Shower Gels

[tsmba]

There have been threads on this before, but I thought I'd start another. I've always used soaps in bars, but I do have some gels that are recent additions. Usually they seem more expensive, especially if you get a luxury brand like AdP.....basically soap with a little scent added and a whopping price tag.
The reason I started this was to plug something I bought that I haven't seen discussed: Musgo Real Men's Shower Gel Shampoo. I had not seen this on ClassicShaving (where I got my other Musgo stuff) but noticed it on WestCoastShaving, so I ordered a bottle. I'm not disappointed.
Like every other Musgo product I've tried, this stuff is a solid performer and a good value when compared to other luxury products. I haven't used it as a shampoo, but I'm sure it would be fine. Its got that great Musgo scent, and a little goes a long way. One good squirt (1-2t??) on a washcloth easily generates gobs of rich lather. It even has a well-designed bottle that fits easily into my hand in the slick environment of the shower.
I noticed that Musgo is made by Claus Porto in Portugal. I like Porto soaps, but they're much more expensive. I wonder if Musgo was acquired later.

 

[HoratioCaine]

I noticed that Musgo is made by Claus Porto in Portugal. I like Porto soaps, but they're much more expensive. I wonder if Musgo was acquired later.

I wonder where you're looking. Both Lafco and Classic Shaving carry both Claus Porto and Musgo soaps (CS carries only a limited selection of the Claus). Classic Shaving is less expensive on both brands, but within each seller's pricing structure, the two brands are comparably priced, ounce for ounce.

 

[rafikz]

There have been threads on this before, but I thought I'd start another. I've always used soaps in bars, but I do have some gels that are recent additions. Usually they seem more expensive, especially if you get a luxury brand like AdP.....basically soap with a little scent added and a whopping price tag.
The reason I started this was to plug something I bought that I haven't seen discussed: Musgo Real Men's Shower Gel Shampoo. I had not seen this on ClassicShaving (where I got my other Musgo stuff) but noticed it on WestCoastShaving, so I ordered a bottle. I'm not disappointed.
Like every other Musgo product I've tried, this stuff is a solid performer and a good value when compared to other luxury products. I haven't used it as a shampoo, but I'm sure it would be fine. Its got that great Musgo scent, and a little goes a long way. One good squirt (1-2t??) on a washcloth easily generates gobs of rich lather. It even has a well-designed bottle that fits easily into my hand in the slick environment of the shower.
I noticed that Musgo is made by Claus Porto in Portugal. I like Porto soaps, but they're much more expensive. I wonder if Musgo was acquired later.

Expect 0 soap scum with shower gels

 

[msandoval858]

The Musgo shower gel is definately a solid performer. I keep it around and use it from time to time, especially when I travel.

A good friend sent me a bottle of the La Toja Magno shower gel. That one really impressed me. Very strong scent and cleanses great.

My go to is still a good traditional bath soap though. I'm definately addicted to the Mitchell's Woolfat bath soaps as well as the Santa Maria Novella, which I think is the ultimate bath soap. Unfortunately because of the price, I don't use the SMN too often, but I like to break out a bar as a treat every now and then.

 

[HoratioCaine]

Mike, which SMN soaps do you like? I'm particularly fond of their whole milk soaps, especially the carnation. For me, that's as good as it gets.

Er...sorry to hijack the thread.