Thread: The Seven Wonders

Originally Posted by KarloT

Obie,

Out of sheer curiosity, might I ask how Le Pere Lucien missed the Seven Wonders mark? I recall you once thought it a worthy contender to MDC.

Karlo, Le Pere Lucien is a fine shave soap, with rich lather, good cushion and slick glide. It is worth trying. After a while, though, the texture of the lather did not impress me, and the cushion fell short of expectation. Is it a contender for Martin de Candre? I'm afraid not. Thus far, no other soap is.

Apparently, I'm not as discriminating. I have Xpec, used Castle Forbes, SMN and still have a little of the old Acca Kappa. All very good creams but I'm about as happy with T.O.B.S. as any.

Originally Posted by Obie

Karlo, Le Pere Lucien is a fine shave soap, with rich lather, good cushion and slick glide. It is worth trying. After a while, though, the texture of the lather did not impress me, and the cushion fell short of expectation. Is it a contender for Martin de Candre? I'm afraid not. Thus far, no other soap is.

Ah, this I was not aware of. And as such, Martin de Candre safely hangs on to its throne.

Timely thread. I have been wondering what to buy when I am done my stock - thanks.

When I began wet shaving, I went crazy buying different soaps/creams. Loved it, but... I decided to use up everything I had, and then reduce my everyday stock of creams and soaps down to two or three + some mentholated cream for those crazy hot summer days.

I am down to couple to get through before picking the three that'll do me for the next couple oh years. It's taken me a while to get here lol!! I can't wait to get some new creams!!


The only one I am convinced I am going to reorder is Acca Kappa's 1869. I know the formula has changed... but I got to try. I love(d) the stuff.

Originally Posted by earcutter

The only one I am convinced I am going to reorder is Acca Kappa's 1869. I know the formula has changed... but I got to try. I love(d) the stuff.

I haven't tried many creams or croaps but AK 1869 is something I really enjoyed. Too bad I got mine on clearance, and the local distributor decided not to reorder any of Acca Kappa's shaving products.

I think there are a number of soaps/creams that are the equal of MDC and we've discussed them before. To tell you the truth I think the last incarnation of Xpec beats out MDC. I don't know about the new version though.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I think there are a number of soaps/creams that are the equal of MDC and we've discussed them before. To tell you the truth I think the last incarnation of Xpec beats out MDC. I don't know about the new version though.

On the other hand, Martin de Candre is soap and Xpec cream. I try not to pit soaps and creams against one another because of their distinct characteristics.

Using Obie's criteria of moisture, glide, cushion, and post-shave feel:

1. Catie's Bubbles
2. Strop Shoppe
3. Wickham Super Smooth
4. Barrister & Mann
5. Cold River Soap Works
6. JabonMan
7. Saponificio Varesino 'Felce Aromatica'

Gentlemen,

With the resurgence of Xpec recently, in the reformulated version, I have revised the 7 Wonders list. Taylor of Old Bond Street has been edged out. The list is not in order of preference, by the way.

Not to derail this thread but for those who use Xpec daily, how long does a tub last you? I'd love to try it but I have to gauge longevity as shipping to my part of the world adds about $25 to cost.