Thread: First shave...

with a new or new to you straight, what soap/cream gets the nod? I've got one coming today, I'm thinking Tabac.

I use a soap/cream that is one of my better performers so I know the soap is not a factor if the new razor doesn't perform. In my case that is usually Castle Forbes.

MdC or Castle Forbes. More for the new shave experience than anything else

Omega (bowl) is a pretty safe bet.

First time out - for me would be Proraso Red, Green, White or Blue, with the Red Sandalwood taking an easy first place as an awesome, easy to lather, beautifully scented croap for under $10.00.....

MJB,
As long as you use a quality soap or cream and lather properly to have your face ready for the straight, you'll be fine. There are many soaps and creams out there that will serve you well. Here are some affordable brands that I have used and recommend:

Mitchell's Wool Fat, Intitute Karite, Provence Sante, Tabac, Lea, Proraso, D.R. Harris range, Truefitt & Hill range, Taylor of Old Bond Street range, Mike's Natural Soaps, SRD soaps, Mama Bear, and the list goes on. Try any of these for starters and you'll be fine.

Originally Posted by Obie

MJB,
As long as you use a quality soap or cream and lather properly to have your face ready for the straight, you'll be fine. There are many soaps and creams out there that will serve you well. Here are some affordable brands that I have used and recommend:

Mitchell's Wool Fat, Intitute Karite, Provence Sante, Tabac, Lea, Proraso, D.R. Harris range, Truefitt & Hill range, Taylor of Old Bond Street range, Mike's Natural Soaps, SRD soaps, Mama Bear, and the list goes on. Try any of these for starters and you'll be fine.

And don't forget to add some unscented Castle Forbes Pre-Shave oil, makes a great shave a dream shave, second use earlier and wow - thank-you Obie for that great recommendation, beautiful stuff, finally something that works without gumming up the brush and destroying the scent and texture of he shaving soap/cream....

Originally Posted by Phrank

And don't forget to add some unscented Castle Forbes Pre-Shave oil, makes a great shave a dream shave, second use earlier and wow - thank-you Obie for that great recommendation, beautiful stuff, finally something that works without gumming up the brush and destroying the scent and texture of he shaving soap/cream....

Phrank, my dear friend, thank you for the kind words. Indeed, I forgot about the Castle Forbes pre-shave. Thank you for the reminder. I have used Castle Forbes pre-shave for years and highly recommend it. Good stuff, especially for those with sensitive skin.

Maybe I mis-phrased the question, as opposed to Brian Williams 'mis-remembering' apparently everything. I've been shaving with straights for years, but I was curious what soap you guys reach for on your maiden shave with a new razor. Or, maybe it doesn't matter, just curious.

MJB,

Whichever soap or cream you like will do the job.