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Mike's is definitely very good stuff. Stirling and Mikes were the first artisan soaps I tried over three years back. Stirling certainly came a long way since the times he used to sell soaps for $3.25! His formula has improved drastically! On the other hand, Mike has always kept the same formula and delivered fantastic soaps since the beginning, without raising the prices too much. I can't say that for many other artisans. Haven't used his soaps in ages, but might just pick some up for old times sake!

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(04-23-2017, 01:28 AM)Wet Shaving Addict Wrote: ...On the other hand, Mike has always kept the same formula...


With all due respect, how do you know that? I am sure most makers don't mention the "tweaks" they do as time goes by. Wink
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(04-23-2017, 02:49 AM)BPman Wrote:
(04-23-2017, 01:28 AM)Wet Shaving Addict Wrote: ...On the other hand, Mike has always kept the same formula...


With all due respect, how do you know that? I am sure most makers don't mention the "tweaks" they do as time goes by.  Wink


Point taken. However, I personally wouldn't consider a tiny "tweak" to be a formula change, therefore I must stand my ground on this one Smile.

There's only one way to truly find out though.. And that's to contact the man himself!
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(04-23-2017, 01:28 AM)Wet Shaving Addict Wrote: Mike's is definitely very good stuff. Stirling and Mikes were the first artisan soaps I tried over three years back. Stirling certainly came a long way since the times he used to sell soaps for $3.25! His formula has improved drastically! On the other hand, Mike has always kept the same formula and delivered fantastic soaps since the beginning, without raising the prices too much. I can't say that for many other artisans. Haven't used his soaps in ages, but might just pick some up for old times sake!

Was probably a introductory price. Bunch of "artisans" initially sold for lower prices to get people to try the products then higher the price gradually until it's where they make money off of it.
Stirling gives you 5.8 oz for $12 which is about $2/oz for a great soap that's killer deal.

Such a practice happens in every market.

I can't speak on mikes as I wasn't around when it first came out to see it's intro price. Wsp was another that did so though they keep raising their prices every 6 months it seems. Too expensive for me now.

I like mikes barbershop scent .
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Detroit
(04-23-2017, 03:24 AM)Wet Shaving Addict Wrote:
(04-23-2017, 02:49 AM)BPman Wrote:
(04-23-2017, 01:28 AM)Wet Shaving Addict Wrote: ...On the other hand, Mike has always kept the same formula...


With all due respect, how do you know that? I am sure most makers don't mention the "tweaks" they do as time goes by.  Wink


Point taken. However, I personally wouldn't consider a tiny "tweak" to be a formula change, therefore I must stand my ground on this one Smile.

There's only one way to truly find out though.. And that's to contact the man himself!

Good luck getting a response. I emailed him months ago asking about a certain scent and still nothing...

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I don't know if it is a new scent or not but Mike's has Wild Honeysuckle for sale. I couldn't resist adding another soap Smile

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(This post was last modified: 05-05-2017, 04:52 PM by vtmax.)
Mike says he whipped up a batch on a whim when a a brief spell of spring came through Ann Arbor.

2 tins ordered! Happy Happy2

I think it's a brand new one!

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(05-05-2017, 04:46 PM)HoosierShave Wrote: I don't know if it is a new scent or not but Mike's has Wild Honeysuckle  for sale.  I couldn't resist adding another soap Smile

Your just doing this because of me posting the Mystic Water sale aren't you. Big Grin

Seriously, thank you for the heads up.

Anyone have something to compare this to.

Per Mikes Website:

"Though it's been nasty and cold here lately, I was inspired to make this batch by some beautiful spring weather that preceded this dreary spell. Avoid this one if you have an especially sensitive schnoz; it's pretty potent."

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(This post was last modified: 05-05-2017, 06:27 PM by wyze0ne.)
Man, why won't he make some Lily of the Valley already?!

EDIT: Ordered the Honeysuckle. Thanks again guys! (hint of undetectable sarcasm there, lol)

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(05-05-2017, 04:49 PM)vtmax Wrote: Mike says he whipped up a batch on a whim when a a brief spell of spring came through Ann Arbor.

2 tins ordered! Happy  Happy2

I think it's a brand new one!

I'm a little torn because I do think it's cool he's offering something new. But then again, I've always loved the fact he kept it simple and didn't offer new scents.


(05-05-2017, 05:18 PM)Wolverine Wrote: Your just doing this because of me posting the Mystic Water sale aren't you. Big Grin

Seriously, thank you for the heads up.

Even though MW was a half off sale, I still spent a lot more there than I did today Smile

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