SRD soaps are really good.
For the life of me I have no idea why anyone would buy unscented shaving soap. 90% of the fun of buying shaving soap or cream or croap is getting new scents.
The SRD Opus X is outstanding (tobacco scent).
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SRD soaps are really good.
For the life of me I have no idea why anyone would buy unscented shaving soap. 90% of the fun of buying shaving soap or cream or croap is getting new scents.
The SRD Opus X is outstanding (tobacco scent).
Allergies and sensitive skin, for starters.Quote:
Originally Posted by 400E
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I'm in agreement, but hey, peoples got their thangs.
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Allergies are a good reason.Quote:
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Also, I will take a good unscented soap, whip a lather up with it, and add my own scent.
OK... Field report...
I followed the instruction provided above and using my battered old boar bristle brush successfully produced a suitable lather to shave. (Picture Tom Hanks in "Castaway": "I have made LATHER..."
Thank you, Gentlemen for your tutelage.
I used this as an opportunity to also test drive a recently acquired Dovo Gentleman's razor.
A good clean shave.
*Notes for my personal log:
1) This SRD shave soap is good stuff. I'll use it again and look forward to testing more of their product in the future. (I won't tell my wife that I like SRD's soap better than hers.)
2) My everyday shavers (Dovo BQ FHG) that I've touch-up honed at home are better shavers than the new "shave ready" Dovo Gentleman's. More comfortable anyway. I'll give it a good stropping and try it again.
3) I am not certain that I like Burt's Bees aftershave. It sat on my skin a bit greasy after a very light application, and has an aroma reminiscent of mineral spirits. I kinda liked it but... I dunno...
:thinking:
Glad to hear it went well for you.
Keep at it and you'll get the hang of loading the brush that way. Then you'll be off to the races with a nice thick lather. Well if that's the kind that you like
Do you know if SRD manufacture the soaps themselves or do they farm it out with their brand name on it? I wasn't aware that they offered SRD soaps but now I might have to try some out.Quote:
Originally Posted by 400E
From the website I seem to recall that they have someone else do the manufacturing for them but with their specifications.