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10-23-2009, 10:17 PM #1Member
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Caswell Massey????
My dad has a friend at work that shaves with str8's he's got 3 7 day sets he rotates and he swears by Caswell Massey's shaving soaps'just wondering if anyone else has tried any of their products?
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10-23-2009, 11:21 PM #2Little Bear
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I've not tried it because I'd heard negative things about it... Maybe you could get a sample from your dad's coworker and fill us in on it.
Originally Posted by coolmaltbeverage
That would be interesting to find out!
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10-23-2009, 11:24 PM #3Senior Member
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Hey, if that guy isn't a member here, sign him up! Originally Posted by coolmaltbeverage
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10-23-2009, 11:32 PM #4
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As all of this it is personal preference but I have never found there quality to be any good. I think it also depends what else he has tried if he jump from Can Goo or a cheap bad cream i n to it, well it probably is better. IMHO there is a whole world of stuff that is better. in all price ranges.
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10-24-2009, 12:10 AM #5Member
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I'll see what he's got and if he'll part with any and try them out .and post results accordingly.
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10-24-2009, 11:34 AM #6Member again
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The almond soap has the best scent available but the quality ends there. The soap does not lather or stay moist. The bowl is good for my DR Harris refills!
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10-24-2009, 05:47 PM #7Comrade in Arms
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Although I fully agree with others in terms of the somewhat diminished cushion and lasting power of the lather, I have never had a problem with it. Disclaimer: I have very soft water and I can whip just about anything. With this soap, I can produce good quality lather that lasts long enough on my face to give me very good shaves. I understand that I am in a minority here but like this soap. I find that this soap provides enough cushion as well as excellent glide and conditioning, not to mention the scent (almond). Under the right circumstances, this soap should work well for most people. I would definitely not put this soap in my top tier of products but for the $11 I paid for the soap and the wooden bowl, I am satisfied with it. If you guys have problems lathering this stuff, send me a PM for tips.
Al raz.Last edited by Alraz; 10-24-2009 at 05:51 PM.
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10-24-2009, 06:01 PM #8Troublus Maximus
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Ditto. --- Originally Posted by CloseShave
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10-24-2009, 11:30 PM #9Senior Member
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I can't really tell you about the shave soaps but the Sandalwood shave cream is actually pretty nice. The scent is not a true sandalwood, but the cushion it provides is decent. The Casswell-Massey Sandalwood Pre-Shave oil is fantastic, if you can find it! Even on there home site, it is always out of stock!
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10-25-2009, 11:22 PM #10
I tried one of their soaps many years ago while I was still using a DE exclusively and as I recall it was OK, certainly a step up from VDH and Williams but not as good as typical English triple Milled soaps.
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