The Obie Memorial First Tier Soaps and Creams Thread.

[Augustagj]

MDC seems to work great for everybody; including me.

[HopChugger]

Ok, where does Boellis Panama 1924 shave soap shake out in all this? I've been pondering the coffret version 'cause I'm a sucker for pretty packaging.

I rank it just below MdC! I have the coffret and love it! Highly recommended.

[Obie]

Gentlemen,

I opened up the Third Tier category rather than dismiss it, because I felt it would help our members more.

[BobH]

Ok, where does Boellis Panama 1924 shave soap shake out in all this? I've been pondering the coffret version 'cause I'm a sucker for pretty packaging.

Don't know where it shakes out in all this but I think it is a very good soap. Bought the 250gr block not the coffret version. Was after the soap not another container. I know, no fun at all.

Bob

[Obie]

Ok, where does Boellis Panama 1924 shave soap shake out in all this? I've been pondering the coffret version 'cause I'm a sucker for pretty packaging.

I used this for several shaves and it burned my skin so badly that I looked like a bloody lobster. Some nasty stuff, this, even though it has some fans. Several days after I got rid of it, a friend telephoned me from Chicago and complained about the same problem with this soap. He said he looked like a lobster, too. Also, he said the lid did not fit properly on the fancy dish.

[ultrasoundguy2003]

Saponificio Varesino 70th is great if you like Aqua Di Gio, If you got stunk out of the bar in your 20s by this smell, I would understand. I know of people who hate lavender, and fougere , So that rules out MdC. SV with the After Shave I got a great face feel.

[mainaman]

Cold River Soap Works IMO is a second tier soap. If they can figure out their scents a bit then they may even get in the first tier for me.

[thebigspendur]

I used this for several shaves and it burned my skin so badly that I looked like a bloody lobster. Some nasty stuff, this, even though it has some fans. Several days after I got rid of it, a friend telephoned me from Chicago and complained about the same problem with this soap. He said he looked like a lobster, too. Also, he said the lid did not fit properly on the fancy dish.

Maybe it just brought out the real you. Maybe you're really the hideous sun demon.

I have the stuff in the fancy dish and the dish fits fine. It's a handmade piece by the way and signed. I've found Boelis to be pretty mild stuff. It's not first tier, rather second.

[BobH]

I used this for several shaves and it burned my skin so badly that I looked like a bloody lobster. Some nasty stuff, this, even though it has some fans. Several days after I got rid of it, a friend telephoned me from Chicago and complained about the same problem with this soap. He said he looked like a lobster, too. Also, he said the lid did not fit properly on the fancy dish.

Wow that is a heck of a reaction to it. I have not experienced that nor have I heard complaints of that nature from 2 other forum members I know use the soap. As always there is no telling how a soap will react with someone's skin till they use it. The cost of the soap is not any indicator either if you will have a reaction to it. Probably why getting samples are a good idea.

Bob

[Obie]

Maybe it just brought out the real you. Maybe you're really the hideous sun demon.

Or something like that, Spendur.