Soaps: Hard or Soft?

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09-14-2005, 12:41 PM
sensei_kyle

Soaps: Hard or Soft?

Which do you guys like and why?

A hard soap, like Williams, is one that you can run water in the mug, drop the brush in, shower, dump water out of the mug and the soap isn't all soft and runny. A soap like Ray's at ClassicShaving gets very soft when you treat it like this.
09-14-2005, 01:03 PM
halwilson

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Originally Posted by sensei_kyle

Which do you guys like and why?

A hard soap, like Williams, is one that you can run water in the mug, drop the brush in, shower, dump water out of the mug and the soap isn't all soft and runny. A soap like Ray's at ClassicShaving gets very soft when you treat it like this.

I currently prefer hard soaps like Trumpers or Taylors. These are really exquiste hard-milled shaving soaps, IMHO. Mind you, Ray's Classicshaving glycerine based soaps are still a pleasure to use. Then there are all the luxurious creams. Aren't they just really soft soaps, no? Just got some Vulfix Sandalwood cream from Ray's--true luxury. Then there's the Proraso cream (Green tube) still among one of my favorites.

Hal
09-14-2005, 01:08 PM
sensei_kyle

I'm working on a tub of the Vulfix Sandalwood cream myself. Really nice lather. Makes it hard to think about soaps anymore. It is very luxurious!
09-16-2005, 02:54 PM
sensei_kyle

It's hard to believe only 8 people have voted on this. Come on guys!
09-16-2005, 04:02 PM
rtaylor61

Kyle,

I like both! The soft soaps I melt down into their own individual containers and am able to work up a wonderful lather. The hard soaps all seem to have that old "barbershop" aroma that I enjoy. I get good shaves with either on, and consider the variety a part of the experience.

Randy
09-17-2005, 03:02 AM
Lynn

I love my hard cake soaps. I still will use the creams, but the Taylors, Dr. Harris, Trumpers, TABAC, Joris and a few others gets that traditional or old barber shop feeling stirring in my bones......lol. Like the fragrances also. Lynn
09-17-2005, 04:10 AM
bbqncigars

I gotta admit to trending towards the creams. Easier to get a good lather, and there are so many really good ones out there.

Wayne
09-17-2005, 09:13 AM
HoekmanX

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Originally Posted by adjustme69

but the Taylors, Dr. Harris, Trumpers, TABAC, ....... Lynn

Do you have it by now? :-p

Personally I dislike creams in general, I tend to overuse them. So am sticking with the hard stuff ....

Hoekie
09-17-2005, 02:45 PM
azjoe

I use both, but mostly soft since I can melt them to fit into the sterling cup I use as a soap mug that sits out where all can see (you know who thought of that, don't you ;) ). The hard soaps reside in "those ugly coffee mugs" that must be stored under outta sight under the sink.