The Obie Memorial First Tier Soaps and Creams Thread.

[Obie]

I need a new soap puck.....What’s good now..Obie ?

Ah, my friend, I have not tried anything new recently. For the most part, I use Martin de Candre, Castle Forbes and OneBlade lavender. The OneBlade cream, in a way, reminds of of Castle forbes lavender. It's good stuff.

I've always been fond of sandalwood, and recently I discovered a tub of it in my stash from Cyril Salter. Good stuff. Another one you won't go wrong with is a French soap that has been around for a while and it is inexpensive: Provence Sante Vertaine. This one is named after the French poet Paul Verlaine, which automatically makes it okay by me.

Provence Sante Verlaine has a delightful floral scent, like drifting away with the fragrance of a garden in the south of France. It lathers well, with good cushion and glide, and it costs only $10. I've used this soap for years, from time to time, and never tire of it.

As for what's out that's new, I have no idea. The hundreds of artisans soaps on the market makes choosing any one a wee bit difficult. The one artisan soap I have consistently tried is Wholly Kaw. I also love Wickham 1912 Russian Leather. That's about it.

Finally, spending most of my funds on razors leaves me flat broke for soaps and creams.

[outback]

I have been noticing a few of your acquisitions, seems you've been reaching for the str8 a bit more, as of lately.

[Obie]

I have been noticing a few of your acquisitions, seems you've been reaching for the str8 a bit more, as of lately.

Yes, Mike, I have. For a while the arthritis in my hands and shoulders got the best of me and I had to rely on the safety razors. The trouble with safety razors is that I find them uninteresting, despite some of the high prices charged for the modern stainless steel shavers.

I still have a couple GEM single edge razors, the Pushbutton GEM and the 1912 Ever-Ready. The only double edge I have is the rare Star, from the 1930s, I believe, and I bought it NOS from a friend. It's a good and mild shaver.

The only safety razor I really like is the OneBlade, and I have several models. Sometimes I use the OneBlade Core for the final straight razor cleanup, as I have lost some of the dexterity in my left hands and shoulders and cannot maneuver the blade as well as I used to some years ago.

The straights, as I noted, have left me broke for products. The three products that I consistently use are Martin de Candre, Castle Forbes and OneBlade. Actually I have a big stash of the OneBlade shave cream. The cream has an earthy lavender fragrance and performs remarkably well. Of course, you can never go wrong with Castle Forbes and Martin de Candre.

[petercp4e]

The CBL "Roasted Oatmeal Stout Tonsorial" that Victor spoke of has got my hackles raised. It has gotten rave reviews for performance and scent, and is $10.00. Anybody else tried this soap?

Pete <:-}

[HungeJ0e]

Yes, Mike, I have. For a while the arthritis in my hands and shoulders got the best of me and I had to rely on the safety razors. The trouble with safety razors is that I find them uninteresting, despite some of the high prices charged for the modern stainless steel shavers.

Well Obie, it certainly hasn't affected your sharpening skills... all the blades I've received from you have been top notch!

[Obie]

Well Obie, it certainly hasn't affected your sharpening skills... all the blades I've received from you have been top notch!

Ah, my friend, bless your heart for the kind words. Thank you. I rather enjoy honing. Good for the mind.

[Speedster]

Czech & Speake Oxford and Cambridge proving to be a real winner here thanks to a sale at Maggard's recently.

[Obie]

With or without sale, Czech & Speake is pure luxury, from robust fragrance to exceptional performance. I have enjoyed this soap for a number of years, although I couldn’t see spending a fortune on the fancy dish and store mine in a simple wooden bowl.

[BanjoTom]

"The three products that I consistently use are Martin de Candre, Castle Forbes and OneBlade..... Of course, you can never go wrong with Castle Forbes and Martin de Candre.[/QUOTE]
Obie I have enough MdC to last me 20 years and I still try to use the other suggested soaps. At times I feel that I am in the 7th level of hell, condemned to never run out of soap!

[Obie]

"The three products that I consistently use are Martin de Candre, Castle Forbes and OneBlade..... Of course, you can never go wrong with Castle Forbes and Martin de Candre.

Obie I have enough MdC to last me 20 years and I still try to use the other suggested soaps. At times I feel that I am in the 7th level of hell, condemned to never run out of soap![/QUOTE]

Yes, some things are meant to be a part of us like a certain suite, shirt and tie. I'll be happy marching into the next century with my Martin de Candre, Simpson Tulip 3 super and custom Max Sprecher 8/8 French point in the yellow Awabi scales.