Thread: RazoRock La Famiglia

Well, what the verdict on la famiglia? Eventhough my order arrived, I still haven't tried it. The order also contained Napolean's Violet, which I've been using. It's very nice. I really, really like the artisian line, Mughetto di Bologna is still my fav. I have a new razor I want to try out. I am going to try and not shave tomorrow, so I can have 2 days growth. Then I'll break out one of the Famiglia and the new razor. I'm think'n the sandalwood one.

Originally Posted by RJD

Well, what the verdict on la famiglia?

My verdict is that, honestly, they are among the best soaps/creams I have ever used.

Originally Posted by jdto

I'm going to get some eventually, but for now I am very happy with my King Louis Lavender. Great stuff from RazoRock.

How do you like the King Louis? Can you tell me how it compares to the tallow based artisan line? I'm going to have to order the King Louis Aftershave wax. With my last order, came their regular aftershave wax. While it felt great on the skin, I cannot do patchouli. It give me a headache. I guess I should have paid more attention to what I was buying.

Originally Posted by Theseus

My verdict is that, honestly, they are among the best soaps/creams I have ever used.

Agreed. I have thought very highly of the original RR line as well as the Artisan line and this new La Famiglia line falls right in with the others.

I used the Sandalwood one today. Used the same procedure I would for the artisan and classic line. Loaded the brush twice, working it well in the scuttle both times. Normally this produces an overflow of wonderful, rich lather. Today I ended up with an airy, somewhat unstable lather. I used it anyway. The razor glided right across my face. The shave was close, comfortable, with zero irritation.

For you guys that have been using it for a while, are you doing anything different from your normal ways to get a stable lather?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by RJD

I used the Sandalwood one today. Used the same procedure I would for the artisan and classic line. Loaded the brush twice, working it well in the scuttle both times. Normally this produces an overflow of wonderful, rich lather. Today I ended up with an airy, somewhat unstable lather. I used it anyway. The razor glided right across my face. The shave was close, comfortable, with zero irritation. For you guys that have been using it for a while, are you doing anything different from your normal ways to get a stable lather?Thanks in advance.

I haven't changed my approach when lathering them. For me, no matter what soap/cream I'm using, I always start out with little water and, using my fingers, add water little by little until I have perfect lather.

Originally Posted by Theseus

I haven't changed my approach when lathering them. For me, no matter what soap/cream I'm using, I always start out with little water and, using my fingers, add water little by little until I have perfect lather.

I ended up with a thin-ish, airy, unstable lather. Is that an indication of too much water, not enough soap???? Thanks.

Originally Posted by RJD

I ended up with a thin-ish, airy, unstable lather. Is that an indication of too much water, not enough soap???? Thanks.

Could be an indication of one, the other or both. That's why I do the slowly add water thing. Once I get to perfect lather, if there's not enough of it, I can go back to the tub.

Just ordered the Bergamot Neroli today

I have used the Bergamot Neroli and highly recomend it.