Can one use a shave soap for washing?

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Metro, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. Metro

    Metro Well-Known Member

    I was curious as to if a shave soap would clean at all if I were to use it in the shower? Only asking because a few that I own have a great scent but give a sub-par lather and are only collecting dust right now.
     
  2. Monkeylord

    Monkeylord The Lather Lord

    Dunno, never tired it , though i do use the leftover lather after a shave for a face wash, so i guess it could be used :)
     
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  3. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Sure, why not? It is soap, after all.
     
  4. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    ^this. Just think twice before trying a regular soap as a shaving soap (in most cases).... it may work, but your face will probably not be very happy.
     
  5. DoughBoy68

    DoughBoy68 Member

    I can't see whay it wouldn't. If it is sub par for shaving it should work for washing....why waste it?
     
  6. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

  7. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    Sure you can. Williams makes a fine hand and body soap.
     
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  8. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Sure, but you're gonna want a soap that makes you smell nice, too, not like skeeter-be-gone :p
     
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  9. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I've shaved many times with regular Dial and other house brands. It all lathers up well enough to shave with a Rolls. Extra dryness was the only catch so if one's skin is prone to drying out, it's probably best avoided.
     
  10. Metro

    Metro Well-Known Member

    Are the ingredients similar to regular bar soap?
     
  11. jeraldgordon

    jeraldgordon TSD's Mascot

    This is where all shave soaps that I just have to try, but find subpar, go. No sense wasting it! The one exception is Williams - nothing could induce me to rub something that vile smelling on my body!
     
  12. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Similar enough to be able to use a shave soap as a bath soap, but different enough that a bath soap doesn't make the greatest shave soap.
     
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  13. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    You'd like it if you were camping.;)
     
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  14. jeraldgordon

    jeraldgordon TSD's Mascot

    You're right!...because it also repels bears... :happy102:
     
  15. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    Absolutely!! I've used all my subpar shave soaps to shower with. I wouldn't do it in the reverse direction however and try using "Any" bath soap no matter how good it might be to shave with.....:)

    I also have to admit to love using Williams and enjoying the smell also...:wave:
     
  16. Metro

    Metro Well-Known Member

    Thanks all! I won't hesitate to order new soaps then now that I got a backup use for them.
     
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  17. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Keep us posted on how things work out!
     
  18. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    You can always PIF anything that works well but you don't like.
     
  19. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    and penguins.
     
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  20. johnus

    johnus Well-Known Member

    One of our local soap makers sells a "Camp Bar" in various fragrances. As a soap it can be used for washing, shaving and shampoo.
    I often use the excess lather from shave soap for the shower.
     
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