Tallow vs. Glycerin and Vegetable Based Soaps

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Drygulch, Dec 13, 2016.

  1. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    As Adam said, good soap is good soap. There are some vegan soaps out there that are beyond slick.

    Soap Commander.
    Stubble Trubble.

    Two vegan soaps I have that I will put up against anything I have ever tried.

    Except Stirling's sheep soaps. They are the best performing soaps I have ever used.

    I think a lot of the bias stemmed from before our little wet shaving rebirth got big, "artisan" soaps weren't widely available like today, and people were reviewing soaps from every little arts and crafts fair; soaps made by soapers who had no experience or barely a clue at making shaving soap. Veggie soap doesn't necessarily mean second tier anymore.

    Oh and by the way,

    LONG LIVE THE SHEEP!


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  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    I'll echo what others have said. It doesn't matter to me if it's tallow or vegetable or glycerin based. Soaps are a personal choice and we all like different varieties. If it works for you then use it!

    Soap Commander and TSD Lanolin have incredible post shave feel for me. They aren't tallow soaps.

    Stirling is fine, top notch soap and is a winner for me. It's tallow based. There are tons of others, of course.

    I just use what I like and what works for me. Interesting thread!
     
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  3. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    I make and use both. Tallow does not a superior soap make.
     
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  4. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Guilty. Before setting the MachIII aside I didn't know the difference between a bath bar and laundry detergent. Having been influenced and guided by folks using $300 badger brushes I assumed they knew something I didn't. Tallow was touted as Best. Not being vegan in the least I may have bypassed some great lather. While I'll still try new*to*me products, I'm less inclined to base my opinion on the ingredient list.
     
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  5. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    To clarify, just because I am a "Tallow Man" doesn't mean that I don't own and use vegan soaps. On the contrary, I do. MdC, Dusy and Klar Kabinett, as a matter of fact, I am using exclusively Brutalt Bra these days, vegan. (However, I am developing an irritation on my neck which I suspect is from some sort of Pine oil. :angry019: , if it continues, look out for another PIF.)
     
  6. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I have a tin of Brutalt Bra Norwegian Woods that set my face a fire. I plan one featuring it in a anniversary/ new years PIF.
     
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  7. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    It's killing my face. It sneaks up on you.
     
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  8. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

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  9. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    As a matter of fact, it's been relegated to the shower. Not enough to PIF.
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    Indeed, I cannot think of a Tallow-based soap, that I own, which burns my skin. I can name a few vegan soaps that do. Here are three.
    Brutalt Bra
    CB Le Piment de la Vie
    WSP Gaelic Tweed (vegan version)
     
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  10. Sid James

    Sid James Well-Known Member

    AdP, PannaCrema Nuavia, Phoenix &a Beau, don't care what's in or not in them. My face says they are awesome and I'll listen to that over the internet every day of the week.
     
  11. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Thanks for everyone's replies. I was really just trying to see where the idea had come from that Tallow was better. I also like hearing everyone's experiences with the different soaps. I have PIFed several soaps that didn't agree with my skin, and I believe it was due to citrus EO, rather than the formula.
     
  12. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    Can you tell us more about how you do this?
     
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  13. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I'm beginning to give the Stirling Sheeps a serious look.
     
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  14. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I gotta agree with the citrus EO part. When I made my first soap, glycerine pour and melt base, I used orange essential oil and a couple of people did say it did bother their skin, others not so. Everyone's skin is different and I agree with most on here, if it performs, I really don't care if it's tallow or glycerine.
     
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  15. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    I'm pretty sure that's illegal. :taunt002:
     
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  16. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Not in Greece! :happy097: Apologies to our Greek members. ;)
     
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  17. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Says the guy with all the muttonbusting buckles. ;)
     
  18. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Accepted........... :eatdrink047:
     
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  19. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    If you are thinking about Electric Sheep, get a sample first. This stuff makes Arko seem unscented.

    The pine is simply outstanding pine. No more no less.
     
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  20. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Just do a search for liquid lanolin and there should be allot of options. I just add a couple of drops to bottom of the bowl or scuttle then I just build the lather. Just experiment until you find the right amount for yourself.

    Here is what I use:
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