The Obie Memorial First Tier Soaps and Creams Thread.

[Obie]

Obie - thanks again for your recommendations and supporting my SAD!
After shaving with MdC, baume, A.Gomez from your Tier1, I've decided to order a few samples of CF and DR Harris. At this point I'm just looking for a scent that suits me the most before committing to a full tub/puck.
Many thanks!

P.S.
A question regarding soap vs. cream for DR Harris. I know that you prefer soap is there a reason behind it?
I ordered a few samples of cream because that what was only available.

You can never go wrong with Castle Forbes cream or D.R. Harris soap. No shave den should be without at least one fragrance.

Actually, I like both soaps and creams, but find soaps more fun to lather with.

[HopChugger]

Actually, I like both soaps and creams, but find soaps more fun to lather with.

I 100% agree with this. I also find soap lathering a more traditional experience, although honestly, I don't know what came first, the soap or the cream.
When I started my wet shaving journey, I wanted to keep it as low tech and traditional as possible. It's why I'm exclusively a Kamisori guy too. Just give me a knife and a puck and I'm set!

[Obie]

Oleo Soapworks

Gentlemen,

I am almost ready to move Oleo Soapworks to the First Tier. Oleo is a small operation based in Chicago. The soap maker is Vida Perez Velazquez. I find the soaps excellent in every respect, from producing luxurious lather to giving good face protection.

The soaps provide plenty of slickness and have impressive residual slickness. The aftershave feel on the face is comfortable. No burn. I have tried only the Windy City and Pella Toscana fragrances thus far and especially like the Windy City fragrance. Good stuff.

My next interview for SRP is with Ms. Velazquez, in about two or three weeks. Stay tuned.

[evnpar]

Oleo Soapworks

Gentlemen,

I am almost ready to move Oleo Soapworks to the First Tier. Oleo is a small operation based in Chicago. The soap maker is Vida Perez Velazquez. I find the soaps excellent in every respect, from producing luxurious lather to giving good face protection.

The soaps provide plenty of slickness and have impressive residual slickness. The aftershave feel on the face is comfortable. No burn. I have tried only the Windy City and Pella Toscana fragrances thus far and especially like the Windy City fragrance. Good stuff.

My next interview for SRP is with Ms. Velazquez, in about two or three weeks. Stay tuned.

Obie, I looked at those soaps before, after you previously mentioned them. Now that you are still enjoying them, I decided to order a couple, Very Cherry (I love cherry anything) and Old Orchard Cider as I love hot cider in the fall.

Lately I've been impressed with Wholly Kaw, not a new soap but one new to me, made by a very nice man named Shalini. He started offering LE formulations of his soaps with donkey milk. All of my soaps that contain donkey milk seem to have an increased cushion, glide, and post shave slickness and face moisturizing properties over other soaps. I've enjoyed several of his scents, including King of Oud and Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli. I haven't tried his tallow soaps without donkey milk, nor his vegan soaps.

[MODINE]

I had never heard of Oleo Soapworks and now anticipate your article. Thank you sir.
MIke

[Phrank]

I've got 3 Oleo Soapworks on the way, looking forward to probably having to add another box labelled, "Soap Hoarder #4":

Irving Park - Bergamot, Star Anise, Rosemary, Lavender, Geranium Leaves, Cloves, Vetiver, Gaiac Wood, Patchouli

New City - Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme, Jasmine, Frankincense, Amber, Woods, Leather, Black Suede

Northerly Island - Ginger, Mandarin, Italian Bergamot, Haitian Vetiver, Mysore Sandalwood, Florentine Iris, Musk, Ambergris, Neroli, Carrot Seed, Orris

[Obie]

Phrank,

I look forward to your thoughts on the scents. The Irving Park looks inviting.

[Phrank]

Oleo Soapworks

Gentlemen,

I am almost ready to move Oleo Soapworks to the First Tier. Oleo is a small operation based in Chicago. The soap maker is Vida Perez Velazquez. I find the soaps excellent in every respect, from producing luxurious lather to giving good face protection.

The soaps provide plenty of slickness and have impressive residual slickness. The aftershave feel on the face is comfortable. No burn. I have tried only the Windy City and Pella Toscana fragrances thus far and especially like the Windy City fragrance. Good stuff.

My next interview for SRP is with Ms. Velazquez, in about two or three weeks. Stay tuned.

That about sums it up....

The Irving Park has a very nice, higher range of scents, very elevated, fresh, and very pleasing to the nose.

As Obie says, the slickness during and after is really nice, and left my skin very soft and moisturized, easy to lather, Oleo's a winner for sure...the way a soap should be!!

[Dieseld]

OK thanks again Obie.....and Phrank.......


I just ordered the New City and Irving Park.
Will report back

[celestino]

Does anyone know if Oleo Soapwoks offers any of their soap in tallow? I could only find veggie-based soap on the site.