I know I sure do! Whether it's ordering a boat-load of samples from Maggard's (like I just did), or the samples included free when you purchase soaps and splashes from some of the artisan makers, it's a great way to determine what works, what doesn't, and what just makes you think, "meh" without losing your shirt. I JUST LOVE samples. Shaving samples from reputable sources, that is. As always, YMMV.
Samples!! Who doesn't love samples??
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Heck I would not mind brands selling all soap flavors in one sample/travel size go for a sharp price.
would take some time to finish all stirling since you can shave a month with one sample. But I would do it.
would take some time to finish all stirling since you can shave a month with one sample. But I would do it.
I love samples, a great way to try a soaps and splashes or just different scents.
I'll sometimes order soap samples to try a new maker, scent, or base. Sure beats going all-in on a tub & finding out you don't like it or it doesn't agree with your skin.
I HATE samples!
You can never load properly from that small pieces of soap.
You can never load properly from that small pieces of soap.
I’ve only just recently worked my way through all the samples I’ve accumulated from going to Merz in Chicago for several years.
Sometimes they’ll go kinda nuts with the free samples.
Sometimes they’ll go kinda nuts with the free samples.
+4!! Just love samples!! Absolutely the best way to try new products!! 
Samples really let you try before you buy which is why samples are great.
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Try scooping the soap out of the sample jar and mashing it in the bottom of a bowl or scuttle. Works for me!
I am used taking a bit of soap sticking it in my lathering bowl and do the loading/lathering in there so never an issue (and it keeps all the stock dry and clean)
+1. Those containers aren't intended to load from
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I love samples as well and I won't buy the full size of any product new unless I've tried the sample. It's too easy to end up with 100 yrs of soap, aftershave, etc without samples. The flip side of to sell off all the stuff also is a hassle I can avoid with samples. Love them!!
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Yay, samples!
I do the same thing except I also add a tiny bit of water to the shave bowl before I get in the shower. By the time I'm out, the soap has softened nicely and I use a slightly damp (i soak it under the faucet then shake it out) synthetic brush to create a very good lather.
Yup. I use pretty much strictly samples now. Working my may through a few that I got from Conought recently. The empty containers are handy to fill from tubs and tubes that I have and give away to people who are interested. Saw this recently but haven't used it yet. Products - ShaveDash.com - https://shavedash.com/products/#!/Shaving-Soap-Samples/c/11579823/offset=0&sort=normal
I agree. The only thing soap/cream samples are good for is scent.
Stirling, CBL, and Mystic Water samples are the best; the same surface area as a full puck, just a little shorter. Enough soap to give you plenty of chance to use it and fully evaluate the merits.
Mike's Natural Soaps samples are large also
They could make the samples a bit larger but there is a balance between handling costs packaging costs and final product cost Versus revenue.
Issue is that samples will always be expensive to execute.
though I am pretty sure lots of shavers would love 2oz pucks
Issue is that samples will always be expensive to execute.
though I am pretty sure lots of shavers would love 2oz pucks
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