Looking to get into a new shaving soap without much experience. Any help appreciated
What is your favorite shaving soap for value and scent?
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Stirling is a great company to start with. Terrific product, easy to lather, great scents and a decent variety. I also think they do the best samples in the business. I can't live a happy life without Margritas in the Arctic.
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Just one good, inexpensive soap? How about Ach. Brito Mogno or Musgo, Haslinger Honey (or unscented Sensitive), Cella Extra Extra Bio in the green tub (not the tube).
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Well, it WAS Williams (RIP). I've got Proraso Green soap and cream en route. I've used the cream (as C.O. Bigelow) some years ago, and I liked it.
Martin de Candre is a fabulous soap, & when you break it down to cost per shave, it is also one of the least expensive.
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I, too, would highly recommend Stirling Soap Co. My personal favorite is Barbershop but they have dozens of great scents and their soaps lather quite nicely. You can order samples for just a little over $4.00 apiece plus shipping.
Another one that's affordable, readily available and very pleasant is Proraso Green.
Ach.Brito Mogno
RazoRock pucks or sticks, Green or Black (or any scent)
RazoRock pucks or sticks, Green or Black (or any scent)
Lots of good options already posted but I’ll add a few I haven’t seen mentioned and one isn’t even a soap, for you to look at.
Mike’s Natural Soaps (excellent soaps, lather well, nice scents)
Captain’s Choice (excellent soap and/or shaving creams, nice lather, great scents)
And to add a Shaving Cream…
Cyril R. Salter (excellent lather, big tubs, nice, mild scents)
There are so many great products out there. Pick a couple of samplers, or one or two of the recommendations and go for it.
In the beginning every soap and shaving cream is more capable of making a great shaving lather than you or I are/were. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Enjoy the ride.
Mike’s Natural Soaps (excellent soaps, lather well, nice scents)
Captain’s Choice (excellent soap and/or shaving creams, nice lather, great scents)
And to add a Shaving Cream…
Cyril R. Salter (excellent lather, big tubs, nice, mild scents)
There are so many great products out there. Pick a couple of samplers, or one or two of the recommendations and go for it.
In the beginning every soap and shaving cream is more capable of making a great shaving lather than you or I are/were. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Enjoy the ride.
"Sewickly" at ten bucks for an everlasting 8 oz. Jar, it's amazing. I like Orange Teakwood scent the best. It's kind of a 'croap'
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Totally agree here! Haslinger in the aloe vera flavor is a favorite of mine, but they're all great.
Ach. Brito Mogno is a real bargain.
Pre de Provence #63
I'm also partial to the great smell of Arko! and that makes it off the charts in value - but PdeP 63 is seriously good value and scent.
I'm also partial to the great smell of Arko! and that makes it off the charts in value - but PdeP 63 is seriously good value and scent.
Crown and Crane 5 oz jar for $17,95 or a 5 oz puck for $9.50.
Arko! is a fantastic soap that just smells like soap.
I would also suggest checking out Razorock soaps, great performance at a good price.
So far XXX and Mudder Focker are my personal favorites. My missus LOVES the smell of Mudder Focker to the point that I bought the cologne to go with the soap and splash.
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I would also suggest checking out Razorock soaps, great performance at a good price.
So far XXX and Mudder Focker are my personal favorites. My missus LOVES the smell of Mudder Focker to the point that I bought the cologne to go with the soap and splash.
Be well
Jay
Stirling and Haslinger are very solid choices. Scent is a very personal thing, but they have choices.
MdC is probably my first choice for value for the money, but the way your question is worded doesn't give me the impression you're looking to shell out a sizable lump of upfront money.
MdC is probably my first choice for value for the money, but the way your question is worded doesn't give me the impression you're looking to shell out a sizable lump of upfront money.
+1! Great ‘value’ suggestions!! I especially enjoy Haslinger and have multiples of all their options!!
For me, it used to be tallow MWF (if purchased from UK vendors)...
Witch Hazel, from WallyWorld.
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