I have been asking myself the same question about creams since I practically never use them anymore except to make superlather. I like soaps because them seem to give me a denser lather because if I am not happy with the density I can always go back to the puck and load some more. Soaps are more compact and thus take up less space which is good when you are traveling. When traveling by air, you do not need to put the soap in a particular container, you just dump it in your luggage. The use of the shave stick does not require any bowl or such for lathering, you just apply liberally on the face and then start lathering directly on the face.
Why even bother with soasp? (srs)
- Thread starter ead
- Start date
Not sure if it is the case where you live but my Shave Soap Van der Hagen is actually on sale in most drug stores or health/beauty departments. You can find the Luxury Shave Soap for under $5.00 most times. They mostly sell the unscented one but there is a scented one. I don't even use a specific bowl, I just use the plastic tub the soap comes in for loading up the brush and then face lather.
Cremes are good in a rush, I'm out of soap or I am traveling especially by plane. If anything I may put a little drop or two of Burt's Bees for the smell when hand lathering my final pass for the chamamille smell.
Yeah, the downside is beside shave stores or VdH, you'd have to buy online. My father would have me, my brother or his wife (our mother) do it because he can't figure it out and can barely figure out his smartphone.
I find it to be neutral actually.
Great point. It's personal preference.
Lately I tend to find soaps easier and faster to use. Also, I don't like having to unscrew and screw the top back on.
Variety... there are some unique soaps out there, both in scent and performance.
There is a great variety in creams as well, and I use both. Some ADs are hardware related. Mine are software, (soaps and creams). About half my shaves are a mix of the two.
Some people only ever experience vanilla. It is not a bad thing. It's vanilla.
There is a great variety in creams as well, and I use both. Some ADs are hardware related. Mine are software, (soaps and creams). About half my shaves are a mix of the two.
Some people only ever experience vanilla. It is not a bad thing. It's vanilla.
I don't find that any soaps work better than Castle Forbes cream, but variety is fun. If you're into scent there is probably more choices with soaps.
stone this man. it is time you enjoyed some great soaps pard. 
The only way you'll find out if you'll like using soap instead of cream is to use soap.
I've used both and find that I prefer soap. It's more fun to make lather with.
If worst comes to worst, you can always spread your soap and dissolve it in enough water to turn it into a cream. Here is a thread about doing just this http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/485152-What-have-I-made?highlight=
I've used both and find that I prefer soap. It's more fun to make lather with.
If worst comes to worst, you can always spread your soap and dissolve it in enough water to turn it into a cream. Here is a thread about doing just this http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/485152-What-have-I-made?highlight=
I'm a soap stick guy, but I recently tried Maca Root Cream and enjoyed it very much. I would never consider switching to creams though, mainly because of this lid or cap thing. Sticks seem so easy. Pick up and use stick. Set stick back on shelf.
I used to use creams all the time, but, after getting into soaps, I find that they provide more protection.
