New DG Base

I used the Milksteak Dirtyver again today and am ready to offer my op/ed. Suffice to say that the scent is superb and latherability is quite easy (as is damn near every soap with a YaQi synthetic). I am going to state however that at least for me I see no real gain over Icarus or any other Top Tier soap for that matter as regards the actual shave. As I have stated repeatedly before, for me PSF is meaningless as I use a host of cleansers/acids pre & post shave which negate any objective opinion in that regard. I used the same blade for both shaves and in the interim used a soap that I paid a whopping $1.00 for that incredibly gave the same level of quality shave.     I will state again ad nauseam that far too many reviewers and their followers are drinking the PSF Kool-Aid  and as a result are losing sight of the raison d'etre of shaving soap. 

Feedback? 

Perfectly valid feedback. That said...we all have different skin types, shave equipment, shave styles, water quality, pre and post shave protocols, expectations..etc. The bottom line imo...is that shaving soaps are the ultimate YMMV product. What someone thinks is meh might be spectacular for someone else. The fun...and challenge...is finding those soaps that work best for you. All reviews...as this one does..should begin...”For me......” rather than making global conclusions...

I do disagree with the comment.. “I will state again ad nauseam that far too many reviewers and their followers are drinking the PSF Kool-Aid and as a result are losing sight of the raison d'etre of shaving soap.” That’s your own take for your specific needs. Some of us look at it quite differently for our own needs. There is absolutely no right and wrong. Only what’s right or wrong for you personally.

All reviews...as this one does..should begin...”For me......” rather than making global conclusions...

That is 100% redundant. The responsibility falls on the reader - anything I/anyone writes is my/his/her opinion. When i state an opnion online, I should not have to say 'in my opinion'. Of course it is my opinion! Why would I or anyone else state other people's opinion. Unless explicitly mentioned.

Apart from statements like 'this soap weighs 4oz', there isn't any global conclusions. If a reader assumes so, it is his/her fault.

YmMv BrO

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Anyone heard when the next batch is due?

Anyone heard when the next batch is due?

I think I heard 2 or 3 weeks, bit that was a few days ago. I haven't heard a date.

Thanks. I heard the same, a couple of weeks back. I can't take anymore waiting! Laffin!

Thanks. I heard the same, a couple of weeks back. I can't take anymore waiting! Laffin!

Lol, I hear that. It shouldn't be to long now.

Thanks. I heard the same, a couple of weeks back. I can't take anymore waiting! Laffin!

Lol, I hear that. It shouldn't be to long now.

i hope so too, i wouldnt mind buying "after the rain" in the new base, as i have one in the old base and its awesome... The crazy part is my wife likes "bandwagon", and its not being made anymore so... have to keep that one away from her since she wet shaves as well lol

I liked Bandwagon too.