[Silver]

Greetings all

I've just been over to Mama Bears drooling some more and I have my eye on 2 of her shaving soaps - Pearberry and Tahitian Flowers. Pearberry is in the lead so far, but I was just curious as to what any other ladies use or what soap you Gents buy for your significant others.

I have sensitive skin and I'm allergic to lavender too.

Thanks

Silver

[nun2sharp]

Have you checked with Colleen at the gentlemans quarter, she not only does the shave soaps and creams, but I believe she does the luxury bath soaps as well.

[GeNn]

Joanna at TSD recommends to the guys to get Taylor Of Old Avocado for the ladies.

[Mike_ratliff]

Since we started with Mama Bear, I'll stick with her soaps.
I have 2 soaps of hers that have made female friends of mine just about drool.
They are...
Beau Brummel... A mix of black tea and tobacco, very mild and sweet, and it goes well with sandalwood.
and...
Attar of Roses. A very pure and clean smelling rose scent.

Just keep in mind Mama Bears scents are addictive. She has a huge selection, and I have liked every one I've tried. If you buy one you will want more.

[tjiscooler]

I like her Christmas forest, and toasted coconut. Awakenings is nice too on a hot day. Those are all I have and I like them all.

Originally Posted by Mike_ratliff

If you buy one you will want more.

Thats how it is with everything here...razors, soaps, strops, hones you name it theres an AD for it...

[OLD_SCHOOL]

The gentleman's quarters soaps are by far the best, and great value for your dollar. Even the F.O's used in the soaps from TGQ are of such high quality, it will be a rare occasion that you have a reaction to their soaps.

[foundlingofdollar]

I like my Mama Bear ylang ylang. It's a very, very subtle clean scent. By the time I've tossed on an aftershave the sent is gone, but it's very relaxing while shaving.

[Mike_ratliff]

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

The gentleman's quarters soaps are by far the best, and great value for your dollar. Even the F.O's used in the soaps from TGQ are of such high quality, it will be a rare occasion that you have a reaction to their soaps.

True there... I do get a little tingle from the cavendish black, but I like the scent so much, and it really isn't irritation.

but all of her shave soaps that I've tried are more masculine, and I think the question was about feminine shave soaps... Maybe the savon de comte, or the lime margarita...?

For the ladies out there thinking about buying these soaps, I just wanted to say that there is a lot of speculation about who's soaps are better, Mama Bear, or TGQ... The only thing not to speculate is that they are both 10's. Both ladies put out superb products, and have very little room for improvement.

Mama bear has a huge variety of scents, ranging from clean and simple to exotic and spicy. It would literally take months or years of shaving to sample all of her scents.

Colleen (TGQ) has less scents, but every one of her scents (that I've tried) has depth and character to it. and her soaps just look classy, they are excellent for gifts, and look and smell like they would be right at home in the old shaving shops of London.

Both of these ladies are straight forward, and will treat you right.

[Churchill]

Just to throw another iron in the fire,my favorite soaps are from Sue at saintcharlesshave.com.
Hers are cold pour and to me provide a little more cushion.
Her Parma Violet and Cool Mint are wonderful scents and would work great for women as well as men.

[OLD_SCHOOL]

Originally Posted by Mike_ratliff

but all of her shave soaps that I've tried are more masculine, and I think the question was about feminine shave soaps... Maybe the savon de comte, or the lime margarita...?

LOL I got carried away recommending TGQ and forgot the main question.

[Silver]

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

LOL I got carried away recommending TGQ and forgot the main question.

No worries Old School, all opinions are greatly appreciated

Thank you all for your advice and suggestions. Mama Bears Pearberry is the winner for my first soap aquisition. Mike I haven't forgotten your very kind offer either and I can't wait, you are such a sweety.

[Silver]

Well I've just placed my first order with Mama Bear, yay!!

I decided to go with the Pearberry and the Tahitian Vanilla for myself and Spike is having the Natural one.

Mike I checked out the Savon de Comte over at TGQ but it has Lavender in it so it's a no go.

So tell me..........how many soaps does one have to own before it's classed as an AD?

[syslight]

Originally Posted by Silver

Well I've just placed my first order with Mama Bear, yay!!

I decided to go with the Pearberry and the Tahitian Vanilla for myself and Spike is having the Natural one.

Mike I checked out the Savon de Comte over at TGQ but it has Lavender in it so it's a no go.

So tell me..........how many soaps does one have to own before it's classed as an AD?

TGQ lime margarita... i have shaved face with it twice.... but have bough a half dozen pucks of it... seems that you use more shaving legs.... couple that with some of the same bath soap... and you may skip drinks

as for SAD... 2 drawers in you bathroom vanity for storage and 20 open pucks in glad ware contains might indicate a problem

[Silver]

Mike, your sample turned up this morning!! I was stunned that it got here so quickly, thank you ever so much. I'll report back when we've tried it.

[netsurfr]

My wife loves the Rosemary Mint and Rosemary Lime.

[loueedacat]

my wife likes creme o cream and my old M3

[RichZ]

Mama Bear-- I love Elements of Bamboo and Green Irish Tweed

Coleen's Cavendish Black rocks