Thread: Old-Fashioned Shaving Stick?

Originally Posted by El Vee

Boots, Wilkinson Sword, De Vergulde Hand, Palmolive, Saint Charles Shave...just to name some that haven"t been named.

"He name namessss" - Hop Sings, Seinfeld

How are the SCS shaving sticks?

Thanks for all the helpful replies!

Regards,

Crutch

The shave sticks I've tried are like bars of soap in consistancy. Or a deoderant stick.
I was wondering, like in the initial question, if the old days had a drier form of soap stick. Remember that they had a lot of shave powder too. I know nothing about that. But I conjure up an image of a shave stick being the consistancy of a powder pressed into a stick.

Am I off base on this thought?

Arko sounds like what you're looking for. It has the old-timey scent and vibe, is tallow-based, and lathers easily.

+1 on valobra, i got mine at razorandbrush.com they carry a great selection of shavingsticks.
I think is good to have a couple for travelling and going to the gym.

Originally Posted by norman931

Arko sounds like what you're looking for. It has the old-timey scent and vibe, is tallow-based, and lathers easily.

I have used this and it is ok..

I went shopping in Morrisons supermarket, they sell Palmolive shaving sticks for.............

wait for it...................................

33p thats about 70c US
This must be the cheapest proper shaving soap in the world, and it's not too bad either

70c, that's sweet!

Anybody know of any US drugstore or supermarket chains that stock the stuff?

I'm using William's hard soap presently, 99c at the local Hy-Vee.



Yeah, I'll admit it, I'm a Super-Cheapskate(tm)

Originally Posted by loueedacat

How are the SCS shaving sticks?

The shave sticks from SCS are a new offering from Sue. I have yet to try one but if they are anything like her regular shave soaps (As I'm sure they are), then no worries. Pull the trigger! That Bay Rum w/ a Twist would go really nice with my EdT of the same fragrance!
I need to place a Summer order with her soon!

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