Thread: desert

Right now I am in the sands of Kuwait straight shaving every morning. My skin is on th sensitive side when it comes to my neck. I am looking for a soap here that can withstand the dessert. Other then Pennhaligons everything else seems to dry up super fast. Being newer to fine shaving I don't know too many products yet but I was wonder what might be better off out here on the dessert and still good for sensitive skin. Any suggestions. Right now I have Pennhaligons and SRD soaps. I am also looking at the Kyoku for men sake enfused shaving cream. Is anyone familiar with that at all?

When you make lather, just make it a little watery.
For skin relief, a good moisturizing aftershave balm or even using lotion after that will make a bigger difference than the soap, IME.

Try adding 5 or so drops of glycerine to whatever you're using--that will help you push a little more water into your lather, and lengthen the lather's lifespan. Works for me in Colorado's high-desert winter.

Mitchell's Wool Fat has been working really well for me here this summer, both in humid Iowa and in arid Colorado. Very good for sensitive skin, in my experience. It's said to be finicky about water, but I've used it now with a variety of aquifers and haven't had any trouble yet.

Best wishes to you.

As Roughkype said, Mitchells Wool Fat works great. It's a lanolin based soap, so it responds nicely to the glycerine that was also suggested.

That's my go-to combination if I'm trying a new blade/hone or if I'm just feeling 'extra sensitive' on that day.

Personally, I find it works better to skip the mug/scuttle and face lather.

Let us know how it goes.

Yup, Mitchell's Wool Fat would be my recommendation too

Definitely one of the top 3 moisturizing soaps of all time.

Originally Posted by HNSB

When you make lather, just make it a little watery.
For skin relief, a good moisturizing aftershave balm or even using lotion after that will make a bigger difference than the soap, IME.

I'd say don't do this!
From experience, watery lather dries up faster, as the skin underneath the lather absorbs moisture faster than the lather can hold it! You need to get the balance just right.

My advice is to use a tallow or stearic acid-based soap like Palmolive or Martin de Candre. The lather is super-slick and requires minimal effort with water ration to get it right. Also, the OP can try putting a few drops of water on his lathered face, just before drawing the razor through it.

Which ever method you decide upon . . . I wish to thank you for your service to your country. My prayers will be with you and your comrades for a safe delivery back to your loved ones. Huuuuuuu Rah!