WTB - Yardley Shave Soap

BeatlesFan · Post by **BeatlesFan** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:25 am

I am hoping to try some vintage Yardley shaving soap. Anyone interested in selling?

stanmog · Post by **stanmog** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:35 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Yardley-Sha ... dZViewItem

Only $89

Stan

reggiano · Post by **reggiano** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:56 am

That looks to be in pretty good shape, and includes the after shave as well. Still, thats a higher price than I've ever seen for YSS.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:21 am

Good things cost good money......LOL @ wetshaving being inexpensive

Clive

letterk · Post by **letterk** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:54 pm

You can find it quite regularly on ebay for under $15. Just have to keep looking.

Amyn · Post by **Amyn** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:56 pm

I do know much about vintage soaps, but is it any good assuming it would be past its shelf life?

the word "Vintage soap" evokes the same emotions as "vintage sushi"

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 3:04 pm

According to those in the know, unlike sushi, shaving soap has a very LONG shelf life.

Clive

slcsteve · Post by **slcsteve** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:39 pm

From experience......The lather quality remains but the scent diminishes. I use several vintage soaps including Yardley, Paisley's, Lentheric 'Lavande' and a cherished bowl of Houbigant 'Fougere Royal'.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:26 pm

Just to second Steve; I have a bowl of Yardley shave soap that is 50 years old, at least, and it still lathers superbly, although the scent has largely faded.
Regards,
Gordon

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:17 am

I'm still going with my theory that a top shelf soap will slightly improve with age. It adds to their mystique.

slcsteve · Post by **slcsteve** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:04 pm

Here ya go.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-YARDLEY-205 ... dZViewItem

Risky · Post by **Risky** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:14 pm

Is this another American thing? I wouldn't expect it to be very good, Yardley is associated with Grannies here in the UK!

slcsteve · Post by **slcsteve** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:54 pm

Risky wrote:Is this another American thing? I wouldn't expect it to be very good, Yardley is associated with Grannies here in the UK!

Scottish Grannies shave with Yardley? I'm astounded

jrgroucho · Post by **jrgroucho** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:26 pm

I'm not sure what my granny shaves with, but her beard is fuller than mine.

Actually, Yardley shaving soap has not been available for quit some time and is consiered 'tops' as far as shaving soap goes. When I got mine, it lookd so good, I had second thoughts of using it. I must say, I subscribe to Richard's assertion that quality soaps improve with age.

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Jeremy

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:49 pm

James, Regardless of current associations in some circles, Yardley did not hold three Royal Warrants as soapmakers simultaneously for no reason. Their stuff used to be, and the real English made stuff still is, top shelf, quality-wise. The old Yardley shave soaps were some of the best ever offered.
Regards,
Gordon