A couple of years ago I did a cost comparison between Proraso cream and Castle Forbes. While the initial price was no contest, it turns out that the difference in size and difference in required product told a very different story. The CF cost me a little less than half a penny a day more than the Proraso.
I used a puck of ABC soap and noticed it required a lot less product than most soaps, but that one was in my rotation and I have no actual data.
This year I have been using a jar of MdC exclusively (4-5 exceptions) while at home (don't take it on vacation-6 weeks total) and visually I'm guessing the jar is somewhat less than half full. I'm expecting to get a year from the jar which cost me $48 including shipping (purchased 2 at the time) and a free sample of bar soap.
Both Castle Forbes Balm and Clinique moisturizer also last a very long time given the small amount of product they require.
Now I'm not claiming that this level of quality is the same actual cost as the cheapest stuff, and it may not even be the same as the popular mid-priced products - but I suspect it's pretty close. It's probably a lot closer than many people think.
How much do you spend a year on soap? Many of you have no idea because you're rotating 67 pucks! But I strongly suspect that $48 a year is not a lot higher than what many of you are spending for products (at least for me) that are a tier down from top shelf. (yes, I know - Arko smells better and costs a lot less).
Initial price can be daunting, but it doesn't tell the whole story.
I used a puck of ABC soap and noticed it required a lot less product than most soaps, but that one was in my rotation and I have no actual data.
This year I have been using a jar of MdC exclusively (4-5 exceptions) while at home (don't take it on vacation-6 weeks total) and visually I'm guessing the jar is somewhat less than half full. I'm expecting to get a year from the jar which cost me $48 including shipping (purchased 2 at the time) and a free sample of bar soap.
Both Castle Forbes Balm and Clinique moisturizer also last a very long time given the small amount of product they require.
Now I'm not claiming that this level of quality is the same actual cost as the cheapest stuff, and it may not even be the same as the popular mid-priced products - but I suspect it's pretty close. It's probably a lot closer than many people think.
How much do you spend a year on soap? Many of you have no idea because you're rotating 67 pucks! But I strongly suspect that $48 a year is not a lot higher than what many of you are spending for products (at least for me) that are a tier down from top shelf. (yes, I know - Arko smells better and costs a lot less).
Initial price can be daunting, but it doesn't tell the whole story.