Hi,
With the hard water we have in KY, I've found best success with tallow based soaps from AOS and DR Harris. While I've had good luck with some of the glycerin soaps from the 3 Sues when traveling, they just don't work for me consistently while I'm home. As always, YMMV.
Greg
I don't know that I really have a fave shaving soap. I tend to use my creams more than the soaps. the truth is, I don't have much luck lathering with soaps. although it technically doesn't count as a soap I do love the Palmolive shave stick.
1) FAT - Wondering why this one hasn't goten more mentions. Seems to be the one on most "favorite soaps" threads.
2) Trumper's Coconut
3) C&E Sandalwood - The C&E soaps are getting a lot of love in this thread. Maybe a brand of soap more folks think is affordable?
I didn't put the shaving sticks in the list, but the Arko and Speick sticks would be right up there, probably ahead of the Sandalwood.