Thread: Can it be the soap???

Originally Posted by Guero

Hi guys,

I shaved about an hour a go and it was amazing. I normally get nice clean comfortable shave, but this one was so smooth. Almost like there was no blade involve. Now I am wondering what is the difference. It was my first try of the CELLA shaving cream.

Is it possible that the new soap could make such a difference???

I also tried my new paddle strop just prior to shave. Maybe that could have make a difference too. What do you think??? I would love to know your opinion on that.

Regards,

Out of curiosity, what was the previous soap?

It was a Straight razor design shaving soap in orange blood scent.
Definitely not a bad soap, but the Cella feels so much better.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Once you reach a certain point where a soap has a certain degree of glide and cushion and staying power having more doesn't affect the actual shave. improve the shave? Naaa.

I don't necessarily agree. Yes, a lot can be said about technique and so forth, but the use of fine soaps and creams is definitely more than a placebo. The improved slickness/glide and cusion of a wonderful luxury soap contributes much more to a excellent shave than a sub par mediocre product. Not to mention how they make your face feel after the fact.

If luxury soaps and creams didn't make a marked improvement in shave quality then are they in essence being bought purely for the scent? Don't tell me that expensive bowl of Martin de Candre you just bought adds very little to your overall shave?

Originally Posted by Guero

It was a Straight razor design shaving soap in orange blood scent.
Definitely not a bad soap, but the Cella feels so much better.

They are all different for a reason... different for different folk, faces, whiskers,
friends and family.

Enjoy the ones you like. Do rotate back to to the others. I find my
opinions change over time. If it gives you a rash (alergic) toss it
after putting it on a skip-it list.

It can be surprising how much difference the soap can make in the irritation associated with shaving. The right soap can greatly reduce or eliminate the "burn" that comes with after shave application.

I believe the soap can make a difference. I really like Pirates Cove coconut soap in every category except glide. I LOVE the scent and lathers well, but the lubrication is just not good. The first time I used it a few weeks ago, I thought maybe the razor needing honing, but that is not the case. The same razor on other soaps gave a great shave. I did find that adding a dozen or so drops of glycercin seemed to help the lubrication. So, yes the soap can make a difference.

Besides the glide and how great your face feels after using Cella, I find it also excels in standing the hairs up. This is a property that is often overlooked. Flat, limp hairs are difficult to cut... Cella gets 'em up there which definately makes a more comfortable/smoother shave.