Thread: My Rotation

Great picks Many are mine I just added Baume and I love it

As a straight razor shaver since 83’ I have personally chosen not to try any soap or cream that cost over about $18.00 give or take. Can afford it? Sure! But, honestly I don’t see the need to try anything much more expensive that DR Harris at$18.00 bucks. Tabac is great! I like Fine American Blend though it tends to dry on my face sometimes. I like Taylor of Old Bond soap. I have a small tin of Klars I picked up for $16.99 that I haven’t tried. I have Shannon’s that I haven’t tried. I ordered some TOBS CREAM. I have some Trumper Cream. It’s not bad. Right now I’m sort of rotating Harris, Fine, TOBS, and Tabac. Of those I like Tabac and D.R. Harris.

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I just received a 4 oz puck of Men’s Soap Sandalwood. I took an old double edge razor and shaved just a tiny bit off after which it fits nice and snug in an old spice mug. I plan to give it a try today. At $12.99 it’s in the ball park of what I like to pay. I tried the Klars a couple days ago. It lathers well and smells great but it dried a little on my face so next time I’ll use more water. I tried TOBS almond cream yesterday. It was nice. I’m not used to using cream though so I need to work on my water content. Besides the Men’s Soap Co. I still have some Shannon’s that I have not tried. For me, if it lathers well and it’s slick, I’m going to use it and will purchase again. I used Trumpers Almond Soap for years. I saw some negative reviews but I really like it because it doesn’t dry on my face. But, with Trumpers Soap it takes a minute or two to work past the bubbles and suds and get it to the right lather consistency. It’s a matter of personal preference. People like what they like. One thing I’m for sure liking is my Thater 4125/4 B three band brush! It’s a monster! I read where the Thater two band is better for Soap than the three band. I’m in to my third week using it and I can tell you it works great with hard Soap! I love the 30mm knot. Wish I’d bought a 35mm! It’s the nicest brush I’ve seen. I retired a 25 year old small silvertip brush. No idea who made it. It has Col Conk logo. It has surely served me well. I enjoy reading about what other people enjoy shaving with.

My rotation will likely change soon as I just ordered some MDC soap and some Castle Forbes Cream. If they are as good as what people say my rotation will likely be those two,Tabac soap, Cade, and Men’s soap co. Soap.

I am eagerly awaiting arrival of MDC AND CastlevForbes Cream.

My rotation is now MDC soap, Castle Forbes Cream, Cade Soap, Men’s Soap Co. Soap and Tabac.