The Art Of Shaving - Shaving Soap

I decided to make the switch from shaving foams (canned type) to soap. After spending hours reviewing them I came across this brand and decided to give it a go. OUTSTANDING!!! Received the product ahead of the schedule date and was NOT disappointed at all. This is excellent for folks that have sensitive skin as well.

I got the Art of Shaving (AoS) set for my birthday last year. I had seen their stuff before but always been intimidated by the price. After applying the cream, it is immediately a very different sensation than that of my old go to Barbasol. It is definitely less 'fluffy' in fact it is quite thick and dense which used to be what I avoided in shaving, but in exchange for fluffy you get slippery and slick. The soap lathers up less quickly than some others I have tried namely Taylor of Bond Street(TOBS). TOBS is second rate in comparison, put simply it burns my skin. I used the sandalwood product in both soap varieties. If you read up about shave geek's favorite soaps AoS is commonly listed as a favorite, and is considered one of the best!

You may still be intimidated by the price, but let me tell you this: it lasts for eons! I think it took almost a year to finish the soap!

As far as the cream vs. soap question, I like the soap better, it feels thicker and more...Read more

This bowl looks very cool and the price was excellent. It comes highly recommended for those who shave "old school"