I'll be impressed when you figure out a way to get it back in the tube. 
Proraso "Wood and Spice" SOAP experiment.
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I'll be impressed when you figure out a way to get it back in the tube.
I'm surprised that you haven't cast your vote here yet Cino. Or have you? 
Just did. Now I have a whole new thread to read. 
Thanks.
Thanks.
checked on my curing tins again today, Day 12.
Still doughy and a little puffy.
Looks like it might take another 2-3 weeks in my case.
Still doughy and a little puffy.
Looks like it might take another 2-3 weeks in my case.
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But sarimento1, that's the way I've always found Italian soft soaps to be (in my limited experience).If you want it to be the same consistency as a standard hard soap this method simply won't work, unless you leave it for a VERY LONG TIME of course.
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If you want it to be the same consistency as a standard hard soap this method simply won't work, unless you leave it for a VERY LONG TIME of course.
It ain't gonna be like a triple milled hard soap.
SV, for instance, is much harder, but it should be.
In other words, I agree, Cal, but SV is pretty hard.
Happy shaves,
Jim
If you want it to be the same consistency as a standard hard soap this method simply won't work, unless you leave it for a VERY LONG TIME of course.
well, and based on your experience, i'm just looking to see if it can be like proraso or cella shave soap. those are soaps that i can lather with the brush from the puck. what i have so far, cannot be lathered from the 'puck'.
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Since screwing the lid closed (seven days from the start of the experiment), I've used mine every day (14 shaves so far). Here it is now (just prior to shave 15):
You'll notice that it's starting to develop the "donut" shape typical of Cella and Proraso (in the tub).
I can only guess that where you're keeping yours to cure must be extremely humid (unlike the cold and dry UK).
what? Florida more humid than UK?!!
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Is there a noticeable difference in terms of the shave you get when in cream form and croap form? Or is it more of a aesthetic/joy of the experience thing?
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From my point of view, there's no difference in the shave. But generally I'll bowl lather with cream and bigger brushes, and face lather with croap and smaller brushes (with good backbone).
It suddenly occurred to me to consider using a dehydrator or a very slow oven.. like around 170 for a few hours (or however long it takes). has anyone tried this? any reason anyone knows of that would contraindicate doing this?
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I doubt it, but there's only one way to find out.
But do bear in mind that Proraso do it naturally:
Whereas with the tube soaps:
I think I am going to try it... traveling this week though so likely next week before I get to try.. stay tuned and I will post my results. Thanks Cal
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Interesting information, Cal, regarding how the Proraso creams and soaps are made. I wonder why they don't make a soap version of their new products.
Oh, you asked how many shaves I got out of one of the samples. I think I said it looked like it might give more shaves, but after only two shaves, there doesn't look like enough is left for a shave. That was enough for me to decide to buy more cream and make soap. I'm awaiting the soap and the aluminum container, but both should arrive soon enough.
Perhaps I loaded my brush too heavily.
I love my new avatar. What a gift. Thanks.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Oh, you asked how many shaves I got out of one of the samples. I think I said it looked like it might give more shaves, but after only two shaves, there doesn't look like enough is left for a shave. That was enough for me to decide to buy more cream and make soap. I'm awaiting the soap and the aluminum container, but both should arrive soon enough.
Perhaps I loaded my brush too heavily.
I love my new avatar. What a gift. Thanks.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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(I'm guessing) as the Single Blade line is intended for barbers, it's a lot easier for them just to use cream from a dispenser.
And can one ever have too much of a good thing really?
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Bet you're right.
I started my experiment yesterday and placed a few ounces of red cream from the tube in a tin (from WCS) and left it in a 170F oven for about 90 minutes... the house really smelled nice I will tell you that. 
The surface of the cream certainly dried and hardened and I've placed on a shelf to check every few days. At less than 24 hours the cream is noticeably firmer than when originally placed in the tin... stay tuned.
The surface of the cream certainly dried and hardened and I've placed on a shelf to check every few days. At less than 24 hours the cream is noticeably firmer than when originally placed in the tin... stay tuned.
