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06-06-2015, 04:17 AM #11
Thanks to all of the clarifications, I'm leaning towards both the Marlborough and the Windsor
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06-06-2015, 01:47 PM #12
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06-06-2015, 02:03 PM #13
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Thanked: 2591I'd put Tabac ahead of the other two on your list. In fact, I think Tabac, is ahead of almost anything out there and equal to a few highly regarded others.
Stefan
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06-06-2015, 05:48 PM #14
Gentlemen,
D.R. Harris, Mitchell's Wool Fat and Tabac are quality soaps with distinct characteristics. Mitchell's and Tabac come in one scent, of course, and gentlemen either like their fragrances or don't. I like both scents.
Harris is offered in a variety of scents: Arlington, lavender, Marlborough, Windsor, Sandalwood and almond. Each scent is distinct and far from overwhelming. I have tried them all and liked each for what it is. If I had to choose among the scents of this fine shave soap, I would take all except for the almond — because I am not all that fond of almond scented soaps, period.
Really, the best way to find a favorite among these scents is to try them one by one. It is hard to recommend a shaving soap scent to someone and expect him to like it as much.
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06-06-2015, 11:41 PM #15
I have all three and Tabac is by far the best. MWF is very good.
For some reason i have not liked nor have I been able to get a good lather with D.R. Harris. It must be me for a lot of people swear by this product.If you don't care where you are, you are not lost.
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06-07-2015, 01:03 AM #16
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Thanked: 3228Yea, sorta in the same boat myself oddly enough. I would take Tabac ahead of MWF and DR Harris Arlington last because of the so so lather I can produce from it but the scent is nice. I agree with Dave because I think I have just got the right technique down for DR Harris. As usual problems with lather making is normally operator error and not the products fault.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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06-08-2015, 04:56 PM #17
I'm not sure the issue that I've had with DR Harris is the same but I'll share what I've noticed with this soap that I have grown to love. Initially, DR Harris seams to lather extremely easily as it easily produces a tremendous amount of suds. Don't let this deter you from spending an adequate amount of time loading the brush. It may help to start with a dryer brush (just damp) and load the brush for 30 seconds or so before beginning to build a lather. Add water a few drops at a time. I've noticed that DR Harris remains thick long after it is over-watered. This can be confusing and lead to a lather that appears thick and cushiony but loses it's slickness. Lather it up in the hand first to try to dial it in. When it is dialed in, it is a great lather, slick and cushiony. But with a little too much water, it can cause your razor to jump and skip, IMHO.
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06-08-2015, 04:59 PM #18
IMO - DR Harris crèmes are much better than the soaps. I feel they are amongst the best crèmes out there
One tired old Marine- semper fi, god bless all vets
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06-08-2015, 05:06 PM #19
I'd like to try some Dr. Harris but if I never have anything but Tabac and MWF I'd be happy.
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06-08-2015, 05:10 PM #20
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