So, I walked into an Indian grocery yesterday

[Hex]

looking for shaving products and found 3.

Dettol, Godrej Regular, and Godrej Lime.

On the same shelf, and I swear I could smell it, was a box of Mysore Sandalwood soap. I picked up one of these and am eager to try it. Great fragrance. I didn't know about the drying properties nor the "Gold" version so I just may go back and see if I can swap this out. Or damn the torpedos, full steam ahead.

I was also wondering if there might be an all natural shampoo that I could also look for at the same grocer.

Are there any that you would recommend ?

thanks

 

[luvmysuper]

You're going to love that soap. I don't find it drying at all.

 

[The Nid Hog]

It's not drying at all. Keep it--you'll love it.

 

[Topgumby]

The Nid sent along a bar of Mysore in a trade. I'm now an addict.

Great soap.

 

[Hex]

Luckily for me, the Indian grocer was closed when I went by there yesterday, so I still have it.

I am going to present it to SMBO today along with the Lady Gillette Blue as part of a package deal, spa treatment, put on by yours truly.

Candles, soft music, chilled wine, the whole tomato.

Should be fun and garner enough points for another brush.

 

[luvmysuper]

Luckily for me, the Indian grocer was closed when I went by there yesterday, so I still have it.

I am going to present it to SMBO today along with the Lady Gillette Blue as part of a package deal, spa treatment, put on by yours truly.

Candles, soft music, chilled wine, the whole tomato.

Should be fun and garner enough points for another brush.

Do the treatment well and I venture to say that your reward will be far nicer than a brush.

A wife deserves a pampering now and again, look what they put up with from us!!

 

[ackvil]

I finally found an Indian grocery store near where I live and went in. I asked if they had any Indian shaving cream products - and the answer was no.

Next time I get to the 7-11 near me I will ask the owner if he knows any place that sells these wonderful creams.

 

[mrmoonbeam]

I've been to 4 area stores, and not a single one has any of the shaving creams I was hoping to try.
Not Palmolive.
No Godrej.
Nadda.

Got some nice Mysore Sandalwood soap though!
Large 3oz for $2.50 woo-hoo!!

Anyone have any ideas of how to locate local vendors?
Or should I just bag it and trade or buy online?

 

[Hex]

I've been to 4 area stores, and not a single one has any of the shaving creams I was hoping to try.
Not Palmolive.
No Godrej.
Nadda.

Got some nice Mysore Sandalwood soap though!
Large 3oz for $2.50 woo-hoo!!

Anyone have any ideas of how to locate local vendors?
Or should I just bag it and trade or buy online?

I asked the owner of the local Mail Boxes Etc, who happens to be Indian. I asked him where he shops for groceries, and he gave me 2 names that I was unfamiliar with. Houston has quite a large Indian community and that makes it easier.

As a side note, I sent an e-mail to the Italian Chamber of Commerce to see if they knew of any grocers that might stock shaving products, etc.
No response.
I was thinking of a followup to the embassy.

Next I will try Spanish, German, Swiss, and whatever I can think of.

 

[Ticman]

i tried the mysore sandalwood soap and really couldn't get past the objectionable scent. Really wanted to like it but just couldn't.