Thread: Mike's Natural Soaps

I've used both straights and de's and it works great for both

Well, I thought I'd jump on this thread seeing as how I just received my shaving tins of Pine & Cedarwood and Bay Rum. All I can say is 'wow'. The first thing that hits you is the quality of the scents. The second thing you notice is the complete lack of any unnatural coloring. This soap looks just like I'd imagine the ingredients would.

After working up a lather in no time, I began to see what all the fuss was about. The lather was creamy, yet frothy, and seemed to want to be applied in copious amounts. I didn't resist the urge to do just that and couldn't wait to begin shaving. Although I've never considered my facial sensitivity to be as refined as some, I definitely noticed that my straight seemed to glide over my face and my safeties over my head. No nicks or cuts, only the wonderful scent advertised on the tin was noticed during my shave.

I couldn't be happier and look forward to trying some of Mike's other scents! (This message has been brought to you by an actual customer who has not been compensated in any way)

I got some of the Orange Cedarwood Black Pepper, when I received my order it also had a sample bar of soap labeled Lemongrass Eucalyptus. I mistakenly thought it was shaving soap and could not get it to lather right...lol. Mike politely told me I had the wrong stuff. I told him I just loved the scent and he said he would make a batch, a few weeks later there it was in a shaving soap, I ordered some and have been completely addicted to this stuff since the warm weather hit. It's probably me on the "what soap did you use today" thread, I am not compensated, just love this product!

Good stuff! The Eucalyptus is intoxicating as both, bath and shaving soap. The Orange reminds me of all the oranges I ate as a kid in Puerto Rico.
The lubrication and cushioning is par with MWF and tabac ( except tabac is easier to lather). I'm also not getting paid for these statement. Just a satisfied customer. At $8.00 for an 8oz bar is good value! Too bad the secret is out, he wouldn't have soaps in stock for a while now! Double O

I had trouble lather this stuff, it just wouldn't produce a stable lather in my scuttle. I finally put the scuttle away, and started face lathering. Wow. Wow. Barbershop is simply awesome! Followed closely by OCBP. I have had some outstanding shaves with a SR and DE. A big thanks to the OP for starting this thread, which got me to revisit the tins sitting idle under the sink!

Originally Posted by RJD

I had trouble lather this stuff, it just wouldn't produce a stable lather in my scuttle. I finally put the scuttle away, and started face lathering. Wow. Wow. Barbershop is simply awesome! Followed closely by OCBP. I have had some outstanding shaves with a SR and DE. A big thanks to the OP for starting this thread, which got me to revisit the tins sitting idle under the sink!

Well, your not alone. I've had this soap a while now, and used it several times. It does have an awesome appearence. Even if you weren't told it's a natural soap, You'd know as soon as you look at it. I have the same two scents, "Barbershop" and the "OCBP" When applied directly from the tin to the face or "Face lathering" It does give nice protection, glide and cushion, It's definitley a Face Lathering Soap IMO, no doubt about it. Pretty slick too.

This stuff does not like scuttles or heat. The lather is kind of flat when made that way. I loaded the crap out of my brush today, and transfered it to a warm scuttle, and still didn't have that much lather. You also need to be careful when adding water if using a scuttle. If your a scuttle user and used to SRD Soaps, Mama Bear's, MDC and DR Harris, to name a few, you may be disappointed.

I may try using it in a cold scuttle, no hot water, see how that does....Sometimes it takes several attempts with a new soap before you really get it the way you want it.

Face lathering seems to be the way to go. It looks like he's released shave sticks now.

Tallow, Lanolin, & Kokum Butter Shaving Stick

I use Mike's stuff all the time, I lather in my hand and have had no problems when using my straight razor

I've never had any problems face lathering.

Gentlemen,
I am a little late to this subject here. Mike's Natural Soaps is exceptionally good. Mine is the barbershop scent. Luxurious lather that is moist, smooth glide and comfortable cushion make the soap a rarity among artisan soaps, most of which I find lacking in something or other. These days I face lather and Mike's responds quite well.