Thread: Too Much Soap?u

For me at least, it turned out to be a transient stage, call it “The Age if Wonder” after Richard Holmes’ 2008 popular science book about the eighteenth century history of science and the age of exploration.

When I became attracted to traditional wet shaving, I explored many soaps, creams and various razors, but settled down eventually with what I found worked best for me.

By then I knew enough about shaving soaps and creams that I was no longer compelled to try the latest discoveries and take now a “wait and see” approach to check whether some new product really catches on.

Eventually, I looked at the overflowing shelves in my bathroom and discarded all those soaps and creams that I hadn’t used in a while.
I have now settled down to about 18 brands, even though there are some among those where I have more than one variety of (e.g. D.R. Harris, Haslinger, Valobra, Taylors of Old Bond St.).

The “Age of Wonder” has given way to a more mature, disciplined approach, although there is still the occasional moment when I can feel that old itch...


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