I have been using Proraso red sandalwood shave soap and like the aroma of it but wanted to try TOBS sandalwood hard soap as I like the hard soaps better than the creamer soaps. Don't know if its a mistake or not but Amazon has 2 3.5oz for $14 and change if anyone is interested. https://smile.amazon.com/Taylo...2Bbond%2Bstreet&th=1. Anyone using TOBS and like it? I went ahead and ordered starting to see the bottom of my proraso, dammit amazon.
Hray
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April 26, 2018, 12:42 PM
Woodman
I looked into Harry's Shave Cream once. Wanted to know what makes it tick. No sandalwood oil (unless it is a secret ingredient?), but the eucalyptus and peppermint oils give it a nice zing.
April 26, 2018, 03:41 PM
Nickelsig229
I've never tried it but I was tempted at the price. Instead I just reordered some more Mitchell wool fat and one of these bay rum that I've never tried before.
I don't know what it is, I just prefer the tallow soaps.
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April 26, 2018, 03:54 PM
SigLaw
I am currently using Proraso but I prefer the Taylor, which I have used in the past. It smells better
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April 26, 2018, 03:57 PM
jhe888
Stirling makes some very nice tallow based shave soaps. They are very rich and creamy. I really like their soap. It is much nicer than any factory soap.
They have a straight sandalwood, and may have a Proraso-like sandalwood mix, but I haven't read all their descriptions.
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April 26, 2018, 04:04 PM
cyanide357
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Originally posted by jhe888: Stirling makes some very nice tallow based shave soaps. They are very rich and creamy. I really like their soap. It is much nicer than any factory soap.
They have a straight sandalwood, and may have a Proraso-like sandalwood mix, but I haven't read all their descriptions.
I agree Stirling soaps are very good - I particularly like the "Executive Man" soap.
Barrister & Mann is also another good soap maker.
April 26, 2018, 04:21 PM
jaaron11
TOBS Sandalwood is the first shave soap I ever tried, and it's still my favorite. Love the smell, and it is smooth.
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April 26, 2018, 04:34 PM
hray
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888: Stirling makes some very nice tallow based shave soaps. They are very rich and creamy. I really like their soap. It is much nicer than any factory soap.
They have a straight sandalwood, and may have a Proraso-like sandalwood mix, but I haven't read all their descriptions.
Thanks, I booked marked it. It will be awhile but will have to try some of there products some time. Hray
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April 26, 2018, 05:03 PM
thumperfbc
I spent way too much money buying a ton of different soaps when I switched to wet shaving about 6 months ago. I settled on Sherlock by Chiseled Face. It’s an awesome soap.
My alternate is a Barrister and Mann. Seville, I believe.
April 26, 2018, 05:14 PM
fatmanspencer
How do you use shave soap? My father never used it, so I'm curious. Any good links?
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April 26, 2018, 06:06 PM
jhe888
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Originally posted by fatmanspencer: How do you use shave soap? My father never used it, so I'm curious. Any good links?
You need a shaving brush. Wet the brush, swirl it over the soap until you pick up some soap. You keep whipping it into lather in the container the soap is in and then apply it to your face or do the swirling on your face, building the lather there. I like the latter.
Look at West Coast shaving for brushes. Badger (actual badger hair) is the ne plus ultra of shaving brushes and the nicest of them aren't cheap. But a lesser badger brush, boar bristle brush, or a synthetic brush works well.
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April 26, 2018, 06:19 PM
dsiets
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Originally posted by jhe888:
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Originally posted by fatmanspencer: How do you use shave soap? My father never used it, so I'm curious. Any good links?
You need a shaving brush. Wet the brush, swirl it over the soap until you pick up some soap. You keep whipping it into lather in the container the soap is in and then apply it to your face or do the swirling on your face, building the lather there. I like the latter.
Look at West Coast shaving for brushes. Badger (actual badger hair) is the ne plus ultra of shaving brushes and the nicest of them aren't cheap. But a lesser badger brush, boar bristle brush, or a synthetic brush works well.
Yes, Or get a shave stick, D.R.Harris ,wet it, and rub it against your wet whiskers, then go to town building the lather on your face w/ your shave brush. I'm A D.R.Harris Man!
ETA: This is a great cheap shave stick shave to give you an idea. I really like the Palmolive. This message has been edited. Last edited by: dsiets,
April 27, 2018, 07:43 AM
ShouldBFishin
I wonder how that compares to Ogallala shaving soaps? I've been using this brand since I found them, their Bay rum & Sandlewood and Sweet Orange have been my go to shaving soaps...
