The Obie Memorial First Tier Soaps and Creams Thread.

[Obie]

I would really enjoy a meal with you. Babagnush ,tabulie with a hint of mint. Lamb or chicken shwarma and vegetables.
I digress. A humble meal and getting to understand your depth of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
You are a known entity , you have given your time and money to investigate the world of Soaps to Our community.
Least I can do is visit. Rolodave is just down the road in Racine. I would like to come and learn from you.

Thanks for the kind words, my friend. I am looking forward to your visit.

[Obie]

One top tier soap that is missing on the list
PANNACREMA NUAVIA!!!!
Blu, Rossa and Verde!!!!

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I have considered this product for a while, but what has stopped me from ordering it is the high price. Ordinarily, if I really want something, if it really excites me, I will order it regardless of price. In the case of this product, however, I am still not excited enough about it to spend the money. That might change, of course.

[CZMark]

Obie I hail from Hales Corners, So I may give you a ring when I get round that way. I will bring my plethora of soaps and we meet and compare notes.
Pfister for lunch and test soaps away.

If you two want a private meet, great; but if you want to turn it into a few-hour open meet, there may be some interest.

[Obie]

If you two want a private meet, great; but if you want to turn it into a few-hour open meet, there may be some interest.

Unfortunately my schedule is far too packed to plan a big event. Of course, an occasional visit from an SRP friend is a good break for me.

[Phrank]

I've also re-evaluated the Le Pere Lucien that I had disliked - it came down to proper loading (I found you really need to aggressively load this soap) and water, as I expected, truly is a Tier 1 soap, each the Traditional, the Patchouli and the Rose, and as I've been back to really enjoying these soaps, I couldn't resist ordering the Le Pere Lucien, Cologne ~ Fougere, it smells absolutely beautiful, and my test lather seemed to indicate that we have something that is somewhat reminiscent of the MdC Fougere, but with subtle differences that make it stand on its own - only a shave will tell....

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So first shave with the LPL Cologne ~ Fougere was delightful - much different than the MdC Fougere, which I was pleased about.

Only first shave, but the the scent leapt out right away, a sharper smell that you'd associate with an aftershave splash, and slightly sharper than the MdC's scent. Great soap, has a texture more like a croap though, not the harder soap of the Patchouli, the Traditional or the Rose, so loads fairly easily and would be easy to overload, same as the MdC, not a lot goes an awful long way - easily in the Tier 1 with all the other LPL.

Enjoy Gentleman...

[HopChugger]

This is easily one of the greatest, most reliable threads on the site, but I realized tonight that the "third tier" (which isn't mentioned in the preamble) is quite controversial! There are certainly some much beloved soaps in the third tier with some serious fans. Defend your soap, folks!!

[rawfox1]

I have considered this product for a while, but what has stopped me from ordering it is the high price. Ordinarily, if I really want something, if it really excites me, I will order it regardless of price. In the case of this product, however, I am still not excited enough about it to spend the money. That might change, of course.

Obie, you have spent a fortune of money on soaps and creams and yet you are hesitant to spend $61 on a 1st tier soap. You can get Nauvia, free shipping from handlebar supply.

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[Obie]

Obie, you have spent a fortune of money on soaps and creams and yet you are hesitant to spend $61 on a 1st tier soap. You can get Nauvia, free shipping from handlebar supply.

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More important, I am not excited enough about the soap to order it. Other soaps and creams have been pricey, but I have ordered them because something about them has excited me. Not so with this soap — yet. What makes me feel this way? Gut feeling, really, and gut feeling usually works for me, especially since my ultra sensitive skin makes me extra cautious about shave soaps and creams. That could change, of course. So it is more than just the money holding me back.

[thebigspendur]

I think folks have decided there is a gold mine in shaving soaps and creams. There is this explosion of high end "premium" soaps.

For most of us a decision must be made on whether to risk wasting big bucks on every new soap that comes out which seems to be more frequently.

[Druid]

I think folks have decided there is a gold mine in shaving soaps and creams. There is this explosion of high end "premium" soaps.

For most of us a decision must be made on whether to risk wasting big bucks on every new soap that comes out which seems to be more frequently.

Yes, I agree..

I find it amazing that such a niche market can support so many artisan soapmakers. And, every review states that the new arrival "explodes with lather" without even necessitating the use of a brush! I only wish that my trials of purportedly "premium" shave soaps had such fantastic results!