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The title says it really: anyone tried Marke Gold Dachs Spezial shaving soap? I'm thinking of getting some 'cos I can get it from a site in the U.K, so no long wait. It's bloody expensive ( which means it must be good, right? :roflmao ). If it's worth it ( 'bout 14 quid ), I'll get some, but I've searched the forums and haven't found any mention of Gold Dachs.
Cheers, guys.
Leon
It is, IMHO, one of the best shaving soaps available to civilized man. Lathers like a rabid dog, light lavender scent. I believe it is more alkaline than your average soap to help soften the beard. Whatever does it, it shaves like a dream.
If you have sensitive skin - be wary! There are many lads reporting about it burning on their face - like me for example. I can use any and every soap and crem (except those with citrus EOs) but the Golddachs burns like mad...
Is GD a tallow or veggie soap? I've been wanting to try it.
Jordan
I got a sample of it a while back, and I agree with the tin-foil-garbed one: it is a terrific soap. I find the scent to be almost medicinal, but not in an unpleasant way. More in a: "we're not messing around with any florals or fruits, here, we want you to smell like a MAN" kind of way.
Good stuff.
I didn't like it at all. I was very dissapointed since so many people were raving about the soap. For me it isn't slick enough and cuts very close. I'm also not sold at all about the scent. I gave it to the wife for her legs and she loves it so at least it's not going to waste. It's a YMMV thing.
I've used it and don't care for it. I had to use 4-5 drops of Glycerin just to finish my shave. It lathers great but provides no cushion what so ever.
Kind regards,
if your in the uk, then check this....
http://connaughtshaving.com/dovosoap.html
I'm just curious, since I'm thinking of trying this soap - for you guys who don't like GD, what soap(s) do you think are better - what are you comparing the GD qualities to? Thanks!
Jordan
Ordered my puck through Amazon UK - seemed the best way to redeem a complimentary £10 voucher I have lying around!
Nonetheless, the UK postal strikes are not helping, so I have no idea when I'll get the chance to try it out.
Gentlemen,
I used Gold Dachs once upon a time — and promised myself not to ever use it again.
One cannot deny the quality of the soap: good lather, smooth glide, and ample moisture. I loved the fragrance. Except that the soap set my Hollywood face on fire. I was burning throughout the shave. Gold Dachs and Musgo Real both needed the fire department. I used them a few times and then surrendered. No, thank you.
What's more, Gold Dachs is too expensive. I do not think it is worth the money. Not for me, anyway. Also, the vendor sent mine in a travel can that must have gone through a couple of wars and that the only thing missing was the bullet hole. For heaven's sake.
Regards,
Obie
I've noted these comments from various people. I also had problems with Musgo, but I guess if Gold Dachs doesn't do well for me either, it will go on the for sale forum faster than my feet touch the ground :)
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Originally Posted by moviemaniac
Regards,
EL
That's exactly my experience too. I always thought I was the only one. I tried to really love the soap due to all the raves but whatever I tried it provided no cushioning and protection whatsoever. I always ended up with small tiny cuts using that soap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Soopercat
Big disappointment for me.
I found GD to be one the most underwhelming soaps I've ever encountered. Perhaps I had too great of expectations but the lather was sub-par: not very slick, limited cushion and caused slight irritation. Tried it a dozen or so times but never got satisfactory results. The puck sat for a year or so and then was given to a noob.
I didn't like it either despite really trying to. I gifted to someone after four tries.