If you had to 3-5 soap Den

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by LevelupShaves, Jul 7, 2020.

  1. Laird

    Laird Well-Known Member

    Tabac (Bowl/Refill)
    Cella (Brick)
    Proraso (Tub/Green)
     
  2. The situational shaver

    The situational shaver Well-Known Member

    Clubman Shave Soap, Masters Vanishing Menthol, Old Spice, the ‘Fat’, and, of course, Williams Shave Soap.
    Clubman, because I use their A.S., and I like it.
    Masters, because it s nice when it’s hot.
    Old Spice, because I use it a lot in the winter.
    The ‘Fat’, and Williams, because it’s good with a boar brush, for ‘situations’ when it’s dry, and you want some
    exfoliation, and a moistureization.
     
  3. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I think I only own five .....

    2 cans of barbasol
    2 nearly empty mystery soap
    1 vintage Williams

    I think from this point on I'll only purchase sample pucks from Stirling.

    :eatdrink013:
     
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  4. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Tabac
    MdC
    TOBS cream
    Mike's
     
  5. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    A den of 5?

    - SV Felce Aromatica
    - Fine L’Orange Noir
    - First Canadian Maximo Gomez (older one)
    - Palmolive Stick
    The 5th is toughest...could go with another scent from SV or Fine or one of the Stirlings, but as it is summer I’ll say
    -Castle Forbes Lime
     
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  6. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    If I was forced to only own 5 shave soaps these would be my 5.
    MDC Agrumes
    D.R. Harris Marlborough
    Antiga Barbearia De Bairro
    Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
    Le Père Lucien Oud Santal
     
  7. danbuter

    danbuter Well-Known Member

    Tabac
    Proraso Blue shaving cream
    Cella
     
  8. BigMike

    BigMike Well-Known Member

    Um... I actually do only have 4, having gotten rid of all but the following:
    Proraso red,
    Proraso green,
    Arco,
    Palmolive.
     
  9. redrako

    redrako Active Member

    In no particular order. Today I am in love with:

    Cella, red tub
    Tabac
    Stirling Margaritas
    Cyril R. Salter
    D.R. Harris Arlington

    As a cream bonus: Lea Menthol
     
  10. Michael_W

    Michael_W Well-Known Member

    There's no way I can pick out just three or five individual scent profiles, so I'm just gonna list my top four shave soaps in alphabetical order:

    1. Dr. Jon's
    2. Oleo & Company
    3. Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
    4. Stirling Soap Company
     
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  11. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Those who know me well know that I only use one. It’s the stuff I make. It lathers well, costs me little and I can scent it as I see fit.
     
  12. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Yours is 1-1 then, right? (not 3-5)
     
  13. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Yes it is.
     
  14. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    OK, I give in:
    5 soaps, in no particular order:

    1) Vintage Yardley
    2) I Coloniali
    3) Tallow Williams
    4) Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba
    5) MWF
     
  15. Shaver X

    Shaver X Well-Known Member

    If I went minimalist, and I pretty much always have been, I would pick only one soap - The Soap Opera Himalaya Shaving Soap. Why? Because it works great and is very reasonably priced. The latter is particularly relevant now, given that many soapmakers have sharply increased prices in recent years. If you want a more detailed answer, my review of the soap is here.

    If I did have to choose two additional soaps, they would be Institut Karite and Tabac. I might buy either one of these once in a blue moon, as they are both pricey and outstanding. Inexpensive and excellent is hard to beat, though, especially for someone who got into traditional shaving to get better shaves and save money.
     
  16. Tallships

    Tallships Well-Known Member

    I've already down sized to 3 soaps:
    Cella (kilo)
    Arko stick (shaved and bowl pressed)
    Williams/Dove mix
     
    Last edited: Aug 8, 2020
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    If I had to choose 3 to 5 and nothing else, then it would be the following:

    Stirling Soap Co Satsuma (mandarin orange)

    Stirling Soap Co Spice (similar to Shulton Old Spice)

    Proraso Green (eucalyptus/menthol)

    Chiseled Face Cryogen

    Razorock Classic (almond/cherry)
     
    Last edited: Apr 18, 2021
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    fine choices Joe..:)
     
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Gary!
     
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  20. Landro

    Landro Member

    Tabac
    Proraso Red
    MWF
    Col Conk Amber
    Williams
     

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