Thread: DIY and Walmart 1.50 soap, advice wanted.

I didn't like the scent of VDH deluxe but it worked very well for the shave and always left my skin very moisturized and happy. I consider it a loser for scent and a winner for performance. Solid newbie soap.

I like VDH soap, then again I'm pretty much a newb. I did find mixing in a touch of Head Slick shaving cream makes it alot better. The menthol makes it cool on your face and the extra glycerine is great. If you want it even cooler use mouth wash instead of water to mix up your lather, I tride this too and liked it.

I like VDH somewhat better than some others I have tried. It fits most mugs. I add a couple drops of Glycerin bought at Wally World. That adds to the quality of the foam. Works for straights and DEs. Bigelow/Proraso is ok if you have a bowl. It does take some time to get your brush broken in, and a cheap brush may never do any soap justice. I have a VDH boar that I like better than my silvertip and black tip but another VDH may be trash only trial will tell. I willl not comment on other cheap brands of brushes as I haven't tried them..
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~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

I like VDH somewhat better than some others I have tried. It fits most mugs. I add a couple drops of Glycerin bought at Wally World. That adds to the quality of the foam. Works for straights and DEs. Bigelow/Proraso is ok if you have a bowl. It does take some time to get your brush broken in, and a cheap brush may never do any soap justice. I have a VDH boar that I like better than my silvertip and black tip but another VDH may be trash only trial will tell. I willl not comment on other cheap brands of brushes as I haven't tried them..
Respectfully
~Richard

I have the same brush with no complaints. Got it for $5.50 at the BX, for the first week had hairs coming off each time I used it but that stopped and it works great now.

Update to the trickwith the mouthwash instead of water to make lather. It feels cool but for some reason it effects the "glide" of your blade if you use to much. Maybe it's the alcohol.

Originally Posted by Mastershake

I have the same brush with no complaints. Got it for $5.50 at the BX, for the first week had hairs coming off each time I used it but that stopped and it works great now.

Update to the trickwith the mouthwash instead of water to make lather. It feels cool but for some reason it effects the "glide" of your blade if you use to much. Maybe it's the alcohol.

but your face will be minty fresh....

Originally Posted by Mastershake

I have the same brush with no complaints. Got it for $5.50 at the BX, for the first week had hairs coming off each time I used it but that stopped and it works great now.

Update to the trickwith the mouthwash instead of water to make lather. It feels cool but for some reason it effects the "glide" of your blade if you use to much. Maybe it's the alcohol.

You really don't want to be putting mouthwash in your lather. The alcohol will really dry your skin out and make you more prom to razor burn, in addition to killing the glide.
If you want menthol there are many great soaps and creams out there or to keep with the DIY, go to a health food store and pick up some menthol crystals. You can crush some up and toss those in. The more menthol the more water that is needed, generally speaking.

Kiss My Face have some SERIOUSLY great shaving creams. There all natural, and lather SOOOO easy. There under $5 and will last you months, I swear. You can find it locally sometimes too.