Thread: "Corner store" soaps for a beginner.

The last puck I was able to get locally was Van DER Hagen which I liked okay but these days even that has disappeared. Maybe it's just my area.

I haven't used it myself but i have seen Wilkinson sword shaving soap in both a blue bowl and a black one that's vintage recipe apparently.

Their about $5 in Walmart Canada I think, I've also seen it in Shoppers the IDA and Loblaws.

Originally Posted by STF

I haven't used it myself but i have seen Wilkinson sword shaving soap in both a blue bowl and a black one that's vintage recipe apparently.

Their about $5 in Walmart Canada I think, I've also seen it in Shoppers the IDA and Loblaws.

The Wilkinson shave soaps in the tub are just OK but nothing to write home about. Their shave stick otoh is very good but might be discontinued.

Bob

There are quite a few inexpensive old soaps from Europe
LaToja comes to mind. Tabac also.

Well he bought a Van DER Hagen and ordered an Arko. So hopefully we'll have a new concert. Thanks all.

https://sharprazorpalace.com/soaps-c...ps-creams.html

Lots of information. You can see what's available and check out Obie's opinion on them. I have feeling that he has tried them all.

If your coworker is adamant about a soap puck, then tell him to buy a small bottle of glycerine to add a few drops when making lather. It can turn a lot of soaps into great lather. Other than that, I’m with Kees on the Palmolive cream. Cheap, abundant lather.

Sorry to be late to the party, but you hit my top two low end/high performance soaps--Arko and Proraso!

Originally Posted by BobH

When you said "corner store soaps" did you mean shave soaps available at a store locally without resorting to the web?

Bob

Not really, just inexpensive options for a rookie

For a budget. Face latherd Arko has my vote.