Shaved with Catie's Bubbles for the first time this morning and it was a sublime shave. I used Mile High Menthol which is a play on Proraso Green but better. Used a Declaration B4 brush, Wolfman Standard gap with a feather blade and Proraso Green Aftershave. Wonderful, Wonderful Shave!!!
Tried Catie's Bubbles for the first time and was impressed!
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Thanks for sharing! I also haven't gotten around to trying CB yet. Enjoyment of the shave is what it's all about!
I've always been puzzled that Catie's Bubbles doesn't get talked about more than it does. I went years before buying my first soap from them, but when I finally tried LPV, I was so impressed I bought half a dozen more. These soaps are super slick! Scents are obviously subjective, but I love the smell of every soap I have from them.
Oddly enough, I shaved with Catie's Bubbles Noah L'Orange this morning. I had to get the soap because it supported Prader Willi Syndrome research, and that's a population my wife has worked with. First whiff I didn't like, but it's grown on me for scent and the performance has always been perfection.
I always keep Purple Grapefruit within reach.
I have their Un Jour Gris. Simple grey scent, but very clean and still refreshing. The lather is pretty decent. My one gripe is the tub size. I’m not a scooper so it’s a bit of a chore to load without a lot of clanking.
Is that a Vetiver scent?
From the site: A fresh, clean blend of citrus, spice, vetiver and sandalwood that reminds me of the smell after a chaotic storm. A scent truly suited for a grey day.
It’s blended quite well though. I’ve used it a few times and have not been able to pick out any single note. All I get at the moment is a grey, slightly wood scent.
Great. Thanks!
I LOVE Mile High Menthol! It smells soooo good and the performance is excellent. Easily a Top 3 menthol soap for me!
Excellent! Congratulations! 
I haven't tried CB, and I was wondering about that soap in particular, as they have it at Italian Barber. I'll have to order a tub with my next order.
Catie's Bubbles doesn't get the love nowadays that it so richly deserves IMO. Not only do they have a variety of beautiful scents, but their quality is impeccable and for a non-tallow soap the only other in their league is Sudsy Soapery IMO. I have tried most of their regular line and for my $$ the best daily soap would be ironically that which is the favorite of the owner/maker: Tonsorial Parlour. Fantastic soap. 
I have several. Great stuff, hard to not get a good slick lather.
I recently finished up a small 2oz tub of Tonsorial Parlour and loved every shave!
The scent at first was very strong, but after constant use, it mellowed to a nice fragrance. I'd get it again - but in the large tub....
The scent at first was very strong, but after constant use, it mellowed to a nice fragrance. I'd get it again - but in the large tub....
I got the Connecticut shade. Smells alright. Haven’t shaved with it yet.
Do you know how many times I have looked at that soap? I may have to get it now.Catie's Bubbles doesn't get the love nowadays that it so richly deserves IMO. Not only do they have a variety of beautiful scents, but their quality is impeccable and for a non-tallow soap the only other in their league is Sudsy Soapery IMO. I have tried most of their regular line and for my $$ the best daily soap would be ironically that which is the favorite of the owner/maker: Tonsorial Parlour. Fantastic soap.
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