Thread: Got my first order from Colleen.

Ivo, one of the reasons it irritates is b/c the thick and rich lather looks that way even after it dries out (and it does fairly quickly). Can't hold onto the water to save its life, which means it doesn't hydrate your hair and the glide can't compare to Colleen's soaps.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Ivo, one of the reasons it irritates is b/c the thick and rich lather looks that way even after it dries out (and it does fairly quickly). Can't hold onto the water to save its life, which means it doesn't hydrate your hair and the glide can't compare to Colleen's soaps.

Um, I'd say 'no' - glide is very nice! At least for me Nomad has great glide. However, as soon as I lay it thick it starts burning my skin (before I even have the chance to start shaving. Pretty much in a few seconds...

I hope Colleen will recommend something from her line to me and I find what I'm looking for...

Cheers
Ivo

I'd recommend Oak & Moss. It's very easy on the fragrance and uses EOs only, so it should be the gentlest of them all.

Afternoon Gents,

I have been taking photographs for what seems like two solid days now, for the website. I've become fairly proficient at removing the photos from the camera and moving them into the appropriate file geez, the computer is like some giant labyrinth.

I've stopped to take a break and eat my current favorite sandwich....Homemade bread, with mayo, a slice of cheese and potato chips smashed in between! mmm.

I'm pleased to meet you Ivo...

first I need to clarify; it is my soap that you have had the irritation with ? yes....? and it is the Gentlemen's Oak & Moss....shaving soap ? not the cream ?

My very first choice for you would be the Provence Lavender, French Fine. This is an essential oil, and a very fine one at that....grown high in the French Alps. It is woodsy and green smelling, but with a touch of sweet.

More importantly it really is an essential oil that is kind and healing, especially to sensitive skin, and my second and third choices would be the Orange Patchouli, or the Savon de Comte. Essential oils only.

Drop me a note at my email address listed below.
XXWarm Regards, Colleen

Hi Colleen!

Yes, I think the sample size Oak & Moss I received from Matt with my brush is your creation (and I see Ilija's not paying attention )

Do you have a small sample size of the three soaps you recommended? If you do, I'd try this. If no sample sizes are available, I'll just take the first one in a regular size.

Thanks
Ivo

Yea I can't wate to get home this Sunday and Monday go pick up the soaps I ordered just recently from Colleen.

Eddie

Originally Posted by izlat

Hi Colleen!

Yes, I think the sample size Oak & Moss I received from Matt with my brush is your creation (and I see Ilija's not paying attention )

Do you have a small sample size of the three soaps you recommended? If you do, I'd try this. If no sample sizes are available, I'll just take the first one in a regular size.

Thanks
Ivo

Sorry Ivo,
I was so focused on selling the Boker in about 1min that it completely slipped my mind

Ivo:
The Savon de Comte scent is amazing, nice and light citrus - really fresh smelling. The Orange/patchouli is one I'd ordered but haven't had the chance to use yet - it does smell much stronger than the Savon though (I think it's just the nature of patchouli). Going on what Colleen just said about the Provence Lavender it just got added to the list for my next order. I didn't think about it having a "woodsy" scent but if so then it's right up my alley.
Jack

EDIT:
I just finished shaving with the Savon de Comte - it's PHENOMENAL!!! While I really like the Oak & Moss, relathering for the second pass gave me sort of a "menthol tingle" (maybe that's what irritated Izlat?). I felt nothing like that with the Savon and the lather was thick, rich and almost cooling to the skin - the scent is also excellent. Only problem I have now is ... the Highlander and Orange/Patchouli maybe be setting a long while before they get used.

Great job Colleen!
Jack

Thanks for this, Jack. Yes, maybe this irritated my skin.

Oh, how I wish I could just use any soap, whose scent I like...

On a good note, I have e-mailed Colleen and asked about ordering the 3 in sample sizes or just the first one in a regular size

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by izlat

Thanks for this, Jack. Yes, maybe this irritated my skin.

Oh, how I wish I could just use any soap, whose scent I like...

On a good note, I have e-mailed Colleen and asked about ordering the 3 in sample sizes or just the first one in a regular size

Cheers
Ivo

I'm sure its very frustrating to not be able to run the gamut of yummy scents available due to sensitive skin.

Prior to making shaving soaps, or any soap for that matter.....I was a Hemodialysis Tech and I worked with people on a daily basis suffering from all sorts of ailments related to kidney failure......sensitive skin being at the top of the list for the simple fact that everyday life involves taking a bath (we hope ) and what to do about any soap you used that just seemed to aggravate already sensitive skin and then you have those with sensitive skin and are very sensitive to smells (cancer/chemo patients)

One of the aspects of soapmaking that I continue to enjoy and it drives the focus of the scents I offer, is simply the more healing aspect of essential oils vs. fragrance. I have nothing bad to say about fragrances....I use them, (love some of them...yummy!) and often times use a combination of essential oils (eo) and fragrance oil (fo). But it is simply my nature to look more to the regenerative capabilities of EO's. Your Soapmistress is some weird combination of Florence Nightingale and Mae West....

As TGQ continues to grow and build a good foundation....I REALLY want to develop a line of products for men with sensitive skin. Ivo, perhaps you'll be the beginning TGQ's line of sensitive skin products.

Just a note on the Lavender.....I too, was a little surprised at the number of men who liked lavender as I thought it seemed "girly"...but in actuality, lavender is in the mint family....and has a very nice brisk, clean.....green scent. With a touch of sweet. There are different types of lavender; some are more brisk than others and some are softer and more sweet. I can say that I've learned as a general rule of thumb....the higher the quality of the oil, the more sweet.

Here is an interesting link on the healing properties of lavender;http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytochemical

XXWarm Regards, Colleen