Thread: My Top Five

Gentlemen,

I update my top five shave soaps and creams periodically with the following in mind: that if the shaving world faces a drought, I would hope the five somehow survive. It has been a while since the last update.

What makes these products tops in my shave den is a combination of luxurious lather, fine cushion, silky glide, pleasing fragrance and stellar aftershave properties. The five not only meet my expectations, but they often exceed them.

Some products have been permanent residents, while others come and gone. My list has yet to contain what's referred to as artisan products, because, well, they are really not as good. Some artisan products are better than others, in my experience, but still not good enough to sit alongside of the following. As always, agree with it or not, this is only my opinion.

So here is the latest update of my top five soaps and creams, listed in no particular order.

Martin de Candre
Castle Forbes
Xpec
Baum.Be
PannaCrema Nuavia Blu

Now, then, gentlemen, what are your top five?