View Poll Results: Why are glycerin-based soaps so popular?

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  • They are inexpensive

    10 37.04%

  • They perform really well

    5 18.52%

  • They are everywhere and everybody uses them

    4 14.81%

  • They are made in a wider variety of scents

    8 29.63%

  • They are easier to lather and to work with

    3 11.11%

  • They are milder and gentler to the skin

    5 18.52%

  • All of the above

    7 25.93%

  • I would use them if I find some that I like

    3 11.11%

  • I will die before I use one

    4 14.81%
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  1. 10-28-2010, 10:55 PM #11
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    I've never seen a Glycerin based soap that held half a candle to a good English triple Milled Soap.
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  2. 10-28-2010, 11:48 PM #12
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    Hmmmmm
    Not seeing the answer I want up there Al so I will try and explain here instead...

    I like only some of the "Glycerin Based" soaps (Yes I know what you meant by that question)

    I find most, do not hold up to my "Wicked Well Water" (hehe new name for it)

    The exceptions are:
    SRD's soaps
    Honey Bee Spas
    Ogallala Formula II
    and believe it or not
    Col.Conk Amber

    Now with a Uberlather mix the others will work too


    The only Tallow based I know I have used for sure is
    Prairie Creations... but everyone should double check before ordering when they will get their soap, and some people just don't get along with this stuff...

    I have tried quite a few other soaps honestly, From MWF to Velobra Soft soap and even Williams... I can't say I disliked any of them some are better but every single one did as advertised and provided a slick lubrication between the blade and my skin...

    I personally think the real difference between a good soap and great soap is how it conditions your face after your done shaving.. About 1 hour later do you feel your face and go "Wow that feels soft" if not then it was just a good soap ...

    In general more hard milled soaps do this for me then "Glycerin Based"


    I hope that helps....
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  3. 10-29-2010, 01:51 AM #13
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    i enjoy how easily they lather, the low cost, the huge variety of scents, and the availability...

    but i prefer the triple milled stuff
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  4. 10-29-2010, 02:05 AM #14
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    As long as it lathers to MY standards I don't really care what the base ingredient is.
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  5. 10-29-2010, 03:00 AM #15
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    I'm nonplussed over the popularity of glycerine based soaps, particularly Mama Bear's. I ordered a packet of 7 samples from her of various scents of shave soaps. While they all lathered up quite well, the scents were frail and far from the orgasmic descriptions I've read. Moreover, they were no where near as slick or cushy as my top vote-getter, the Gentlemens Best Signature. If I were to use only one soap for the rest of my life, I would gleefully shave with that one, IMO.
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