The Obie Memorial First Tier Soaps and Creams Thread.

[Phrank]

Thanks for chiming in on the lather, Obie!

Usually when I first try a new soap, I tend to load heavily and then use a bit more water and thus my first use usually isn't a great indicator of a soap's lather sweet spot (usually takes me about 3 or so uses to really dial in a new soap), so I appreciate your assessment of PC's lather, Obie.

The slickness of the PC was great, Phrank--I did an ATG pass today and the soap really stood out there, especially with the blade I used! I'm with you on enjoying thick lathers--I especially enjoy these lather's cushion when I'm shaving with an aggressive DE.

The PC Blu scent reminded me a lot of a nice cinnamon/nutmeg aroma; it wasn't overly strong or cloying and for me it was relaxing and quite pleasant. I hear ya on pulling the trigger for these soaps--I waffled for awhile, too. Perhaps give Shave Dash's samples a try to see if you like PC's scent (Products - ShaveDash.com). I'm guessing all 3 plus shipping will come in at around 25 or so CAD.

To quote from Heinlein's, Stranger in a Strange Land, "Thou Art God", never heard of ShaveDash and getting samples...all three on there way now....Lord Thunderin' Jehoshaphat did that ever make me day.

You rock, and thanks for the tip!!!

[cudarunner]

Never heard of ShaveDash and getting samples...all three on there way now....Lord Thunderin' Jehoshaphat did that ever make me day.

You rock, and thanks for the tip!!!

In certain circles it's called;

'Being an Enabler'

[Dieseld]

This thread is beginning to make my wallet feel like I just bought a new high end razor





But I'm grateful for the info and getting much more enjoyable shaves with these fine first tier soaps

[SemperFi]

Glad I could help lead you down the path of perdition, Phrank! Dash has one of the best sample selections around! If you decide to order the PC and go for all 3, your order should qualify for free shipping directly from PC (it's a touch slow, mine came via FedEx, they pack everything well, and it was the overall best price I found)....

What, me be an enabler, Cuda?

Oi, know whatcha mean Dave...in fact, many SRP threads have had a negative cash-flow impact on my wallet.

[Phrank]

Glad I could help lead you down the path of perdition, Phrank! Dash has one of the best sample selections around! If you decide to order the PC and go for all 3, your order should qualify for free shipping directly from PC (it's a touch slow, mine came via FedEx, they pack everything well, and it was the overall best price I found)....

What, me be an enabler, Cuda?

Oi, know whatcha mean Dave...in fact, many SRP threads have had a negative cash-flow impact on my wallet.

No free shipping, but very cheap post...having a feeling I'm going to use this place quite a lot...got all three PC's to give a whirl....

[HARRYWALLY]

I have some Alvarez Gomez Creme on the way. Looking forward to trying it out.

[MedicineMan]

So Dash is pretty cool, but you guys are making saving for a Naniwa extremely hard. Must resist temptation...stay the course...think finisher...wife will be super pissed if TWO packages come
Once again Obie thanks for this thread. It's taken a life of it's own.
I was standing there this morning with a nice fresh warn lather of CF Lime letting it do its thing and caught my self saying "Thanks Obie". Wife just happen to come around the corner. She wanted to know "Who" Obie was and why I was thanking thanking him with only my skivvies on. Told it was a "tier 1" thing she would understand.

[tcrideshd]

Jer if you like the CF limes then really you don't need to spend any more money,, cause you wont top CF, that's a fact, so save your nickelos and get you Naniwa Tc

[Obie]

So Dash is pretty cool, but you guys are making saving for a Naniwa extremely hard. Must resist temptation...stay the course...think finisher...wife will be super pissed if TWO packages come
Once again Obie thanks for this thread. It's taken a life of it's own.
I was standing there this morning with a nice fresh warn lather of CF Lime letting it do its thing and caught my self saying "Thanks Obie". Wife just happen to come around the corner. She wanted to know "Who" Obie was and why I was thanking thanking him with only my skivvies on. Told it was a "tier 1" thing she would understand.

What a great story. Love it.
Ah yes, Castle Forbes lime is heavenly. Well, I have yet to be disappointed with anything produced by Castle Forbes. Good stuff.

[Obie]

I have some Alvarez Gomez Creme on the way. Looking forward to trying it out.

Alvarez Gomez has a heavenly scent. It's been a while since I've used the cream. Good stuff.