Recommendations for Higher End Creams and Soaps

GA Russell · Post by **GA Russell** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:58 pm

I like Italian soft soaps such as Fitness and Cella.

sunflake · Post by **sunflake** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:26 am

Martin de Candre. It's a fantastic croap with a distinctive smell. Lathers like a champ. Love everything about it but the price and to me even that is ok.

RonCall · Post by **RonCall** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:51 am

My most beloved

soap MWF

Creme St. James of London Cedar & Clarysage (Spicy Pepper sweetened with Bay Rose, Geranium and Patchouli wrapped round Atlas Cedar)

Chaps · Post by **Chaps** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:12 pm

Clive is sending me some original Coates Almond. I am looking forward to using it. I want to thank Clive for his generosity and kindness. And thanks again for all the suggestions. You gentlemen always have and always will ROCK!!!!!!

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:08 am

My pleasure Danny, but its only yours because some other cream snob here refused the offer.....no names, but you can thank him rather than me

clive

Rambler · Post by **Rambler** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:44 pm

Taylor suggestions are a solid choice. I continue to pick up some of their cream with regularity. The price and quality make it an easy buy. I'm a one cream/aftershave kind of guy, and I have been using DR Harris Arlington for quite some time. Current supply is almost empty with a more likely than not reorder. That should mean something as I have Merz around the corner (I order DR Harris online as Merz is not a stockist).

tester · Post by **tester** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:41 pm

You don't have to spend a lot to enjoy excellence.

Best all round soap is Valobra stick.

If money is no object, MdC or Acqua Di Parma.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:49 pm

Greg, Yep, that does mean something to me.
Regards,
Gordon

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:28 am

tester wrote:You don't have to spend a lot to enjoy excellence.

Best all round soap is Valobra stick.

If money is no object, MdC or Acqua Di Parma.

I agree heartily with the first two sentences, but would have to have some time to figure out what I'd buy that might rival the performance of Valobra stick. I'm sure Valobra has peers. In my recent experiences, DR Harris and Haslinger tallow soaps are definitely there in the performance, and they do offer a variety of fragrances.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:57 am

as I have Merz around the corner

I hate you!!!

clive

p.s. forgot what an incredible online resource smallflower is....thanks

Shave4Fun · Post by **Shave4Fun** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:37 pm

Do D.R. Harris soaps still have tallow?

BTW, what does the Harris Marlboro smell like?

SharpSpine · Post by **SharpSpine** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:59 pm

Another vote for MdC. It's really not much more expensive than the likes of MWF or DR Harris in their containers. You just have to man up to pay the shipping. Take the shipping out of the equation & MdC beats 'em all hands down. Keep the shipping in & factor the cost per shave & you'll really see just how good those 6 simple ingredients can be.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:50 pm

Roger, Yes, and their Marlborough scent ( to me ) is mainly cedarwood and sandalwood.
Regards,
Gordon

Shave4Fun · Post by **Shave4Fun** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:11 am

bernards66 wrote:Roger, Yes, and their Marlborough scent ( to me ) is mainly cedarwood and sandalwood.
Regards,
Gordon

Gordon,

Thank you very much.