Thread: Erasmic Shaving Soap

Ladies and gentlemen:

Have you had experience with the British shaving soap Erasmic? This is an old barbershop-type shaving soap and nothing fancy. I look forward to reading your thoughts.

Regards,

Obie

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I haven't tried it. How's the scent? Does it provide good lubricity? I don't think it's very expensive, so based on your and other reports, I may have to try it.

Hello, Wayne:

I have eyed this soap for a long time, but never tried it. I understand it is a good soap — good lather, glide and cushion — with a pleasing British barbershop fragrance. I am looking for opinions from our learned members.

Regards,

Obie

Never tried it, but I like the container. It reminds me of the Jupiter II!

Originally Posted by GeauxLSU

I haven't tried it. How's the scent? Does it provide good lubricity? I don't think it's very expensive, so based on your and other reports, I may have to try it.

The cost of Erasmic can depend on where you buy it. A tube of the cream can be as low as $4.95 and as high as $15.00.

I usually purchase mine from an online vendor who offers it at the low end of the price range.

Gentlemen:

Thank you for the useful information on Erasmic. The brand seems to have had its ups and downs.

Regards,

Obie

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen:

Thank you for the useful information on Erasmic. The brand seems to have had its ups and downs.

Regards,

Obie

But, given the relatively low price, worth a try.

Originally Posted by GeauxLSU

But, given the relatively low price, worth a try.

My dear Wayne:

I could not agree with you more. I shall give it a try and post my thoughts.

Many thanks.

Regards,

Obie

I have a tube of the cream.

The smell is great and exactly as described.

Lathers readily and quite easily.

The cushion, on the other hand, is not fantastic. The shaves I have had with it have been typical for what I have come to expect from Glycerine based soaps. A little bit harsh.

Saying that, I can see myself always having some on hand because I really do enjoy the scent and find myself just feeling like using it every now and then. It is that kind of product.

Worth noting is that I have heard a whisper from a British member that the production of the cream may soon be discontinued. Not sure of the accuracy of this information but it would be a shame if this was the case. Would indeed need to stock up on some.

Obie,

Hello friend...

I have both the Erasmic soap and cream in my shaving arsenal. Both have a delightful barbershop, powdery scent. I prefer the cream.

I find the soap to be a bit difficult to create a lather with. I usually combine it with one of my shaving creams to get a rich lather.