Best shaving soap on Reddit
214 reviews from r/wicked_edge, r/shaving, r/MtF and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Stirling
4.8
(18)
"Stirling bergamot lavender is my go to"
"Stirling has been my best, going to try B&M next."
"Stirling is awesome and so are the traditional British brands."
"Best variety and value: Stirling."
"Try stirling and barrister and mann."
"Stirling is a fantastic value and has a slew of scents with generous samples."
"Some good soaps (within different budgets and quality) are: Stirling, Barrister and Mann, Noble Otter, Cella and Razorock."
"There’s plenty of really good brands, but Stirling will always get my business."
"Unscented Stirling soap"
"For soaps, I would recommend any Stirling Soap."
#2
Barrister and Mann
4.8
(16)
"Irrespective of scent, Barrister & Mann is always the right answer 😁"
"Barrister and Mann Lavendar."
"Barrister and Mann is my favorite."
"Barrister and Mann Foguere Gothique is very earthy."
"B&M Seville (more citrusy)"
"Try and figure out what you're alergic to."
"Anything barrister and man except 'Melange' which won't be re-released."
"Some of the slickest soaps are Barrister and Mann."
"It's the definition of a safe pick for artisan soaps."
"Barrister and Mann. The only soap maker you’ll ever need to know."
#3
Proraso
4.2
(18)
"I mix Proraso paste with Creamo 50-50 in the bowl. I highly recommend trying it."
"Proraso , slick cream. Lil goes a long way, good for travel too."
"Proraso gets my vote"
"Proraso White (Green Tea and Oat), Edwin Jagger Aloe Vera, TOBS Jermyn (as mentioned), TOBS Avocado, all good options!"
"Proraso makes a white tub for ultra sensitive skin, I love it."
"Proraso white"
"If you want to try another Proraso I would recommend either the Red or the Blue."
"I like red Proraso and Taylor Of Old Bond Street with sandalwood."
"Proraso white has little smell and Cella just has a light almond scent."
"I honestly like Proraso more than the artisan stuff I’ve tried."
#4
Cella
4.6
(10)
"Cella."
"Cella, one kilogram brick better and cheaper than proraso."
"Cella is awesome too, particularly the red one."
"Cella is a classic (and my favorite) that does well in hard water."
"Get some Cella from dambiro.de."
"Italy gives us Cella."
"Cella is a good starter soap."
"Cella is the more budget soap that has a nice scent and makes a much better lather than proraso."
"Cella."
"Try soaps with few ingredients. Cella comes to mind for example."
#5
Tabac
4.3
(9)
"Tabac ❤️ But I think there is more you can get out of your Proraso."
"German products that are great include Tabac."
"Tabac is wonderful."
"I use Tabac or Speick."
"Tabac although commercial product is suprasingly good, very nice postshave, no trace of redness and itchiness during shave"
"Tabac shaving soap."
"I got some in the UK, reasonably priced and very nice soap."
"Isn’t Tabac German? I got some in the UK, reasonably priced and very nice soap."
"Tabac."
#6
Arko
4.5
(8)
"Arko"
"Arko, hands down. Great soap, slick, easy to lather."
"Arko!"
"Arko."
"Arko from Turkey is very inexpensive and will give you a far better shave than the foamy stuff."
"It’s a very good soap that is easy to lather."
"Arko? I don't care if it's passe; it's completely idiot proof."
"Arko."
#7
Mitchell's Wool Fat
4.9
(7)
"Mitchell’s Wool Fat (MWF, The Fat) has been rightly mentioned by a couple of others."
"I went to Mitchell's Wool Fat and have not looked back."
"If you can get your hands on Mitchells wool fat soap, that only had a natural soapy scent."
"I have picked up a puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat soap which they say is very suitable for sensitive skin."
"I highly recommend the Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap."
"Mitchell's wool fat
Great soap that couldn't harm a fly."
"Mitchell's Wool Fat."
#8
Taylor of Old Bond Street
4.5
(6)
"Taylor of Old Bond Street creams: they are all amazing."
"My personal recommendation, I don’t know where you get it in Canada."
"It has a very clean scent and is specified for sensitive skin and is allergen free."
"I prefer Taylor of Old Bond Street Sensitive Skin Shaving Cream - Jermyn Street."
"Taylor of Old Bond Street "Jermyn Street" tends to be a favourite for people who have easily irritated skin."
"TOBS Jermyn st or Cella."
#9
Mystic Water
4.8
(5)
"I recommend Mystic Water Sensitive Skin."
"Try a sample of Mystic Water Sensitive Skin."
"I highly recommend Mystic Water Sensitive Skin."
"Mystic Water Sensitive Skin would be the two I'd immediately recommend."
"Another excellent one---and you can try a sample---is Mystic Water Sensitive Skin."
#10
Martin de Candre
4.5
(4)
"Martin de candre"
"I use Martin de Candre daily."
"Martin de Candre."
"Martin de Candre."
#11
D.R. Harris
4.5
(4)
"Dr Harris is my favourite. Their pucks last ages."
"DR Harris soaps are right up at the top of my personal list of favorites."
"* D.R. harris"
"DR Harris."
#12
Speick
4.5
(4)
"Speick stick or lea stick!"
"Speick and Tabac are two of the best performing shaving soaps in the world."
"Speick - unique fragrance."
"Speick."
#13
Castle Forbes
4.3
(4)
"I like the lather I get with Castle Forbes cream."
"I really recommend their lime scent."
"Castle Forbes."
"It really is a great soap."
#14
Strop Shoppe
5.0
(3)
"Something that is unscented."
"Strop Shoppe's Unscented Soap is also great."
"Strop Shoppe's Unscented Soap would be the two I'd immediately recommend."
#15
Stirling Soap Company
5.0
(3)
"Stirling soap company has plenty of options."
"Stirling soap company makes amazing scents. Witchy woman is divine."
"STIRLING"
#16
MacDuffs
5.0
(3)
"After trying over 30 soaps, I have found my favourite in MacDuff’s."
"MacDuffs is one of the best soaps on the market"
"MacDuff’s, Castle Forbes, Barrister and Mann, Seaforth!, House of Mammoth, Declaration Grooming."
#17
Klar
5.0
(3)
"Some German shaving soap brands: Klar"
"Klar is expensive but amazing, Haslinger punches way above its price point."
"German products that are great include Klar."
#18
B&M
4.7
(3)
"Their bay rum is like bay rum with extra cloves. The cloves give it a little extra warmth that definitely works for fall/winter."
"I love B&M Bay Rum and I tend to think if you like a scent, any time is a good time to wear it."
"I like to use B&M bay rum year round. Works great after the Terror soap as a “fire and ice” vibe in warmer months and also works well after Seville in the colder months."
#19
Haslinger
4.7
(3)
"Austrian; Esbjerg and Haslinger."
"Haslinger Rasierseife."
"I've heard Haslinger is great to use in cold weather."
#20
Cremo
4.7
(3)
"Cremo coconut mango girl. one tube lasts foreeeeeeeever."
"My experience with Cremo cream so far has been splendid."
"I'd say Cremo Cream or any Kiss My Face moisture shaves."
#21
Mühle
4.7
(3)
"I’m using that one as my main soap =) https://www.muehle-shaving.com/en/SHAVE-CARE-Shaving-Soap/RS-AV"
"Some German shaving soap brands: Mühle"
"Mühle sandalwood. In Europe this is a affordable soap."
#22
Noble Otter
4.0
(3)
"Noble Otter, or you could try a small indie brand"
"Noble Otter and Stirling for fancy smelling soaps."
"* Noble otter"
#23
Palmolive
4.0
(3)
"Palmolive. Cheap, smells nice, makes a lovely meringue."
"Palmolive shaving cream - cheap and great!"
"Palmolive."
#24
TOBS
5.0
(2)
"TOBS Jermyn Street."
"TOBS jermyn street!"
#25
The Goodfellas' Smile
5.0
(2)
"The Italian "The Goodfellas' Smile" soaps are pretty awesome."
"The Italian "The Goodfellas' Smile" soaps are pretty awesome."
#26
Vicco
5.0
(2)
"Try Vicco shaving cream or pink Woolf shaving cream"
"Vicco shaving cream(both plain and sandalwood), Shavologist soap (any version), Nemo Shaving soaps (my favourite and the slickest soap is Wool Fat Lavendar)"
#27
Southern Witchcrafts
5.0
(2)
"Southern Witchcrafts soaps are fantastic."
"Try and figure out what you're alergic to."
#28
Stirling Soap
5.0
(2)
"Stirling Soaps hands down"
"I would recommend Stirling, Arko, Tabac, Proraso and Soap Commander in no specific order."
#29
Saponificio Varesino
5.0
(2)
"For a hard soap I really like saponificio varesino, it lasts for ever and creates an easy lather."
"Italy gives us Saponificio Varesino."
#30
Mike's Natural
5.0
(2)
"My favorites are Truefitt and Hill cream, and Mike's Natural."
"Also mikes naturals is one of the best performers I have tried."
#31
Dapper Dragon
4.5
(2)
"My favorite post-shave feels come from tallow based soaps like the ones listed above."
"Most of my artisan soap collection will do well - Dapper Dragon, B&M, Soap Commander."
#32
Soap Commander
4.5
(2)
"Get something that is unscented. For example Soap Commander Integrity."
"It's the only unscented soap I've tried."
#33
Nivea Men
4.5
(2)
"Fantastic lather and super easy."
"There's NIVEA Men Sensitive Shave Cream which a lot of people like."
#34
Dove
4.0
(2)
"Dove bar na green or sensitive variant akong ginagamit pang alternative sa shaving cream kay nice iyang bula and nice ang glide ng razor sa akong skin."
"Use a dove bar."
#35
HTGAM Synergy
4.0
(2)
"HTGAM Synergy."
"HTGAM Synergy."
#36
RazoRock
4.0
(2)
"For patties I like Razorock, and Proraso if you want something good and cheap."
"RazoRock."
#37
Mike's Natural Soaps
4.0
(2)
"* Mike's natural soaps"
"Mike's Natural Soaps."
#38
Zingari Man
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend Zingari Man, Barrister and Mann, Declaration Grooming."
"* Zingari man"
#39
Etsy
5.0
(1)
"My go to is https://www.etsy.com/listing/205933128/tallow-shaving-soap-signature-citrus-and?ref=shop_home_active_76"
#40
Dr. Bronner's
5.0
(1)
"Definitely makes me feel a bit more feminine while shaving."
#41
Hair Conditioner
5.0
(1)
"Seriously, it's both the best shaving lubricant I've ever tried, and it comes in a million scents."
#42
Chatillon Lux
5.0
(1)
"Look at http://chatillonlux for their aftershave products which are truly some of the best."
#43
Stirling Soaps
5.0
(1)
"Stirling Soaps have been amazing to me."
#44
Wholly Kaw
5.0
(1)
"Artisan - Wholly Kaw Bare Naked."
#45
MÜHLE
5.0
(1)
"HOWEVER I'm really excited about this one, and it's at the top of my list:"
#46
Catie's Bubbles
5.0
(1)
"Caties bubbles. I've found both to be solid soaps."
#47
PAA
5.0
(1)
"Amazing stuff"
#48
Tabula Rasa
5.0
(1)
"Some German shaving soap brands: Tabula Rasa"
#49
Rigaer Seifenmanufaktur
5.0
(1)
"Some German shaving soap brands: Rigaer Seifenmanufaktur"
#50
Kiehl's
5.0
(1)
"Find Keihl's aftershave lotion. It's pricey, but it'll keep your face perfectly moisturized."
#51
Pils
5.0
(1)
"Some German shaving soap brands: Pils"
#52
Nivea
5.0
(1)
"The Nivea post shave balm for sensitive skin works wonders for reducing razor burn."
#53
Trumpers
5.0
(1)
"The trumpers Rose is what I gave my wife!"
#54
Kiss My Face
5.0
(1)
"The Kiss My Face Moisture Shave product is AMAZING."
#55
OSP
5.0
(1)
"I really like the scent of OSP Eucalyptus."
#56
Meißner Tremonia
5.0
(1)
"Some German shaving soap brands: Meißner Tremonia"
#57
Jack Black
5.0
(1)
"Specifically their Beard Lube works really well."
#58
House of M
5.0
(1)
"Try and figure out what you're alergic to."
#59
La Toja
5.0
(1)
"La toja"
#60
Gold-Dachs
5.0
(1)
"Some German shaving soap brands: Gold-Dachs"
#61
Calani Seifenmanufaktur
5.0
(1)
"German products that are great include Calani Seifenmanufaktur."
#62
EOS
4.0
(1)
"I use EOS Shea Better Shave Cream, Vanilla Bliss scent or Conditioner or sometimes just soap."
#63
Czech & Speake
4.0
(1)
"Czech & Speake"
#64
Artisan Soap
4.0
(1)
"I still think an unscented artisan soap is a good idea though so may as well stick with that."
#65
Sudsy Soapery
4.0
(1)
"Anything with pink or blue clay with produce the thickest lather."
#66
Pears
4.0
(1)
"You've taken care of this with the Pears Transparent soap."
#67
Wet Shaving Products
4.0
(1)
"Wet shaving products makes great soaps or saponificio varesino (excellent soaps) but more expensive."
#68
Aveeno
4.0
(1)
"It smells and feels nice."
#69
Maggard's
4.0
(1)
"Both very citrus-y."
#70
Blackship Grooming
4.0
(1)
"Blackship Grooming has some good ones."
#71
Source
4.0
(1)
"Source Unscented/Fragrance Free Shaving Soaps that include Shea Butter."
#72
First Line Shaves
4.0
(1)
"I also like first line shaves and macduffs"
#73
DR Harris
4.0
(1)
"I have a DR Harris Windsor that's pretty nice."
#74
Cetaphil
4.0
(1)
"I recommend you find a good lotion to use after your shave."
#75
Moondance
4.0
(1)
"I have enjoyed Bay Rum by Moondance soaps."
#76
Ach Brito
4.0
(1)
"I really like Ach Brito's Lavanda cream."
#77
Conk
4.0
(1)
"Con conk is nice"
#78
Ivory
3.0
(1)
"I shave using plain old Ivory liquid soap."
#79
Van Yulay
3.0
(1)
"Van Yulay has a shave soap called Clarity that they make for various skin afflictions."
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