Thread: Your favorite Soap

First, I'd say Mama Bears Dragon's Blood, then Egyptian Musk. Then I'd say any other scent that appeals to you. All of her soaps lather equally well.
Next, I really have taken to the Tabac soap. It is the next best thing to Old Spice, but much more expensive.
Last, I love my Colonel Conk Almond soap. Nice scent and very easy to get a great lather.
Good Luck!
-Fred

My personal favorite is Mama Bear's English Leather. Fantastic scent that will completely fill your bathroom.

Since we're talking soaps...
1) CH Cavendish Black
2) CH Leatherneck
and if we're allowed to include creams...
3) T&H 1805 (i'm not sure if it comes in a soap)

1 and 2 can be obtained by e-mailing Colleen at [email protected]. I'm sure a bunch of places carry T&H products.

I agree with all that has been said. For additional variety, pick up some Pre de Provence shaving soap. Its simply one of the best soaps I've ever used (and I have a pretty bad case of SSAD). Great lather and a nice clean scent. You should be able to find it for around $11-$12. It comes in a convenient screw-top tin.

Jordan

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

3) T&H 1805 (i'm not sure if it comes in a soap)

Unfortunately no. T&H only makes the one soap, "Luxury Shaving Soap".

It is, however, my favorite soap, and one of the greatest shaving soaps available. $12 for a refill puck, pucks last 6-12 months depending on how you use it. A bargain.

I can't pick only one, so here goes.

Colleen's Sandalwood
Colleen's Oak & Moss
Tabac
Trumper's Rose - I had to try one of the English soaps.
William's Mug Soap


Terry

One more vote for Tabac - I really like it.

I also love the scents of C&E Nomad and L'Occitane CADE but sometimes they are harsh on my skin from the start. Sometimes not

Burma shave is pretty mild too. Honeybee Chamomile Shea is lathers very well and is mild but I am not that big on its scent.

I need to try some GFT soaps, as well as Coates, Arizona Goat Milk Co, and Wool Fat, I think...

Also have a few of Colleen's soaps but have not tried them all. Oak & Moss is kind of harsh on me, Dessert Ironwood is not. Lavender French Fine is mild but it's not a scent for me... Have to try Savon de Comte and Orange Patchouli yet.

Cheers
Ivo

My absolute favorite is Colleen's Highlander followed closely by her Savon de Comte. Two very different scents but both are clean, fresh and not overly strong in scent. I just had my first shave with her Bay Rum/sweet orange lastnight and like it very much as well, so far it's in third place but Cavendish Black is on deck for tonight so we'll see if the order changes any. I like the Gentleman's Oak & Moss scent as well but it's a bit strong for me so I only use it when I want something really different.

I also have plans to try TOBS Shaving Shop and Eton College but I think those are only available in creams - available through VintageBlades.com and ClassicShaving.com. I like the availability of matching AS balms and colognes. From the scent descriptions it seems the Shaving Shop AS would pair nicely with the Highlander as well. If Colleen ever diversifies into aftershaves I'll just send my paycheck directly to her .

Other than that, I plan on trying out L'Occitane CADE and Vetiver (sp?) just to see what all the hubbub's about.
Jack