What soap/cream did you use today?

... I buy a new tub of soap knowing it will be years before I see the bottom. And all the while I'm snooping around new offerings and sampling classics. Variety, I suppose, keeps our hobby interesting. What generally holds me from buying a new soap is the thought of finding room for it in the cupboard. Smaller sizes would help solve this problem...

I hear ya Bouki. I likely don't have nearly the number you do, but still, I know I won't finish these for quite some time (maybe 10 years for my whole stash?). Thus, smaller sizes are a great idea.

This makes me think of Siliski's soaps, who make a 2oz trial size. IMO, two ounces is a good business idea... its a half a tub, not a 2-3 shave sample. I'd imagine, with daily use, that trial soap would last a month and a half, maybe two.

My only issue is their 2oz soaps don't come in a container. They change that, they could have a big deal on their hands.

EDIT: I almost forgot, Soap of the Gods makes 2 ounce containers, at least of some soaps. Never tried one, but recall someone on the Boards buying a gingerbread variety just before Christmas. So some vendors have caught on to this idea.

...  I buy a new tub of soap knowing it will be years before I see the bottom. And all the while I'm snooping around new offerings and sampling classics. Variety, I suppose, keeps our hobby interesting. What generally holds me from buying a new soap is the thought of finding room for it in the cupboard. Smaller sizes would help solve this problem...

I hear ya Bouki. I likely don't have nearly the number you do, but still, I know I won't finish these for quite some time (maybe 10 years for my whole stash?). Thus, smaller sizes are a great idea.

This makes me think of Siliski's soaps, who make a 2oz trial size. IMO, two ounces is a good business idea... its a half a tub, not a 2-3 shave sample. I'd imagine, with daily use, that trial soap would last a month and a half, maybe two.

My only issue is their 2oz soaps don't come in a container. They change that, they could have a big deal on their hands.

EDIT: I almost forgot, Soap of the Gods makes 2 ounce containers, at least of some soaps. Never tried one, but recall someone on the Boards buying a gingerbread variety just before Christmas. So some vendors have caught on to this idea.

mrdoug, have you tried the empty containers from Maggard? I think they are a $1.50. I've purchased a few and the nice thing is that you can easily get at least one shave from the remaining soap in the container. A couple times the container had enough for me to get two shaves. The TOBS containers are nice for the 2 oz samples

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One of the things I dislike about our goofy hobby is ever-chasing the newest razor, soap, brush. I did it for awhile and had a lot of fun, so those that are still chasing the rabbit, keep those reports coming. That said, in my chase I never found products that were better than the ones I already knew. Stepping off the merry-go-round has been good for me. One soap maker that seems to often get overlooked is Wet Shaving Products of Arizona. This mornings shave was WSP Ol' Kentucky and why anyone would need better,performance from a soap than this one provides is beyond me. The scent is a reasonably stout 7/10 and it'll linger post shave for an hour or two. Scent is a wonderful (to me) cologne-type with a base of sandalwood which, although not the only actor on stage, supports the overall accord. They claim the top note is bourbon but I sure don't get "boozy" like with some liquor infused soaps. To me this one smells like a cleaned up gent ready for a day with his beautiful lady. This is one of the more cushioning and slick soaps I own. I prefer the formula T over the Rustic but both are top notch.

Razorock Don Donato / Yaqi synthetic

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Strong 'n Scottish gives excellent protection, and on a cool morning, the smell of its smoky peat is delicious. This comfort, though, comes at a price. I didn't get as close a shave as I have with the French soaps that have recently stolen my interest.


Bouki! I too have a fascination with French soaps right now. I look forward to your reports. I have never tried Meissner but will eventually get to it. Love their packaging. I too have way too many soaps. A rediculous amount of soaps. And I'll be darned but would miss any one of them were they gone. Well. There is one that I wouldn't miss but it's my brush-breaker-inner so darned if that one even found a home. I was thinking about smaller sizes too and wondered how those that sell a 2oz tub are doing. It'd be good o know.

Probably my favorite Lavender scent

...  I buy a new tub of soap knowing it will be years before I see the bottom. And all the while I'm snooping around new offerings and sampling classics. Variety, I suppose, keeps our hobby interesting. What generally holds me from buying a new soap is the thought of finding room for it in the cupboard. Smaller sizes would help solve this problem...

I hear ya Bouki. I likely don't have nearly the number you do, but still, I know I won't finish these for quite some time (maybe 10 years for my whole stash?). Thus, smaller sizes are a great idea.

This makes me think of Siliski's soaps, who make a 2oz trial size. IMO, two ounces is a good business idea... its a half a tub, not a 2-3 shave sample. I'd imagine, with daily use, that trial soap would last a month and a half, maybe two.

My only issue is their 2oz soaps don't come in a container. They change that, they could have a big deal on their hands.

EDIT: I almost forgot, Soap of the Gods makes 2 ounce containers, at least of some soaps. Never tried one, but recall someone on the Boards buying a gingerbread variety just before Christmas. So some vendors have caught on to this idea.

mrdoug, have you tried the empty containers from Maggard? I think they are a $1.50. I've purchased a few and the nice thing is that you can easily get at least one shave from the remaining soap in the container. A couple times the container had enough for me to get two shaves. The TOBS containers are nice for the 2 oz samples

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I saw that, unfortunately it was after the fact of buying a few from Specialtybottles.com. I'm happy with what I got except they're all big 8oz containers. I'll probably try maggards next time. I think most 4oz soaps come in 6oz tubs, so they'll be smaller (?).

Still, I prefer soaps with original labels... The nice, organized, pristine look... lol. Thus, we need more vendors to take notice and start offering these.

At this point, I think we need a thread of soaps / companies offering smaller (2oz or 3oz) soaps.

Floris No. 89 shaving soap (tallow)

Mike's Bergamot, Orange, Ylang-ylang

Floris No. 89 shaving soap (tallow)

DONUT! Now you only have about 80 saves left on that puck. HA! Always surprises me hoe long they last in donut form but with all the fun stuff you show us I'm not sure I don't want it to last. Keep posing my,friend.