Thread: The Pilgrim's Seven Wonders

Gentlemen,

Quality usually comes at a high price. Usually because occasionally one is burned on the mediocre at a high price. That is reality.

I abhor the term "on-the-cheap," because "cheap" is exactly what one gets. For some reason, a number of people, especially traditional shaving newbies, have been sold on the idea of starting their straight razor, strop, brush and soap-cream experience by finding the cheapest tools and products possible, while expecting great results. I don't know who started this idea, or who keeps shamefully promoting it, but "on-the-cheap" eventually ends up costing more, because the shaver misses the chance to realize the full potential of quality products.

In soaps and creams, one need not shoot for Martin de Candre when on a small budget. Perhaps someday. Yet, there a number of quality soaps and creams available at a relatively small price. Although they will not match the Seven Wonder's quality, in my estimation, anyway, they are worth the money, nevertheless — and the shaver is not faced with junk.

The Pilgrim's Seven Wonders does not includes Mitchell's Wool Fat. I have always liked this soap for its lather quality, cushion and glide, and especially for the way it pampers my ultra-sensitive skin. I dare say, in the next round up for the Seven Wonders, in a few months, I will probably include it in the list and eliminate one already there.

The Pilgrim's Seven Wonders

Provence Sante soap
Institute Karite soap
L'Occitane Cade soap
Tabac soap
Mama Bear soap
Taylor of Old Bond Street cream
Maca Root cream