Thread: Replenishing soaps & creams cost

Originally Posted by aznaod7

all in all this seems like its going to be quiet pricy. I'm really close to ordering one though. Im trying to weigh out the options.

Pricey is a relative term. A cake of high quality soap can be had for as little as USD 10. That cake will last much longer than 10 cans of foam, but will perform a lot better. Add a USD 5 brush, and you are in business already. So, no, I do not think this will be pricey, you will actually save a lot of money.

While you are still looking, go here: Shaving Soaps/Shaving Creams Reviews - Straight Razor Place Forums. There are a number of reasonably cheap soaps and creams in there as well. I consider every product I reviewed with more than 70% totally sufficient to get a great shave, and that is quite a number of products, among them at least two that are below USD 10. [Edit] Check this out: http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ing-cream.html. I consider it a hidden gem, and more than worthy competitor for van der Hagen and Williams.

Regards,
Robin

I`ve found Mitchells wool fat soap, lasts a good 6 months or so of daily shaving and costs £5

A puck of shaving soap can run anywhere from $3.50 to $13.95 at many internet outlets.

I agree with many of the previous posts...The high-end price range soaps may seem expensive at first, but consider that shaving soaps usually last for months, and if properly maintained, can last for close to a year. The price per shave is only pennies.

IMHO the last thing you should do is try to cut corners when choosing a shaving soap. It is one of several important factors that determines the quality of the shave you will receive from your razor. You may think you are saving money at first, but in the long-run you will end up spending more to upgrade in the future.

Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Pricey is a relative term. A cake of high quality soap can be had for as little as USD 10. That cake will last much longer than 10 cans of foam, but will perform a lot better. Add a USD 5 brush, and you are in business already. So, no, I do not think this will be pricey, you will actually save a lot of money.

+1 with Robin. This is exactly what I was saying. The upfront cost seems high, especially when compared to a $2 can of Gillette foam. But a puck will still be going strong in the time it would take to go through several cans of Gillette crap, and the luxurious lather they create is second to none.

well what i meant was not about the soap in general, just the upfront cost of the whole straight shaving thing as a whole. But as you guys have said, I assume that the cost would be reduced over time,

thanks for all the feedback guys

Originally Posted by aznaod7

well what i meant was not about the soap in general, just the upfront cost of the whole straight shaving thing as a whole. But as you guys have said, I assume that the cost would be reduced over time,

thanks for all the feedback guys

Well, there are ways of "easing" into it without spending a boatload of cash. Check the wiki, I believe there's information about SR shaving on a budget there.

The "Art of Shaving" line is available in a number of sizes... it lathers well and lasts quite a while. I prefer the unscented but italso comes in a couple of scents. It's a nice average cost item. Can be found on any of the auction sites and many department stores and is worth checking out.

I bet if you bought one of those $1.50 pucks you'll never see the end of it because you've replaced it all ready. Get something that you're going to look foward to shaving with, i highly recomend the blood orange from the srd soaps, the smell is amazing.

hippiemart sells olive oil soaps which don't lather well at all.