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(This post was last modified: 03-07-2016, 05:27 PM by GloryUprising.)
Review for Sweet Comb
Disclaimer: I haven’t really gotten a chance to dial this soap in so my review should be read with that in mind.
Appearance:
The soap comes packed in a very nice tin with an excellent water proof label. The tin measures around 2inches or so in diameter which is ok for a smaller brush such a Duke 2 or L'Occitane Plisson brush, but may pose a challenge for a larger brush such as a Chubby 2.
The soap itself is on the harder side in terms of consistency similar to Pre de Provence. Hard like a crayon or candle; which make since since due to the beeswax content.
Scent:
So subjective. Initially I get notes of lemon-citrus with a hint of floral sweetness in the background. The scent is not particularly strong but maintains it’s light presence throughout the shave.
After about 40 minuets with the soap where I was trying different techniques to dial in the soap, however, I started to get reminded of commercial bathroom freshener; you know the one in airplane bathrooms…. While not wholly unpleasant, the reminder just lingers in my mind.
I guess I’m spoiled by Barrister and Mann….
Lather:
I found that this soap needs to be bloomed for easier loading; without blooming it make take longer than normal if at all. Be aware that quite a bit or proto-lather gets stuck on the sides of the tin under the curled ‘lip’ so be sure to stick your finger in there to grab that part.
If I was to characterize this soap in one word it would be: Flexible.
Once you figure out how to get a good load (in my case blooming the puck) in your brush, the soap becomes very malleable to what you throw at it. If you want cushion, use a deep grooved bowl. If you want thickness load a bit more. If you want slickness, add more water. Anything I wanted to do, I could do…. However it took a bit of trial in error to get there.
I think the sheer flexibility of the soap makes it a bit unfocused and renders it a jack of all trades but a master of none. If you had a particular need in mind, you may be better served by another soap that excels at that.
Post-Shave:
The post shave feel is very good if not excellent. I would put it behind Mystic Waters or Deluxe Shave and slightly behind Barrister and Mann’s original tallow formula. But it’s definitely a soap that doesn’t NEED an aftershave behind it.
Final Thoughts:
While the asking price is a bit on the high side, I feel that it’s fair considering the rate of usage with the soap.
I don’t think this soap is something that will be staple in most people’s den; but if you’re curious and have the budget I think it would be a nice addition to an already well stock den and would make a good ‘travel’ soap due to the durable tin and flexible nature.
Get the Beard Conditioner!
Disclaimer: I haven’t really gotten a chance to dial this soap in so my review should be read with that in mind.
Appearance:
The soap comes packed in a very nice tin with an excellent water proof label. The tin measures around 2inches or so in diameter which is ok for a smaller brush such a Duke 2 or L'Occitane Plisson brush, but may pose a challenge for a larger brush such as a Chubby 2.
The soap itself is on the harder side in terms of consistency similar to Pre de Provence. Hard like a crayon or candle; which make since since due to the beeswax content.
Scent:
So subjective. Initially I get notes of lemon-citrus with a hint of floral sweetness in the background. The scent is not particularly strong but maintains it’s light presence throughout the shave.
After about 40 minuets with the soap where I was trying different techniques to dial in the soap, however, I started to get reminded of commercial bathroom freshener; you know the one in airplane bathrooms…. While not wholly unpleasant, the reminder just lingers in my mind.
I guess I’m spoiled by Barrister and Mann….
Lather:
I found that this soap needs to be bloomed for easier loading; without blooming it make take longer than normal if at all. Be aware that quite a bit or proto-lather gets stuck on the sides of the tin under the curled ‘lip’ so be sure to stick your finger in there to grab that part.
If I was to characterize this soap in one word it would be: Flexible.
Once you figure out how to get a good load (in my case blooming the puck) in your brush, the soap becomes very malleable to what you throw at it. If you want cushion, use a deep grooved bowl. If you want thickness load a bit more. If you want slickness, add more water. Anything I wanted to do, I could do…. However it took a bit of trial in error to get there.
I think the sheer flexibility of the soap makes it a bit unfocused and renders it a jack of all trades but a master of none. If you had a particular need in mind, you may be better served by another soap that excels at that.
Post-Shave:
The post shave feel is very good if not excellent. I would put it behind Mystic Waters or Deluxe Shave and slightly behind Barrister and Mann’s original tallow formula. But it’s definitely a soap that doesn’t NEED an aftershave behind it.
Final Thoughts:
While the asking price is a bit on the high side, I feel that it’s fair considering the rate of usage with the soap.
I don’t think this soap is something that will be staple in most people’s den; but if you’re curious and have the budget I think it would be a nice addition to an already well stock den and would make a good ‘travel’ soap due to the durable tin and flexible nature.
Get the Beard Conditioner!
-Spencer
