[jdcrutch]

Does anybody still make shaving sticks? A Google search didn't turn any up--mostly found styptic pencils and something called a pre-shave stick for electric razors.

Before WWII, shaving sticks seem to have been preferred by barbers over cake soap, possibly for sanitary and economic reasons (less wash-up, less waste).

I have an old shaving kit that came with two stick-holders, but no sticks. I haven't been able to find any info on how the sticks were used, either.

Any help?

Regards,

Jim Crutchfield
Long Island City, NY

[SR-CMT]

Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but Momma Bear does do shave sticks:

http://www.bear-haven.com/ShaveSticks.html

[jdcrutch]

Thanks, SR-CMT. Not sure this is the same as what was used in the olden days, but it looks like it might be. We'll see if anybody else knows anything.

--Crutch

[jnich67]

Some of the European soapmakers make shave sticks. They are a little less "substantial" than shave sticks I've seen from MB, QED, or DR Harris. More like a small stick of soap wrapped in foil. I've seen them from Arko, Speick, Erasmic, and I think Tabac. Is this what you mean?

Jordan

Edit: There is a picture of the Speick stick on this page:

http://www.emsplace.com/shaving/wet_shaving.aspx

[jdcrutch]

Looks like it.

[Navaja]

Here's another shaving stick. A lot of people like it, I'm trying to get my hand on one of them

[RayG]

Valobra is the best of all I have tried.

[liverpool-lad]

Executive shaving in uk sell shaving sticks, here is a quick link,

http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/s...tick-01061.php

[loueedacat]

Valobra Shaving stick [shavingessentials.net] and DRHarris shaving sticks [vintageblades] are the best in my opinion. Both great tallow based soaps.

Speick is ok, not great - tallow also.

TOBS is ok.

QED glycerin sticks are really nice too, but not as protective as DRH and Valobra.

[El Vee]

Boots, Wilkinson Sword, De Vergulde Hand, Palmolive, Saint Charles Shave...just to name some that haven"t been named.

"He name namessss" - Hop Sings, Seinfeld

[loueedacat]

Originally Posted by El Vee

Boots, Wilkinson Sword, De Vergulde Hand, Palmolive, Saint Charles Shave...just to name some that haven"t been named.

"He name namessss" - Hop Sings, Seinfeld

How are the SCS shaving sticks?

[jdcrutch]

Thanks for all the helpful replies!

Regards,

Crutch

[TOB9595]

The shave sticks I've tried are like bars of soap in consistancy. Or a deoderant stick.
I was wondering, like in the initial question, if the old days had a drier form of soap stick. Remember that they had a lot of shave powder too. I know nothing about that. But I conjure up an image of a shave stick being the consistancy of a powder pressed into a stick.

Am I off base on this thought?

[norman931]

Arko sounds like what you're looking for. It has the old-timey scent and vibe, is tallow-based, and lathers easily.

[SIB]

+1 on valobra, i got mine at razorandbrush.com they carry a great selection of shavingsticks.
I think is good to have a couple for travelling and going to the gym.

[El Vee]

Originally Posted by loueedacat

How are the SCS shaving sticks?

The shave sticks from SCS are a new offering from Sue. I have yet to try one but if they are anything like her regular shave soaps (As I'm sure they are), then no worries. Pull the trigger! That Bay Rum w/ a Twist would go really nice with my EdT of the same fragrance!
I need to place a Summer order with her soon!

[elkhydestrop]

hello outthere

[littlesilverbladefromwale]

I have Palmolive and Erazmic shaving soap sticks. They are very cheap about 65 to 70 pence (Less than $1.50) The Erazmic smells gorgeous. I haven't tried them yet, I should, they are both very common here in the UK.

[littlesilverbladefromwale]

Just tried the Erazmic, gorgeous smell YMMD, fast lather, shave not too bad.
Great for travel.
You wet your face, rub stick against beard, then lather up on face with brush.
And it's made in the UK "God save the Queen - and all that"!

[RichZ]

Originally Posted by norman931

Arko sounds like what you're looking for. It has the old-timey scent and vibe, is tallow-based, and lathers easily.

I have used this and it is ok..