Classic Shaving Soap...need help finding something else.

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02-18-2006, 09:30 PM
JLStorm

Classic Shaving Soap...need help finding something else.

Well I got this mug and soap combo. http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...57.htm#image_1 and although the mug is wonderful, I wasnt crazy about the soap. It wasnt bad, but the only way I could get a good lather was by adding more water than I wanted, which meant that while their were lots of bubbles, the mixture was a bit to watery. The soap was also a bit small for that mug IMO.

Now part of my lack of lather could be the fact that my badger brush is a cheapy, but I dont think it would make THAT big a difference since I get good lather with shaving creams, even though I dont like to use them.

Regarding the scent, it was a strong overall scent, but not a strong lavender scent. I smell much more soap than lavender, and a good strong lavender scent is my #1 priority.

Does anyone know of a soap that makes great lather, is a at least 3" in diameter (preferably a bit bigger), and one that has a very strong lavender scent, but not necessarily a strong soapy scent?? (if that makes sense)
02-18-2006, 10:01 PM
rtaylor61

JL,

When I ordered my first package from Ray, I ordered the Taylor's Lavender soap re-fill, or the soap w/o the bowl. I've used it too much to be able to give an accounting of it's original measurement, but I do like. Don't forget, part of your problem may be hard water affecting your lather.

RT
02-18-2006, 10:14 PM
JLStorm

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

JL,

When I ordered my first package from Ray, I ordered the Taylor's Lavender soap re-fill, or the soap w/o the bowl. I've used it too much to be able to give an accounting of it's original measurement, but I do like. Don't forget, part of your problem may be hard water affecting your lather.

RT

I am not sure if we have hard water here or not, but I really dont want to have to buy distilled water to shave with. Are Taylor soaps more foregiving with the hard water factor?

If I had to, I guess I could deal with distilled water, but the lavender scent of the soap would have to be perfect, which IMO Classic's just isnt.
02-18-2006, 10:15 PM
wvbias

You might try the Taylor soap with is 3". You can buy
it a classic as well, $13.99 per cake. I've used classic
soap as well, the coconut which lathers great and has a
very pronounced scent and the fresh lime, this one lathers
great but the scent isn't quite as strong. www.greenpond.com
has DR Harris lavender soap, I believe that is is $17.00 per cake.

Terry
02-18-2006, 10:17 PM
rtaylor61

JL,

The problem with scent is everyone's nose differs! Over at the DE forums, it is often discussed that Ray's soaps are a bit more difficult to lather with. My two Lavender's of choice are the Taylor's and the lavender from QED. It is a very strong, intense lavender, and at first, wasn't sure about it.

RT
02-18-2006, 10:18 PM
glrerun

Reguarding the lather, do you have hard water? This can make a big difference.

Reguarding the scent, I love the smell of the classicshaving brand soaps that I have tried, but on the lavender, I was a bit dissapointed. I just purchased the lavender and have not used it yet, but out of the wrapper it smell like a cross between Ivory soap and lavender. I think you just confirmed my experience. I think that SUE makes a lavender, why not try that?
02-18-2006, 10:28 PM
JLStorm

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvbias

www.greenpond.com
has DR Harris lavender soap, I believe that is is $17.00 per cake.

Terry

Have you ever tried the DR Harris Soaps? I havent heard much about them.
02-18-2006, 10:29 PM
wvbias

if you mean Sue at Saint Charles she doesn't make a
lavender, I've already checked. I did buy the savory
rose which I first tried this morning. Scent was great as was
the lather. I also ordered new spice, will try that in the morning.

Terry
02-18-2006, 10:35 PM
wvbias

No I haven't. I have heard that it is the best lavender
soap out there. But we can both take that for what
it's worth. i will probably order a cake when my Taylor
lavender cream runs out.

Terry
02-18-2006, 10:52 PM
JLStorm

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

JL,

The problem with scent is everyone's nose differs! Over at the DE forums, it is often discussed that Ray's soaps are a bit more difficult to lather with. My two Lavender's of choice are the Taylor's and the lavender from QED. It is a very strong, intense lavender, and at first, wasn't sure about it.

RT

RT,

I looked at the website, and I see soaps made by many companies, but I dont see any soaps actually made by QED. Did I miss something?
02-18-2006, 11:15 PM
marciaga

Col. Conk soap is inexpensive glycerin-based soap in some nice scents..
02-18-2006, 11:25 PM
wvbias

JL

About halfway down ( once you click on Other Products )
you will find the QED products. QEDman it is called. Apparently
you will have to call them concerning this line of products. I
believe.

Hope this helps,

Terry
02-18-2006, 11:56 PM
rtaylor61

JL,

I wasn't thinking. The QED website is in need of re-design. Go back to the homepage, scroll down and look for the "OTHER FABULOUS TOILETRY PRODUCTS OFFERED BY QED" button on the left. After clicking on that, scroll down and look for the QEDMan items.

RT
02-19-2006, 01:53 AM
threeputt

I really like the ClassicShaving soaps. Sounds like you're almost there on the lather...Add enough water and you get the bubbles you're talking about......keep working the lather and it will cream right up. Hard water may be a problem, but if it is, all soaps will give you fits. D.R. Harris soaps are without rival in my opinion, except maybe for Truefitt & Hill. Charles at QED makes some fine glycerines for the clear soap moods. Then again, I still like the good old Conk amber now and then.

Jeff
02-19-2006, 02:47 AM
JLStorm

RT,

thanks, I found the soaps. I will have to order either the DR Harris or their brand.

Now I have to decide whether or not to finish the Classic soap, I would hate to waste it, but I am just really not impressed, but then again yes maybe its the water or the brush....
02-19-2006, 02:49 AM
superfly

Just wait till you try Tabac soap...

Nenad
02-19-2006, 02:53 AM
rtaylor61

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLStorm

RT,

thanks, I found the soaps. I will have to order either the DR Harris or their brand.

Now I have to decide whether or not to finish the Classic soap, I would hate to waste it, but I am just really not impressed, but then again yes maybe its the water or the brush....

You can always bathe with it.

RT
02-19-2006, 03:00 AM
JLStorm

Quote:

Originally Posted by superfly

Just wait till you try Tabac soap...

Nenad

What is Tabac Soap??
02-19-2006, 03:00 AM
JLStorm

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

You can always bathe with it.

RT

I never thought of that....
02-19-2006, 04:05 AM
vladsch

I am guessing your water is hard and yes other soaps tend to be more tollerant of that.

The Taylor and T&H soaps I have lather up nicely in hard water.

I have hard water here and also started with classicshaving soap, your symptoms are the same as I had.
02-19-2006, 04:19 AM
mslovacek

Ah! I really like Taylor's Lavender soap. I bought some on a whim to treat myself a while back. What a treat it was!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

JL,

When I ordered my first package from Ray, I ordered the Taylor's Lavender soap re-fill, or the soap w/o the bowl. I've used it too much to be able to give an accounting of it's original measurement, but I do like. Don't forget, part of your problem may be hard water affecting your lather.

RT
02-19-2006, 05:30 AM
JLStorm

Ok, so I have Taylors which I have been thinking about and DR Harris..they are about the same price...decisiosn decisions...I want to try everything at once...thats the way I am...but on the other hand...lots of choices means I wont get bored quickly!