Master Soap Creations--- 6 ounces for $14.99.I can't think of any other Artisan's that sell 5.8 ounce pucks of soap for $15.
I've never tried it although I do have a sample. All the feedback I've seen has been positive.
Master Soap Creations--- 6 ounces for $14.99.I can't think of any other Artisan's that sell 5.8 ounce pucks of soap for $15.
It's probably that neat freak in me but it's much easier for me to clean up a lathering bowl that a container with soap running over the sides. And.... you only have little scoop marks in the soap so if you do want to give it away, it's still pristine.Two affordable soaps that I like are Proraso (red tub)
and Stirling.
For more expensive soap, Martin de Candre. I never thought I would consider buying a $50-60 jar of soap, but after trying some small sample jars I am amazed at the amount of lather I get from a very small amount of soap, and it performs and smells great...so I bought two 200g jars.
Other than that I also use TOBS cream.
One thing all of the above have in common for me is that they all lather easily in a bowl, which is my preferred method. With soaps, I scrape some out of the tub or jar and press it into the bottom of my bowl and whip it with a damp brush, adding water sparingly as needed.
Me too. I lather in the bowl, then scrub my face a bit before the final "paint" job. Sometimes I'll leave the lather in the bowl a bit thick, scrub my face, then dip the brush tips into hot water for the final scrub and paint, just 'cause the warmth feels good.It's probably that neat freak in me but it's much easier for me to clean up a lathering bowl that a container with soap running over the sides. And.... you only have little scoop marks in the soap so if you do want to give it away, it's still pristine.
I use your lathering technique as well. Bowl lathering just works for me.... I still use the brush like I'm face lathering... I don't just paint on the lather so I get the enjoyment of the various brush textures, etc.
My recommendations, to give you an overview of the shaving soap universe, that would help you settle on your preferences include:I’ve been happily wet shaving for 10 years (with a little break in the middle when I was afraid of my toddlers grabbing the gear) with nothing but a Merkur, Astra blades, and AoS Sandalwood cream.
Recently I’ve been expanding my cream usage and just recently tried my first soap (which I don’t care for a ton at this point). Since it’s kind of hard to get your hands on lots of this stuff without blind ordering online, and since the choices are massively overwhelming, what are the top 5 soaps you recommend for folks new to shaving soaps? It can be brands/artisans or a specific soap from said brand. I know everyone is different and people will enjoy different stuff. But what are just some solid soaps that new folks should have on their radar when starting out?