Thread: Dr Harris comparison with MWF and Tabac

Thanks to all of the clarifications, I'm leaning towards both the Marlborough and the Windsor

Originally Posted by WilliamDallaPorta

Thanks to all of the clarifications, I'm leaning towards both the Marlborough and the Windsor

The Marlborough is the faintest of the three in scent. Arlington and Windsor are my favs but all three are good

I'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.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by rolodave

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.

Yea, 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.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Yea, 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.

Bob

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.

IMO - DR Harris crèmes are much better than the soaps. I feel they are amongst the best crèmes out there

I'd like to try some Dr. Harris but if I never have anything but Tabac and MWF I'd be happy.

Originally Posted by str8tlkr

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.

Yes, you are so right about loading it long enough. We don't want no stinking suds, then again that goes for any soap. Good advice.

Bob