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Post by janobles2002 on May 4, 2018 19:25:49 GMT -6
Hi All,
I posted this question over in the Den, but wanted to see what you all think (especially since there have been many viewers but few replies).
I am looking to improve the results I get from my soap. I have a medium coarse beard and sensitive skin. I like a medium shaver (a setting of 3 or 4 on my 1959 adjustable unmentionable).
As for the soaps I've tried I use Williams Mug Shave Soap (since '79'ish) VDH Deluxe/Luxury ('cause I really can't find Williams in stores anymore) and Proaso in the red container (I bought this as stab in the dark).
What I'm looking for is a soap that is slicker and gives more lift to my wiskers. My price range is $10 or $12 before shipping.
Any thoughts?
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Post by jayaruh on May 4, 2018 19:59:43 GMT -6
Those are good soaps. I would suggest Tabac. Get the refill for about $10 on Amazon. Put it in your own container. It is a favorite of mine. I actually finished my first and am working on my second puck.
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Post by pisces0 on May 4, 2018 20:18:47 GMT -6
Stirling Soaps are hard to beat. Good price, nice scents and excellent performance. www.stirlingsoap.com/Though, I've found that when I start with a dryer Williams lather and slowly add water while face-lathering I can get it slicker than pig snot. Good stuff!!
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Post by ordinaryshaver on May 4, 2018 20:21:46 GMT -6
Stirling soaps are the bee's knees. Do what I do, order a few different samples of different scents. Like 3 bucks a sample, and the sample should give you 20-40 shaves. Super thick and like lots of water. Also, have you tried allowing the soap to sit on your beard for about 30 seconds or so after you build a lather? I find in my mustache area, if I let the lather sit as long as possible the shave is better in that area.
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Post by wchnu on May 4, 2018 20:30:41 GMT -6
You also might try some creams. As far as soaps I have tried stirling and liked it. I also agree with Tabac. I think the shave stick is my favorite.
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Post by janobles2002 on May 4, 2018 20:40:00 GMT -6
Stirling soaps are the bee's knees. Do what I do, order a few different samples of different scents. Like 3 bucks a sample, and the sample should give you 20-40 shaves. Super thick and like lots of water. Also, have you tried allowing the soap to sit on your beard for about 30 seconds or so after you build a lather? I find in my mustache area, if I let the lather sit as long as possible the shave is better in that area. Doesn't the lather dry out and kinda crusty?
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Post by ordinaryshaver on May 4, 2018 20:46:16 GMT -6
If it starts to dry out, just dip the bristles in the water, wet down the soap, and relather over. No harm in adding more water and soap. No body ever said the wish the had less lather, right? Also, to follow fuzzy, have you thought if creams, Derby for insurance makes a very affordable cream, as well as Arko cream. Also, for the money Palmolive is top notch. I can't speak for the Palmolive stick since I've never used it, but I bought the cream, liked it so much I bought 6 more tubs. Try the line of Arko creams, they can be had in Amazon for fairly cheap.
Also, if you want something else, may I recommend Razorock soaps. I have the essential oil of lime, and I know fuzzy has the tobacco. Mine lathers like a charm. Lastly, you may try purchasing some liquid glycerin and adding that to the soap. Id tell you to try it in the Williams, but I just got out of hiding from the last brick that was thrown at me.
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Post by janobles2002 on May 4, 2018 21:17:33 GMT -6
If it starts to dry out, just dip the bristles in the water, wet down the soap, and relather over. No harm in adding more water and soap. No body ever said the wish the had less lather, right? Also, to follow fuzzy, have you thought if creams, Derby for insurance makes a very affordable cream, as well as Arko cream. Also, for the money Palmolive is top notch. I can't speak for the Palmolive stick since I've never used it, but I bought the cream, liked it so much I bought 6 more tubs. Try the line of Arko creams, they can be had in Amazon for fairly cheap. Also, if you want something else, may I recommend Razorock soaps. I have the essential oil of lime, and I know fuzzy has the tobacco. Mine lathers like a charm. Lastly, you may try purchasing some liquid glycerin and adding that to the soap. Id tell you to try it in the Williams, but I just got out of hiding from the last brick that was thrown at me. Williams does have its following 💂💂🏇👍
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Post by wchnu on May 5, 2018 3:37:33 GMT -6
If it starts to dry out, just dip the bristles in the water, wet down the soap, and relather over. No harm in adding more water and soap. No body ever said the wish the had less lather, right? Also, to follow fuzzy, have you thought if creams, Derby for insurance makes a very affordable cream, as well as Arko cream. Also, for the money Palmolive is top notch. I can't speak for the Palmolive stick since I've never used it, but I bought the cream, liked it so much I bought 6 more tubs. Try the line of Arko creams, they can be had in Amazon for fairly cheap. Also, if you want something else, may I recommend Razorock soaps. I have the essential oil of lime, and I know fuzzy has the tobacco. Mine lathers like a charm. Lastly, you may try purchasing some liquid glycerin and adding that to the soap. Id tell you to try it in the Williams, but I just got out of hiding from the last brick that was thrown at me. Williams does have its following 💂💂🏇👍 I like the RazoRock also. Around here Williams has a lot of followers.
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Post by adrianmty on May 6, 2018 3:54:40 GMT -6
All Shannon's Soaps sells for $12, and they are really good. In your price range i agree Stirling Soaps are your best option. Ohh i almost forgot the pucks from Fine...
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