Thread: my first big order of soaps/creams

ok so i pulled the trigger on some things i was watching on the bay and said since its almost shaving time i need to get some things so i opted for

8oz earthy fresh shaving cream soap and the 8oz italian lime shaving cream soap from shamrockshaving

the 5 pack sampler of ogallala: bay rum splash, bay rum cologne, special reserve cologne, bay rum lime and peppercorn splash, and bay rum sandlewood splash.

ogallala bay rum and lemongrass soap

and the ogallala shaving kit, hjm badger brush with stand, ogallala bay rum soap and their old fashioned camp mug.

still need some other basics what ya think?

It sounds like you are going to have some fun. I have been using a few Col. Conk puck Soaps for the past 18 months and that soap just last forever! I also found an easy way to thicken it up for better results on the first pass.

I just ordered up vintagebladesllc creams - Lavendar and Sandlewood. I will also order up some Mama Bear next week so I can have some fun too.

Looking forward to my next few shave!

Pabster

The soaps I currently have:

Mitchell's Wool Fat
Tabac
AOS Lemon
SRD Lime
SRD Blood Orange
SRD Bulgarian Rose Otto

The creams I currently have:

Truefitt & Hill 1805
Proraso


The best one I have: The SRD Bulgarian Rose Otto. That one should be in every shave den. Pricey, yes. But not having tried any other creams, I'm gravitating to the glycerin based soaps because I like the cushioning.

i figured id give that shamrock guy a go since he too makes all his own soaps and creams even if i have to wait till march 18th to shave it will be fun to decide which one to try first as well as which scent to splash on as well

You should also try The BOMB, from Alraz and CarrieM's creams also. Both are made by members of this site.

My favs:
GFT Rose and Lime soap
T&H Almond Cream
GFT Coconut Cream
Cella Crema da Barba (the bomb)
Proraso Crema (good tues-thurs shaver)

I just ordered up a T&H Rose Cream Tub and Pre de Provence Cream. Can't wait. Good luck, soaps & creams are just as addicting as razors.

Have to agree with the above(not worked out how to quote yet)
Soaps are quickly become a very strong AD of mine started off with muele and this month have aquired.
Mitchells wool fat
Prosaro
Tabac
Dr harris sandalwood
Erasmic (seen it in local chemist picked it up)

And have still been looking and thinking i will need to get that one to try everytime i see other ones posted about on-line.

Originally Posted by paco

You should also try The BOMB, from Alraz and CarrieM's creams also. Both are made by members of this site.

indeed i will i got my shamrock ones today they are a little looser then i figured they'd be but they smell great

Shawn, Any updates on your Shamrock experiences?

--Bob

Nice haul!

Hope you enjoy it..!

Give Mama Bears soaps a try as well, SWMBO got me some for my birthday and they are absolutely fantastic. Really rich scents, brilliant lather and they feel great on the skin..!