Another soap question.

[LEGION 12]

Hi guys my first post here i got a vintage Gillette sanitized it have a selection of blades a Co Bigelow brush a nice Bohn bowl. I understand the steps i need to do to shave I've read many posts here and elsewhere watched a few videos my problem is when it comes to what soap to buy all that's available by me is Williams. All the reviews I've read aren't all that good trying to decided on some alternatives right now i was thinking about ordering some Kent. Thoughts? Thanks for any advice Rich

 

[unky_gumbi]

I have never used Kent, but it gets good reviews. If you are looking for an easy to lather decent soap/cream check out Proraso or Omega. Omega is supposedly just relabeled Proraso, its no fancy but is sure is easy to make a nice lather with and give a good shave. If you are still unable to locate any soaps locally check out West Coast shavings web site and badger and blade's review section to get some ideas.

 

[fast14riot]

For soaps and creams available locally, look for Real Shave Co. at Walgreens and similar places. Its a decent cream, also C.O. Bigelowe is rebranded Proraso old formula, available at Bath and Body Works. Also look for Van derHagen soaps at Target, Walmart, etc. Check your local barbers, and barber supply. I got a decent no name soap for $2.00 that was the classic barbershop scent.

If there is a Sephora close by, check out the Jack Black Beard Lube, they should have samples of the various stuff.

Lots of options might be right under your nose, also worthwhile to check the small ethnic stores, the Indian stores might be your best bet.


-Xander

 

[The Government]

Try searching on google: "Unlocking the secrets of William's shave soap" (apparently not much of a secret, but great to know if you don't already).

As a beginner to using a brush and soap, it helped me a lot.

I have a couple pucks as back-up until I find something I like more.

 

[gadgetgeek]

You might try any men's barber shops near you, as they might either have some or know of sources. Never hurts to ask.

 

[Gollnick]

Keep in mind the number of shaves you get from a single puck. Fifteen dollars seems like a lot of money to pay for a cake of soap, but if it delivers 130, 140, or even 150 shaves, that's just ten or eleven cents per shave. Many of the higher-end soaps will do just that. And you'll enjoy premium lather and a resulting excellent shave every day. Canned goop costs about fifteen cents per-shave. So, don't be afraid to spend $15 for a cake of soap; it's actually economical and you'll save money in the long run.