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I happened to stumble on something else... a vintage bowl of Yardley English Lavender shaving soap. It still smells incredible. Package is mint and has all the pamphlets still.
Does anyone think it'll still be this good? I have no idea how to date it.
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I wouldn't use it; I would keep it as is. Great for any collection.
I've found very little literature on this stuff, any info would be great! Why not use it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Personally, I think it's TOO good not to use. I have three and want more. They lather up great.
Just my feelings; if it's lasted this long without being used, it was meant to be left alone as a beautiful display in the shave den.
I see soaps differently from razors & brushes. :shrug:
Too good not to use? How good is this stuff???
Unless it's turned green or growing a fuzzy cure for cancer it should be fine. Vintage Yardley comes highly recommended, which is more than most will say about the more modern version.
The soap looks beautiful and is still releasing a beautiful strong scent. Same process to use it as a regular soap? Soaked brush, load and lather? Does it require 're hydration' of any kind?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
Full disclosure - I've never used the shaving soap but I love their body soap, so I'm going by the multiple reviews I've read about Yardley vintage vs modern. I have used older soaps though, so I'd soak the brush and leave a tablespoon or so of water on the puck to soak for awhile as well. Load the brush for twice as long as you normally would to break the surface skin and it should be fine. An alternative would be to grate the top layer off before loading the brush.Quote:
Originally Posted by brooksie967
There's only 1 way to find out, wet a brush and give er'!
Thanks Ryan, much appreciated advice.
First, find out how much Hirlau will pay for it.
Second, if his offer isn't big enough, use it!
Third, let us know what you think.
You know me, more than you should. :rofl2:
Quite simply, vintage Yardley shave soap is one of the best soaps you will ever find. Great scent, lathers exceptionally and leaves your face feeling like a million bucks. I'm jealous.
I have vintage Yardley as well as some other vintage soaps and I would absolutely use it. It lasts for a very long time, but not forever and the scent is the first thing to leave. Enjoy it now while you can get the full experience.
It's a fantastic soap but IMO much of the passion for it is driven by nostalgia; not a bad reason to a man of my age. Ther are many other modern soaps just as good, but if you are a shaving classicist, the Yardley is one of the core canons.
