabac Shave Stick
WTP Shave pucks and sticks from Italian Barber
Speick Shave Stick
Ogallala Bay Rum ( pucks and sticks )

 

[airfraa]

I’m always for proraso soaps, my favorite is Proraso Blue and it costs 2.25€ in italy but i guess the price won’t be that different in other countries. That said, i love Proraso White as it’s very very good for sensitive skin and Proraso Red. The red lather is the best i’ve ever had.

 

[BigJ]

Half a kilo or Kilo of Vitos
1kg brick of Cella
Proraso Green comes in a 500ml tube
Lea 250g tube
all of them should come under 10.00 for 3.4oz/100g

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+1! Vito’s and Cella are great, especially the 1kg ’brick’ size!!

 

[ivan_101]

I’m always for proraso soaps, my favorite is Proraso Blue and it costs 2.25€ in italy but i guess the price won’t be that different in other countries. That said, i love Proraso White as it’s very very good for sensitive skin and Proraso Red. The red lather is the best i’ve ever had.

The original poster is in the USA. Unlike here in Europe, both Proraso tubs and tubes are $10 in the US (Amazon.com and Maggards)

 

[albsat]

I usually consume 300 grams for 320 shaves a year. I use arko, proraso, tabac and have some left from Palmolive soap (I regret not getting a lot of this soap). I think these are under 10 euros in Europe, maybe tabac not. I haven't tried an expensive soap in all these years as I don't need one. I think Arko could work for you.

 

[shave/brush]

Van Der Hagen Luxury,

 

[Roy]

If you wanted to try creams, oamolive is hard to beat, and very cheap.

 

[slimshavy]

Em's Place in Oregon has their glycerine shaving soaps for $7.95. It's about all I use because they last forever and give a nice slick shave. I like the Woodstock scent (despite its having patchouli in it) and the Bay Rum (despite not really smelling like bay rum). I believe shipping (US) is the same for two rounds or one, so I usually get two and am done shopping for a year or year and a half.

 

[AshleyC]

Van Der Hagen Luxury,

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Second this. A box of 3 pucks comes out to $4 a puck. In Ohio, Meijer stocks these (like a Target or Walmart), but Maryland doesn't have Meijer. I'll bet some department store carries these near you.

I put mine in a vintage Old Spice milk glass shaving mug. Then I put the mug in a pot of water, heat it to near boiling, and it melts to perfectly fit the mug.

 

[Hawkeye_90]

Col Conk also comes out to about 4 dollars a puck. I third VDH and ARKO. The lists already given should provide you with what you need.

 

[Knobby8]

Go on ItalianBarber mailing list. He has a couple of sales a year, and will email you. I usually stock up once a year with him. Most of my razorrock soap tubs are under $10.

 

[Wombat ESQ]

Cussons Imperial Lather, bar soap. A buck a bar on special.