That is one I’m planning on looking at next week in NYC.
Shannon's Soaps......way too underrated!!!
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That is one I’m planning on looking at next week in NYC.
You guys have peaked my curiosity.
Has anyone tried both their regular soap base and their premium soap base (forest city fern and lakeshore drive) and would like to comment?
Has anyone tried both their regular soap base and their premium soap base (forest city fern and lakeshore drive) and would like to comment?
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Thanks for the feedback. Spot on! I think I said somewhere earlier that to put it right up there with today's super-performers shows just how good it really is!
My only question is why is it so much under the radar? Because they've been around since 2012 & are not the newest kid on the block?
Perhaps because many of the retailers don’t carry their products? I don’t recall seeing any of her soaps when I looked at West Coast Shaving, Razor Emporium, Maggard, or Q Brothers sites.
Maggards carries her soaps, don't know about the other retailers.
The reason I haven't bought any soaps from Shannons is because Maggards doesn't offer samples. I kind of tend to stick to brands that I can get samples from first. Don't want to be stuck with a soap or scent I don't like. I know I can get samples from the artisan's website, but with so many brands out there I've only had time to try sample soaps that Maggards carries. I have their edge shipping so I've been taking advantage of that. But I'll be ordering some samples from Shannon's now.
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Maybe so! I did encourage folks to head over to her site & put an order in so hopefully that was the reason!
This came in today. A couple more soups from Shannon’s plus an aftershave to match with the Barbershop scented soap.
Showered up a little while ago and got down to business. And guess what, Gents? No surprises except an exceptional lather that was rich, creamy and just plain fantastic. I work my lathers to be wet but, to maintain a yogurt like consistency that still provides protection, cushion, glide and excellent residual slickness. Shannon’s did not disappoint in either category......
Post shave feel and finish is up there with some of the best. I actually think that it performed better than the other 2 that I have. Just an excellent performer and value. Amazing stuff.
Showered up a little while ago and got down to business. And guess what, Gents? No surprises except an exceptional lather that was rich, creamy and just plain fantastic. I work my lathers to be wet but, to maintain a yogurt like consistency that still provides protection, cushion, glide and excellent residual slickness. Shannon’s did not disappoint in either category......
Post shave feel and finish is up there with some of the best. I actually think that it performed better than the other 2 that I have. Just an excellent performer and value. Amazing stuff.
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Any impressions about the new aftershaves? Thinking about picking a set.
Hows the barbershop scent? Fougere-y with some powdery type goodness?
Very good performance. I ordered it with menthol and it's not overly done. Goes on nice with quick absortion and no sticky feeling. Scent is ok, more herbaceous scent with the witch hazel mixed in. Doesn't linger long and interfere with any edt or cologne you'd like to throw on.
Yes and no. You get a nice semi sweet, with a bergamot and citrus type scent once you open the jar. Once you start building and applying the lather it opens up to a bit more herbal, earthy almost balsamic note while still holding on to that light sweetness and citrus accord. Blends in nicely.
One thing I forgot to mention is that it's a very thirsty soap. You gradually add water until you get the consistency that your looking for. It takes a minute or two but, definitely worth the extra time.
I did not need to click and start reading on this thread.
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Amazing lather pictures Gus! That's exactly how I like mine to be--just like you described. She really does know how to make some awesome soap & for less than $12 a tub for most of her offerings--just incredible. Now I need to put another order in with Shannon’s. Is the Barbershop a unique scent or is it in the same vein as Soap Commander Honor or Mike's or WSP Barbershop?
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Hey, I bet her soups are fantastic as well!!Thanks for letting us know Gus!
Lol!! Hate that darn auto correct... Or might have been one Jamison too many....
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Boring and predictable
Shannon's Lakeshore Drive got into my permanent rotation last week, wow this soap has everything you'd like and want. Aroma, lather, glide, post shave protection.
I looked for it while I was at Pasteur's last week after seeing on Shannon's website that it was available there. I even went twice and asked about it specifically. Perhaps it wasn't carried at the mid-town location. Either way, Shannon's Soap is now on my radar to pick up.
Has anyone ordered from her official site? Is it free shipping?
