Thread: Allergic reactions shaving soap

Hi, I tried a new shaving soap (Taylor of old Bond street "lime scent" ) and it started burning as soon as it hit my neck and I figured I have some cuts where it stings or something, but they the time i was done shaving my neck was so burned and red I count even touch it, never seen the likes with anything else I've tried, it litterly burned the skin on my neck like a bad sunburn would, guess it would be worth investing in a sample pack, since I just trew $15.50 away on soap I can't use, anybody else have a similar experience ?

Nothing that extreme. I have had soaps that are not comfortable on my neck, like they are too hot or something. It feels to me like too much lye and it has the wrong PH. Likely your can easily find someone to give that soap to as it is a popular brand. I have mostly had that problem with small makers or artisan soaps. I try to stick with known brands. The Italians have been making some nice and affordable soaps for a really long time. Samples is a really good plan. Find some one or maybe a small group and do a soap exchange.

There are several sites that sell samples, ranging in price from $2 to $7 for the higher end soaps. I know Obie has referenced a similar or same issue with some popular soaps. Since you have had this issue I would lean towards sensitive or unscented soaps, until you find something you are happy with. It may have been the concentration of citrus is too strong for your skin.

I have the Taylor of old bond street ( sandalwood ) and can use it without any issues, but I don't like the smell of it, that's why I bought same brand diff scent, but something if very different in those 2 soaps, I can still feel the burn right now

Anybody interested in doing a trade with this for Mitchell's Original Wool Fat Soap ? Used it once, described in the experience above

Think about donating to the "SRP Giveaway" and 'Pay it forward'.

Contact str8razor/Bill for assistance.

Thanks for the offer of giving donations to the giveaway. Soaps, creams, and things like that should be unused or very slightly used. Liquids like aftershaves and oils can be used up to a point. If these soaps and liquids are slightly used and don't show it they can be used but that will be determined by me after I receive it. I mean like a half bottle of aftershave won't work. Use your discretion, would you like to have received it.
Razors, stops, hones etc. can be used but need to be in reasonably good condition. If they are not sharpened I will sharpen them. If they need a little cleaning I can do that also. I know that these articles are free but they also don't need to be junk which will reflect on SRP's character. Bill

Ah, knowing that sandal wood is okay makes things easier.

What other soaps have you used?

I would recommend the giveaway or posting it for trade in the classifieds.

Originally Posted by dinnermint

Ah, knowing that sandal wood is okay makes things easier.

What other soaps have you used?

I would recommend the giveaway or posting it for trade in the classifieds.

I have The Blades Grim (Reaper) and that's a pretty mild soap, I was actually somewhat impressed with it, Mild scent, Mild soap but does the job. Quick and easy to leather up and comes with its own container. That way u don't mix them up if you have more soaps in various containers


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Any soap with Almond in it not only makes me gag, but I'm sure it irritates my skin as well.

Many soaps with great reputations I've wanted to try, soon as I see Almond....I'm out....the Boellis Panama 1924 while a superb soap, was one I was very disappointed I couldn't use, as it's a superb, lather bursting, incredible Tier 1 Soap...you win some, you lose some.

Topdog,

I suggest using, with some exceptions, unscented soaps and creams. I myself am cursed with an ultra sensitive skin and a heavy beard — Lynn calls my beard "tree trunks" — and there are scores of fine creams and soaps I can't use, because they fry my skin.

On the moderate quality creams, the Taylor of Old Bond Street "natural" works well enough. Taylor of Old Bond Street, not one of my favorites, is shy on moisture. Truefitt & Hills Ultimate Comfort (unscented) cream should work for you, as well. Province Sante and Institute Karite soaps are easy on the skin. Meisner Tremonia Pots of Milk is easy on the skin. So is their Puristic. Mama Bear unscented works well. I really like La Cigale, a French unscented soap which not only is sweet on the skin, but also you can't beat the price.

There are more, but that should give you a good start.

On the high end, despite some with scents, the following work well for me: Castle Forbes, Xpec (scented and unscented), Esbjerg, Santa Maria Novella, Martin de Candre, I Coloniali and Czech & Speake.