Underrated Shaving Stuff

Earlier this year I began using Soap Commander products and for the level of performance and quality of scents I am surprised there isn't more discussion about their products. Plus their customer service is fantastic.

Picked up some WSP Mahogany and Blackbeard recently too- these are great performers and I very much like the scents but don't see a ton of discussion around them.

Los Angeles Shaving Soap Company ... Topanga Fougere & Bespoke # 1 ... Stellar scents & performance IMO!


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Los Angeles Shaving Soap Company ... Topanga Fougere & Bespoke # 1 ... Stellar scents & performance IMO!


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Ah, Bespoke #1. It holds a close 2nd to Myrkvior to me. LASSC consistently churns out great soaps.

I have gone through a wide range of products over my years of wetshaving.  When someone says, "underrated," my first response is always, "Scale Polish".  Dapper Dragon's Scale Polish is without a doubt the best post-save product I have ever used.  In my early days of wetshaving my head, there were certainly some bad shaves that needed rescue.  I made a homemade concoction that consisted of aloe gel that was thinned down with witch hazel and a few drops of tea tree oil and lavender essential oil to cut the smell.  This stuff was a lifesaver in that it promoted healing, protection, and soothing comfort.  The only drawback is that it left a light stickiness from the aloe gel, so I would eventually feel the need to rinse it off once the initial trauma was resolved.  

Then came along "Scale Polish".  This is like an uber-refined version of what I was mixing at home, only Scale Polish has pleasant scents. (If you haven't tried their "Festival" or "Black Dragon" scents, you don't know what you're missing.)  When I initially started using Scale Polish, I quickly realized it would be my new rescue post-product.  Unlike my homemade concoction, Scale Polish leaves a silky smooth feel with no apparent sheen or barrier left behind.  Since I don't have many bad shaves anymore, I rarely need a rescue product, but I find myself using Scale Polish regardless.  It just feels so good and unlike any other product I've used.

Despite the fact that I have a lot a territory to cover being a head and face shaver, I only need to dip my index finger into the product and whatever adheres to my finger is plenty of product to cover everything.  They're sold in 2 oz. containers, but a little goes a long way.  Here's a gif I made to demonstrate consistency. (Not sure how the board will handle a gif, so here goes...)

Oh Matt, the fright I got when I thought that was just a picture only to see what turned out to be a finger appear like that. Jeez!!!

Los Angeles Shaving Soap Company ... Topanga Fougere & Bespoke # 1 ... Stellar scents & performance IMO!


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I agree with Topanga Fougere. I'm kind of a habit person and TF is the soap I always use to do my first lather whenever I get a new/used brush. Love the scent!


Greg

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I'll also add Proraso White aftershave. Didn't use it for a year or so and went back to it recently. It's great!


Greg

I have gone through a wide range of products over my years of wetshaving.  When someone says, "underrated," my first response is always, "Scale Polish".  Dapper Dragon's Scale Polish is without a doubt the best post-save product I have ever used.  In my early days of wetshaving my head, there were certainly some bad shaves that needed rescue.  I made a homemade concoction that consisted of aloe gel that was thinned down with witch hazel and a few drops of tea tree oil and lavender essential oil to cut the smell.  This stuff was a lifesaver in that it promoted healing, protection, and soothing comfort.  The only drawback is that it left a light stickiness from the aloe gel, so I would eventually feel the need to rinse it off once the initial trauma was resolved.  

Then came along "Scale Polish".  This is like an uber-refined version of what I was mixing at home, only Scale Polish has pleasant scents. (If you haven't tried their "Festival" or "Black Dragon" scents, you don't know what you're missing.)  When I initially started using Scale Polish, I quickly realized it would be my new rescue post-product.  Unlike my homemade concoction, Scale Polish leaves a silky smooth feel with no apparent sheen or barrier left behind.  Since I don't have many bad shaves anymore, I rarely need a rescue product, but I find myself using Scale Polish regardless.  It just feels so good and unlike any other product I've used.

Despite the fact that I have a lot a territory to cover being a head and face shaver, I only need to dip my index finger into the product and whatever adheres to my finger is plenty of product to cover everything.  They're sold in 2 oz. containers, but a little goes a long way.  Here's a gif I made to demonstrate consistency. (Not sure how the board will handle a gif, so here goes...)

I am going to have to try the Scale Polish because I love balms, and I'm a head shaver too.  I've been meaning to try Dapper Dragon for a while...

I have been posting about this soap, but so far no love.  The vendor Razor Blades and More carries tallow and non-tallow versions of a soap made by Tiki Bar called Eclectic Gentleman.  I have been using the tallow-version and it is excellent - at least as good as other Tiki Bar offerings.  This soap is also an excellent value - 8 ounces for 20-25 bucks.

What shaving stuff either hardware or software do you think is underrated and should be talked about more in the shaving circles/Forums/ You Tubers etc

I'm going to Throw TOBS peppermint shaving cream into the equation. Seen very little talk about it but for me it's a winner. Not mentholated but the peppermint oil really gives you a good face freeze more so than many mentholated soaps or creams

Haslinger!

arko sticks.  the scent sucks, but it's one of the easiest soaps to lather up and it's dirt cheap.

TAKE THAT BACK!

arko sticks.  the scent sucks, but it's one of the easiest soaps to lather up and it's dirt cheap.

TAKE THAT BACK!

I wish I could. I'd rather be keeping bugs away on the outside of my house rather than inside.