Lime

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Marine68, Feb 2, 2018.

  1. Marine68

    Marine68 Well-Known Member

    Looking for a great Lime soap and A/S........ Who makes it????
     
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  2. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Stirling and Pinaud Lime sec :D
     
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  3. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    (watching this thread!)

    I have only one lime soap - Col Conk. It's a glycerine based and does lather fairly well. Can't say I'd recommend it since I generally prefer tallows.

    Not matching, but of note - Pinaud makes two AS/cologne/EDC. Lime Sec is Jolly Rancher candy sweet. Citrus Musk is less sweet, and the musk component extends the length of the scent. Lime E.O. fades quickly so another application later in the day will refresh the scent.
     
  4. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I'd go for the Citrus Musk over the Lime Sec.
     
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  5. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    @Queen of Blades

    IMHO, our very own Shave Den Shop makes the best (authentic, non-candy scent and just the right intensity). Available in cream, soap, aftershave, & cologne. You should also try the TSD mojito (lime & mint).
     
  6. Marine68

    Marine68 Well-Known Member

    I would but I am not a patient man an d 10 days is a long time to wait.
     
  7. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    That'd be worth a try....Sammy Davis Jr. might have been a "CandyMan" but not me when it comes to shaving.
     
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  8. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    Stirling makes great soaps and has a nice natural lime scent.
    Royall Lyme is also nice.

    I didn't care for Trumper's Extract of Limes.
     
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  9. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Maybe if you ask the Queen really nicely....
    IMHO, it's worth the wait in any case.
     
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  10. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    If you just happen to be placing an Italian Barber order :)... the What The Puck Lime is pretty nice. Add a bottle of Essential Oil of Lime A/S and you have a nice combo. I wouldn’t place the order strictly for this but I would definitely do an add on.
    I also have Cold River’s Limenthol, and while a very nice soap, my soap is on the lighter side if you like that.
     
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  11. jmsodpc

    jmsodpc Well-Known Member

    mikes lime is nice with a maggards lime/bergamot aftershave splash and a mikey lee soapworks lime preshave
     
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  12. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Vintage Avon Island Lime, if you can find it (not entirely uncommon at flea markets and the more out-of-the-way antique stores).
     
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  13. Sparrow

    Sparrow Well-Known Member

    So many decent lime soaps available but my favorite is Mike's
     
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  14. Weasel640

    Weasel640 Well-Known Member

    I don't think you will be able to find a matching soap... But the best Lime scent I've smelled is the Hai Karate Lime Aftershave.
     
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  15. ordinaryshaver

    ordinaryshaver Well-Known Member

    Can't speak to the A/S but the soap I love is RazorRock Essential oil of lime.
    I spent a few summers in key west, and key biscayne. The key limes grew wild there and this soap reminds me of that.
     
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  16. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I happen to like Shulton Old Spice Lime aftershaves. Not the cheapest, or easiest to find though.
     
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  17. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Stirling. Straight up Limes.
     
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  18. Kilgore Trout

    Kilgore Trout The Smart Bunny

    Having tried several lime soaps, I have come to the conclusion that if lime fragrance is a paramount trait, it represents itself better in cream form. Castle Forbes Lime Essential Oil Shave Cream followed up with a splash of Royall Lyme is limevana. Pricey alert!

    The best lime shave soap I have tried is Captain's Choice. They also have a lime splash that I have not tried. Less expensive than the above combo. Happy Hunting!
     
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  19. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I had a sample of that, but got it in the fall/winter.....thus, couldn't enjoy it that much. I bet it's great in the summer.
     
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  20. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    I like Lime Sec a lot but it is a bit sweet if you don't like the sweet smell.
     
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