Thread: Opinion: Soap

Originally Posted by MirviNemis

Personally, I use mild soaps, many do not even suspect what is what are mild soaps. The most popular element of hydration is glycerin. Soap with its content is softer than ordinary. Very often it looks light-transmitting or translucent from the outside. But consumers are obliged to know that such soap, produced industrially, does not always have great quality. Glycerin is considered a very capricious and unreliable substance. Crystal light transmission in such conditions can be achieved only by adding alcohol. The soap I use is made from real products.

I'm not sure what you are trying to say here.

What makes a soap mild is whether or not an individual has an allergic or other reaction to the product or it's contents.

There is nothing wrong with Glycerin. Many soaps have it and many like it. It gives the soap good qualities at a good price.

Yes there are soaps with "all natural" products. Some are terrible from a shaving standpoint and some are great like the Sebum line of products.

Originally Posted by STF

Quote Originally Posted by lslick23

The manliest soap I’ve used is from Henri Et Victoria called Duc de Santal. I can’t get enough of the smell even after using the asftershave balm.



I have Duc De Santal too, one of my favourites and subtle enough that the wife doesn't get all stuffed up.

I also have Cognac and Cuban Cigars as well as the Pear by Henri et Victoria and they're both excellent as well.

A few years back i was directed to the Henry et Victoria shave soaps and the first one i tried was the "Cognac & Cuban Cigar",. is sent samples to a few here on the forum and the reviews were so good i became a sales rep for the company. Since then I've compared the line to other first tier shave soaps and still to this day I'm still sold on the HyV line. Canadian too 'eh.

I think the first batch of Cognac and Cuban Cigars caused irritation to some folks with sensitive skin. That was fixed in later releases. I still have some of that first batch and enjoy every shave with it. I also have Duc de Santal. Both are very good shaving soaps, but I wouldn't put them up on the same tier as MdC.

Originally Posted by DZEC

I think the first batch of Cognac and Cuban Cigars caused irritation to some folks with sensitive skin. That was fixed in later releases. I still have some of that first batch and enjoy every shave with it. I also have Duc de Santal. Both are very good shaving soaps, but I wouldn't put them up on the same tier as MdC.

I had what must have been one of the first batch Cognac and Cuban Cigars. It did irritate my face and I do not have sensitive skin as I do 4 pass shaves. Nice scent but I have never bothered to order any more Henry et Victoria shave soaps.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

I had what must have been one of the first batch Cognac and Cuban Cigars. It did irritate my face and I do not have sensitive skin as I do 4 pass shaves. Nice scent but I have never bothered to order any more Henry et Victoria shave soaps.

Bob

I didn't have any of the first Henry et Victoria soaps but the ones i have don't give me any trouble.

I always have four pass shaves too, even with a 1k if i want to test my bevel. Mind you I do have skin like a rhino.

Originally Posted by STF

I didn't have any of the first Henry et Victoria soaps but the ones i have don't give me any trouble.

I always have four pass shaves too, even with a 1k if i want to test my bevel. Mind you I do have skin like a rhino.

Exactly, I don't have sensitive skin so the soap has to be the blame. Others on here at the time had the same thing happen.

Once burned twice shy. There are just too many good shave shave soaps and creams out there that do the job with no fuss or muss and do not cost an arm and a leg. Personally, I gave up on artisan shave soaps and creams.

Bob

Gentlemen,
Indeed, we’re fortunate to have a big choice of shaving soaps and creams. Martin de Candre and Castle Forbes are my ultimate shave soap and cream respectively. With respect to my dear Canadian friends, I tried Henry et Victoria some years back and the bloody thing fried my Hollywood face. OY! Is that still in production?

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen,
Indeed, we’re fortunate to have a big choice of shaving soaps and creams. Martin de Candre and Castle Forbes are my ultimate shave soap and cream respectively. With respect to my dear Canadian friends, I tried Henry et Victoria some years back and the bloody thing fried my Hollywood face. OY! Is that still in production?

I had the same experience

The problem Obie, is you have a Hollywood Face. Now, if you had a Broadway Face like me a blowtorch wouldn't offend at all.

I'd add Meisner Tremonia to your two for the ultimate. It's just a bear to get.

Originally Posted by Obie

OY! Is that still in production?

Yes Obie, still in production and still one of the most popular shave soaps around.