Thread: Barbershop shave soaps

I think this is subjective. When I got my first tub of ToBS Sandalwood, I thought "Barbershop!"

Couple of other guys have said the same when I let them check it out.

Others (including my wonderful wife) can't stand it.

I liked Zingari Man Wanderer , practically the same fragrance than Mike's Barbershop and very good performance as the latter.

Zingari Man Wanderer: Bergamot, Citrus, Oakmoss, Basil, Patchouli.
Almost the same scents as Mikes Naturals. Again, out of stock. Still, thanks as I had never heard of Zingari Man.

I got the Otter yesterday and gave it a serious try. Lathers up nice and the after the shave feel of my face was good. Not pinched and not extremely greased. Some of these new soaps get a little carried away with the kinds of butter and you come away a bit on the greasy side. This wasn't like that at all.

The scent of the BarrBarr was a good choice as I felt it had a lot of what I was looking for in a Barbershop scent. So thanks to Vic for pointing me in that direction. I still have a few more I'm looking to order to add to my growing collection of soaps but at least this one worked out well for me. I hope to be satisfied with my soap collection before I get to 10 years' worth of soap. But it's getting closer all the time. And I mean the 10 years' worth.

So, if you haven't tried Noble Otter Soaps give them a try. Made in Texas, I think it was worth the 20 bucks shipped price tag.

I’d have to say Alvarez Gomez Barberia. It shaves very nicely and my Wife loves to scent.

I'll second Barrister and Mann's Seville. One of my top scents, and lady friend approved as well.

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