I hope you have an idea about the kind of quality service you're providing to the wet shavers around the world, because for someone like me, who suffered from atrocious shaves, your videos were/ are a boon to say the least. I had really bad experience in shaving for years and there was no one to talk about it. This year I came across your channel and some others as well. I'm really pleased to say that I look forward to shaving because of your humble, genuine and easy to relate informative videos. Stay safe, keep sharing your thoughts/ experience with us. From the six soaps, Tabac is on the way. I'm still new in wet shaving and taking the soap collecting slowly.
As someone that has been a Merkur blade and Williams Mug soap guy for years, I have found myself having to venture into new territory. The original Merkur blades are no more and made in Czech Republic (I tried one and half way thru the shave it felt like a bottle cap) and now that Williams is no more (I do still have 5-6 pucks), I am trying new soaps as well. The Dovo blades are still made in Germany and so far, feel like they are really close to the original Merkurs and I am trying new soaps, so I will have to give these a try as well. I plan on using a Feather blade for the first time on my next shave, just to see how I like it. Thanks for the info and look forward to watching more videos
I now always use the Arko as it lathers really well and is kind to my skin. The odd smell is the Tallow in it. I also love the Taylors, especially the Eton College collection with the matching Aftershave. But all Taylors make my skin really sore, even the sensitive one. I love Arko because it it easy to use and it great for my skin. I really enjoyed the reviews. Dave.
I see your production team created a nice domestic studio set to simulate your home kitchen for more intimate discussion videos. Nice touch! I have four of the soaps you list (Cella, Tabac, Arko and Proraso). Tabac's luxurious lather along with the terrific ceramic bowl are classic. I like the smell of Cella so much that I open it every so often just to smell it! I hear nothing but good things about Mitchell's Wool Fat and would like to try it. I think you might also like the smell of Edwin Jagger's Sandalwood soap. It took me awhile to figure out how to get a decent lather with it, but the sandalwood smell is excellent. I would add Williams Mug Soap to the list just to be sure you have the soap that practically started it all in 1840! The box has that almost two century old look to it, too! For about US 1.19 per puck, how can you go wrong? Some have said they had problems creating a lather, but personally, I've have had excellent shaves with it. It has a clean Ivory soap scent and really takes you back to the early days of shaving. I drop of glycerine makes a even thicker lather. Here's a good thread that discusses its history: straightrazorplace.com/soaps-creams/100160-williams-shaving-soap-history.html Those are about the only soaps I have at this time. I have many more shaving creams in tubes.
I'm amazed I couldn't remember seeing this video, so I watched it again! If I hadn't commented last year, I never would have known I watched it! That's what happens when you've watched about a thousand shaving videos in the interim! Since my last comment, I added Mitchell's Wool Fat so TOBS Sandalwood is the only one of the six I don't have yet. I'll add to my previous comment that EJ's sandalwood scent is among the best, but the soap itself doesn't offer much in the way of protection.
Thanks for the video. I am going to try the Cella on your recommendation. If it cost me more than a fiver, I will expect you to send me the difference ;) Please keep posting the vids.
ARKO smells like plain IVORY soap, nothing special and kind of boring. When you first open the package the initial scent is strong, but dissipates in a few days. The scent reminds me of old school barber shops. But the time honored tallow (from sheep fat?) formula builds a spongy foam that is very gentle on the skin and protects well during the shave.
I have 4 out of the 6 - Arko, Proraso, Taylor's & Tabac, interestingly all relatively old products that have stood the test of time & more than hold their own against modern soaps!
Wonderful! Toobs, Sandlewood has been the standard for me since the beginning of wet shaving . Matched with Pinaud's Clubman can't be beat in my estimation. Still looking for a good Bay Rum aftershave however. Cheers Kevy!
Been shaving now for 18 months and have 5 of them (not tabac). Can't get along with Arko or proraso white. MWF and Cella are my two favs for performance
I have TOBS sandalwood, Proraso red in the tub (and green in the tube), Tabac, and Mitchell's (recent purchase, haven't used it yet). I absolutely LOVE the scent of Taylor; it was the second cream/soap I ever bought after Proraso green, and they both hold a special place for me. Tabac takes me back to my childhood. When I first got it, I KNEW I'd smelled it before; turns out my dad had the aftershave when I was growing up. That Cella sounds too intriguing, I'm gonna have to check that one out. Great choices, Kevy.
Thanks Benjamin. Yes, threw a reason these soaps are still being made today...they just work great. Cella is another good one to have in the shave den. Kevy 😀👍
Huge factor for me is to avoid single use plastics, so Tabac & Mitchell’s best for that reason. Love Tabac. So soapy, I avoid blooming it. Must try Mitchell’s. Thanks.
Once you finish a Cella, Proraso or Arko tub just clean it out and add a Haslinger puck (60g so fit into anything) and you have snuck a 7th classic into the den...
The Italians make some amazing shaving products. Love my tubs of Proraso and Cella. Some of the best inexpensive creams/soaps. I wish I could find Proraso and Cella in stores locally as opposed to something like VDH Deluxe soap.
I have prorasso red. im building my shave den and hoping to get all of what you presented. great video! check out my channel on you tube called the shave lion. cheers roger
I have all of those soaps Kevy and they're all great in their own way. However you need to expand your list to the Seven Super Soaps. Everyone should have at least one Godrej Shaving Round in their bathroom. An unassuming olde time soap from India that never fails to give a great shave.
Peter Claxton Thanks Peter. I've never heard of Godrej soaps. I just googled it and their soaps seem to get good feedback from the shaving community. Another one to look out for and add to the list! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 👍
I appreciate that all of your choices are pretty cost effective. Tabac can run a bit of money but you get so much and it lasts forever. I've found that I'm usually disappointed by more expensive soaps and creams because I expect them to blow me away but they are only just as good (or sometimes less good) than these basic, frugal choices.
What a great comment Joshua!!You are correct in what you say. It is nice to use expensive soaps and creams now and again but they aren't that much better than the ones that have been around for many years. Cheers...Kevy
My favourite soaps are Mitchell's Wool Fat, Proraso and Arko. Taylor's of Old Bond Street Sandalwood is a good soap but dries my skin. I want to try Cella and Tabac.
also mark szorady is a nice person and kensurfs ( James bond lover ), my wife is always asking why are these wet shavers all so great persons, I know why, since wet shaving makes us very happy every morning , that's why haha, smelling wonderful scents , using nice brushes and testing new blades and razors , greetings from Mexico , Robert, you have to see the video where our kevy is visiting a shop , the owner or the shop is an unbelievable polite, educated and professional person, really incredible , the video is " a visit to the gentlemens groom room shaving shop ", there kevy did a wonderful visit, I see this video everytime a feel that i need a motivation
Is there a noticeable difference between the Arko stick and soap in the container? I've been using the stick, haven't tried the soap in the container as yet. The sticks are great. So are my Proraso Green and Red soaps. These are my favourites and go-to shaving soaps. You can't go wrong with these. Scent is subjective. Some like them, some don't. I hv no issues with scent. In terms of performance, Arko and Proraso are both great.
Well Kevy, I tried Cella and loved it, same with Tabac. I'll always keep them in my rotation. But Kevy... Should I say this? I don't want to hurt Kevy's feelings. OK here goes... I'm glad Turkish peasant-farmers can afford a good shave (if not a luxurious one), but Kevy, life's too short for Arko, ha ha.
I love Proraso green, I have Tabac and PAA Cavendish (which cost a lot, but works and smells great), and I have had some great shaves lately with Razorock Caribbean Holiday. But I always go back to the proraso. It's inexpensive, smells great and works so well. BTW I have the soap, but prefer the cream.
Hi Kevy, thanks for the reply. This morning I tried Proraso soap again but after watching a few videos, decided to give it a bit more time lathering (about a minute or so) and wow, I wasn't disappointed. The lather was so thick and creamy. I think that sometimes we have gear but maybe don't use it in the correct way and watching videos from you and others, certainly helps me to get a great shave so thanks Kevy!!!
@@nicknewey6152 That's great to hear Nick. Soaps are quite cheap. Dont be afraid to load the brush with plenty of it and experiment with adding water to the lather. Just have fun with it. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
I like to use Arko and mix it with another soap. Also I have menthol crystals I melt down in avocado oil to get a great thick menthol lather. I've many artisans soaps and creams. Thanks
Taylor of old Bond Street pepper mint!! It’s my number one and always will be. It’s so slick, smells so nice, sticks on the face and I always get a great lather 😀
Great video Kevy Love ti and Excellent Choice as I’m setting my shaving Den and this is exactly my opinion on soaps.. Arko is great they use it a lot in Turkey and very popular even Dr. Oz is using it👍🏼👍🏼 Also Impressed Taylor of Old Bond more than with Dr.Harris actually.. Rest is awesome Choice good old tradition Soaps Cheers Alan
oh, thanks to your videos, now I am preparing my shave den , my wife is not very happy since she does not understand why I need so many different soaps since I am maybe going to live a couple more years since I am old , but nevertheless I need at least one soap for every day of the month , haha greatings from Mexico, I like a lot your vids, you are a nice person .
@@kevyshaves4109 yes you are right , but you are a professional , I am only a normal person who likes to shave the old way, greetings from mexico, I like also your english accent, when i visited edinburg schotland the way people are speaking there english is also very nive ( by the way I am from the north of belgium , antwerp, but live since many years in mexico )
Awesome video buddy. Btw. U clean up pretty nicely there bro. Lol. I've thought about my soaps of choice if we had the zombie apocalypse. Lol. Thanks for sharing man. I enjoyed it.
I have all of these soaps, except Arko. I never tried Arko, so going to give it a try. I love TOBs sandalwood, and I recommend TOBs for the beginner. I absolutely love TOBs, Mitchell's, Cella, and Tabac. I am not a fan of proraso only due to the scents. Proraso is excellent quality and price. Great list Kevy !
I do have Arno I actually like the smell of it, it lathers up nice enough though TOBS is the best for me in that category. I actually save the lather left over and use it the next time and it still work well for me but TOBS Sandlewood is the mildest smelling.
Notes are probably wrong for the Mitchwell's Wool Fat Kevy because it says 1893 on the bowl ;) What about the white Proraso? Is that sensitive skin or something like that? What do you think of it?
Adam Perkins I think 1893 is maybe when Mitchell's started making soap. But the soap with lanolin wasn't made until the 1930's. All the details are on their website. It's great stuff. mitchellswoolfatsoap.co.uk/about-us/ Cheers. Kevy 😀
Good stuff. I especially love Proraso, but Tabac is not for me. Somehow I connect the Tabac smell to old men, although it's really age neutral. In 70's there were tobacco smoke everywhere and men were using Tabac. Maybe I'm just struggling with my middle age crisis. 50+ years and still going wrong. ;-)
Williams is a classic soap too but I've heard they are discontinuing making it. Wether that's true or not that's why I don't include it in this line up. Maybe for the next super six it will be in there. Thanks for commenting 😀
+Kevy Shaves oh!!! no complaints with the list. I was just thinking of all the soaps that has been around 100 yrs. or more. this was a great video, because these are the soaps that all new artisan soaps are measured. simply put, the soaps you mentioned were 1st they set the bar. cheers🍻!
Why would I have to have something I do not like? Thank you for the info on the Soaps. I just started trying to find better products because I have to shave every day now.
Anthony Perez Cheers Anthony. I put these as the top 6 as they are readily avaivle to buy in most countries. Some artisan soaps cost a lot ro buy and ship. Everyone's super 6 soaps will be different cheers. Kevy 👍
I’ve been wet shaving for about 35 years and for me, the key element is that I can only use non-scented or perfumed soaps. My skin just reacts to it, and I know through experience it’s not the razors as such ie razor burn, just the scented bit, so I am more limited.
My first opportunity to watch one of your vids. Nicely done, I like the fact that as divided as some are about some of your choices, you spoke to the history/tradition and that YOU liked them. I'm one of those people whose first choice of cream was TOBS Sandalwood and unfortunately, I broke out pretty badly. Oh well, it's not like it was hard to trade. I've never tried Arko, but really wan to try TABAC. THAT SAID.....MWF and Cella are staples and both perform exceptionally well. Last night I shaved with MWF and it was like going to a restaurant you love and saying to yourself, "why don't I come here more often?" Nicely done. Okay, I have a few question for YOU. I noticed in your Instagram photos that you have used Simpson's cream: 1) have you experienced or heard people talk about some of the issues mentioned with TOBS? 2) what is your favorite scent? 3) how would you rate its performance? Sorry to ramble. Subscribed and thanks again! Cheers ~ Jack
Hey Jack, MWF is a great soap. Not much scent but very good if you're sensitive to certain ingredients in soaps & creams. To answer your questions... 1) I have heard TOBS does not agree with some people's skin, especially the sandalwood scent for some reason. Personally, I've never had any issues with any TOBS products. 2) Ooh, that's a difficult one! So many great scents out there just now. If I had to choose 3 scents at the moment they would be...K Shave Worx Cure For A Bellyache which is a coconut & lime scented soap. Then Geo F. Trumpers Spanish Leather cream, I love the scent on that and finally RazoRock XXX which is a take on Aqua DI Parma and is just beautiful! 3) The 3 I mentioned all perform wonderfully well but I would say the best performer in my opinion would be the K Shave Worx soaps which really are outstanding in both scent, performance and post shave feel. Great questions, I hope that answers them for you. Cheers...Kevy 😀
Wow, talk about coincidence. I posted to a page on FB about wanting to add a dedicated lime soap and after shave. 3 ppl mentioned K Shave Worx "Limelight" soap and aftershave. The price is excellent, free shipping, and many people have talked about both their performance and scent. ACES!
I am not a beginner wet shaver but I don't have any of those brands in my den. :( An oversight that I assure I will correct shortly. I really do appreciate the recommendations and will acquire one of the soaps mentioned in my next shaving supplies order(along with the OSP mentioned in a prior video). Thank you for the information.
I have Arco, Tobac and Proraso. I need to add the others to my "to buy" list. I also like Tiki Bar, Cattie's Bubbles and Soap Commander. If I had to choose only one, it would be Tiki Bar. What would you choose?
Allen Sandusky if I had to choose one of the super 6 it would be Tabac. If I had to choose only one brand of soap it would be Wickham soap from the UK. All the best. Kevy 👍
Can you tell me the difference from can shave cream, as compared to the soaps? Also i am about to switch to DE can you recommend a shaver? Thank you, I enjoy your videos.
The canned shave cream has ingredients in there that isn't particularly good for your skin using it long term. Usually the artisan soaps have excellent ingredients in there that help condition and hydrate your skin and make it feel better after the shave. Also, the soaps from artisans have better cushion and glide making it easier for the razor to pass over the bristles. I would recommend for a shaver/razor, either an Edwin Jagger DE89 or a Merkur 34C. Both great razors that will serve you well. Cheers. Kevy :)
Great Video Kevy, I agree with you they are all great soaps, I've just bought TOBS Grapefruit fantastic scent really wakes you up in the morning especially if you have to get up early - all the best Mark.
I would say Cella is the answer to your question. It was a fiver when this video was made. Might be a little more expensive these days. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Great video Kevy - I have all the soaps you mention and I agree with everything you say. I maybe would have made it a sensational seven and added Palmolive to the list. If I could only have one it would be Tabac, how about you?
In my case, my top 6 are all US Artisan Soaps (most moisturizing soaps for my dry skin): Cold River Soap Works (Select V2) Mike's Natural Soaps Barrister & Mann Shannon's Soaps Mystic Water Soap Commander
Haven't ventured beyond TOBS and Proraso, but never heard of these. Just checked out Barrister&Mann and their soaps and after shaves look promising. Thanks for sharing.
From reading on a lot of forums and Reddit groups, there is a lot of "soap snobbery" with regards to Proraso in my opinion. Proraso is excellent for anyone wet shaving on a budget, but at the same time it is still a good product, and like you Kevy, I will always have Proraso in my den. I'm planning on getting some TOBS shortly, as I want to try using a shaving cream (which is what the TOBS is you showed in this video) and see how my lathering is with it, as with this you need to scape a small piece (roughly almond sized) out of the tub and into the brush, and from there its a choice or directly face lathering or bowl lathering, I would probably go with bowl lathering, as I seem to get my lather better with that method. Another great vid, look forward to seeing more 🙂👍🏼
I always think the only way to know if a soap is any good for you is to try it out for yourself. Shaving is very subjective in all areas - blades, razors, soaps, cream etc. What one person likes, another won't. I like Proraso for what it is. Sure, it's not the best soap out there but it does the job, and for me, performs well and I like the scent and also the price of it. TOBS creams are another one that I think should be in every shave den. There's plenty of scents to try out too. It's sometimes easier to control the kind of lather you want in a bowl. Cheers. Kevy :)
Cella is a great fall/winter soap with the light almond marzipan aroma. Pair it with a Bay rum and it can't be beat.
I hope you have an idea about the kind of quality service you're providing to the wet shavers around the world, because for someone like me, who suffered from atrocious shaves, your videos were/ are a boon to say the least.
I had really bad experience in shaving for years and there was no one to talk about it.
This year I came across your channel and some others as well.
I'm really pleased to say that I look forward to shaving because of your humble, genuine and easy to relate informative videos.
Stay safe, keep sharing your thoughts/ experience with us.
From the six soaps, Tabac is on the way. I'm still new in wet shaving and taking the soap collecting slowly.
Thank you for the kind words. Cheers. Kevy 😀
As someone that has been a Merkur blade and Williams Mug soap guy for years, I have found myself having to venture into new territory. The original Merkur blades are no more and made in Czech Republic (I tried one and half way thru the shave it felt like a bottle cap) and now that Williams is no more (I do still have 5-6 pucks), I am trying new soaps as well. The Dovo blades are still made in Germany and so far, feel like they are really close to the original Merkurs and I am trying new soaps, so I will have to give these a try as well. I plan on using a Feather blade for the first time on my next shave, just to see how I like it. Thanks for the info and look forward to watching more videos
First World Problem - you can only have six soaps!
Proraso is my go to and I don’t know why, I have a lot of quality soaps but I just love reaching for Proraso
Proraso is a great soap. I've not used it in a while. I must use it soon. Have you tried the Prorsao creams? They're excellent. Cheers. Kevy :)
Kevy Shaves I have not tried the creams yet.
I just ordered Proraso for my first shaving soap and am looking forward to trying some of the others!! Thanks for the advice
Hi Joe. I'm sure you'll enjoy the Proraso soap, it's a great one to get you started. All the best. Kevy 👍
It was my first soap as well. It's a great start!
I now always use the Arko as it lathers really well and is kind to my skin. The odd smell is the Tallow in it. I also love the Taylors, especially the Eton College collection with the matching Aftershave. But all Taylors make my skin really sore, even the sensitive one. I love Arko because it it easy to use and it great for my skin. I really enjoyed the reviews.
Dave.
Thanks Dave 👍
Hope we get an updated list in the future.
I see your production team created a nice domestic studio set to simulate your home kitchen for more intimate discussion videos. Nice touch!
I have four of the soaps you list (Cella, Tabac, Arko and Proraso). Tabac's luxurious lather along with the terrific ceramic bowl are classic. I like the smell of Cella so much that I open it every so often just to smell it! I hear nothing but good things about Mitchell's Wool Fat and would like to try it. I think you might also like the smell of Edwin Jagger's Sandalwood soap.
It took me awhile to figure out how to get a decent lather with it, but the sandalwood smell is excellent.
I would add Williams Mug Soap to the list just to be sure you have the soap that practically started it all in 1840! The box has that almost two century old look to it, too! For about US 1.19 per puck, how can you go wrong? Some have said they had problems creating a lather, but personally, I've have had excellent shaves with it. It has a clean Ivory soap scent and really takes you back to the early days of shaving. I drop of glycerine makes a even thicker lather. Here's a good thread that discusses its history:
straightrazorplace.com/soaps-creams/100160-williams-shaving-soap-history.html
Those are about the only soaps I have at this time. I have many more shaving creams in tubes.
Yes, the set design team did a fantastic job!! I have the Williams soap too but I haven't tried it yet. Too many soaps!!
I'm amazed I couldn't remember seeing this video, so I watched it again! If I hadn't commented last year, I never would have known I watched it! That's what happens when you've watched about a thousand shaving videos in the interim!
Since my last comment, I added Mitchell's Wool Fat so TOBS Sandalwood is the only one of the six I don't have yet. I'll add to my previous comment that EJ's sandalwood scent is among the best, but the soap itself doesn't offer much in the way of protection.
The Taylor you have is the cream not the soap
arko is HUGE in Turkey.....my dad used arko his whole life together with Tabac, those brands always remind me....
It's great how different smells can bring back memories. Cheers. Kevy 😀
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I want Cella eating
Brilliant video Kevy some great staples in there - i have all 6 of these
Would love to see what your current top 6 looks like after all these years later
Thanks for the video. I am going to try the Cella on your recommendation. If it cost me more than a fiver, I will expect you to send me the difference ;) Please keep posting the vids.
It would be great to have your 6 from now, 6 year’s after
My Super Six: (Proraso RED, GREEN and WHITE) x 2
;)
Arko smells so bad :D
Tomsterr Ha ha! That's cheating! Lol! Still, all good choices. Arko doesn't smell great but it's the performance that counts for me! Cheers. Kevy 👍
ARKO smells like plain IVORY soap, nothing special and kind of boring. When you first open the package the initial scent is strong, but dissipates in a few days. The scent reminds me of old school barber shops. But the time honored tallow (from sheep fat?) formula builds a spongy foam that is very gentle on the skin and protects well during the shave.
Dont worry Kevy..with BREXIT out..you can now get all your US soaps...trade off right....
Y Pure Ha ha! Yes, let's hope so! Kevy 👍
Cella is almond oil. Very popular in good italian barber shops
I have 4 out of the 6 - Arko, Proraso, Taylor's & Tabac, interestingly all relatively old products that have stood the test of time & more than hold their own against modern soaps!
Agreed 😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109i use proraso , Wilkinson soaps besides other less know brands and find that Wilkinson lathers easier then most
I love arko! I sliced the stick into circle pieces and molded it into my old spice mug. Pairs well with clubman pinaud aftershave.
TheRichie213 I agree. I like it but the scent isn't for everyone. Cheers. Kevy ☺
Wonderful! Toobs, Sandlewood has been the standard for me since the beginning of wet shaving . Matched with Pinaud's Clubman can't be beat in my estimation. Still looking for a good Bay Rum aftershave however. Cheers Kevy!
Been shaving now for 18 months and have 5 of them (not tabac). Can't get along with Arko or proraso white. MWF and Cella are my two favs for performance
why you dont like proraso white?
I have TOBS sandalwood, Proraso red in the tub (and green in the tube), Tabac, and Mitchell's (recent purchase, haven't used it yet). I absolutely LOVE the scent of Taylor; it was the second cream/soap I ever bought after Proraso green, and they both hold a special place for me. Tabac takes me back to my childhood. When I first got it, I KNEW I'd smelled it before; turns out my dad had the aftershave when I was growing up. That Cella sounds too intriguing, I'm gonna have to check that one out. Great choices, Kevy.
Thanks Benjamin. Yes, threw a reason these soaps are still being made today...they just work great. Cella is another good one to have in the shave den. Kevy 😀👍
Between TOBS and Proraso, which sandalwood smell best?
Cella is amazing and the scent is one that everyone can agree on
Any fellow Proraso enthusiasts around here? I'm always having an exceptionally good day when I've used it in the morning.
Proraso should be in very shave den. Kevy 👍
Red and white Proraso! Greetings from Germany!
Well, I have all of them.😎👌
5 years later, same as before or what?
Huge factor for me is to avoid single use plastics, so Tabac & Mitchell’s best for that reason. Love Tabac. So soapy, I avoid blooming it. Must try Mitchell’s. Thanks.
Mitchell's wool fat is a great soap and so is Tabac. All the best. Kevy 👍
Once you finish a Cella, Proraso or Arko tub just clean it out and add a Haslinger puck (60g so fit into anything) and you have snuck a 7th classic into the den...
CELLA is the best for me! I get the best shaves with it! And it lathers in seconds
The Italians make some amazing shaving products. Love my tubs of Proraso and Cella. Some of the best inexpensive creams/soaps. I wish I could find Proraso and Cella in stores locally as opposed to something like VDH Deluxe soap.
VDH Scented Luxury Shave Soap is great !
I have prorasso red. im building my shave den and hoping to get all of what you presented. great video! check out my channel on you tube called the shave lion. cheers roger
Hey Roger, Proraso red is a nice smelling soap. You should try the matching splash, it's lovely. I'll check it out soon. Cheers mate. Kevy :)
I have all of those soaps Kevy and they're all great in their own way. However you need to expand your list to the Seven Super Soaps. Everyone should have at least one Godrej Shaving Round in their bathroom. An unassuming olde time soap from India that never fails to give a great shave.
Peter Claxton Thanks Peter. I've never heard of Godrej soaps. I just googled it and their soaps seem to get good feedback from the shaving community. Another one to look out for and add to the list! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 👍
I love Proraso. I have Arko..
Need to try the others.
Thanks Kevy!
Don't like arks because it has EDTA I like to avoid that as much as I can
Good list. These are all classic soaps that won't break the bank. I've tried TOBS and Proraso and I just ordered Arko
Just recently I ordered my 4th TOBS scent - cedarwood cream. Very easy to work with and the scent is amazing including the sandalwood.
I started with Proraso just because it was available at my local grocery store and that wasn’t out of a can.
I really like Proraso 🙂
Love my ARKO.
Arko Made in Turkey, please tested my shaving cream, Barbus classic Made in Slovakia thanks
I have tried all of these shave soaps, except for Taylor's . They all perform great. 👍
I appreciate that all of your choices are pretty cost effective. Tabac can run a bit of money but you get so much and it lasts forever. I've found that I'm usually disappointed by more expensive soaps and creams because I expect them to blow me away but they are only just as good (or sometimes less good) than these basic, frugal choices.
What a great comment Joshua!!You are correct in what you say. It is nice to use expensive soaps and creams now and again but they aren't that much better than the ones that have been around for many years. Cheers...Kevy
My favourite soaps are Mitchell's Wool Fat, Proraso and Arko. Taylor's of Old Bond Street Sandalwood is a good soap but dries my skin. I want to try Cella and Tabac.
You and Paul H are my favorites. You've got a nice conversational presentation, keep them coming.
Thanks Doug. That really nice of you to say that. 😀
also mark szorady is a nice person and kensurfs ( James bond lover ), my wife is always asking why are these wet shavers all so great persons, I know why, since wet shaving makes us very happy every morning , that's why haha, smelling wonderful scents , using nice brushes and testing new blades and razors , greetings from Mexico , Robert, you have to see the video where our kevy is visiting a shop , the owner or the shop is an unbelievable polite, educated and professional person, really incredible , the video is " a visit to the gentlemens groom room shaving shop ", there kevy did a wonderful visit, I see this video everytime a feel that i need a motivation
Kevy, for me TWO, ARKO and CELLA. HO and the ones I make.
Louis Leoncini Good call Louis. You make your own soap? Kevy.
Is there a noticeable difference between the Arko stick and soap in the container? I've been using the stick, haven't tried the soap in the container as yet. The sticks are great. So are my Proraso Green and Red soaps. These are my favourites and go-to shaving soaps. You can't go wrong with these. Scent is subjective. Some like them, some don't. I hv no issues with scent. In terms of performance, Arko and Proraso are both great.
Hi Mark. There's no difference. Both exactly the same soap. Kevy 👍
Well Kevy, I tried Cella and loved it, same with Tabac. I'll always keep them in my rotation. But Kevy... Should I say this? I don't want to hurt Kevy's feelings. OK here goes... I'm glad Turkish peasant-farmers can afford a good shave (if not a luxurious one), but Kevy, life's too short for Arko, ha ha.
Ha ha! I enjoy Arko. It's not the best scent but I can live with it. The performance is great. Cheers. Kevy 😀
I love Proraso green, I have Tabac and PAA Cavendish (which cost a lot, but works and smells great), and I have had some great shaves lately with Razorock Caribbean Holiday. But I always go back to the proraso. It's inexpensive, smells great and works so well. BTW I have the soap, but prefer the cream.
Sounds good Nick. I don't think I've ever tried any Proraso cream. That's amazing! I'll need to pick some up. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Hi Kevy, thanks for the reply. This morning I tried Proraso soap again but after watching a few videos, decided to give it a bit more time lathering (about a minute or so) and wow, I wasn't disappointed. The lather was so thick and creamy. I think that sometimes we have gear but maybe don't use it in the correct way and watching videos from you and others, certainly helps me to get a great shave so thanks Kevy!!!
@@nicknewey6152 That's great to hear Nick. Soaps are quite cheap. Dont be afraid to load the brush with plenty of it and experiment with adding water to the lather. Just have fun with it. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Hi Kevy, I got some Cella this week and I've been amazed how this smells and performs. Fantastic stuff!
Cella 10:59 Google translate: crema da barba = shaving cream
all 'olio di mandorla = with almond oil
Excellent, all of these are in my den! 3 of them were my first soaps. Using these soaps you will definitely appreciate and love Wet Shaving.
You're absolutely correct with that comment Edwin! Cheers. Kevy 😀
Enjoyed your review. Got my Cella today 😊 Agree, the scent is amazing. Almost a blend of almond, coconut and cherry. Keep up the videos. Thanks.
Manuel S Thank you Manuel. That's a great description of the scent of Cella. I get a kinda cherry note in there too. Brilliant! Cheers. Kevy 👍
Arko is better than shaving soaps that smell like perfume. I'm eager to try Tabac.
We have an incredibly similar taste. I own each of theses except from the MWF. Excellent choices.
Proraso green was my first tub by recommendation on amazon. TOBS sandalwood was my second tube and it is my favorite sandalwood scent.
Just picked up cella soap and AS from Amazon looking forward to it.
I read the splash is a nice clean scent different from soap 👍
Have you tried Arran Aromatics soap or cream, the Bay Citrus is fantastic..as is their Driftwood
I've not tried them yet. I have been in one of their shops and the soaps did smell delicious!! Another one that's on my list!
hi kevy from turkey all the time :)
I like to use Arko and mix it with another soap. Also I have menthol crystals I melt down in avocado oil to get a great thick menthol lather. I've many artisans soaps and creams. Thanks
Taylor of old Bond Street pepper mint!! It’s my number one and always will be. It’s so slick, smells so nice, sticks on the face and I always get a great lather 😀
El CELLA un poco mejor que el Proraso. El Vitos es muy barato y muy buen jabón
Saludos
Great video Kevy Love ti and Excellent Choice as I’m setting my shaving Den and this is exactly my opinion on soaps..
Arko is great they use it a lot in Turkey and very popular even Dr. Oz is using it👍🏼👍🏼
Also Impressed Taylor of Old Bond more than with Dr.Harris actually..
Rest is awesome Choice good old tradition Soaps
Cheers
Alan
if I had to pick one it would be cella
I would have to say the same! Gotta love Cella!
+Kevy Shaves Cella smells fantastic! I wonder how a Cella aftershave would be.
+Shave- a-thon Oooh, now there's an idea...
got the arko, tobs, the proraso red and white. i dont have the tabac or Mitchells or cella yet.
Fantastic product Kevy! I love tabac soap!
Thanks Marco! Me too, I love Tabac!
man after my own heart - i have all of the six - each of them, to my mind, top drawer - great selection
Cheers. You have excellent taste! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 👍
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oh, thanks to your videos, now I am preparing my shave den , my wife is not very happy since she does not understand why I need so many different soaps since I am maybe going to live a couple more years since I am old , but nevertheless I need at least one soap for every day of the month , haha greatings from Mexico, I like a lot your vids, you are a nice person .
Thank you Robert. Show your wife my shave den tour video. Then she'll say to you...well maybe you don't have too many soaps! 😂😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 yes you are right , but you are a professional , I am only a normal person who likes to shave the old way, greetings from mexico, I like also your english accent, when i visited edinburg schotland the way people are speaking there english is also very nive ( by the way I am from the north of belgium , antwerp, but live since many years in mexico )
@@kevyshaves4109 sorry nice not nive
Awesome video buddy. Btw. U clean up pretty nicely there bro. Lol. I've thought about my soaps of choice if we had the zombie apocalypse. Lol. Thanks for sharing man. I enjoyed it.
Sir! You have good shave soap pleasure. All of them wonderfull.
I have all of these soaps, except Arko. I never tried Arko, so going to give it a try. I love TOBs sandalwood, and I recommend TOBs for the beginner. I absolutely love TOBs, Mitchell's, Cella, and Tabac. I am not a fan of proraso only due to the scents. Proraso is excellent quality and price. Great list Kevy !
I do have Arno I actually like the smell of it, it lathers up nice enough though TOBS is the best for me in that category. I actually save the lather left over and use it the next time and it still work well for me but TOBS Sandlewood is the mildest smelling.
Notes are probably wrong for the Mitchwell's Wool Fat Kevy because it says 1893 on the bowl ;) What about the white Proraso? Is that sensitive skin or something like that? What do you think of it?
Adam Perkins I think 1893 is maybe when Mitchell's started making soap. But the soap with lanolin wasn't made until the 1930's. All the details are on their website. It's great stuff.
mitchellswoolfatsoap.co.uk/about-us/ Cheers. Kevy 😀
new subscriber and really enjoying the vids! Classics are the best. Keep it up!
Thanks Angel, I appreciate your support. 😀
Good stuff. I especially love Proraso, but Tabac is not for me. Somehow I connect the Tabac smell to old men, although it's really age neutral. In 70's there were tobacco smoke everywhere and men were using Tabac. Maybe I'm just struggling with my middle age crisis. 50+ years and still going wrong. ;-)
Yes, Tabac is a scent which some people either love or hate. Ha ha, I think I'm heading for. A middle age crisis too! Lol! 😂 Cheers. Kevy 👍
great list for classics, but what about Williams??? That's a classic
Williams is a classic soap too but I've heard they are discontinuing making it. Wether that's true or not that's why I don't include it in this line up. Maybe for the next super six it will be in there. Thanks for commenting 😀
+Kevy Shaves oh!!! no complaints with the list. I was just thinking of all the soaps that has been around 100 yrs. or more. this was a great video, because these are the soaps that all new artisan soaps are measured. simply put, the soaps you mentioned were 1st they set the bar. cheers🍻!
Well done, Kevy! I have the Proaso green and Cella. My next soap will be something from Taylor's. Keep posting and I'll keep watching.
+runnerpsu What did you get from Taylor's?
+Kevy Shaves I purchased their Sandalwood! Love it!!!!!!
+runnerpsu Great choice! 😀
Why would I have to have something I do not like? Thank you for the info on the Soaps. I just started trying to find better products because I have to shave every day now.
Anthony Perez Cheers Anthony. I put these as the top 6 as they are readily avaivle to buy in most countries. Some artisan soaps cost a lot ro buy and ship. Everyone's super 6 soaps will be different cheers. Kevy 👍
They are good...but I think it's a spare room you'll be needing to extend the 'shave den' - good videos
I’ve been wet shaving for about 35 years and for me, the key element is that I can only use non-scented or perfumed soaps. My skin just reacts to it, and I know through experience it’s not the razors as such ie razor burn, just the scented bit, so I am more limited.
Most of the very good artisans make unscented soaps. It's a shame your skin reacts. How do you get on with splashes or balms? Kevy 🙂
My first opportunity to watch one of your vids. Nicely done, I like the fact that as divided as some are about some of your choices, you spoke to the history/tradition and that YOU liked them.
I'm one of those people whose first choice of cream was TOBS Sandalwood and unfortunately, I broke out pretty badly. Oh well, it's not like it was hard to trade. I've never tried Arko, but really wan to try TABAC. THAT SAID.....MWF and Cella are staples and both perform exceptionally well. Last night I shaved with MWF and it was like going to a restaurant you love and saying to yourself, "why don't I come here more often?" Nicely done.
Okay, I have a few question for YOU. I noticed in your Instagram photos that you have used Simpson's cream:
1) have you experienced or heard people talk about some of the issues mentioned with TOBS?
2) what is your favorite scent?
3) how would you rate its performance?
Sorry to ramble. Subscribed and thanks again!
Cheers ~ Jack
Hey Jack, MWF is a great soap. Not much scent but very good if you're sensitive to certain ingredients in soaps & creams. To answer your questions...
1) I have heard TOBS does not agree with some people's skin, especially the sandalwood scent for some reason. Personally, I've never had any issues with any TOBS products.
2) Ooh, that's a difficult one! So many great scents out there just now. If I had to choose 3 scents at the moment they would be...K Shave Worx Cure For A Bellyache which is a coconut & lime scented soap. Then Geo F. Trumpers Spanish Leather cream, I love the scent on that and finally RazoRock XXX which is a take on Aqua DI Parma and is just beautiful!
3) The 3 I mentioned all perform wonderfully well but I would say the best performer in my opinion would be the K Shave Worx soaps which really are outstanding in both scent, performance and post shave feel.
Great questions, I hope that answers them for you. Cheers...Kevy 😀
Wow, talk about coincidence. I posted to a page on FB about wanting to add a dedicated lime soap and after shave. 3 ppl mentioned K Shave Worx "Limelight" soap and aftershave. The price is excellent, free shipping, and many people have talked about both their performance and scent. ACES!
+Jack ha Ha! That's amazing! A sign!! Lol 👍
I am not a beginner wet shaver but I don't have any of those brands in my den. :( An oversight that I assure I will correct shortly. I really do appreciate the recommendations and will acquire one of the soaps mentioned in my next shaving supplies order(along with the OSP mentioned in a prior video). Thank you for the information.
+WolfRanger2008 You're welcome. I think at least one of these soaps should be in your den. They're all good. Thanks for watching and the comment :)
Highly agree with every single one of your picks and have them all.
drmatt357 You have excellent taste in shaving soaps! Cheers. Kevy 👍
I have Arco, Tobac and Proraso. I need to add the others to my "to buy" list. I also like Tiki Bar, Cattie's Bubbles and Soap Commander. If I had to choose only one, it would be Tiki Bar. What would you choose?
Allen Sandusky if I had to choose one of the super 6 it would be Tabac. If I had to choose only one brand of soap it would be Wickham soap from the UK. All the best. Kevy 👍
Can you tell me the difference from can shave cream, as compared to the soaps? Also i am about to switch to DE can you recommend a shaver? Thank you, I enjoy your videos.
The canned shave cream has ingredients in there that isn't particularly good for your skin using it long term. Usually the artisan soaps have excellent ingredients in there that help condition and hydrate your skin and make it feel better after the shave. Also, the soaps from artisans have better cushion and glide making it easier for the razor to pass over the bristles.
I would recommend for a shaver/razor, either an Edwin Jagger DE89 or a Merkur 34C. Both great razors that will serve you well. Cheers. Kevy :)
Kevy Shaves Thank you Sir
Kevy Shaves cheers
Mike Braun also the merker 38c if you like the 34c but want a longer handle
I have an Arko stick,Derby,Tabac,Proraso Green and "Abschaum" from Schmiere.
Great Video Kevy, I agree with you they are all great soaps, I've just bought TOBS Grapefruit fantastic scent really wakes you up in the morning especially if you have to get up early - all the best Mark.
Cheers Mark. I appreciate the comment. I have a sample of TOBS grapefruit. I haven't got round to trying it yet but it does have a great scent.
Have you tried Beaver Woodwright? If you haven't, I think you would definitely include it in your top 6. Great stuff!
I haven't. Beaver Woodright are one of the soaps that are difficult to buy direct from vendors here in the UK due to the crazy European laws!
Interesting !! Your choices are almost exactly what I have at home !! The only difference is that I have D R Harris Lavender soap instead of Arko :-)
Thanks. Good to see we seem to have he same taste in soaps! All the best. Kevy 😀
They say the one with the most fat in gives the best lather.Would you know which of these has the most fat in ? Also can't get Cella for a fiver.
I would say Cella is the answer to your question. It was a fiver when this video was made. Might be a little more expensive these days. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Great video Kevy - I have all the soaps you mention and I agree with everything you say. I maybe would have made it a sensational seven and added Palmolive to the list. If I could only have one it would be Tabac, how about you?
My favourite of the six would be Cella.
Hey Kevy - Would it be fun to do a redo of this to see what your top 'super six' are now?
Yes, I need to do an update. Kevy 🙂👍
Great job Kevy. I've got five of the six and I totally agree with your comments. Keep the videos coming my friend.
Cheers Bob! Five out of the six is good going. Merry Christmas! Kevy :)
De Vergulden hand is my soap 450 years old. and for 1,79 euro it cant be beat.
I've heard it's a great soap. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Great video Kevy. Such a refreshing change for a shaving video & review which isn't obsessed with American artisan soaps!
Thanks Richard. There are some fantastic US artisan soaps but some of them aren't as easy - or cheap - to get your hands on outside the States.
Starting your video with Arko... You got my like and subscription.
Greetings from Turkey!
Thanks! Hello from Scotland! Kevy :)
ive got 5 out of the 6 not bad .Cheers mate tabac is on my list! the only one I dont have......yet :-)
...yet! Brilliant! I like Tabac. Which is your favourite of the 5 you have?
Thanks for the review. My dad likes the sandalwood one you showed I forgot which one it was. He asked me to create a shave soap for him.
Sandalwood scents are great, there's so many different ones. Good luck, I hope your Dad likes it. Kevy 😀👍
In my case, my top 6 are all US Artisan Soaps (most moisturizing soaps for my dry skin):
Cold River Soap Works (Select V2)
Mike's Natural Soaps
Barrister & Mann
Shannon's Soaps
Mystic Water
Soap Commander
Wow, some great soaps there Heriberto! I wish all of these were easier to get here in the UK...
Haven't ventured beyond TOBS and Proraso, but never heard of these. Just checked out Barrister&Mann and their soaps and after shaves look promising. Thanks for sharing.
I love all the soaps you showed in this video!! Thumbs up for that! Cheers n' beers!! :)
Chippy Tucker Cheers Chippy! All the best for 2017. Kevy 👍
From reading on a lot of forums and Reddit groups, there is a lot of "soap snobbery" with regards to Proraso in my opinion.
Proraso is excellent for anyone wet shaving on a budget, but at the same time it is still a good product, and like you Kevy, I will always have Proraso in my den.
I'm planning on getting some TOBS shortly, as I want to try using a shaving cream (which is what the TOBS is you showed in this video) and see how my lathering is with it, as with this you need to scape a small piece (roughly almond sized) out of the tub and into the brush, and from there its a choice or directly face lathering or bowl lathering, I would probably go with bowl lathering, as I seem to get my lather better with that method.
Another great vid, look forward to seeing more 🙂👍🏼
I always think the only way to know if a soap is any good for you is to try it out for yourself. Shaving is very subjective in all areas - blades, razors, soaps, cream etc. What one person likes, another won't. I like Proraso for what it is. Sure, it's not the best soap out there but it does the job, and for me, performs well and I like the scent and also the price of it. TOBS creams are another one that I think should be in every shave den. There's plenty of scents to try out too. It's sometimes easier to control the kind of lather you want in a bowl. Cheers. Kevy :)
Yes! Long awaited. A "my top xyz ". Soaps, blades, brushes etc.
Thanks for commenting.
First produced in the 1930's ? But the date on the lid says "original 1893 formula".
1893 was when the original formula was first made. It wasn't until the 1930's that they started using that formula to produce soap.
Great choice for all👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼