i wanted to ask how long at a guesstimate would you say a shave stick lasts?
Shave Sticks Review Project
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It really depends. Some sticks are 50 grams, some 75 grams or even 100 grams. I find that Glycerin based shave sticks melt faster than triple milled or tallow. Also, it depends if you do 1, 2 or 3 pass(or more). Finally, it also depends on the surface that you are shaving. If you have a goatee, you won't need as much soap over time since you are not shaving that area.
On this page, you have a few numbers: Shave stick - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/Shave_stick
There's also this thread if you have some time on your hands: https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/how-many-shaves-to-the-bottom-of-a-shave-stick.48035/
Anyways, if I have to put an approximate, I would say somewhere between 60-90 shaves(so, 2-3 months). My observations where similar with shave soaps (pucks). Keep in mind it could more or less.
This might give you a little idea of one person’s use. I left cartridge razors behind a little over 2 years ago. This Arko stick has 60 shaves on it. I generally do 3 pass shaves. Most are face lather. I would guess I’ll get about 150 out of this one.
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Genuine Ogallala Bay Rum shave stick small update.
there a notice on the container to discard usage if you get irritation. I did not but feel something tingling when I use it. I believe it’s related to the clove.
if you judge that your skin is sensitive then try a sample or skip it.
So far, it’s going well and should write something in 2 weeks or so.
there a notice on the container to discard usage if you get irritation. I did not but feel something tingling when I use it. I believe it’s related to the clove.
if you judge that your skin is sensitive then try a sample or skip it.
So far, it’s going well and should write something in 2 weeks or so.
My Arko sticks last for months
While I have never kept track either. My guess is around 150-160 shaves out of an Arko stick.
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Okay, final shave with Genuine Ogallala Bay Rum shave stick done. I know it's not exactly 30 days but, I want to move on a review of the Tabac shaving soap (new formulation vs old formulation).
At this stage, I can share my conclusions on this product.
It's a very good product that lathers well. The lather is thick and protects adequately.
But...
Keep in mind that this product contains cloves and it somehow gave me a slight burning sensation. I did not get irritation, red skin, pimples, none of that. It just doesn't feel the same than a "regular" shaving soap. So, my advice remains the same, if you have a sensitive skin, skip it or try a small sample. For the record, I do not get that type of burning sensation (not as intense) when I use Pinaud Bay Rum. I'm not the biggest fan of Bay Rum but I don't mind it either.
I will update the wiki page in a few minutes. This would be above average if it wasn't for the slight burning sensation.
At this stage, I can share my conclusions on this product.
It's a very good product that lathers well. The lather is thick and protects adequately.
But...
Keep in mind that this product contains cloves and it somehow gave me a slight burning sensation. I did not get irritation, red skin, pimples, none of that. It just doesn't feel the same than a "regular" shaving soap. So, my advice remains the same, if you have a sensitive skin, skip it or try a small sample. For the record, I do not get that type of burning sensation (not as intense) when I use Pinaud Bay Rum. I'm not the biggest fan of Bay Rum but I don't mind it either.
I will update the wiki page in a few minutes. This would be above average if it wasn't for the slight burning sensation.
I want to try out lea, la toja, speick and the derby shaving sticks
Really love shaving sticks, especially great value for money for me too
Really love shaving sticks, especially great value for money for me too
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Those are very good choices!
Hey so does anyone know when the erasmic shaving stocks got discontinued?
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Sorry, I know nothing about them. Big fan of the cream, but never seen sticks.
Got some recently black box and red box, I reckon the black box is a bit older by the looks of it
The shaving soap is good I like it
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I just realized this thread is now 10 years old... Hopefully, it's still useful as most of the reviewed shave sticks are still in production!
Not just the blue Wilk Sword stick but all the German tallow based shaving sticks are now gone, Wilkinson Sword, Palmolive, Speick and Tabac are no longer, but the latter two have been reformulated into new vegan formulas, maybe they can be reviewed?
There is another new SS, the Mastro Miche, which I have seen for sale at a few places.
Great thread though, credit to @Luc for all his fantastic work over the years!
I'm not much for reviews, but I have been using the new formula Tabac. I think it's great. There's no compromise on the lather (for me) compared to the tallow version and some on here said the scent has changed, but I can't tell any difference. Visually- and the main difference overall that I can see- is the veggie soap is white compared to the tan tallow.
I still have some tallow in reserve, but I'm not concerned at all with the new formula. It will still be at the top of my rotation for years to come.
Canes, that is good news. I'd be interested to try the veggie Speick.
Thanks for the user report, and good to hear it's working well for you.
Along those lines a lesser favoured shaving stick, but I used the 2nd reformulation of the Lea Shaving Stick over the last few days.
Ok, I think about 4 years ago there was a tallow based one (which was very good indeed), then it was reformulated into one that with palm oil as one of the first ingredients, the most recent uses coconut oil, which is the one I have. This one, aside from being rock solid is actually pretty good, if I didn't know I would have assumed it was a tallow based soap.
This is the one
From the front
Ingredients List
