The grim blades (smolder)

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by matt.braley.104, Jan 21, 2018.

  1. matt.braley.104

    matt.braley.104 Active Member

    So I'm almost out of my cold river soap so I figured I'd give the smolder another go in my opinion this soap is garbage not slick at all it dries out super fast on your face and I received numerous nicks all over my face so needless to say my face is quite irritated at the end of my shave I cleaned up and chucked it in the trash don't waste your money on this soap

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  2. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I'll say this Stirling ... nuff said.
     
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  3. LevelupShaves

    LevelupShaves Well-Known Member

    I’ve had this soap for awhile now and I like it. To be honest for the money it’s not even close to the best you can buy but it’s definitely not a bad soap. It’s the same formula as Maggards soaps and Through The Fire. There’s a possibility that the formula may have changed and if that’s the case then that explains it.


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  4. LevelupShaves

    LevelupShaves Well-Known Member

    An extra ounce and a half for $3 less WITH Tallow in almost any scent imaginable yes yes indeed!


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  5. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    If the lather is drying out on your face it might not have enough water in it, which might explain the lack of slickness. I have Smolder and Cinder and both perform decently. They aren't the best soaps out there but they get the job done. The scent of smolder is my wifes favorite, so I will probably always have some in the den.
     
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  6. Shadow Shaver

    Shadow Shaver Well-Known Member

    I am horribly disappointed with my tin of smolder. The scent, strong vanilla , is nice off the puck but disappears once you start to lather it. The face feel is adequate but it does dry even after adding more water. No moisturizing properties post shave as well. IMHO don't waist your money.
     
  7. Pierce13

    Pierce13 New Member

    The scent is fantastic. I got some of the aftershave jelly recently and it was great.
     
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    My wife loves the scent, therefore it will always have a place in my den.

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  9. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member

    TTFFC the company that made the Blades Grim soap (as well as the Maggard brand soap) they offer several soap formulas, the premium being the best IMO but is a much softer croap. Play It Again Sam, and Angels Share are 2 if my favorite scents they offer.


    If you had issues with the regular base you may want to check out the premium formula, or for that matter, if you did like it and want to check out a different base from the same artisan.
     

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