The Obie Memorial First Tier Soaps and Creams Thread.

[tcrideshd]

Lather slut apprentice! I love it! You know I Do the same thing in a different way. All new soaps get the treatment, I like to know how it reacts to making lather and how much water it likes. I too have a test brush that's my go to brush, I palm lather all new soaps for at least 4-5 times. I find that palm lathering gives me a real good feel for how the soap is reacting to water and whipping. And after squeezing I get a feel for how much soap is needed plus the slick factor, then after rinsing how it feels on the skin. After all this , I,m ready, I know how much soap I need and how long it takes to bloom. I have not done any soap test in months so I,m excited now. Tc

[Phrank]

Lather slut apprentice! I love it! You know I Do the same thing in a different way. All new soaps get the treatment, I like to know how it reacts to making lather and how much water it likes. I too have a test brush that's my go to brush, I palm lather all new soaps for at least 4-5 times. I find that palm lathering gives me a real good feel for how the soap is reacting to water and whipping. And after squeezing I get a feel for how much soap is needed plus the slick factor, then after rinsing how it feels on the skin. After all this , I,m ready, I know how much soap I need and how long it takes to bloom. I have not done any soap test in months so I,m excited now. Tc

This is fantastic!!

Never thought to do the R&D part before using a soap. One of the things that really p's me off is when I don't get the mix right - and end up with either paste or bubbles as lather; hence tying the shave.

Next shave with this soap, and any in the future, going to use your routine Tc...dang, should have been doing this always.

[benhunt]

Ben,
I have not tried this soap. Most U.S. made artisan soaps that I have tried have been disappointing in various ways — Barrister & Mann and Mama Bear are an exception — and every day there is a new one out. Someone once told me most of them are alike, with which I tend to agree. Not only that, but the kaleidoscope of fruity and spicy fragrances in them completely turn me off . It has reached a point where I prefer not to spend money on them.

It's a UK made artisan soap, and is much more mildly scented than the usual USA made artisan soap.

[Obie]

It's a UK made artisan soap, and is much more mildly scented than the usual USA made artisan soap.

Thanks for the clarification, Ben.

[mlucassr]

Has anyone used mama bear soaps, is this a top tier

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[tcrideshd]

No. Like most of the artisan soaps, there are some that are ok. But to this day I haven't found one artisan soap that I would put any higher than tier two. Just my opinion, so no need to attack, I think, there are some finer production soaps out there even cheaper than artisans that rank better. Tc

[mlucassr]

True I do like Barrister and Mann, I think is an exception thanks for your feedback

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[Obie]

Has anyone used mama bear soaps, is this a top tier

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mlucassr,

I have used a variety of Mama Bear Soaps and find them of quality. In fact, years ago I interviewed Sue Clark, the soap's creator, for a magazine article. Sue is a charming woman and a fine artist. As with all the artisan soaps I have tried, Mama Bear is a Second Tier soap for me, although one of my preferred. Good stuff, and worth the try.

[HARRYWALLY]

Well, I've been pulled in by the soap tractor beam again. After reading this, and being able to have the Abbate Y La Mantia Shaving Soap - KROKOS
in hand at MikeB52's house, I decided this should be in my rotation. Just placed an order.

[tcrideshd]

That soap has gotten a few guys sucked in, Glad to hear ya,ll are liking it. Tc