Guys, I just browsed the Art of Shaving site: http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos/home.php

Great products but would you spend $40 on a cake soap in a wooden bowl or $38 for a small bottle of balm ? Crabtree & Evelyn (I was there to shop for a woman) has the cakes for around $16. There were no name brands mentioned on the str8s but they seemed really nice, especially the black-edged horn.

The yups in NY will spend the money - they think if it costs more then it must be a status thing and unique. I can say this with conviction because I live here.

-Rob