Thread: Vintage Yardley worth it?

Originally Posted by Luv

Thanks for clueing me in. I wondered whether it was worth it or not. I plan to pick up the ever venerable MWF while I'm at it. I figured if the Yardley was rancid I could just plop the MWF into the wooden bowl and be set. Hopefully it fits? Ha.

Well as with anything you buy online make sure you see a photo of the product first. That should tell you how rancid or not it is

Don't count on it fitting, but if the soap can be softened (soak it in water a few days or try the microwave), you should be able to mould it in there with a bit of effort.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

When it comes to razors and strops and hones, second hand is great. However when it comes to soaps and brushes I draw the line. I know any possible pathogens are long dead but it's just unsavory to me to use used soap and brushes too.

Many have no problems with this though.

I can see where you're coming from on this. I too would prefer to buy these new, but if the item has been well-looked after and would otherwise be ridiculously expensive to buy new (e.g. Martin de Candre), then I see no issue with second hand shaving software.

Originally Posted by cpcohen1945

I'm old enough to remember when "Yardley" was a common brand of shaving soap. I don't think it was especially expensive, or thought to be especially good. Sort of in the same league as Old Spice shaving soap (which I used regularly).

But you're going to be experiencing a little piece of history -- lather up, and enjoy the shave.

. Charles

My father was a school teacher many years ago..Yardley was one of those products he got a lot of at Christmas time from the students. When I think back of it (late 60's), he practically could have opened his own shaving store with all the products he was given by the students. Hai Karate, Yardley, English Leather and many others !