Thread: How many creams/soaps are enough?

I only have 4 full size pucks right now...but i'm well on my way to joining the leagues of you guys. Just got my shipment of 19 different samples from Mama Bear's soaps. They all looked like they smelled so damn good I had to order all the ones I was interested in. Those are in addition to the 5ish samples from CarrieM. binge soapers unite!

How many creams/soaps are enough?

"Just one more.. that's all"

(I've got enough to last the rest of my life and not have to buy another)

Just one soap for me. But I look forward to trying another in about 4 months time.

I only just started shaving so I only have a Colonel Conk soap and Derby cream. I figure in order to prevent getting dozens of creams and soaps I'll go straight to the standards and get a CF sampler and maybe a MWF. Same thing with aftershave, probably getting a CF sample for that as well. I hope that'll be enough for me...

You just touched a nerve. I can only have 4 soaps in my rotation at a time as it is all my shaving cabinet will hold. It is full to the brim. Bbetween my razors, brushes, aftershaves and soaps it's so full I'd need a crowbar to get more in. All my other soaps are stored away for when I run out. How many unused pucks do I have? Well, I'm still buying more

Some were between 12 and 18, I"d have to move a LOT of stuff out of the way, brush's, razors,hones and the like, to give a more accurate count. But, that's the general amount, what, not enough?? I'll get right on that!!

Now, were's my Debit Card?????

tinkersd of SRP!

Originally Posted by Alpine

So... how do you know when you've bought too much shaving cream?

What's everyone's average?

Let me preface this... I love good smelling things; shaving cream, cologne, cookies, new guitars, women, etc.

I already own:
Trumper's Sandalwood cream
Penhaligon's Opus 1870 cream
Penhaligon's Endymion cream
Truefitt's Trafalgar cream

I just ordered:
Castle Forbes Lavander cream
Castle Forbes Lime Cream
and Trumper's Rose Soap (my first soap ever)

I figured 7 should be my limit since there's 7 days in a week. But since I only shave every other day, I figure I've got 2+ years' worth of cream.

A year ago, before I discovered the joys of wonderfully scented cream, I would have thought someone with 7 creams is a little wacky... to say the least. But what do you guys average? Please tell me I'm not the only one with Shaving Cream Acquisition Disorder... and if you had to chose 7 scents what would they be?

p.s. one final thought, scents are related to food right, and if we ate the same food every day it would become bland... therefore, since our palate likes variety, similarly by rotating scents, we might thus appreciate each scent all the more. Justification complete.

All you need is a brick of cella.
This soap is the best for the money.

These are all my shaving-related "treasures", including aftershaves, colognes, edt's, etc.

OK, guys and gals, get ready!

Shaving soaps:

Erasmic bowl
Erasmic stick
Palmolive stick
Speick stick
Wilkinson stick
Boots stick
De Vergulde Hand stick
Arko stick
Will G #37
De Vergulde Hand bowl
Shavallo in a bowl
Vintage Le Victorieux shaving stick
Vintage Gilot shaving stick
Vintage Michaud shaving stick
Gold Dachs Spezial
Godrej shaving round
Ginger's Garden Ice Mint
Col. Conk Almond
Col. Conk Bay Rum
Sensational Indulgences Bay Rum
Boots bowl
Mama Bear Almond
Mama Bear Bay Rum
Mama Bear Old Spice type
Mama Bear Lime
Mama Bear Lavender
Mama Bear Lavender & Peppermint stick sample
Muhle-Pinsel Aloe
Muhle-Pinsel Sandalwood
Muhle-Pinsel Marigold
Muhle-Pinsel Ocean
Connaught Eucalyptus & Mint
Connaught Sandalwood
Valobra Stick
Valobra Menthol
Fitness soft shaving soap
Scent From Heaven Bay Rum
Handmade For You Drakkar Noir type
Handmade For You Cool Water type
Tabac stick
Tabac bowl
Wm Marvy
Kruidvat
La Toja stick
Calani Highland Honey
Calani Cadre Noir
Lea stick
Cella Crema da Sapone
Klar Kabinett
Institut Karite
L'ome en Durance
Dalli Werke shaving stick
Hega shaving stick (from Sweden)
Barnängens Parba (from Sweden)
TSD Avalanche
TSD Bay Rum
TSD Bergamot
TSD Sandalwood
TSD Tea Tree
TSD Lavender
TSD Iced Subzero
TGQ Mandarin Martini
Tryphon Permafrost shaving stick
Tryphon Permafrost Blue shaving stick
Tryphon Permafrost Blue shaving bowl
Tryphon Alpino shaving stick
Tryphon Mentolo shaving stick
Tryphon Mentolo shaving bowl
Tryphon Clorofilla shaving stick
Tryphon Florida Water shaving stick
Tryphon Old American Barbershop shaving stick
P160
Boellis Panama sample
Sir Irisch Moos sample
Sir Irisch Moos shaving stick
04P5 sample
Proraso white shaving soap bowl
Lothantique shaving soap bowl
Victoria Lemon
Vintage Lokar shaving stick
Vintage Springreiter shaving stick
Dl'ya Br'it'ya Bergamot sample (from Russia)
Sanders

Shaving creams:

Arko Cool
Arko Commando
Arko Sensitive
Arko Extra Sensitive
Arko Regular
Alando
Phaemosan
Fax Regular
Fax Sensitive
Fax Sport
Erasmic
De Vergulde Hand
Boots Cool Cologne
Ingram
Denu
Proraso Green
Proraso Red
Musgo Real
La Toja
Lavendor
Lea
Mem
Five Fives
Florena
Florena Sensitive
Gada Cool Mint
Gada Original
Solo Menthol
Solo Regular
D'amaris Royal
Speick
Tabac
Rose of Bulgaria
Tet-a-Tet
Comme il Faut
Everest
Top Ten Menthol
Tamara
Lord Emofresh
Logona Mann
Dettol Cool
Dalan Eucalyptus/Menta
Kaloderma
Gibbs Sea Minerals
Mans Sport
Tibet Forest Fresh
Vintage Gillette Regular (1998)
Gillette Lemon-Lime (from Lebanon)
Gillette Menthol (from Lebanon)
Kupa Fresh
Kupa Classic
Viking Sensitive (Russian version)
Viking Fresh (Russian version)
Viking Blue Ice (Russian version)
Vi-John Mentholated
Vi-John Lime Fresh
Vi-John Regular
Don
Breeze Impulse
Arko Citrus
Barbus
Barbon
La Toja
Karo Fresh
Mil'niy
Breeze Sensitive
Muehle-Pinsel Aloe
CTAPT (Start)
Balea
US Palmolive
Euro Classic Palmolive
Palmolive Sensitive with aloe
Palmolive Lemon (from India)
Palmolive Menthol (Egyptian version)
Classic Palmolive (Egyptian version)
Palmolive Natural (from Italy)
Rilanja
Roxi
Kruidvat
Phyto Expert Regular
Phyto Expert Sensitive
Nivea
Noxzema Lather
Pollena Lider Classic
Floid
Old Spice Original
Old Spice Lime
Max
Palmolive Menthol (Italian version)
Indian Palmolive Deluxe
Williams Menthol
Williams Sensitive
The Real Shaving Co. Menthol
The Real Shaving Co. Moisturizing
Blix Fresh with menthol
Blix Sensitive
Chabrawichi 555
Eveline Menthol gel
Park Avenue Royal Musk
Park Avenue Classic
Park Avenue Cool Blue
Yardley Gold
Morisons
Fa Oceanic
Godrej Deluxe
Godrej Menthol Mist
Godrej Regular
DIY
Axe Denim
Natural Products
Connaught Sandalwood
Connaught Peppermint
Prep
Nord Ost
St-James sample
Karo Classic
TSD Iced Subzero
Eveline Classic
Eveline Sensitive
Eveline Extreme
Yabloneviy Tsvet

Aftershaves:

De Vergulde Hand a/shave spray & Balm
Barbon
Tarr Super
Anherb a/shave conditioner & Gel
Alcolado Glacial
Old Spice
Aqua Velva
Mennen Skin Bracer
Marbert Man
Max Refreshing
Max Disinfecting
Max a/s cream
Musgo Real Classic
Sir Irisch Moos
Tabac
Diana Menthol balm
Pferde Menthol balm
King David
Nesher Man
Quorum
Easy Care
Arko Aqua gel
Arko Commando gel
Pinaud Bay Rum
Booster Mosswood
Booster Polar Ice
Booster Bay Rum
Floid Classic
Grey Flannel
Vifrex a/shave gel
Visal a/shave gel
Alt Innsbruck
Arko Sport aftershave cream
Fubu Plush
Beauty Mineral
Natural Products aftershave balm
Tabiano gel
Connaught Sandalwood
Fix Egoiste Ice
Karo Classic
TSD Iced Subzero
Svoboda aftershave balm
Viking Fresh balm
Viking Blue Ice balm
Everest EDC/Cologne
Nord-ost balsam
Phyto Expert Sensitive balm
Rise Baby Face Balsam

Colognes & EDT's:

Azzaro Pour Homme
JHL
Giorgio Beverly Hills
Grey Flannel
Givenchy Gentleman
Givenchy Pour Homme
Monsieur de Givenchy
Chabrawichi 555
Santos de Cartier
Versace L'Homme
Prince De Galles Gold
Pino Silvestre
Malizia Uomo
Moods de Krizia
Musgo Real Oakmoss
Drakkar Noir
Acqua di Selva
Pe Re Ja
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme
Bvlgari Blu Notte
Quorum
Cool Water
Thierry Mugler Angel
Aramis
Tabac
Fendi Uomo
Black Garter
Floris Santal
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme
Roger & Gallet Open

shaving brushes:

I'm using only 2 at present:

Omega Wooden Handle
Gorey's Chairman

Razors:
Dovo Bismarck 5/8
Gillette Adjustable
Gillette Super Speed (1940's)
Parker 22R
Parker 91R
Lord Super
Valet Auto Strop
Weishi Chrome
Ming Shi TTO
Goodfella 3 piece

Blades:

Sharps
7 am's
Derbys
Zorricks
Gillette Rubies
Gillette Stainlesses
Nacets
7 O'Clocks
Voskhods

There you have everything! (I think....)

Jeff

Looks like we might have a winner!!!! Now you only need to put that same effort into collecting a few more straights.

Originally Posted by crackstar

These are all my shaving-related "treasures", including aftershaves, colognes, edt's, etc.

OK, guys and gals, get ready!

Shaving soaps:

Erasmic bowl
Erasmic stick
Palmolive stick
Speick stick
Wilkinson stick
Boots stick
De Vergulde Hand stick
Arko stick
Will G #37
De Vergulde Hand bowl
Shavallo in a bowl
Vintage Le Victorieux shaving stick
Vintage Gilot shaving stick
Vintage Michaud shaving stick
Gold Dachs Spezial
Godrej shaving round
Ginger's Garden Ice Mint
Col. Conk Almond
Col. Conk Bay Rum
Sensational Indulgences Bay Rum
Boots bowl
Mama Bear Almond
Mama Bear Bay Rum
Mama Bear Old Spice type
Mama Bear Lime
Mama Bear Lavender
Mama Bear Lavender & Peppermint stick sample
Muhle-Pinsel Aloe
Muhle-Pinsel Sandalwood
Muhle-Pinsel Marigold
Muhle-Pinsel Ocean
Connaught Eucalyptus & Mint
Connaught Sandalwood
Valobra Stick
Valobra Menthol
Fitness soft shaving soap
Scent From Heaven Bay Rum
Handmade For You Drakkar Noir type
Handmade For You Cool Water type
Tabac stick
Tabac bowl
Wm Marvy
Kruidvat
La Toja stick
Calani Highland Honey
Calani Cadre Noir
Lea stick
Cella Crema da Sapone
Klar Kabinett
Institut Karite
L'ome en Durance
Dalli Werke shaving stick
Hega shaving stick (from Sweden)
Barnängens Parba (from Sweden)
TSD Avalanche
TSD Bay Rum
TSD Bergamot
TSD Sandalwood
TSD Tea Tree
TSD Lavender
TSD Iced Subzero
TGQ Mandarin Martini
Tryphon Permafrost shaving stick
Tryphon Permafrost Blue shaving stick
Tryphon Permafrost Blue shaving bowl
Tryphon Alpino shaving stick
Tryphon Mentolo shaving stick
Tryphon Mentolo shaving bowl
Tryphon Clorofilla shaving stick
Tryphon Florida Water shaving stick
Tryphon Old American Barbershop shaving stick
P160
Boellis Panama sample
Sir Irisch Moos sample
Sir Irisch Moos shaving stick
04P5 sample
Proraso white shaving soap bowl
Lothantique shaving soap bowl
Victoria Lemon
Vintage Lokar shaving stick
Vintage Springreiter shaving stick
Dl'ya Br'it'ya Bergamot sample (from Russia)
Sanders

Shaving creams:

Arko Cool
Arko Commando
Arko Sensitive
Arko Extra Sensitive
Arko Regular
Alando
Phaemosan
Fax Regular
Fax Sensitive
Fax Sport
Erasmic
De Vergulde Hand
Boots Cool Cologne
Ingram
Denu
Proraso Green
Proraso Red
Musgo Real
La Toja
Lavendor
Lea
Mem
Five Fives
Florena
Florena Sensitive
Gada Cool Mint
Gada Original
Solo Menthol
Solo Regular
D'amaris Royal
Speick
Tabac
Rose of Bulgaria
Tet-a-Tet
Comme il Faut
Everest
Top Ten Menthol
Tamara
Lord Emofresh
Logona Mann
Dettol Cool
Dalan Eucalyptus/Menta
Kaloderma
Gibbs Sea Minerals
Mans Sport
Tibet Forest Fresh
Vintage Gillette Regular (1998)
Gillette Lemon-Lime (from Lebanon)
Gillette Menthol (from Lebanon)
Kupa Fresh
Kupa Classic
Viking Sensitive (Russian version)
Viking Fresh (Russian version)
Viking Blue Ice (Russian version)
Vi-John Mentholated
Vi-John Lime Fresh
Vi-John Regular
Don
Breeze Impulse
Arko Citrus
Barbus
Barbon
La Toja
Karo Fresh
Mil'niy
Breeze Sensitive
Muehle-Pinsel Aloe
CTAPT (Start)
Balea
US Palmolive
Euro Classic Palmolive
Palmolive Sensitive with aloe
Palmolive Lemon (from India)
Palmolive Menthol (Egyptian version)
Classic Palmolive (Egyptian version)
Palmolive Natural (from Italy)
Rilanja
Roxi
Kruidvat
Phyto Expert Regular
Phyto Expert Sensitive
Nivea
Noxzema Lather
Pollena Lider Classic
Floid
Old Spice Original
Old Spice Lime
Max
Palmolive Menthol (Italian version)
Indian Palmolive Deluxe
Williams Menthol
Williams Sensitive
The Real Shaving Co. Menthol
The Real Shaving Co. Moisturizing
Blix Fresh with menthol
Blix Sensitive
Chabrawichi 555
Eveline Menthol gel
Park Avenue Royal Musk
Park Avenue Classic
Park Avenue Cool Blue
Yardley Gold
Morisons
Fa Oceanic
Godrej Deluxe
Godrej Menthol Mist
Godrej Regular
DIY
Axe Denim
Natural Products
Connaught Sandalwood
Connaught Peppermint
Prep
Nord Ost
St-James sample
Karo Classic
TSD Iced Subzero
Eveline Classic
Eveline Sensitive
Eveline Extreme
Yabloneviy Tsvet

Aftershaves:

De Vergulde Hand a/shave spray & Balm
Barbon
Tarr Super
Anherb a/shave conditioner & Gel
Alcolado Glacial
Old Spice
Aqua Velva
Mennen Skin Bracer
Marbert Man
Max Refreshing
Max Disinfecting
Max a/s cream
Musgo Real Classic
Sir Irisch Moos
Tabac
Diana Menthol balm
Pferde Menthol balm
King David
Nesher Man
Quorum
Easy Care
Arko Aqua gel
Arko Commando gel
Pinaud Bay Rum
Booster Mosswood
Booster Polar Ice
Booster Bay Rum
Floid Classic
Grey Flannel
Vifrex a/shave gel
Visal a/shave gel
Alt Innsbruck
Arko Sport aftershave cream
Fubu Plush
Beauty Mineral
Natural Products aftershave balm
Tabiano gel
Connaught Sandalwood
Fix Egoiste Ice
Karo Classic
TSD Iced Subzero
Svoboda aftershave balm
Viking Fresh balm
Viking Blue Ice balm
Everest EDC/Cologne
Nord-ost balsam
Phyto Expert Sensitive balm
Rise Baby Face Balsam

Colognes & EDT's:

Azzaro Pour Homme
JHL
Giorgio Beverly Hills
Grey Flannel
Givenchy Gentleman
Givenchy Pour Homme
Monsieur de Givenchy
Chabrawichi 555
Santos de Cartier
Versace L'Homme
Prince De Galles Gold
Pino Silvestre
Malizia Uomo
Moods de Krizia
Musgo Real Oakmoss
Drakkar Noir
Acqua di Selva
Pe Re Ja
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme
Bvlgari Blu Notte
Quorum
Cool Water
Thierry Mugler Angel
Aramis
Tabac
Fendi Uomo
Black Garter
Floris Santal
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme
Roger & Gallet Open

shaving brushes:

I'm using only 2 at present:

Omega Wooden Handle
Gorey's Chairman

Razors:
Dovo Bismarck 5/8
Gillette Adjustable
Gillette Super Speed (1940's)
Parker 22R
Parker 91R
Lord Super
Valet Auto Strop
Weishi Chrome
Ming Shi TTO
Goodfella 3 piece

Blades:

Sharps
7 am's
Derbys
Zorricks
Gillette Rubies
Gillette Stainlesses
Nacets
7 O'Clocks
Voskhods

There you have everything! (I think....)

Jeff

Originally Posted by thehekler

Looks like we might have a winner!!!! Now you only need to put that same effort into collecting a few more straights.

Perhaps one day.

Jeff