Hey Mark. This morning just for fun, I took regular Irish spring bar soap, took my inexpensive Omega brush, and Baili safety razor and had a good close shave. You can get a good shave without spending a lot of money.
Tim, this reminds me of what my what my late father used to do when I was very young. Having five kids, a wife, etc., it sometimes meant cutting some corners. I recall he would use ordinary bar soap for his shaves, as well.:) Thanks for this reminder.:)
Fully agree! however, I often go the other way and use a shave soap for soap when traveling. It is very similar to typical soap. Before bar soap, glycerine soaps or saphones, people bathed and shaved with oils. many shave soaps smell better and are better for your skin than detergent or sodium laureth bases. Some Cella or Tobac crammed into a chapstick container, and a sedef shavette and/or a disassembled 3 piece safety razor is my super compact shave kit. I have found that many women take a very positive notice of those two soaps and ask or comment. If I use them for soaps, it often leaves just enough scent to be noticed, if intimately close.
Good overview. And thanks for how you broke it down into the 3 groups. I'm looking forward to treating myself to one of the costlier artisan soaps soon. But for now all I have is the VDH, Williams and a tube of Cremo. And I gotta tell you, I like both of those puck soaps.
Hi, Ron Wright. thaks for the nice words. I made this video before I purchased from a couple of other artisan soap makers. Viewers encouraged me to get some Stirling shave soap. I did and it's awesome.:) Then, I purchased Future Fiction shave soap with Formula CK-6 from Phoenixshaving.com. Fantastic stuff!:) I absolutely love it.:) You really must try formula CK-6.:)
amazing how the world is changing , still remember that my father was shaving his whole life with the same razor ( gillette slim adjustable I believe it was ) and always with the same soap ( a dark brown shaving soap stick he bought in a very small artisan soap factory from the city of marseille france ), the reason why he used always the same shaving soap was that he and his brother who were making local beer , ( new my cousings are still making beer locally ) ,were always visiting france in order to buy their yearly stock of red wines ( france is very cheap if you are buying red wine in barrels in order to put them in bottles at home ) , so they visited the artisan shaving soap maker and bought a huge box of sticks , therefore it was always the same scent ,
Soaps for all tastes and every pockets. Great video with a lot info as always. Keep it up the great work and thanks a lot to point us the best of wet shaving. Cheers.
I am so very late to the game for proper wet shaving but you have helped me along. My face is much happier and I am enjoying the ME TIME it gives me. Cella and Proraso green are nice. Just received WSP (Wet Shaving Products) out of Arizona Rustic Vegan & All Natural and initially impressed.
Hi, DeeCeeCT. So glad to hear your wet shaving adventure is coming along smoothly. Yes, "Me Time" is a great way to put it.:) Regarding shaving soaps, as I always say, it's a great time to be doing the traditional wet shave. There is so much out there from which to choose. Check out Stirling and Phoenix Shaving. Viewers also like Catie's Bubbles and Ariana & Evans, two I still need to try and review.)
Great video. Waiting on my 1st ever safety razor to arrive 2day. I'm brand new to wet shaving & didn't get a shaving soap cuz of all the variety. Glad u broke dam near all of em down. I'll get sum when my shaving gel run out
Thanks! Really glad to hear your found it helpful.:) Enjoy the wet shaving adventure!:) As I've always said, it's a great time to be doing the wet shave. There is so much product out there from which to choose!:)
@Thomas Jefferson I echo your Arko suggestion.:) The shave stick is very pliable and can be easily formed into a bowl. And the TOOBS bowl is an excellent choice to do this.:) Re-purpose and reuse.:) Good call!:)
Awesome Video!!!!! thank you so much for making it! I just started using shaving soap and brush, and I love it! It's'so much better than the crap in the can.
Thanks, Viewpoint.:) And there are so many more high quality artisan soaps like Phoenix Shaving, Stirling, and more! A great time to be doing the traditional wet shave.:)
Nice video Mark. Some great products as well. I really like the Clubman as well just wish the size was bigger. That being said it's very handy for travel. Love the hoodie your wearing btw!! Cheers!!
Thanks, Shawn! I stopped by a local drug store (Discount Drug Mart in NE Ohio) and was happy to find the Clubman shaving soap for sale.:) Same small size. Yes, nice for travel, but really wish they offered a second, larger tub. Thanks for the thumbs up on the hoodie.:)
Great video Mark ! Nice to hear your thoughts on some I was not familiar with. Pre De Provence is probably one of my favorites out of your stack. It last forever too. I believe it is actually a quad milled soap. I just got done shaving with it when I I watched this. I came across a natural clay based soap. With essential oils. It is really different. It tends to disappear as it dries but when done shaving the clay leaves you skin like it never felt before. I nice experience. Thanks again for the video ! 👍🏼
Thanks.:) PdP is quad milled? Wow!:0 I though only triple milled. Butyeah, the stuff is great and last and lasts. I've used in many, many times and barely made a dent in it.:)
I've used Pre de Provence, Williams, Colgate, Taylor of OBS, Crabtree& Evelyn, Col. Conk. As a starter Col. Conk is great though you will go through those pucks pretty fast if used every-other-day. Williams and Colgate are super hard and last a long time....if you have hard water you may have trouble getting some amazing lather that can be achieved when you have good water. I settled Pre De Provence with as it is hard, has a clean fresh scent that I prefer, last and works well for me. Take the time to experiment, every face/beard is different and so is your water. Stick with a DE razor and quality shave soap and you will have an amazing shaving experience!!!
Mark, just this morning tried Col. Conk and was blown away at not only the wonderful. rich lather but the feeling after the shave. Guess my face likes glycerin anyway I am ordering some more. BTW, OH....... (my Alma Matera)!
I never had much luck lathering Williams. May be the hard water in my neck of the woods. I was curious if it was even still made (2024), so I just checked Amazon and you can get one whole puck for the low low cost of $41.
Hey Mark, first of all - great overview. I started with palmolive and this shaving soap gave me some great shaves. I still love it and use the creme variant always an vacations. After i tried the proraso line, which was also great. But tabac is hands down the best shaving soap so far. I used to buy it here in germany for a bit lower price. Today ive seen your cella review, i think it could match my preference as well. So far, thanks for your effort and have a great time. Btw as mentioned, im from germany. So sorry for my english.
Alex. Apologies for the late reply. Glad that you're enjoying tobacco. However they did change their formulation. So, it's no longer a total basel. If you're enjoying it now, and it's the whole version, I suggest you stock up
Alex. Apologies for the late reply. Glad that you're enjoying tobacco. However they did change their formulation. So, it's no longer a total basel. If you're enjoying it now, and it's the whole version, I suggest you stock up
You should make a 2021 update of this. With all your new soap. This is my favorite video of yours! 11:15 i never have seen a video of you using these soaps. You still have them?
Hi Mark- Very nice shaving soap overview for us; thank you! Great video with nice information on each soap. I hope you are having a great weekend and all the best!
Great video. I've tried most soaps love cella and tabac but have to say my favorite is the TOBS range particular the sensitive also Palmolive was the first cream I used when I learnt from my old man keep up the good work ;)
Thanks very much, Kurt.:) I enjoyed doing the video and talking about these soaps.:) I'm sure that, down the road, I'll revisit this again due to coming across (and using) others.:)
Great video, extremely informative. I just ordered a stick of Derby and a tub of Paraso. I love how Arko lathers and feels but I'm eager to try a soap with a different scent.
Viewers suggested Captain's Choice Bay Rum. I did a video review and it's wonderful! I can't say that it's a go-to soap just yet as it's still new to me. But, if you like Bay Rum, you may want to give it a try.:) Plus, it is a new scent. The review is at: th-cam.com/video/vxpbRuN8qnA/w-d-xo.html Also, Cella has a VERY distinctive almond and cherry scent. many say it reminds them of Christmas cookies.:) Lathers a heap in no time flat! (Affiliate link) Cella Milano Shaving Cream Soap Almond, 150 grams: amzn.to/39nvkky
Ty so much for this video i bearly started shaving with tue brush and these type of soaps i didnt know what soaps where good u helped alot apretiate it
Great overview, Mark ... thanks! You left out my personal favorite, however ... it’s not only a great shaving cream, but when frozen, a tasty dessert ... Van der Hagen-Dazs 😉 Love your videos!
Thanks for the informative vid. I've got and yse a lot of these, although my opinion of the What The Puck siaps is not too high. You've got to get some Stirling soaps if you don't have some already. Great stuff.
Thanks for this. New options I was not aware of. I've used a straight razor ever since Gillette started their 'we hate men' commercials a few years ago.-
In my experience with Mitchell’s wool fat I loved the first puck but the second puck I brought was so frustrating I threw it out. I wouldn’t have bought another but my daughter gave me a puck refill. I started to not even open it. But I did and found it to be every bit as good as the first puck. I can’t explain it but I just wanted to relate this experience.
Hi Mark, I just happened to catch this video of yours, I have a shaving channel also. I used the Williams for a long time. I use a straight and one day I was on TH-cam and found a shaving video then another and it was then that I realized that there was an entire community of wet shavers that reviewed soaps and razors...I'm subscribing and will check out whatever else you have to offer...great video Mark.
They changed the formula for Tabac. What they are selling now is a vegan version. The old formula used tallow. Look for Potassium Tallowate, and Sodium Tallowate in the ingredient list.
Honestly I was scrolling through my feed and saw you wearing an Ohio State sweatshirt lol I’m a buckeye to man! Great game last night. I subscribed. Also love paraíso red shaving cream And after shave
amazing I am only missing two soaps of your presentation , something is wrong I have to buy more soaps then haha haha ( dont have what the puck and also clubman pinaud )
instead of buying the refill of tabac ( very expensive ) I buy the stick who is very cheap and does the same job ( cut the stick in fine pieces and till my tabac ceramic bowl with it and afterwards use a metallic spoon to push the soap in the bowl.
Hello Mark I just got into wet shaving after 30+ years. I bought the Tabac in a bowl from a UK supplier as it is not available in Canada. No scent and it dries and no so rich lather, but it starts to foam pretty quick. I believe there tons of Tabac knock offs out there. I have their EDT and I m sure is fake as it diesnt last any few minutes. I may try the Mitchel Fat Wool next time. Thanks for the great collection and review.
@@MarkSzorady I bought it from UK barber shop from Ebay. Amazon sells Tabac shaving soap redicously expensive. I paid $30 Canadian for it. And Mark some of the links you posted in your videos are either price changed to too high or not available or item cant be found. I just thought to mention it to you. Thanks again.
Hey I did start wet shaving 2 years ago because I anyway had sharpening equipment and didn't like to buy razors all the time. I tried multiple cheap store bought soaps and didn't like them very much so I thought I should buy some handcrafted soaps that were pretty expensive but people said they are geogeous. Since I started making my own hand soap and it was way better than any bought soap I used it for showering from then on and for example noticed I had no more shoe smelling when you wear them all day while hiking etc. So then I thought why not formulating your own shaving soap. By now I got my recipe together but still waiting for some supplies to arrive. When it's ready to use I just had the spontaneous Idea if you could test it so I get a comparison from someone that has experience with many soaps and give me feedback on it. Where are I living? US or Europe?
Great video, you should do a video when you find more natural soaps, I have found several more natural soap brands and some are even made in United States one of the ones that I'm most interested is BayBerry coast they have soaps and creams as well as pre and after shave. Another one called the blades grim which has a variety of scented soaps, there's another brand called naked armor and one called Paragon shaving, and they both make scented soaps that are natural. There's also a brand called bib & tucker and WSP (wet shaving products) both are listed as natural. If I find anymore I'll be sure to put them down in the post for you I have a huge list of shaving supplies that I need to try a little at a time on Amazon. One of my favorite brands for the moment is lather and wood for their pre and after shave and their scented sandalwood soap I love the natural smell and natural ingredients plus that nice close shave. Oh! And a little extra tidbit I have found Amazon sells variety Razor blade packs for safety razors in varying amounts of blades, I have bought several of these they include a lot of the brands you have reviewed. It would be great for new wet shavers to try different brands and find the best shave without a large amount of money spent on one brand of blades. Some of them are close to $20 for a variety of a hundred blades. Also, some come with a block of alum.
Thanks.:) I'm now starting to look at natural soaps.:) But what constitutes a natural soap? What ingredients place it in the natural category or perhaps, keep it from being listed as a natural soap? An interesting question.:) I believe I have some Lather and Wood after shave balm.:) Nice stuff.:)
@@MarkSzorady That is a great question, a good example is your “Rugged Spice” soap if you or your viewers look at the ingredients on Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve website you can get an Idea of what to look for as far as chemicals or botanical names. Now that being said what about the other soaps that are Natural or Organic, depending on the product it is a good Idea to look up the chemical or botanical name if possible. The EWG (Environmental Working Group) Skin Deep cosmetic database is a good start to looking them up and learning about those chemicals or botanical names as well as other websites and Wikipedia. So for example In the post from earlier, I said I like Lather & Wood shave soap Basically I look for things like Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea butter), Sodium Hydroxide, Tallow, Glycerin, Honey, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Hemp, and so on, etc. If it has a long name that I can't even say aloud I look it up, if it is a botanical name that's OK If it's a chemical then I keep reading the more chemicals that are on the product that could be harmful I won't buy that product.
@@IndianaDiy Wow!:) This is great info!:) Thanks for sharing and for also pointing us to the EWG Database. I will say this regarding the natural soap form CVS&S, my razor has no soap scum residue on it after the shave. I think this speaks to the natural ingredients in the product.
Got soap from every category - Proraso Tube cream is just so hard to pass up, The white preshave and cream (menthol) is just so refeshing Also got Razorock croap- simply the best bang for your buck. The classic and xxx just got the lather, scent and slickness. Bergamot and Almond for the win. Cella In the tub is great too Hard soaps- love the Tabac, found Surrey soaps on ebay, and Barrel and oak- pretty artisan on their own, nice and foamy except the Barrel and oak. Foam doesn’t stay, but man its VERY slippery. My fave underdog is the razorock soap sticks- blue is my fav, but worth looking into. … yeah, i think i need an intervention 😬
Hi, hachi666roku. Thanks for sharing your favorites. I agree, some of these soaps that deliver a lighter foamy lather really have a LOT of slickness. A nice change of pace.🙂
Hi Mark, Just too many shave soaps out there to try. More than overwhelming. But I just discovered something really wonderful... Sir Henry's. I have El Jefe and Island Estate. Both amazing. If you are looking for something new to try, give this a shot. $30.00 for the soap and aftershave together. (the aftershave goes on like a balm, and then dries like a splash). Pretty unique.
Thanks.:) After the fact, I think the price has gone up a bit since I purchased it. It should have been moved up to the higher end due to price. But price does fluctuate up and down, so I guess it's probably in the right position.:)
Excellent video. So far I have Col. Conk and Gentleman Jon. I am looking forward to trying many more in the future. I like the description of the smell that you and others have provided for Cella but I don't like it having tallow. Is there a non tallow shave soap that has the same scent?
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, Cella has a wonderful scent! I'm not aware of any other soap (tallow or non-tallow) having a similar scent. But there is so much shave soap product out there, there's bound to be one that comes close. I'll certainly keep a lookout for one.:)
Mark Szorady, I believe u are correct. But it doesnt smell the same as cella. That almond/cherry scent is commonly found on alot of italian soaps. It is a traditional shaving soap smell around there. Vitos supercrema and extra super coco are some of the best italian soaps, and they smell quite the same as cella, they might not be vegan, tho. But if u like to check them, i can recomment. Usually extra super coco base is considered slightly better but both belong to the elite of italian mass produced shaving soaps. Personally I prefer tallow soaps but the guy was asking for vegan soap, with cella smell, so thats what I was replying to. Have a good day, sir. Merry xtmas too!
@@juliusu6615 Thank you very muxch for the wonderful information on Italian shaving soaps.:) For those interested (and I'm definitely going to follow up on this), Vitos Supercrema can be found at Connaught shaving: connaughtshaving.com/610034.html Thank you very much and Merry Christmas!:)
I really was going to participate in the Sample September but now that I have my TABAC Stick I think I’ll wait to use my samples lol 💈😁✌🏻💈 I always Rotate my hardware and software but I want to keep using it to further get used to the water ratio nd I enjoy using it
Great Review! I wanted to make some goat milk shave soaps. What are men looking for in a Handmade Shave Soap? Also what would be a good price point men are looking to spend for Organic Handmade Shave Soaps? Any Tips would be appreciated. Thank you
Thank you.:) Personally, I look for glide, slickness, good lathering quality, and a great scent.:) It doesn't have to be exotic per se, as long as it has a clean scent.:) Price point? I've spent anywhere between $8.00 and $16.00 for a good, handmade, organic, natural shave soap.:) This is a good one I like: www.coldriversoapworks.com/store/p156/schapenmelk-shaving-soap.html I either skipped over it and had not yet tried it when I made the video. HTH.:)
Hi, A Bedeker. If I think I'm going to be using it from day to day, I simply leave it in the mug and let it air dry. If I'm going to not be using it consistently, I let it fully dry and then place it in a storage container of some sort. But, I really let it air dry completely.:)
@@Shredeker420 my pleasure.:) I recommend that you give an artisan soap a try. Either PAA (non tallow) or Striling (tallow based). Bother are great although I lean towards PAA's soaps in formula CK6. But their original CK formula (CK1) is terrific too.:)
I've got sensitive skin due to dermatitis. First i thought Prorosa white shaving soap and white pre shave cream would be best for me. It's not. I've got the best results with green Prorosa pre shave cream and green shaving soap. With the white ones i got some skin irritations.
Important video for new shavers. I may add the following inexpensive and good soaps in the form of stick: Nivea , La Toja, Speick and Lea. All these are waaaaaayyyy better than Derby and Arko
Just converted to wet shaving and found your channel. What soap would you recommend for the new guy. Who doesn't mind spending money for top quality products.
Off the top of my head. From Amazon: Tabac and any of the Proraso scents. Proraso Green is menthol and eucalyptus. Terrifc kick in the morning. These cost about 10 to 16 bucks. On the artisan soap end, Phoenixshaving.com for non-tallow soaps. Forumula CK-6 is awesome! Amazing lather. Lots of scents. Check out Diver Down, Hotel Cecil, Future Fiction, High Jump 47, and Clubguy. You may wish to pair with aftershave/cologne and balms. Affiliate links: Hotel Cecil: bit.ly/37LY0WQ Hotel Cecil Artisan Shave Soap & Aftershave / Cologne | Homage To The Original Burma Shave | Formula CK-6: bit.ly/3oxuMkk ===== Diver Down Artisan Shaving Soap & Aftershave Bundle Deal | Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula | Homage to the Original Seaforth Spiced!: bit.ly/2RFZmZZ Diver Down Collection: bit.ly/2FTDlUA ===== CUBE 2.0 | 8oz Preshave Soap - New & Improved! Now a 1/2 Lb of EPIC SLICK! Expand Your Limits!: bit.ly/2xVWmCr CUBE Dock : An Intergalactic Soap Dish: bit.ly/2VJdjsg ===== Future Fiction Artisan Shave Soap - Ultra Premium Formula CK-6 - 5 Ounces of EPIC!: bit.ly/2xoPFZ8 Future Fiction Artisan Shave Soap | Crown King Original Formula: bit.ly/31bCQhk Future Fiction Artisan Shave Soap & Aftershave/Cologne Bundle Deal - Ultra Premium Formula CK-6 | 5 oz: bit.ly/2zT48xA Future Fiction Shaving Soap & Aftershave Cologne Bundles Deal | Crown King Original Formula: bit.ly/3dYuTPc Future Fiction Star Jelly Aftershave - Bright & Refreshing - Lightly Mentholated: bit.ly/2ZuY7Sx Future Fiction collection: bit.ly/3d8O4WD ===== High Jump Artisan Shaving Soap - Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula - 5 Oz: bit.ly/3eVM8SE High Jump 47 Artisan Shaving Soap & Aftershave Bundle Deal - Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula - 5 Oz: bit.ly/3eVt47e High Jump 47 Epic Artisan Shave Soap - Classic Masculine Scent (original formula): bit.ly/2XAl59d High Jump 47 Shaving Soap (original formula) & Aftershave/Cologne - Bundle Deal: bit.ly/2AHE6xH High Jump 47 Collection: bit.ly/2AzvKs7 ===== Clubguy Artisan Shave Soap - Ultra Premium Formula CK-6 | 5 Oz: bit.ly/38mzcD0 Clubguy Artisan Shaving Soap & Aftershave & Cologne Bundle Deal! - Ultra Premium Formula CK-6 | 5 oz: bit.ly/31IDWla Clubguy Artisan Shave Soap (original formula) - Classic Barbershop Scent: bit.ly/2z7bPQH Clubguy Artisan Shaving Soap (original formula) & Aftershave & Cologne - Bundle Deal! Tribute to the king of aftershaves!: bit.ly/37aiE0j Clubguy Collection: bit.ly/37svyad ===== Sphinxbeard.com has tallow based soaps with some nice exotic butters Ias I recall) folded in. Great lather. Limited scents and seletiomn at the moment. But the two I hve are quite nice, Cintrange smolder. Sphinxbeard.com Stirling soaps are tallow based and a good, basic, traditional shave soap. Lots of scents. Stirlingsoap.com
@@MarkSzorady I know right if I continue buying all these soaps I see that cost 20 bucks a tub ,i'll end up with hoarding issue with soap.I bought 12 different soaps so far but i prefer the mentholated one's and the spiced rosewood oriental duck fat but i do wash my face with them also.
Of these? Tabac.:) Only because I LOVE Tabac.:) Still lots of great artisan soaps out there, as well.:) Stirling, Phoenix Shaving, Soap Commander, etc.:)
Shavewith any bar soap or Mitchell's Wool Fat? Cut the bar soap up, put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave for a minute or so? if it foams up, stop. let cool you just went it to congeal' place in the sun, until soap hardens use dry brush more water easy does its wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
I hear in several reviews the pinaud soap is more a vanilla scent, and its different then the aftetshave.what is your opinion Mark? I have the big bottle aftershave and i love it!
Jeroen, I'd say that's fairly accurate. However, since making this video, I purchased Clubguy from PAA (an homage to clubman Pinaud) and it's scent, in many ways, is better than Clubman Pinaud IMHO. Clubguy's shaving soap and aftershave/cologne scents are more consistent from one to the other. I love Clubman.:) But Clubguy is Clubman, and then some.:)
I'vefound that Sandalwood comes in a couple of variations. Organic and theogher a bit sweet, so to speak. Proraso Red is affordable and the Sandalwood scent is on the Organic side. For Boar Brushes, give the Omega #10066 Shaving Brush Mock Ivory Handle a look. Less than 10 bucks and does a great job: (affiliae link) amzn.to/3MEgzwQ
@@MarkSzorady thanks Mark! I will consider that boar brush, but any suggestion for badger? Also since I decided to start experimenting with some essential oils to make perfumes and soap at home, what do you recommend for a good scent free-shave soap to melt and pour and add drops of essential oil of my choice? Thanks again for your quick response highly appreciated.
@@MegaAluchi Frankly, since finding syntetics, I've not used a badger brush in a long, long time. Check out the Synthetic brushes at PAA. Soft, luxurious, good backbone, etc. These are wonderful brushes and at nice price points. PAA's newest brush is called the Doppler. Love it. (Affiliate link) The Doppler: phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/products/the-doppler-26mm-perihelion-hybrid-synth-brush-new-retro-shave-tech?rfsn=4063161.c96a427 All PAA brushes: phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/collections/phoenix-shaving-brushes?rfsn=4063161.c96a427
Hi... I don't shave my beard, but I do shave my head around once a week, and I'm thinking if trying out shaving soap. However, my scalp is very sensitive, and I don't have access to Proraso sensitive skin shaving soap.. So, would anyone please advise on what to pay attention to when choosing shaving soap for sensitive scalp?? I'll be very grateful.
Hiw do you clean your puck after use to prevent mold? I was thinking about melting my puck but I'm scared to get it moldy, if you could help it would be much appreciated
Because I brush load, I simply keep the puck/ub uncapped until fully dry. This means I leave it open overnight...24 hours. When it's fully dry, I'll re-cap and store.
great reviews thanks i have a question, all refill round soaps have the same diameter and they fit in prorasi shaving bowl? i might invest the bowl if you say yes :)
Hi, vergitube. There's no "one size fits all" kind of soap. They all very in diameter and size, etc. But most can be dropped in a mug or bowl and, once wet, seem to stick fairly well. I pretty much do a face lather. I simply grab a tub/container of soap and load the brush directly. if I do a bit of bowl lathering, then I'm scooping out the soap, dropping it in a bowl. I'll then build a lather there.:)
@@MarkSzorady it was my first days in wet shaving, now i look at my question which is quite stupid. but you replied it with patience and good information. thank you for this channel and your wisdom Mark.
My Wife that I had run out of “Proraso” white, & she went to Shoppers drug store. She found proraso white in a can. I told her over the phone to pick it up. That left me with 1 question how do you use shave cream in a spray can.
@@billsandford3901 Well, I've heard that some guys actually spray some into a shave bowl and simply whip it up.:) it doesn't need much whipping, but gets on the brush so you can paint it on the face.
Hi Mr Szorady, can i ask you what soap would you reccomend me to start with? I have Proraso, Tabac, Arko and La Toja as options to buy. I don't have a bowl, so I'm really thinking about Tabac which comes with a ceramic one as i have heard, but I'm not sure. All of them seem pretty good, so if you can help me i would be grateful.
Aroth, Tabac.:) Tabac was a game changer for me.:) It makes a rich creamy lather in a snap. Love the scent and overall performance.:) Plus, the bowl is a nice bonus. If the cost is prohibitive, then Proraso white is a good second choice especially if you have sensitive skin. Proraso Green is great especially if you like a menthol and eucalyptus kick. But, of the ones you listed, Tabac would be my first choice.
Hi, Douglas Lipe.:) Sorry to hear this. I've heard that the older Williams' pucks had a better formula. I have one that i bought at an antique store a couple of years back and have resisted trying and comparing.:) I don't want to damage the box, etc.:)
Hello Mark Can you guide me from your experience what shave Soap has the a strong woody aroma and yields a good lather? I tried Red Proraso the foam ( not the soap) only to test it and I was disappointed to find out that it had almost zero sandalwood scent unlike what it is supposed to have. Thanks
You may want to give Proraso Red shave soap a ry. Very organic sort of sandalwood scent and makes a great lather. Taylor of Old Bond Street makes a delightful sandalwood shave cream. It's more on the breezy side (for lack of a better word). Now that you mention nit I need to try some artisan sandalwood soaps.
@@MarkSzorady thanks Mark. that Red line of Proraso is hard to find. Here in Canada the Proraso red is not available. I contacted US Proraso but haven't heard from them. I will definitely check the Old Bond Street. Thanks for the recommendation.
Ciao bella scelta dei saponi 👍 i miei saponi da barba sono Mondial alla mandorla che è ancora meglio di Cella. Poi Omega Aquae ottimo sapone duro poi Extro Cosmesi Tabacco e O'selvagio Tabac stick Proraso in tubo Linea Bianca, Blu, Verde. E in fine Barberia Bolognini Fresco Tutti saponi Italiani tranne il Tabac. Scusa anche la Cella Bio
Thank you very much, igoroptik! Almond Mondial is one I beleive I've seen discussed in forums.:) If it's better than Cella, then it's one I'll need to look for.:)
@@MarkSzorady Hello as its rival of the Mondial there is also the BARBERIA BOLOGNINI THE SOAP EMBROIDERED AND NOURISHING ARTISAN BEARD. It is a semi-hard soap like almond Mondial. They are very good handmade products made in Italy.
Prorasos are rough in the face Per de provence smells good but it’s also a bit rough Tabac is nice but you will smell like grandma Michelle’s Wools fat is one of the better ones
Coincidentally, I used my Art of Shaving Sandalwood soap puck (in its bowl) this morning. This is the exact same NOS puck seen in this video that I purchased off Ebay. Wow! A really nice shave! Thick rich creamy lather. The newer TAOS soaps don't have tallow in them like the one I used this morning, but I've used the newer version and it's just as good.:) You may want to give it a try.:) The Art of Shaving TAOS Shaving Soap Refill, Sandalwood, 3.3 Ounce: amzn.to/2OE0z21 With the bowl: amzn.to/34a8s5z If you can find the original formulation (with tallow), its worth having, too.:)
I'M A DIE HARD ARKO FAN ,PERFORMANCEWISE, LATHERKING!! GREAT INFORMATION MARK
Hey Mark. This morning just for fun, I took regular Irish spring bar soap, took my inexpensive Omega brush, and Baili safety razor and had a good close shave. You can get a good shave without spending a lot of money.
Tim, this reminds me of what my what my late father used to do when I was very young. Having five kids, a wife, etc., it sometimes meant cutting some corners. I recall he would use ordinary bar soap for his shaves, as well.:)
Thanks for this reminder.:)
Fully agree! however, I often go the other way and use a shave soap for soap when traveling. It is very similar to typical soap. Before bar soap, glycerine soaps or saphones, people bathed and shaved with oils. many shave soaps smell better and are better for your skin than detergent or sodium laureth bases. Some Cella or Tobac crammed into a chapstick container, and a sedef shavette and/or a disassembled 3 piece safety razor is my super compact shave kit. I have found that many women take a very positive notice of those two soaps and ask or comment. If I use them for soaps, it often leaves just enough scent to be noticed, if intimately close.
Another excellent video. You share a lot of great information very clearly and with common sense.
Thank you!:) Happy New Year!:)
Good overview. And thanks for how you broke it down into the 3 groups. I'm looking forward to treating myself to one of the costlier artisan soaps soon. But for now all I have is the VDH, Williams and a tube of Cremo. And I gotta tell you, I like both of those puck soaps.
Hi, Ron Wright. thaks for the nice words. I made this video before I purchased from a couple of other artisan soap makers. Viewers encouraged me to get some Stirling shave soap. I did and it's awesome.:) Then, I purchased Future Fiction shave soap with Formula CK-6 from Phoenixshaving.com. Fantastic stuff!:) I absolutely love it.:) You really must try formula CK-6.:)
amazing how the world is changing , still remember that my father was shaving his whole life with the same razor ( gillette slim adjustable I believe it was ) and always with the same soap ( a dark brown shaving soap stick he bought in a very small artisan soap factory from the city of marseille france ), the reason why he used always the same shaving soap was that he and his brother who were making local beer , ( new my cousings are still making beer locally ) ,were always visiting france in order to buy their yearly stock of red wines ( france is very cheap if you are buying red wine in barrels in order to put them in bottles at home ) , so they visited the artisan shaving soap maker and bought a huge box of sticks , therefore it was always the same scent ,
Soaps for all tastes and every pockets. Great video with a lot info as always. Keep it up the great work and thanks a lot to point us the best of wet shaving. Cheers.
My pleasure.)
I am so very late to the game for proper wet shaving but you have helped me along. My face is much happier and I am enjoying the ME TIME it gives me. Cella and Proraso green are nice. Just received WSP (Wet Shaving Products) out of Arizona Rustic Vegan & All Natural and initially impressed.
Hi, DeeCeeCT. So glad to hear your wet shaving adventure is coming along smoothly. Yes, "Me Time" is a great way to put it.:) Regarding shaving soaps, as I always say, it's a great time to be doing the traditional wet shave. There is so much out there from which to choose. Check out Stirling and Phoenix Shaving. Viewers also like Catie's Bubbles and Ariana & Evans, two I still need to try and review.)
Great video. Waiting on my 1st ever safety razor to arrive 2day. I'm brand new to wet shaving & didn't get a shaving soap cuz of all the variety. Glad u broke dam near all of em down. I'll get sum when my shaving gel run out
Thanks! Really glad to hear your found it helpful.:) Enjoy the wet shaving adventure!:) As I've always said, it's a great time to be doing the wet shave. There is so much product out there from which to choose!:)
@Thomas Jefferson I echo your Arko suggestion.:) The shave stick is very pliable and can be easily formed into a bowl. And the TOOBS bowl is an excellent choice to do this.:) Re-purpose and reuse.:) Good call!:)
@@MarkSzorady have you tried Castle Forbes shave cream? If not, I would highly recommend it. I personally use the Castle Forbes lime, it's fantastic.
@@triumphofwill2819 I have not. But, googling it now to try!:) Thank you!:)
Awesome Video!!!!! thank you so much for making it! I just started using shaving soap and brush, and I love it! It's'so much better than the crap in the can.
Thanks, Viewpoint.:) And there are so many more high quality artisan soaps like Phoenix Shaving, Stirling, and more! A great time to be doing the traditional wet shave.:)
I appreciate your investment and this informative opinion video for the new shave enthusiasts
Thank you!:)
Nice video Mark. Some great products as well. I really like the Clubman as well just wish the size was bigger. That being said it's very handy for travel. Love the hoodie your wearing btw!! Cheers!!
Thanks, Shawn! I stopped by a local drug store (Discount Drug Mart in NE Ohio) and was happy to find the Clubman shaving soap for sale.:) Same small size. Yes, nice for travel, but really wish they offered a second, larger tub.
Thanks for the thumbs up on the hoodie.:)
Great video Mark ! Nice to hear your thoughts on some I was not familiar with. Pre De Provence is probably one of my favorites out of your stack. It last forever too. I believe it is actually a quad milled soap. I just got done shaving with it when I I watched this. I came across a natural clay based soap. With essential oils. It is really different. It tends to disappear as it dries but when done shaving the clay leaves you skin like it never felt before. I nice experience. Thanks again for the video ! 👍🏼
Thanks.:) PdP is quad milled? Wow!:0 I though only triple milled. Butyeah, the stuff is great and last and lasts. I've used in many, many times and barely made a dent in it.:)
I've used Pre de Provence, Williams, Colgate, Taylor of OBS, Crabtree& Evelyn, Col. Conk. As a starter Col. Conk is great though you will go through those pucks pretty fast if used every-other-day. Williams and Colgate are super hard and last a long time....if you have hard water you may have trouble getting some amazing lather that can be achieved when you have good water. I settled Pre De Provence with as it is hard, has a clean fresh scent that I prefer, last and works well for me. Take the time to experiment, every face/beard is different and so is your water. Stick with a DE razor and quality shave soap and you will have an amazing shaving experience!!!
Szórády Márk,az akárhogyan nézem bizony magyar név!😊és a tartalom is nagyszerű,köszönöm,feliratkoztam!😊🙏
Mark, just this morning tried Col. Conk and was blown away at not only the wonderful. rich lather but the feeling after the shave. Guess my face likes glycerin anyway I am ordering some more.
BTW, OH....... (my Alma Matera)!
I never had much luck lathering Williams. May be the hard water in my neck of the woods. I was curious if it was even still made (2024), so I just checked Amazon and you can get one whole puck for the low low cost of $41.
Hey Mark, first of all - great overview. I started with palmolive and this shaving soap gave me some great shaves. I still love it and use the creme variant always an vacations. After i tried the proraso line, which was also great. But tabac is hands down the best shaving soap so far. I used to buy it here in germany for a bit lower price. Today ive seen your cella review, i think it could match my preference as well. So far, thanks for your effort and have a great time. Btw as mentioned, im from germany. So sorry for my english.
Alex. Apologies for the late reply. Glad that you're enjoying tobacco. However they did change their formulation. So, it's no longer a total basel. If you're enjoying it now, and it's the whole version, I suggest you stock up
Alex. Apologies for the late reply. Glad that you're enjoying tobacco. However they did change their formulation. So, it's no longer a total basel. If you're enjoying it now, and it's the whole version, I suggest you stock up
You should make a 2021 update of this. With all your new soap. This is my favorite video of yours! 11:15 i never have seen a video of you using these soaps. You still have them?
Agree. I need to update this for sure.:)
Hi Mark- Very nice shaving soap overview for us; thank you! Great video with nice information on each soap. I hope you are having a great weekend and all the best!
Thank you, Mike.:) Warming up here (finally!).:) Have a great week.:)
Great video. I've tried most soaps love cella and tabac but have to say my favorite is the TOBS range particular the sensitive also Palmolive was the first cream I used when I learnt from my old man keep up the good work ;)
Thanks for the kind words.:) I'm woth you.:) Love Cella and Tabac.:) In fact, I used Cella this morning.:) Wonderful!:)
Just awesome Mark fantastic job and something that is missed by other TH-camrs. No shave scores not all the subjectivity again great job.
Thanks very much, Kurt.:) I enjoyed doing the video and talking about these soaps.:) I'm sure that, down the road, I'll revisit this again due to coming across (and using) others.:)
Dang. Where were you when I first started wet shaving?? GREAT video, thank you!!
You are most welcome.:) Thanks for the kind words.:)
Great video, extremely informative. I just ordered a stick of Derby and a tub of Paraso. I love how Arko lathers and feels but I'm eager to try a soap with a different scent.
Viewers suggested Captain's Choice Bay Rum. I did a video review and it's wonderful! I can't say that it's a go-to soap just yet as it's still new to me. But, if you like Bay Rum, you may want to give it a try.:) Plus, it is a new scent.
The review is at: th-cam.com/video/vxpbRuN8qnA/w-d-xo.html
Also, Cella has a VERY distinctive almond and cherry scent. many say it reminds them of Christmas cookies.:) Lathers a heap in no time flat!
(Affiliate link) Cella Milano Shaving Cream Soap Almond, 150 grams: amzn.to/39nvkky
Pre de Provence, in my experience of wet shaving for over 40 years, is the gold standard.
RR,I need to crack it open again.:) Thank for the gentle reminder.)
Ty so much for this video i bearly started shaving with tue brush and these type of soaps i didnt know what soaps where good u helped alot apretiate it
Great overview, Mark ... thanks! You left out my personal favorite, however ... it’s not only a great shaving cream, but when frozen, a tasty dessert ... Van der Hagen-Dazs 😉
Love your videos!
Hi, Gary!:) Thanks very much for the kind words and fun word play!:) Gave me a smile to start my day.:)
Thanks for the informative vid. I've got and yse a lot of these, although my opinion of the What The Puck siaps is not too high. You've got to get some Stirling soaps if you don't have some already. Great stuff.
Thanks for this. New options I was not aware of. I've used a straight razor ever since Gillette started their 'we hate men' commercials a few years ago.-
The hoodie made this video much better. Go Buckeyes!
Hi, Skyler Damron.:) Agree!:) Go Buckeyes!:)
In my experience with Mitchell’s wool fat I loved the first puck but the second puck I brought was so frustrating I threw it out. I wouldn’t have bought another but my daughter gave me a puck refill. I started to not even open it. But I did and found it to be every bit as good as the first puck. I can’t explain it but I just wanted to relate this experience.
Hi Mark, I just happened to catch this video of yours, I have a shaving channel also. I used the Williams for a long time. I use a straight and one day I was on TH-cam and found a shaving video then another and it was then that I realized that there was an entire community of wet shavers that reviewed soaps and razors...I'm subscribing and will check out whatever else you have to offer...great video Mark.
Thanks very much!:) Appreciated!:) Heading over to your channel now!:)
@@MarkSzorady Thanks Mark....
They changed the formula for Tabac. What they are selling now is a vegan version. The old formula used tallow. Look for Potassium Tallowate, and Sodium Tallowate in the ingredient list.
Great video very good information some great soaps 👍
Honestly I was scrolling through my feed and saw you wearing an Ohio State sweatshirt lol I’m a buckeye to man! Great game last night. I subscribed. Also love paraíso red shaving cream And after shave
Hi, Keep it Reel TV. Thanks so much for subscribing and yes, go Buckeyes! Quite the game last night. So very happy they pulled off the win.
Hey Mark, GO BLUE!!
You forget the vergulde hand, a delicious soap from Nederland
amazing I am only missing two soaps of your presentation , something is wrong I have to buy more soaps then haha haha ( dont have what the puck and also clubman pinaud )
Amazing great video next time about Barbus big Dude. Thanks again Man. Excellent video. Take care please.
instead of buying the refill of tabac ( very expensive ) I buy the stick who is very cheap and does the same job ( cut the stick in fine pieces and till my tabac ceramic bowl with it and afterwards use a metallic spoon to push the soap in the bowl.
Hello Mark
I just got into wet shaving after 30+ years. I bought the Tabac in a bowl from a UK supplier as it is not available in Canada. No scent and it dries and no so rich lather, but it starts to foam pretty quick.
I believe there tons of Tabac knock offs out there. I have their EDT and I m sure is fake as it diesnt last any few minutes.
I may try the Mitchel Fat Wool next time.
Thanks for the great collection and review.
Are you unable to buy it through amazon?
@@MarkSzorady I bought it from UK barber shop from Ebay. Amazon sells Tabac shaving soap redicously expensive. I paid $30 Canadian for it.
And Mark some of the links you posted in your videos are either price changed to too high or not available or item cant be found. I just thought to mention it to you.
Thanks again.
Go bucks!!! Thanks for this review.
You're welcome.:)
Thanks bro. Only video i needed right now :)
My pleasure.:)
Great video full of information regarding soaps
Thank you, John.:) Glad to hear you find it useful.:)
Interesting. I’m a fan of Tabac & about to try Mitchell’s 👍
Mitchell's is great!:) Some say it's difficult to lather, tht's not been my experience. Lather's wonderfully!
Tabac is just amazing. I’m looking for more “old school” scents like Tabac.
Hey I did start wet shaving 2 years ago because I anyway had sharpening equipment and didn't like to buy razors all the time.
I tried multiple cheap store bought soaps and didn't like them very much so I thought I should buy some handcrafted soaps that were pretty expensive but people said they are geogeous.
Since I started making my own hand soap and it was way better than any bought soap I used it for showering from then on and for example noticed I had no more shoe smelling when you wear them all day while hiking etc.
So then I thought why not formulating your own shaving soap.
By now I got my recipe together but still waiting for some supplies to arrive.
When it's ready to use I just had the spontaneous Idea if you could test it so I get a comparison from someone that has experience with many soaps and give me feedback on it.
Where are I living? US or Europe?
Great video, you should do a video when you find more natural soaps, I have found several more natural soap brands and some are even made in United States one of the ones that I'm most interested is BayBerry coast they have soaps and creams as well as pre and after shave. Another one called the blades grim which has a variety of scented soaps, there's another brand called naked armor and one called Paragon shaving, and they both make scented soaps that are natural.
There's also a brand called bib & tucker and WSP (wet shaving products) both are listed as natural.
If I find anymore I'll be sure to put them down in the post for you I have a huge list of shaving supplies that I need to try a little at a time on Amazon. One of my favorite brands for the moment is lather and wood for their pre and after shave and their scented sandalwood soap I love the natural smell and natural ingredients plus that nice close shave.
Oh! And a little extra tidbit I have found Amazon sells variety Razor blade packs for safety razors in varying amounts of blades, I have bought several of these they include a lot of the brands you have reviewed. It would be great for new wet shavers to try different brands and find the best shave without a large amount of money spent on one brand of blades. Some of them are close to $20 for a variety of a hundred blades. Also, some come with a block of alum.
Thanks.:) I'm now starting to look at natural soaps.:) But what constitutes a natural soap? What ingredients place it in the natural category or perhaps, keep it from being listed as a natural soap? An interesting question.:)
I believe I have some Lather and Wood after shave balm.:) Nice stuff.:)
@@MarkSzorady That is a great question, a good example is your “Rugged Spice” soap if you or your viewers look at the ingredients on Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve website you can get an Idea of what to look for as far as chemicals or botanical names. Now that being said what about the other soaps that are Natural or Organic, depending on the product it is a good Idea to look up the chemical or botanical name if possible. The EWG (Environmental Working Group) Skin Deep cosmetic database is a good start to looking them up and learning about those chemicals or botanical names as well as other websites and Wikipedia.
So for example In the post from earlier, I said I like Lather & Wood shave soap Basically I look for things like Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea butter), Sodium Hydroxide, Tallow, Glycerin, Honey, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Hemp, and so on, etc. If it has a long name that I can't even say aloud I look it up, if it is a botanical name that's OK If it's a chemical then I keep reading the more chemicals that are on the product that could be harmful I won't buy that product.
@@IndianaDiy Wow!:) This is great info!:) Thanks for sharing and for also pointing us to the EWG Database. I will say this regarding the natural soap form CVS&S, my razor has no soap scum residue on it after the shave. I think this speaks to the natural ingredients in the product.
Got soap from every category - Proraso Tube cream is just so hard to pass up, The white preshave and cream (menthol) is just so refeshing
Also got Razorock croap- simply the best bang for your buck. The classic and xxx just got the lather, scent and slickness. Bergamot and Almond for the win. Cella In the tub is great too
Hard soaps- love the Tabac, found Surrey soaps on ebay, and Barrel and oak- pretty artisan on their own, nice and foamy except the Barrel and oak. Foam doesn’t stay, but man its VERY slippery. My fave underdog is the razorock soap sticks- blue is my fav, but worth looking into.
… yeah, i think i need an intervention 😬
Hi, hachi666roku. Thanks for sharing your favorites. I agree, some of these soaps that deliver a lighter foamy lather really have a LOT of slickness. A nice change of pace.🙂
@@MarkSzorady Thanks for making a review have you made any videos on fitting soap ( arko )into a deodorant stick? Lotta people say it can be done
@@hachi666roku My pleasure. Regarding fitting shave soap into deodorant stick, I have not done this. I'll do a little research.:)
Thanks Mark!
Hi Mark, Just too many shave soaps out there to try. More than overwhelming. But I just discovered something really wonderful... Sir Henry's. I have El Jefe and Island Estate. Both amazing. If you are looking for something new to try, give this a shot. $30.00 for the soap and aftershave together. (the aftershave goes on like a balm, and then dries like a splash). Pretty unique.
Thanks, Glenn Sherman.:) I'll give them a look.:) Yes, a lot of terrific shave soaps out there.:)
What a great video. Thank you.
Thanks very much, Metal_Slug77!:)
Nice video mark! Cella shave cream is good!I like it
Thanks.:) After the fact, I think the price has gone up a bit since I purchased it. It should have been moved up to the higher end due to price. But price does fluctuate up and down, so I guess it's probably in the right position.:)
Excellent video. So far I have Col. Conk and Gentleman Jon. I am looking forward to trying many more in the future. I like the description of the smell that you and others have provided for Cella but I don't like it having tallow. Is there a non tallow shave soap that has the same scent?
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, Cella has a wonderful scent! I'm not aware of any other soap (tallow or non-tallow) having a similar scent. But there is so much shave soap product out there, there's bound to be one that comes close. I'll certainly keep a lookout for one.:)
pickinduck its quite a common scent on italian soft soaps. Not sure whoch ones have no tallow in them, tho.
@@juliusu6615 Proraso, if I recalll correctly, is non-tallow ( I think).:)
Mark Szorady, I believe u are correct. But it doesnt smell the same as cella. That almond/cherry scent is commonly found on alot of italian soaps. It is a traditional shaving soap smell around there.
Vitos supercrema and extra super coco are some of the best italian soaps, and they smell quite the same as cella, they might not be vegan, tho. But if u like to check them, i can recomment. Usually extra super coco base is considered slightly better but both belong to the elite of italian mass produced shaving soaps.
Personally I prefer tallow soaps but the guy was asking for vegan soap, with cella smell, so thats what I was replying to.
Have a good day, sir. Merry xtmas too!
@@juliusu6615 Thank you very muxch for the wonderful information on Italian shaving soaps.:) For those interested (and I'm definitely going to follow up on this), Vitos Supercrema can be found at Connaught shaving: connaughtshaving.com/610034.html
Thank you very much and Merry Christmas!:)
Thank you
Madrid, my pleasure.:)
The “What the Puck” orange sunrise is on sale on Italian barber site for $2.99
Thanks for the heads up.:) For those interested: www.italianbarber.com/products/razorock-what-the-puck-shaving-soap-orange-sunrise-email-signup
What about the Razorock soaps displayed ? Do you ever use them?
I really was going to participate in the Sample September but now that I have my TABAC Stick I think I’ll wait to use my samples lol 💈😁✌🏻💈 I always Rotate my hardware and software but I want to keep using it to further get used to the water ratio nd I enjoy using it
Mike, glad to hear you're enjoying Tabac. For me, it was a game changer. In talking about it, viewers have lead me to many terrific artisan soaps.:)
Do you think shaving soaps expire ? Because I have mine for years.
Wish you have mentioned exactly what makes these soaps different (and the benefits) from one another, and why you would/should spend more.
This video needs to be updated. Thank you for the helpful suggestion.
Very helpful. Thanks.
Excellent video.
Thank you, Ernie.:)
Thanks Mark good info.
Great Review! I wanted to make some goat milk shave soaps. What are men looking for in a Handmade Shave Soap? Also what would be a good price point men are looking to spend for Organic Handmade Shave Soaps?
Any Tips would be appreciated. Thank you
Thank you.:) Personally, I look for glide, slickness, good lathering quality, and a great scent.:) It doesn't have to be exotic per se, as long as it has a clean scent.:)
Price point? I've spent anywhere between $8.00 and $16.00 for a good, handmade, organic, natural shave soap.:) This is a good one I like: www.coldriversoapworks.com/store/p156/schapenmelk-shaving-soap.html I either skipped over it and had not yet tried it when I made the video. HTH.:)
For the Williams soap, do you just leave them in the mugs after you’re done shaving? Or do you need a container for storage?
Hi, A Bedeker. If I think I'm going to be using it from day to day, I simply leave it in the mug and let it air dry. If I'm going to not be using it consistently, I let it fully dry and then place it in a storage container of some sort. But, I really let it air dry completely.:)
Thank you, I’m new to the soaps and wet shaving all together so I’m not savvy with the ins and outs yet. Thanks for the response
@@Shredeker420 my pleasure.:) I recommend that you give an artisan soap a try. Either PAA (non tallow) or Striling (tallow based). Bother are great although I lean towards PAA's soaps in formula CK6. But their original CK formula (CK1) is terrific too.:)
Nice job, thanks 👍
My pleasure.:) Thank you.:)
Do you use one puck per shave??
How can you be missing Taylor of old?
I've used the cream in the past. Jut don't have any available at the moment. Thanks for the reminder. I need to get some and talk about it.
Excellent video!! And what about osma french soap??
I've got sensitive skin due to dermatitis. First i thought Prorosa white shaving soap and white pre shave cream would be best for me. It's not. I've got the best results with green Prorosa pre shave cream and green shaving soap. With the white ones i got some skin irritations.
Hi, Technische Maschinenfabrik. Could it be the eucalyptus that helps?
Go Bucks!
Hey Mark, good review...and O-H
Thanks, Ray Hale.:) I-O!:)
Important video for new shavers. I may add the following inexpensive and good soaps in the form of stick: Nivea , La Toja, Speick and Lea. All these are waaaaaayyyy better than Derby and Arko
Just converted to wet shaving and found your channel. What soap would you recommend for the new guy. Who doesn't mind spending money for top quality products.
Off the top of my head. From Amazon: Tabac and any of the Proraso scents. Proraso Green is menthol and eucalyptus. Terrifc kick in the morning. These cost about 10 to 16 bucks.
On the artisan soap end, Phoenixshaving.com for non-tallow soaps. Forumula CK-6 is awesome! Amazing lather. Lots of scents. Check out Diver Down, Hotel Cecil, Future Fiction, High Jump 47, and Clubguy. You may wish to pair with aftershave/cologne and balms.
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Sphinxbeard.com has tallow based soaps with some nice exotic butters Ias I recall) folded in. Great lather. Limited scents and seletiomn at the moment. But the two I hve are quite nice, Cintrange smolder.
Sphinxbeard.com
Stirling soaps are tallow based and a good, basic, traditional shave soap. Lots of scents.
Stirlingsoap.com
the nuetrogena sensitive facial soap gets a very creamy slick shave
Hi, Wayne.:) Thanks for this.:) I'll have to look for this one. So many terrific shave soaps out there!:)
@@MarkSzorady I know right if I continue buying all these soaps I see that cost 20 bucks a tub ,i'll end up with hoarding issue with soap.I bought 12 different soaps so far but i prefer the mentholated one's and the spiced rosewood oriental duck fat but i do wash my face with them also.
@@wross5961 Right.:) It's soap.:) I sometimes use what little bit is left for hand soap.:)
sooooo. all of them are great, but which one would you reccomend for a guy who will buy the same thing until he is dead?
Of these? Tabac.:) Only because I LOVE Tabac.:) Still lots of great artisan soaps out there, as well.:) Stirling, Phoenix Shaving, Soap Commander, etc.:)
@@MarkSzorady thanks so much.
Shavewith any bar soap or Mitchell's Wool Fat? Cut the bar soap up, put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave for a minute or so? if it foams up, stop. let cool you just went it to congeal' place in the sun, until soap hardens use dry brush more water easy does its wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
I hear in several reviews the pinaud soap is more a vanilla scent, and its different then the aftetshave.what is your opinion Mark? I have the big bottle aftershave and i love it!
Jeroen, I'd say that's fairly accurate. However, since making this video, I purchased Clubguy from PAA (an homage to clubman Pinaud) and it's scent, in many ways, is better than Clubman Pinaud IMHO. Clubguy's shaving soap and aftershave/cologne scents are more consistent from one to the other. I love Clubman.:) But Clubguy is Clubman, and then some.:)
@@MarkSzorady yes i keep an eye out for clubguy. I hope it will enter a wider market soon. Thansk for you response!
Hey mark quick question how is the brand tabac? I’m thinking of ordering some
What is a good sandalwood scented (strong scent) shave soap that is affordable?
And also what do you recommend for a badger brush? Thanks
I'vefound that Sandalwood comes in a couple of variations. Organic and theogher a bit sweet, so to speak. Proraso Red is affordable and the Sandalwood scent is on the Organic side. For Boar Brushes, give the Omega #10066 Shaving Brush Mock Ivory Handle a look. Less than 10 bucks and does a great job: (affiliae link) amzn.to/3MEgzwQ
@@MarkSzorady thanks Mark!
I will consider that boar brush, but any suggestion for badger? Also since I decided to start experimenting with some essential oils to make perfumes and soap at home, what do you recommend for a good scent free-shave soap to melt and pour and add drops of essential oil of my choice?
Thanks again for your quick response highly appreciated.
@@MegaAluchi Frankly, since finding syntetics, I've not used a badger brush in a long, long time. Check out the Synthetic brushes at PAA. Soft, luxurious, good backbone, etc. These are wonderful brushes and at nice price points. PAA's newest brush is called the Doppler. Love it.
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Hi...
I don't shave my beard, but I do shave my head around once a week, and I'm thinking if trying out shaving soap. However, my scalp is very sensitive, and I don't have access to Proraso sensitive skin shaving soap.. So, would anyone please advise on what to pay attention to when choosing shaving soap for sensitive scalp??
I'll be very grateful.
i like arko shaving soap smell it smells likes lemonde for me
Yes, I pick up a slight lemon scent, as well.:)
Very useful
Thanks.:) Happy to hear this.:)
Hiw do you clean your puck after use to prevent mold? I was thinking about melting my puck but I'm scared to get it moldy, if you could help it would be much appreciated
Because I brush load, I simply keep the puck/ub uncapped until fully dry. This means I leave it open overnight...24 hours. When it's fully dry, I'll re-cap and store.
@@MarkSzorady I guess some times the simplest solution is the best. Thank you for all the amazing information and help
great reviews thanks
i have a question, all refill round soaps have the same diameter and they fit in prorasi shaving bowl? i might invest the bowl if you say yes :)
Hi, vergitube. There's no "one size fits all" kind of soap. They all very in diameter and size, etc. But most can be dropped in a mug or bowl and, once wet, seem to stick fairly well. I pretty much do a face lather. I simply grab a tub/container of soap and load the brush directly. if I do a bit of bowl lathering, then I'm scooping out the soap, dropping it in a bowl. I'll then build a lather there.:)
@@MarkSzorady it was my first days in wet shaving, now i look at my question which is quite stupid. but you replied it with patience and good information. thank you for this channel and your wisdom Mark.
My Wife that I had run out of “Proraso” white, & she went to Shoppers drug store. She found proraso white in a can. I told her over the phone to pick it up. That left me with 1 question how do you use shave cream in a spray can.
Hi, Bill Sandford. do you mean it's the same kind of can like Barbasol? If so, I've seen some wet shavers whip it up a bit more in a shaving bowl.
Yes, just like Barbasol. Barbasol in mini cans is what we all carried in are shirt inside pocket.
@@billsandford3901 Well, I've heard that some guys actually spray some into a shave bowl and simply whip it up.:) it doesn't need much whipping, but gets on the brush so you can paint it on the face.
Try Nivea shave stick next time you shave:)
On my list.:) Thanks!:)
@@MarkSzorady try also Nivea sensetive cooling shaving gel with a brush. Works perfect:)
💈💈❤️💈💈Nice just subbed to your channel
Thank you!:) Appreciated!:)
Hi Mr Szorady, can i ask you what soap would you reccomend me to start with? I have Proraso, Tabac, Arko and La Toja as options to buy. I don't have a bowl, so I'm really thinking about Tabac which comes with a ceramic one as i have heard, but I'm not sure. All of them seem pretty good, so if you can help me i would be grateful.
Aroth, Tabac.:) Tabac was a game changer for me.:) It makes a rich creamy lather in a snap. Love the scent and overall performance.:) Plus, the bowl is a nice bonus. If the cost is prohibitive, then Proraso white is a good second choice especially if you have sensitive skin. Proraso Green is great especially if you like a menthol and eucalyptus kick. But, of the ones you listed, Tabac would be my first choice.
@@MarkSzorady Thank you very much Mr. Szorady. God bless you :)
Good video🖒🖒
Thanks very much.:)
Hey Mark, Jim from Northfield! If I may ask, where is that Art of Shaving store located?
They were located at Beachwood Mall, but sorry to say, they closed up. Not sure if they re-located to a nearby area.
@@MarkSzorady Thanks so much for the info!!
@@JimG7755 My pleasure.:)
what was the name of your site again
Hi, Hukman!. georgetoon.com/blog
i could never get williams to lather well. Not sure what the problem was but it was always a one way trip to a raw face...:/
Hi, Douglas Lipe.:) Sorry to hear this. I've heard that the older Williams' pucks had a better formula. I have one that i bought at an antique store a couple of years back and have resisted trying and comparing.:) I don't want to damage the box, etc.:)
Williams is now $40
Hello Mark
Can you guide me from your experience what shave Soap has the a strong woody aroma and yields a good lather?
I tried Red Proraso the foam ( not the soap) only to test it and I was disappointed to find out that it had almost zero sandalwood scent unlike what it is supposed to have.
Thanks
You may want to give Proraso Red shave soap a ry. Very organic sort of sandalwood scent and makes a great lather. Taylor of Old Bond Street makes a delightful sandalwood shave cream. It's more on the breezy side (for lack of a better word). Now that you mention nit I need to try some artisan sandalwood soaps.
@@MarkSzorady thanks Mark. that Red line of Proraso is hard to find. Here in Canada the Proraso red is not available. I contacted US Proraso but haven't heard from them.
I will definitely check the Old Bond Street.
Thanks for the recommendation.
@@MegaAluchi Aluchi, my pleasure.Although I have notyet tried it, the PAA's Supreme Sandalwood Science looks interesting.
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@MegaAluchi I just ordered Proraso Red in Canada from 2 places.. Amazon has it.
@MarkSzorady I have it, it's good, but not as good as TAOS Sa. dalwood IMO
That Williams is 40 buck on canadian Amazon... I think we canadians are getting screwed.
Ciao bella scelta dei saponi 👍 i miei saponi da barba sono Mondial alla mandorla che è ancora meglio di Cella. Poi Omega Aquae ottimo sapone duro poi Extro Cosmesi Tabacco e O'selvagio Tabac stick Proraso in tubo Linea Bianca, Blu, Verde. E in fine Barberia Bolognini Fresco Tutti saponi Italiani tranne il Tabac. Scusa anche la Cella Bio
Thank you very much, igoroptik! Almond Mondial is one I beleive I've seen discussed in forums.:) If it's better than Cella, then it's one I'll need to look for.:)
@@MarkSzorady Hello as its rival of the Mondial there is also the BARBERIA BOLOGNINI THE SOAP EMBROIDERED AND NOURISHING ARTISAN BEARD. It is a semi-hard soap like almond Mondial. They are very good handmade products made in Italy.
@@igoroptik21 Thank you very much, igoroptik! These are on my wish list.:)
Sound is way too low.
Proasso and conk col life
Good choices, Daniel.:) Sincethis video, I've really gotten into artisan soaps. but these featured in the video are very good.:)
Good video thanks go buckeyes
You bet
Prorasos are rough in the face
Per de provence smells good but it’s also a bit rough
Tabac is nice but you will smell like grandma
Michelle’s Wools fat is one of the better ones
Coincidentally, I used my Art of Shaving Sandalwood soap puck (in its bowl) this morning. This is the exact same NOS puck seen in this video that I purchased off Ebay. Wow! A really nice shave! Thick rich creamy lather. The newer TAOS soaps don't have tallow in them like the one I used this morning, but I've used the newer version and it's just as good.:) You may want to give it a try.:) The Art of Shaving TAOS Shaving Soap Refill, Sandalwood, 3.3 Ounce: amzn.to/2OE0z21
With the bowl: amzn.to/34a8s5z
If you can find the original formulation (with tallow), its worth having, too.:)
i need to try col conk and painaud clubman. williams went out of business? its like $15 per puck now
Yes, Williams is no longer being produced, hence the inflated price.