what are the best web sites to buy soaps and creams in a variety of makes...
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what are the best web sites to buy soaps and creams in a variety of makes...
google for:
Classic Shaving
Straight Razor Designs
St. Charles Shave
Chelsea's Soap Garden
Mama Bear's soap
some of the manufacturers (like the last three) are single source vendors, the first two will have several brands of soaps.
shavingessentials.net has a lot of fun offbeat stuff at good prices - it's worth checking out
classicshaving.com has most of the basics
bestgroomingtools has good stuff
qedusa.com has a proprietary line of stellar shaving soaps and carries a lot of european brands
straightrazordesigns has a lot of good stuff
All of the above-referenced places are great choices. If you are looking for Harris or MWF soaps, then I suggest Connaught Shaving as the prices are great and the shipping is very reasonable even coming across the Atlantic. I use them to buy those soaps as even with the overseas shipping the price can't be beat.
+ infinity on the TGQ. The best ever. TOBS doesn't even hold a candle to it.
No one has mentioned Ogallala yet. Their Bay Rum Sandlewood is outstanding. Ogallala Bay Rum > Shaving Soap
http://www.fendrihan.com/index.php looks to be decent, and offers about 4 or 5 different brands, might be worth checking out.
I have to second shavingessentials.net. It's personal, in that they carry the most dense percentage of soaps that I have grown to like very much through trial and error the past few years - Provence Sante, Institut Karite, Tabac, Speick stick, Mitchell's Woolfat, Ogallala Bay Rum. All from one source, with about the best prices I've seen on each.
They've never backordered me, fast shipping, and every order I get a hand-written thank-you note on beautiful card stock, plus a free sample of something nice.
One of the hassles of having odd personal grooming tastes is the number of different places I have to do little mail orders with to keep myself stocked. When it comes to soaps, being able to buy from one place is nice for a change.
At the risk of shooting myself in the foot, John of shavingessentials.net was my inspiration to get into this crazy business. He's a wonderful fella and runs a good business. He gives great customer service and to be honest, I don't expect I'll ever be able to come close to having as good a reputation as the one he has earned.Quote:
Originally Posted by FatboySlim
By all means.... do yourself a favor and shop at shavingessentials.net.
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Originally Posted by scottlp
Wow...That's class right there.
I'd like to second Connaught shaving--Paul Mayhew's a great guy to shop from, and he has great products--not least of which are his own brand. That Three crowns Aftershave Milk is magic on a "bad face day", as I like to call them. :o
Just made a purchase from Connaught.
Got the MWF in the ceramic dish -~$20 !!!! That's a deal right there!
Also went for a bowl of the DR Harris Arlington, as I've been meaning to try it, and the town I live in is also named Arlington, so that somehow justifies everything......:p Harris in a bowl was also ~$20
Total, including shipping was under $60.
I'll go to Shaving Essentials for Tabac (can never have too much...) in the Tabac dish, and perhaps a tube or two of Wars cream....
Unless, of course I decide to throw some money at a puck of this stuff that Loudeecat is pushing as of late...
http://www.pharmacyny.com/images/product/medium/219.jpg
can't believe I forgot to mention shavingshop.com
It's run by John Crowley (of this forum) and you'll be hard pressed to find better customer service. John is a gentleman and will hook you up with whatever you need.
Keep me posted on how you like the DR Harris compaired to Tabac...Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim
If we weren't such a gentlemanly crowd, we'd probably be at blows over soaps and creams... :roflmao
That C&S is calling me, as well. For tabac, if you are looking, you might try Discount Perfume,Discount Cologne and Discount Fragrances at FragranceX.com. They usually have it for about 18.99, which isn't the cheapest, BUT they offer free worldwide shipping (use the coupon code Free at checkout) which makes it pretty darned cheap. They also have the puck for 7.99...with free shipping? Out of sight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim
Check out Suzie's Bubbles N Squeak:
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eBay Store - SusiesBubblesNSqueak: Handmade Olive Oil Soap, Handmade Shea Butter Soap, Handmade Shaving Soap
Many scents to choose from. Great prices.
Check out Mama Bear's Soaps.
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Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL
You actually sent me a free little puck of these soaps with my Gotta that you sold to me a little while ago. I still haven't used it because I have a ton of Soaps and creams. Maybe I should try it though .:hmmm:
The Gotta is still amazing BTW.
I hate to blurt this out like this, but I don't know how to say it with smoothness and sweet salemanship. I'm having less and less patience with soap and now look forward with great anticipation every morning to squeezing my soap out of a tube.
And my new squeezable soap shibboleth is... a little dab'll do ya. Catchy huh? :rofl2:
Yes! that so true, this could be my words....Quote:
Originally Posted by FatboySlim
Today I got this from shavingessential:
PdP Shaving Soap in tin
IK Shaving Soap 14.25
PS Shaving Soap
PdP empty tin (got me some empty tins)
+ loads of samples :tu
I am a dog for the french soaps.
Heads up for shavingessential they do carry lots of god soaps and creams and they are a pleasure to do business with, - but I'm sure you find that most shops have a huge variety of soaps and creams..
Good luck picking one out :gl: