That Dreaded subject...SOAP!

Angry Badger

Angry Badger

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Right then guys, your suggestions on this subject are most welcome!.....
Having spent a considerable amount on x2 Straight Razors I would like to now buy a nice luxurious quality shaving soap!?!....
I have been using TOBS mainly brought for when I was DE Shaving, but have TABAC, ARko and PROROSA at present. These all leave my face feeling VERY DRY after shaving!?!....So I am happy to spend money, not stupid money mind but if that's the case so be it. I would like a soap that doesn't feel it leaves the skin feeling like a dried out river bed in the desert!!! But has a nice scent, not flowery more musky, woody the manly sort and if there is a splash to match so much the better!?!..... Oh and when you give your suggestion, which to me will all be fantastic, can you you also include where I can obtain them please!?! As otherwise no point in suggesting something and then I can't obtain the HOLY GRAIL!?!
Looking forward to your replies, sadly the winner only gets a LIKE (Thumbs Up) to their response, as do ALL the others!
Cheers for your participation.
Andy
 
Any of the following are good. You'll find a scent among these that appeals to you.

Signature Soaps

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements (PAA)

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Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements is a USA wet shaving brand producing premium vegan shaving soap, aftershave & cologne, the cube pre shave and retro shaving brushes!
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shavingstation.co.uk

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Buy artisan and traditional wet shaving supplies online including shaving soap, shaving cream, shaving brushes, double edge and single edge safety razors, lather bowls, aftershave, beard oil, beard balm and pomade. Leading brands with free UK shipping available and VIP discounts, support a small...
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Zingari Man

Zingari Man | Agent Shave

Zingari Man for an outstanding wet shave - tallow shaving soap and post shave splash artisan made in the USA.
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Zingari Man Shaving Soap & Recovery Splashes - Official UK Stockist

Zingari Man strive to offer the very best range of products the world of skin-care has to offer, because everyone’s skin deserves a treat.
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Phoneix and Beau (P&B)

Phoenix and Beau | Agent Shave

Phoenix and Beau are a UK traditional wet shaving artisan producing natural shaving soap & post shave lotions; Albion, Citra Royale, Imperial Rum, Pall Mall, Sanskrit, Spitfire, Trafalgar as well as seasonal/limited editions
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Phoenix and Beau Tallow Shaving Soap

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...
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Saponificio Varesino (SV)

Saponificio Varesino

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...
www.connaughtshaving.com
 
This Wickham Gothic Revival set in the BST is a bargain at £20. Lovely scent - similarity to Trumper's Eucris:

*Reduced* Wickhams Gothic revival soap + balm

Very nice scent - although got some others that I prefer. Gladly will swap for any other sets listed below. set has been used roughly 5 times max. Great lather as expected by wickhams - it also was limited edition release. £24 posted, or combine postage with any other stuff I’m selling...
www.theshavingroom.co.uk www.theshavingroom.co.uk
 
When I was learning to use a straight Tabac was my lucky soap. Easy to lather & very slick.

Tabac - and Arko - shouldn't feel drying. Try mixing in more water. A LOT more water. They're both quite thirsty soaps.

For a straight razor shave you want maximum slickness ie quite a wet, shiny lather. As wet as you can make it without actually sliding off your face.
 
Cheers guys, I will look into these suggestions and see what appeals?

@mcgruff that's pretty much what I have heard, still experimenting and using plenty of water. Think it's about 95% there but as I say after shaving and a cold rinse with dabbing towel dry my face quickly feels dry so much so I instantly reach for the moisturiser!?!....Yes I know, I haven't got round to getting a BALM yet!?! Mainly coz MarkP made spend all my money on another razor!!!
 
not trying to go of subject but are you sure your using plenty of water with your soaps ?

i mean i know we’re all completely different for sure but i have all the soaps you mention and iv never felt them that dry
Water is the key
 
@culcreuch......
Angry Badger said:
Cheers guys, I will look into these suggestions and see what appeals?

@mcgruff that's pretty much what I have heard, still experimenting and using plenty of water. Think it's about 95% there but as I say after shaving and a cold rinse with dabbing towel dry my face quickly feels dry so much so I instantly reach for the moisturiser!?!...
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I DO!?! Just thought some soaps might not dry my face out SO much!?! But hey I'm old so maybe not much fluid/moisture left in the old skin, GOD knows I put enough in it Jamesons mainly ;)
 
I've used Arko, Tabac and TOBS. As others have said some soaps are thirstier than others.
Do you face lather or use a bowl? A bowl is easier to add water to to get the right consistency whereas adjusting the amount of water while face lathering can lead to irritation depending on the brush if you're at it for several minutes. (Make sure it is dryness and not irritation)

A couple of suggestions (Try creams rather than soaps, see if it makes a difference also tallow Vs non-tallow based)
Speick - Nice woody/spicy scent
Cella Organic Aloe - The aloe vera might help with the drying part
 
I struggle with dry skin and have tried a few over the years, both creams and soaps, but keep returning to Haslinger Aloe Vera as my favourite. I shave exclusively with straight razors. My prewash is a Dove moisturising bar which also seems to help. And after shave balms rather than aftershave.

Regards

Mark
 
Mitchell's Wool Fat is great for a moisturized post-shave face feel. The lanolin in it will prevent that dry feeling compared to most soaps and creams.
 
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