Favorite tallow soap.

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by old-school shaver, May 11, 2016.

  1. 45auto

    45auto Well-Known Member

    Mine is Lea out of Spain you can find it on amazon, I am fair skinned...Lea left my face very smooth and moisturized no need for after shave balm.
     
  2. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    I've often wondered about LEA
     
  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Vintage AOS
    Vintage Williams
    Tabac
    Czech & Speake
    Mystic Water
    Mike's
    MWF
     
  4. Eeyore

    Eeyore Well-Known Member

    Depends on where you live ... in Europe, the obvious choice is the Palmolive stick, because you can get it from the supermarket. You can get Tabac from the regular shops as well.

    In the USA, it makes sense to buy American soaps, because you probably have to order online anyway (correct?).

    In other regions, I have no idea what's available, but my best guess would be Tabac. Very good soap too, btw, as long as you remember that it's thirsty.
     
  5. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    I'm not really sure a lack of tallow is a deal breaker for me. With the exception of the Stirling offerings mentioned, all of the above are good choices. Fine's new soap has proved to be a favorite of mine in the last few weeks.
     
  6. realtore!!!

    realtore!!! Active Member

    I don't like stirling soaps at all, tho I won't bash anyone who does. IMHO Razorock tallow soaps like xxx is the finest shaving soap currently available, and it's cheaper than stirling. Razorock is the best place to start imho.
     
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  7. JazzySilverTip

    JazzySilverTip New Member

    I love Tiki tallow soaps. Easy to lather and great post feel. Only issue I have with tallow soaps is they tend to go rancid (which you wouldn't expect), but it takes a while.
     
  8. targa88

    targa88 Well-Known Member

    Tabac
    Arko
     
  9. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    I forgot to mention Tabac in my initial post....:o
    An excellent performing tallow soap, but I simply can't abide the scent. It's fallen out of the soap rotation—and probably the reason I forgot to mention it.
    Unscented Tabac would be ideal...for me. Others do enjoy both the performance and scent.
     
  10. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    I live in the UK & Sensitive to Strong Scents so I use European Traditional Tallow Soaps..:angelic007:

    Valobra
    Vitos
    Monsavon Bol
    Haslinger
    DR Harris Arlington

    Billy..:chores016:
     
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  11. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member

    Top on my list: Barrister & Mann.
    Incredible soaps, you'll just have to find a scent that works for you ;) I love stuff like Cheshire and Fireside, you might hate it...

    Close runner-ups: Jeeves of Hudson Street "Eucalyptus & Spearmint", Razorock "Mudder Focker"

    Non-Artisan: Mitchell's Wool Fat, Tabac, D.R. Harris Sandalwood
     
  12. korbz

    korbz Active Member

    Stirling/B&M/Shaver Heaven/MWF to name but a few. Stirling is great and very slick. B&M and Shaver Heaven only slightly less slick, but little better for cushion. They each do scents very differently as well. MWF is just a great all round performing soap, and the benchmark for soaps I keep.
     
  13. Metro

    Metro Well-Known Member

    I loved Valobra unscented (stick, ran out). Tabac may have performed better but I got sick of the scent. I really gotta try Stirling...
     
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  14. Metro

    Metro Well-Known Member

    Just went on Stirling site... Not that I want to branch off this thread, but how can they sell a Stainless razor for less than $20?
     
  15. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member

    Only the handles are stainless steel, the heads are standard zamac. And from my understanding the head is the more diffcult (and the more expensive) part to make from steel. Still a good price though ;)
     
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  16. alfredus

    alfredus Well-Known Member

    Equal No 1: Mike's and Mystic Water
    No 3: Stirling
     
  17. opsimath

    opsimath Well-Known Member

    Best tallow shaving soap?

    SO many good choices, more than a few have already been mentioned in this thread. One name I would acknowledge as a contender for "Best" is Cold River Soap Works. I'd also give a shout for WSP Formula T soaps.

    Don't forget Haslinger!
     
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  18. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    Tabac, Stirling, Arko, Jeeves of Hudson street. In that order.
     
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  19. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    Chiseled Face has some great soap, easy to lather and slick, performs well. I'm also digging the Stirling. Cella is another favorite of mine and I do love Tabac!
     
  20. realtore!!!

    realtore!!! Active Member

    I'm now a happy user of "Fine" shaving soap. It's great stuff, very much like tabac in function!
     
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