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Thanks to a lady using her initiative this is one of the most discussed shaving soaps on the forum. I tried an earlier formulation which in my view had serious limitations. So it was great interest that I became an early purchaser of the latest incarnation now bearing the title of this review.
This is what it looks like:
This is natural, handmade shaving soap. And if you really want to know more about how it is made, here is a link:
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I bought a puck. This is a relatively soft soap so I was able to push it snuggly into an old Kent Shaving bowl with a lid.
It was quick and easy to whip up plenty of creamy lather. It went nicely onto my face, providing a decent level of thick lather that was stable throughout the shave. It gave a comfortable glide with the razor and performed like a very good shaving soap should.
The scent is not strong but pleasant. It is aptly named 'woody, because that's the way I would describe it. A masculine aroma!
For me, another key test is about half an hour after the shave. I want to run my hand over my face and feel a slightly moist, soft skin. It passed that test with flying colours.
So how do I sum this up? A natural hand made soap is not going to be the same as some of the highly scented big brand names. If you want something like this as a matter of principle - you are getting a very good shaving soap. If you like the idea of supporting someone trying to make a go of a small business, you can do that and get a very good product. And if you want to support someone who took the trouble to consult discerning gentlemen, at the price, its a steal.
Many people rave about Mama Bear's Soaps. I tried Mama Bear's unscented. It was very good. But for quality of the lather and shave, I found this at least as good. That's the best way I can sum this up.
This is what it looks like:
This is natural, handmade shaving soap. And if you really want to know more about how it is made, here is a link:
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.nannyssillysoap.co.uk/howimakemysoap.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.nannyssillysoap.co.uk/howimakemysoap.htm</a><!-- m -->
I bought a puck. This is a relatively soft soap so I was able to push it snuggly into an old Kent Shaving bowl with a lid.
It was quick and easy to whip up plenty of creamy lather. It went nicely onto my face, providing a decent level of thick lather that was stable throughout the shave. It gave a comfortable glide with the razor and performed like a very good shaving soap should.
The scent is not strong but pleasant. It is aptly named 'woody, because that's the way I would describe it. A masculine aroma!
For me, another key test is about half an hour after the shave. I want to run my hand over my face and feel a slightly moist, soft skin. It passed that test with flying colours.
So how do I sum this up? A natural hand made soap is not going to be the same as some of the highly scented big brand names. If you want something like this as a matter of principle - you are getting a very good shaving soap. If you like the idea of supporting someone trying to make a go of a small business, you can do that and get a very good product. And if you want to support someone who took the trouble to consult discerning gentlemen, at the price, its a steal.
Many people rave about Mama Bear's Soaps. I tried Mama Bear's unscented. It was very good. But for quality of the lather and shave, I found this at least as good. That's the best way I can sum this up.
