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Thread: The Obie Memorial First Tier Soaps and Creams Thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dieseld View Post
    I just load my brush in the soap container, and then whip my lather up in the scuttle.
    Ditto (other than the scuttle... face-latherer, me). This is one big plus to Castle Forbes shaving "creams" -- they're soft soaps, rather than the normative, noticeably-liquid creams. I prefer 'em, with Cyril R. Salter shaving "creams" a close second.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nessmuck View Post
    What do you guys use to remove the Castle Forbes cream from the tub...and into your scuttle ?? ....an old coke spoon or something ? I bet Obie has the correct tool,for this job...
    Hunt for one of the old butter knives in a second hand store.
    Or sand down a bit of broken horn scale into a shaving cream snurdle.

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    I just load my brush with 3 passes in the container. That seems like enough soap for me, then I go to the scuttle or bowl. Or start face lathering. Eather way its normally enough soap for a three pass shave. JMHO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by niftyshaving View Post
    Hunt for one of the old butter knives in a second hand store.
    Or sand down a bit of broken horn scale into a shaving cream snurdle.
    That sounds good ....thanks !

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    Awesome thread! Question, I have been using blackship grooming co and paa shave soap I have found that even when I create thick moist lather that rather quickly drying takes place and I have to keep adding water to keep the soap slick. I have been using shave oil to assist in the slickness Dept. Does that familiar to some artisan brands. No brand bashing I am literally trying to purchase a soap that will stay slick throughout the shave? Which tier one soap would you guys recommend? At this point I don’t care about price... thanks

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    dshaves, one of my favorites is Castle Forbes and it's not over the top expensive. I'm sure others will be along shortly to offer additional recommendations!

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    Dshaves--->There are a couple variables that come into play with a lather staying moist for me. The main one is how much humidity is in my house. In the winter up here in North Dakota the air in my house is VERY dry because of my furnace. The other one is how lazy I am adding water while preparing my lather. Winter time I have to add lots of water no matter what soap I use. For some cheap soaps like Williams Mug I add a dab of Creamo to the mix for extra slickness. As to which tier 1 soap I recommend? It would have to be Penhaligon's cream. It's spendy but a little goes a long way. Tabac would be my tier 2 recommendation. Hope this helps you.
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    I'll second Castle Forbes, any scent, great lather.
    I'd also add, Oleo soaps. A new comer to the game here on the forum. But will NOT let you down.

    And as Benz said, Tabac is always a great soap. It's stood the test of time and gives great lather too.
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    Thank you for the recommendations! Now to make some purchases! I will follow up!
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    I bought Castle Forbes from the zon! Should get it by tomorrow!
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