(07-17-2016, 09:37 PM)Hobbyist Wrote:(07-17-2016, 07:08 PM)Elver Gun Wrote:(06-23-2016, 08:10 PM)NeoXerxes Wrote: I'm a big fan of PannaCrema. I know that people tend to celebrate the American artisans, but only a few (B&M, Mystic Water, PAA, etc) have been successes for me. Everything I've tried from PannaCrema has been exceptional on the first test, and Nuavia is the top of its class.
Well done andrewjs18 for making this arrangement!
Have you tried Pure20? If so, how does it compare to B&M Glissant?
I recently purchased the Vetiver Pure20. I used it yesterday and I was amazed by the performance -- the slickness, protection and post shave feel were top-notch. Only Nuavia gave me better results. My next purchase is going to be Glissant Adagio.
I have plenty of B&M soaps, both Pure2O soaps, and Nuavia Rossa. All three formulas provide exceptional shaves and offer wonderful scents. However, I am likely not in the majority on this one. The performance of Nuavia and Pure is so close to me that it comes down to price, which Pure wins on big time. Some shaves I think Nuavia is slightly better, and then I shave with Pure and think it's better. I think I actually like the type of lather I get from Pure better, and the post shave is not much different, though maybe Nuvia has a slight edge there.
Wow...that's exactly what I think of the performance of these two soaps. What does the majority think around here?
I just hope Marco releases new versions of Pure20 soon because Vetiver is not my favorite of scents. But for $15, I can't really complain.
Have you used Sudsy Soapery? If not, you should give those soaps a try. They sell for around $12...and if you don't like them...you can't really complain.
(07-17-2016, 09:37 PM)Hobbyist Wrote: I personally like B&M better than Nuavia and Pure. However, that does not mean it is better, but for my skin and beard it seems to be. These soaps are all so close I hate to even choose, but I find myself grabbing B&M more than Nuavia or Pure. Regardless of my preference, I still highly recommend Nuavia and Pure.
Well, you just made my decision to buy B&M soap a lot easier.