Institut Karité Shave Soap

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Leisureguy, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    How would it compare to mitchells...i have three of them coming :(
     
  2. Padron

    Padron Active Member


    Hard to say so far after only 1 Shave, but this soap ROCKS!! I really like it so far :D
     
  3. Leisureguy

    Leisureguy Read My Blog

    Padron, *very* nice photos and story! Thanks.

    And good idea to get both the soap and the shaving cream: reduce the shipping cost per item. :)
     
  4. Padron

    Padron Active Member

  5. Jim

    Jim The Goose Is Loose

    Cambridge chemists has some in stock last time I was in- drop a call to Scott.
     
  6. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    Just tried the cream, it seems pretty nice..I added a bit too much water though trying to dial it in....and didn't :o

    I need a few more shaves with it though, great scent..20% Shea Butter, skin feels pretty nice :cool:




    ** UPDATE, I used this Soap for about 1 week straight, I really like it and this it is just about as good as any of my other quality triple milled soaps, very moisturizing and a great lather and shave were had on each attempt. **
     
  7. Cowtown

    Cowtown New Member

    Hi Jim. Sorry for not responding sooner. I appreciate the heads up. I know this stuff is pretty pricey but I am sorely tempted to call them up and buy a bowl if it is available. Thank you so much.

    Regards, Todd
     
  8. TstebinsB

    TstebinsB Active Member

    I still can't find it..
     
  9. TstebinsB

    TstebinsB Active Member

    I don't know what the closeout price was but there is a seller on eBay that sells it for $16 shipped.
     
  10. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    I think the other guys must have ordered everything that the website had, cause I can't find it now either.
     
  11. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Vultures! :rofl
     
  12. Dale

    Dale New Member

    Try this site for the shave cream: frenchybee.com
     
  13. TstebinsB

    TstebinsB Active Member

    I decided to pull the trigger on the eBay seller.
     
  14. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    Sorry Telly,

    When I ordered mine, before I placed the order they showed 4 soaps and 3 tubes of cream in stock, if I remember correctly....I bought 2 soaps and 1 cream...I paid like $12.49 I think for the soap and $13 something for the cream..

    I love this soap, the shea butter seems to agree with my skin and it provides a great lather. The cream is nice too, but I've only used it once.....the soap I've used about 10 times..
     
  15. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    I think you'll really like the soap...Hope so :D
     
  16. TstebinsB

    TstebinsB Active Member

    No worries. I have some extra Mitchell's Wool Fat. If I wind up liking the IK, I'll sell the MWF to fund another purchase.
     
  17. Leisureguy

    Leisureguy Read My Blog

    I noticed that Institut Karite makes two different shaving creams: one 20% shea butter, the other 25% shea butter. Plus they make a 25% shea butter aftershave balm. This site sells the 25% stuff, though you can undoubtedly find it elsewhere as well.
     
  18. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    Hmmm, quite interesting.

    The shave cream I purchased I believe was the 20% Shea variety, it's nice but I like the 25% Shea soap better. I also just picked up the 25% Shea aftershave balm, I've only used it once so far, but it seems like a great balm...a keeper.

    Just noticed the picture at the French Bee say's it's only 20% Shea shave scream while the text says 25% Shea shave cream....typo???

    Oh yea, by the way their bathsoap rocks too!! :)
     
  19. desmoface

    desmoface Active Member

    Well, Isaac, I'll be glad to relieve you of one of those if you wish to sell ;)

    Steve

     
  20. Leisureguy

    Leisureguy Read My Blog

    Hmm. Email The Frenchy Bee to be sure which one he's offering. It could be a typo, or it could be he's using a photo that he had on hand. Institut Karite definitely does have a 25% shea butter shaving cream, though: "extra gentle".
     

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