Arko. Cheap, slick and an amazing scent.
Thank you. Regards BrianYou might like Signature Soaps from the UK (Coincidentally, the owner's name and initials are BrianH!). I got the Capra soap which is unscented with goat's milk. This soap was made on purpose for people with sensitive skin, eczema, etc. One of the best artisan's soaps I've tried so far. The cost, on sale from Pasteur's, which has free shipping, was $12.99 for 180g.
The scent is like wet clay, from the rhassoul clay he uses in the soap base. Signature does have scented soaps, which use only essential oils in small amounts. Perhaps they are not as well-known, or not scented strongly like most artisan soaps. In performance terms, they are outstanding IMHO. I did not have to pay $40, $50, or $60 to enjoy them.
The option many soap makers have wisely chosen is to add a scent-free soap to their lineup. That makes (nearly) everyone happy - those who love their soap scents, and those who love the soap base but not the scent.This has been an issue for years with many companies. Fact is, a stronger smelling soap will sell more. If they use too little scent, people will whine and go for something else the next time. But then some folks will get a contact dermatitis reaction from it.
These little operations can't afford proper allergy testing or anything like that and in many cases their recipes are just winging it or adding more pixie dust (e.g. clay, moisturizers, etc.) to a well established recipe. Sometimes it works okay and sometimes it doesn't. I guess nowadays many companies would pay a YTer to hype their brand or latest "drop".
In my opinion, kairos SE is better than Maxima. Have you tried Maxima?
Yes, I recently traded for Wonderland and Iris. And after a few shaves with them, I think I might agree with you. I’m not ready to render a final verdict yet though.In my opinion, kairos SE is better than Maxima. Have you tried Maxima?
Don't agree nor disagree. I like them both. It's easy to over load the newer soaps and have to keep adding too much water or else the lather needs to get worked up far too much. I try to load from the tub for no more than 10-12 seconds so my lathers aren't too rich. Mo finds wet shavers prefer denser lathers so it seems he's been pushing the lather density in that direction. Worst thing you can do is swirl that brush for 30 seconds and end up with a tacky mess that will take far too much water to get right.Yes, I recently traded for Wonderland and Iris. And after a few shaves with them, I think I might agree with you. I’m not ready to render a final verdict yet though.
Aion as in the Murphy and McNeil base? Or a scent named Aion?I prefer the Aion, but with that said I kept 3 of the Kairos SE’s that I would put up against the Aion,
they are Ousia II, Ketoret, and Luxor.
Mo just makes the best soap
Doug
Grooming Department Aion Maxima, I have everyone from Mo’s last release except 3 of them.Aion as in the Murphy and McNeil base? Or a scent named Aion?
My favorite Kario SE‘s are: Ketoret, Luxor and Ousia II.I am seriously considering getting a GD soap in his most recent Kairos base. Any recommendations? Maybe something sweet and gourmandy?
Any of the special editions still available in Kairos?
He's planning on releasing gourmand-y scents soon, but in the mallard base which is pretty close to Kairos. Keep tabs on the social media site and sign up for emails. You can also check Murphy and McNeil.I am seriously considering getting a GD soap in his most recent Kairos base. Any recommendations? Maybe something sweet and gourmandy?
Any of the special editions still available in Kairos?