Thread: The Seven Wonders

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.

Having just started, I have not experienced many different products yet. However, I have in my daily rotation a few that are working:
AOS Unscented/Lemon cream
Blades Grimm Luxury Soap
Shaveworks Souffle Cream
I have also tried the Van Der Hagen soap that came with their starter kit. I just could not get it past the dry and thick stage, unless I added some cream.But even then it was not satisfying. I have several sample pucks coming from Stirling in the next week, and I hope my lathering skills are enough to make them pleasurable. Thanks Obie for sharing your experience! I have several new items to consider in the coming months, thanks to all the great members.

So ........... nobody mentioned Williams ? ..............

For me, it's fairly easy. Coming up with seven was the more difficult part. In no particular order:

1) Barrister and Mann tallows
2) CRSW Select soaps
3) MdC (either fragrance)
4) LPL (huge fan of the vetiver bourbon)

From there, things degrade rapidly, but a couple creams would probably make a top seven list. Simpson's, Pen's or C&E or something. I honestly don't have a seven wonders list. I just can't come up with 3 more which are at the same level as my top 4.

Originally Posted by wingdo

For me, it's fairly easy. Coming up with seven was the more difficult part. In no particular order:

1) Barrister and Mann tallows
2) CRSW Select soaps
3) MdC (either fragrance)
4) LPL (huge fan of the vetiver bourbon)

From there, things degrade rapidly, but a couple creams would probably make a top seven list. Simpson's, Pen's or C&E or something. I honestly don't have a seven wonders list. I just can't come up with 3 more which are at the same level as my top 4.

I would definitely agree with the B&M....have many of their soaps, and the Lavanelle is beyond words....

I guess I might as well add in my $.02. My list includes some "old formulations" and discontinued soaps, but is in no particular order:

Xpec
Domenico Caraceni
Tallow First Penhaligon's English Fern
Al's Shaing Bomb (especially my custom rose/sandalwood formulation)
D.R. Harris Windsor
Acqua di Parma
Yardley