Mr Brian Hoffman of Barrie, Ontario who owns the First Canadian Shave Soap Company created a very nice, FREEZING soap which he named Polar Vortex. Here's a sincere review about it!
Ease of lathering: 10/10--One of the easiest soaps to lather which I ever saw.
Longevity of lather: 10/10--This lather would last for a ten-pass shave.
General skincare: 8/10--VERY, VERY cold menthol with a nice post-shave feeling.
Scent: 7/10--A few points off, but the scent is mild and quite pleasant.
Price: 7/10--Not cheap - in fact I'd call it fairly expensive. But still worth it.
Would I buy again: 9/10--I believe I would. This soap is for menthol freaks like me!
I think this is the only company in Canada producing any shaving soaps unless there are others which I never heard of. I bought it on Etsy last week and I'm quite impressed with it. Great lather, a menthol punch which is not quite as strong as a Glacial soap, but still damn STRONG and terrific skincare. I suppose I could overlook the relatively highish price!
My first Canadian freezing shaving soap
My first Canadian freezing shaving soap
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Re: My first Canadian freezing shaving soap
Never heard of him or his company and Barrie is just 40 miles from where I live. I'll have to keep an eye out. BTW, what is a "highish" price?
Bryan
Re: My first Canadian freezing shaving soap
I can understand silk as a descriptor but believe this is the first time I've seen it listed as an ingredient. Good review though.
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Squire
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Re: My first Canadian freezing shaving soap
Prairie Creations did (or does) use silk in their formulas as well. I think all that it does is to add to the ingredient list. That's not it's intended role in the formula though. What I'm saying is that it's not required for a great shave soap.
Brian
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Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
Re: My first Canadian freezing shaving soap
I agree with you, Brian.