Soft soaps?

[pcb01]

I'm heartbroken. First, I became skin sensitive to Proraso. No biggie there -- my "go to" soap, Omega, was still there for me. I was a little worried, though, because I knew the formulations were similar. Then, yesterday, Omega turned her back on me like a shallow teen invited on the tour bus after party. Red, irritated face.

What compounds all this is that one of my favorite brushes -- BK8 in Super -- doesn't do well with hard soaps. The Omega and she were the perfect combination. I was just along for the ride. Now she's lonely, I'm lonely... you get the picture.

Any suggestions on a soap similar to Omega in consistency that we could hook up with?

 

[Jcof3474]

Valobra makes a soft soap that is very good! They make 2 kinds of soft soaps, almond and menthol. I have the almond and it is a great soap!

Hope you can find something that works for you.


J.

 

[pcb01]

Valobra makes a soft soap that is very good! They make 2 kinds of soft soaps, almond and menthol. I have the almond and it is a great soap!

Hope you can find something that works for you.


J.

I'll try it! Source?

 

[Aaron01]

Cella is a great soft soap as is Monsavon

 

[Cuttingboard]

Valobra is very good...I would also recommend P.160. Another Italian soft soap that smells like almonds.

P.160 Soft Shave Soap

Valobra Soft Shave Soap

Cella Soft Shave Soap

 

[Tom Ford]

Cella is a great soft soap as is Monsavon

+1. Valobra IMO is similar in scent to Proraso too. A very clean scent smell. Another in a similar scent category which is a cream, however acts more like a soft soap is Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba.

Good luck

 

[Empty Words]

Cella is one the best soaps (hard or soft) that I have used. P160 is a decent soap, that performance wise, is on par with Proraso.

 

[pcb01]

It seems like all the soaps mentioned are Italian. Is this a unique feature to Italian soaps? Anything from elsewhere?

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

Cella is a great soft soap as is Monsavon

+1 Monsavon was my first thought on this. I'm not a huge fan of the scent but it is tallow (I think) and works exceptionally well.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

Oh, and I forgot about these guys. I beleive prep, fitness, and figaro are all soft, but not entirely sure. I'm also not sure of how close they are in likeness to proraso, but there you go.

 

[cvac]

Fitness and Figaro are both soft soaps from Italy with an Almond scent like Valobra Almond. Have never tried Figaro. Fitness gives thicker, slicker lather than Valobra.

I had some irritation issues with Fitness and my tub has been sitting unused for months after just one try. I may have used a little too much when I lathered up but I'm not sure. I tried leaving the lid off to dissipate some of the fragrance but have been too scared to try it again. I should probably put in on the B/S/T forum.

 

[Cuttingboard]

Cella is one the best soaps (hard or soft) that I have used. P160 is a decent soap, that performance wise, is on par with Proraso.

While I agree that Cella is a great soap...performance wise, IMHO P160 is head and shoulders better than Proraso. Proraso is my least favorite soap/cream of the ones I've tried. I couldn't give it away fast enough!!

 

[Jcof3474]

I'll try it! Source?

http://www.shavingessentials.biz/in...esult&search_in_description=1&keyword=valobra

http://westcoastshaving.com/index.p..._id=28&zenid=139527b818eab1b47f6f04414a55890f

http://search.store.yahoo.net/cgi-b...//www.bullgooseshaving.net/shaving-soaps.html

These are all fine vendors, and someone else has already mentioned shoeboxshaveshop which is good too.

J.

 

[WhosYerBob]

Cella is a great soft soap as is Monsavon

+1 on the Cella.

 

[nine-three]

+1 on the Cella.

+2 on Cella! Great stuff.

 

[drumana]

I recommend Cella or Prairie Creations. The PC is like a 'hard' soft soap, but it's not triple milled and performs similar to Cella. For me, at least.

 

[pcb01]

I recommend Cella or Prairie Creations. The PC is like a 'hard' soft soap, but it's not triple milled and performs similar to Cella. For me, at least.

I've been looking for a reason to order from Krissie at PC. Other comments made me think that she produced a softer "hard" soap. I'm a little concerned about trying another Italian -- not jingoistic, mind you, but Omega and Proraso are the only two Italians I've tried, and they didn't agree with me. Thanks. Order to Krissie on the way!

 

[Kenno]

While I agree that Cella is a great soap...performance wise, IMHO P160 is head and shoulders better than Proraso. Proraso is my least favorite soap/cream of the ones I've tried. I couldn't give it away fast enough!!

strange???????? proraso consistantly gives me the best shaves and great for the skin.

 

[Confilo]

While I agree that Cella is a great soap...performance wise, IMHO P160 is head and shoulders better than Proraso. Proraso is my least favorite soap/cream of the ones I've tried. I couldn't give it away fast enough!!

+1.
The P160 in Tipo Duro is also excellent but then is duro and not a soft soap

 

[Bertilak]

I recommend Cella or Prairie Creations. The PC is like a 'hard' soft soap, but it's not triple milled and performs similar to Cella. For me, at least.

Two of my favorites -- third one is MWF, but I think I like the PC and Cella a tiny bit better.