Thread: Soaps and Cream on a budget

I also like Col. Conk and Ogallala Bay Rum for soaps. For creams I like Speick and Saint Charles Shave cream. You also might want to contact Al (Da Bomb Soaps, look in the Vendor section) here on SRP, I think his prices are pretty reasonable! Thank you for your service, it is much appreciated!!

Originally Posted by cpgrad08

Since just being just a Lonely E-3 in the Corps I was wondering if you guys can suggest any good budget Soaps and Creams.

I see lots of offers pass by that you should check out....

Do visit the post exchange next time you can. I picked up my first
boar brush at a post exchange. You can also use it to clean your weapon
of dust and sand so get two. Mine lasted years....

Right next to it you should find Williams or some other
shave soaps that are inexpensive as heck. Some are pucks
and some are shave sticks and some are shave creams in
a tube. Keep your puck of Williams or other inexpensive shave
soap in a regular plastic soap dish and face lather to minimize
the need for lots of "extra weight and junk" in your kit and locker.

Working as a geologist in Arizona's desert I could find my partner by smell
often half a mile away.... keep an eye out for fragrance free soaps
for day in day out use and save the good smelling products for
a night out on the town. Same with elk in Wyoming.... you can
smell them long before you can see them. i.e. You do not
want to be found by smell or other way by someone with bad
intentions.

Cpgrad08

I am about to make a trip to pick up some creams on sale. I remember my time as an E3 as well, so pm me with you address and I'll send you a jar of the body shops cream.

Ryan

+1 on Bigspendur - if you get something you like, it may well last you a year or more. Spread the initial cost over a year and it can still be pretty cheap.

I've been happy using a Palmolive/Mennen shave stick.
My Bodyshop shave cream has lasted over a year.

Depends on what you mean by budget - cheap to buy now or cheap over long run.

All the best,
Michael

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

CO Bigelow (Proraso)-About $5 a tube. I love the menthol/eucalyptus scent, and it gives great shaves. Bath and Body Works at your local mall.

Aaron

Well, the small tube is $5 and 1.7oz. The large tube is $10 and 5.2oz.

I just went and bought Three. It is buy two and get one free!

That comes out to $6.66 each. Perhaps it does not last as long as a soap, but I love the way it feels and shaves!!