Grooming Dept

I haven't tried this soap base but at the risk of offending I'll say this - I have several GD soaps in tallow (beef, duck, lamb) and I regard them very highly. I just picked up a couple of jars of MDC from Top of the Chain and they are very good but, I like GD better on every criteria.  Price, performance, scent.  I don't think GD needs to pay homage to MDC, maybe MDC can pay homage to GD.  Thats just my opinion.  I've got many shaves in with GD and only a few with MDC so maybe my opinion will evolve over time.  Stranger things have happened.

I have little love for MdC but Mo did suggest he was going to do this about a month or so ago.

Now you got me started thinking about a new base. I'm going to call it "Lucid" it shall be identical in ingredients to MdC

I may be in a minority...but.I found MdC to be a sub-par performer - for my skin anyway - in terms of protection and comfort. I’m sure you’ll make a superior product. How they justify that high price has always been a mystery to me.

Interestingly, many US artisan soap makers started and continue to sell their interpretation of the base. There is a super long thread on a soap making forum where the base is discussed extensively.

My version will be 170g(6oz) for $23.00 first scent is will be Citrus

I haven't tried this soap base but at the risk of offending I'll say this - I have several GD soaps in tallow (beef, duck, lamb) and I regard them very highly. I just picked up a couple of jars of MDC from Top of the Chain and they are very good but, I like GD better on every criteria. Price, performance, scent. I don't think GD needs to pay homage to MDC, maybe MDC can pay homage to GD. Thats just my opinion. I've got many shaves in with GD and only a few with MDC so maybe my opinion will evolve over time. Stranger things have happened.

I haven't tried this soap base but at the risk of offending I'll say this - I have several GD soaps in tallow (beef, duck, lamb) and I regard them very highly. I just picked up a couple of jars of MDC from Top of the Chain and they are very good but, I like GD better on every criteria.  Price, performance, scent.  I don't think GD needs to pay homage to MDC, maybe MDC can pay homage to GD.  Thats just my opinion.  I've got many shaves in with GD and only a few with MDC so maybe my opinion will evolve over time.  Stranger things have happened.

I have little love for MdC but Mo did suggest he was going to do this about a month or so ago.

I used a preshave once and it seemed like a waste of money. After hearing everything you guys are saying I'm really considering grabbing the unscented next time it's available whenever that may be.

IMHO .........DO IT!!

I have no idea how the preshave works for all soaps, but if you have a soap you already like a lot, I think you will like it even better after using the prehave.  One other thing:  Unless things have changed, even the scented ones are subtle.  They stay pretty much out of the way scentwise IME.

Veritas

Not a bad name for a Valentine's Release.









Not bad label art either.

I think I may just get carried away with this latest release.

I used a preshave once and it seemed like a waste of money. After hearing everything you guys are saying I'm really considering grabbing the unscented next time it's available whenever that may be.

I’ve used many also...with the same results. But..this one actually does work!! And works great!

The scented versions are VERY lightly scented..like 1-2/10. I actually prefer my Lavandar one over the Unscented. And no, it doesn’t at all interfere with any of my soap scents.

GD preshave definitely improved my shave experience with non-elite soaps. I have not had the time to test with elite-soaps yet.

How would you say it helps? Just as a lather booster, hair softener, or does it nourish your skin that much better?

GD preshave definitely improved my shave experience with non-elite soaps. I have not had the time to test with elite-soaps yet.

How would you say it helps? Just as a lather booster, hair softener, or does it nourish your skin that much better?

Hmm, tough to quantify - but I think the lather felt slicker and the post shave (how long I can go without using anything) was definitely better.

I think softening of hair has more to do with other preps (like shower, washing your face etc) than use of pre-shave and/or lather.

Experience here is both softens hair and (mostly) provides skin protection

Sounds good, my main goal is slickness. Teaching myself straights the past few months so all good news, thanks.

I used a preshave once and it seemed like a waste of money. After hearing everything you guys are saying I'm really considering grabbing the unscented next time it's available whenever that may be.

I’ve used many also...with the same results. But..this one actually does work!! And works great!

The scented versions are VERY lightly scented..like 1-2/10. I actually prefer my Lavandar one over the Unscented. And no, it doesn’t at all interfere with any of my soap scents.

GD preshave definitely improved my shave experience with non-elite soaps. I have not had the time to test with elite-soaps yet.

How would you say it helps? Just as a lather booster, hair softener, or does it nourish your skin that much better?

I’m not really sure. I’m not a chemist..lol..But...all I can say is shaves are MUCH more smooth and comfortable with it than without it. After proper application it leaves a very thin, slick, moisturized layer. During the shave it feels like the blade is gliding with much less friction...It even enhances GD soaps. And really is a shot of steroids to underperforming soaps. I really don’t think you’ll be disappointed. But...do follow the detailed usage instructions on the product description on the website.