Looking for a minty shaving soap

[skleice]

QCS Vostok

 

[ricras384]

+1 on the Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus (Green Tub). This is my daily shave soap right now and I love it. Lathers up nice and has a great manly aroma that isn't overpowering. I also recommend the Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus pre-shave cream. It feels great and smells great too.

 

[Demaskee]

Just an idea which I haven't tried, but wonder how it would turn out if you got an unscented shaving cream tub (probably harder to do with a soap), and added a bit of mint essential oil? I've now interested myself in this, so I may have to give it a shot!

The wrapper on vintage Williams soap used to recommend adding Aqua Velva to the soap before lathering.

 

[Opus_Y_&_Z]

The wrapper on vintage Williams soap used to recommend adding Aqua Velva to the soap before lathering.

Interesting... I didn't know that. Thanks for that info!

 

[MrBurns]

That is definitely an option, and if you're feeling really hardcore, you can order your own menthol crystals and make a face-freezing version.

My wife used to do movie make-up and special effects, those crystals are used to make the actors cry, it brings a tear to your eyes very fast (I can vouch as a guinea pig)..

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will weigh my options .

 

[deoxy4]

If you are looking for a mildly scented soft soap, Razorock Fresco is described as a watermint scent. It performs well above its price. I would describe it as a generic minty toothpaste scent. I use it year round. I add menthol crystals dissolved in oil in the summer as a change. It is a very good performer for me and very inexpensive.

 

[dfoulk]

The following menthol soaps are nicely scented and will give your face a nice chill:

To totally freeze your face Stirling Glacial is a really nice wintergreen scent.
QCS Vostok is not quite as cold as Glacial but will definitely still get your attention and has a nice peppermint scent.

For a lesser chill than those above Stirling Cool is peppermint scented and very nice.

For a peppermint scent without the face freezing menthol:
Strop Shoppe SE w/tallow Peppermint is absolutely excellent in performance and scent.