Looking for a lightly (essential oil) scented hard soap without an intense tallow smell

[Hentrox]

Hi,

I bought samples of several of Stirlings' essential oil scented hard soaps (I tend to find synthetic frangraces overwhelming, I am sensitive to strong smells in general). I wasn't really a fan of any of them. I also purchased a full size container of Stirling Naked & Smooth, which I have been using. However, I'm not a fan of the smell of (what I suspect is) the tallow.

I'm interested in hard soaps due to the economy/value.

I'm thinking about trying Maggard Razors 'Limes and Bergamot' shave soap. Does the scent mask the tallow smell very much for this soap? How does it compare to Stirling Naked & Smooth, tallow smell wise?

I'd be open to trying a vegan hard soap too, if you have any suggestions.


Thanks!

 

[silverlifter]

I'd be open to trying a vegan hard soap too, if you have any suggestions.

Speick stick. Excellent soap and the scent is both subtle and delightful.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Haslinger soaps should fit as well.
Do you mind Lanolin as much as tallow? Then skip the Schafsmilch.

 

[Hentrox]

Speick stick. Excellent soap and the scent is both subtle and delightful.

Thanks!

 

[Hentrox]

Haslinger soaps should fit as well.
Do you mind Lanolin as much as tallow? Then skip the Schafsmilch.

I'd prefer a soap which has a bigger diameter puck, for ease of loading. But thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep it in mind.

 

[z1ck]

Mitchells Wool Fat has an extremely subtle fragrance

 

[m949]

Mühle Shavecare Shaving Soaps. Very light fragrances, good for sensitive skin. It's classified as vegan on their site, so probably no tallow there.

They may be small for you: one puck is 65 g, with a diameter of 61 mm. But the pucks fit easily in a shaving bowl. The soaps are also available in their own reusable porcelain bowl for loading. Alternatively, Mühle sells a stainless steel bowl in which the puck fits perfectly. A replacement puck costs about $ 8 and will last 6 months and more. I now use the stainless steel bowl for blooming and then transfer the soap to my scuttle for lathering and loading. Before I loaded from the stainless bowl, which often was a bit of a mess. This new routine works like a charm every time, creating a very rich and dense lather which feels great on the skin.

I'm quite sensitive to certain ingredients (certain fragrances, lanolin), and I have never had any issues with Mühle soaps. Available fragrances are Aloe Vera, Sandalwood, Sea Buckthorn, and Grapefruit & Mint. None are very dominant or long lasting, they are pleasant nonetheless. My very first shaving soap was the Aloe Vera and I have been working for over a year on Grapefruit & Mint. I still have Sea Buckthorn and Sandalwood in the drawer. I can't wait to try them out.

I have heard that Mühle shaving soaps are manufactured by Speick, but I'm not sure about that. They are fantastic soaps at a fair price lasting for many months.

 

[Hentrox]

Mühle Shavecare Shaving Soaps. Very light fragrances, good for sensitive skin. It's classified as vegan on their site, so probably no tallow there.

They may be small for you: one puck is 65 g, with a diameter of 61 mm. But the pucks fit easily in a shaving bowl. The soaps are also available in their own reusable porcelain bowl for loading. Alternatively, Mühle sells a stainless steel bowl in which the puck fits perfectly. A replacement puck costs about $ 8 and will last 6 months and more. I now use the stainless steel bowl for blooming and then transfer the soap to my scuttle for lathering and loading. Before I loaded from the stainless bowl, which often was a bit of a mess. This new routine works like a charm every time, creating a very rich and dense lather which feels great on the skin.

I'm quite sensitive to certain ingredients (certain fragrances, lanolin), and I have never had any issues with Mühle soaps. Available fragrances are Aloe Vera, Sandalwood, Sea Buckthorn, and Grapefruit & Mint. None are very dominant or long lasting, they are pleasant nonetheless. My very first shaving soap was the Aloe Vera and I have been working for over a year on Grapefruit & Mint. I still have Sea Buckthorn and Sandalwood in the drawer. I can't wait to try them out.

I have heard that Mühle shaving soaps are manufactured by Speick, but I'm not sure about that. They are fantastic soaps at a fair price lasting for many months.

Thankyou so much for that info. I will look into them!

 

[Albert V]

I'm thinking about trying Maggard Razors 'Limes and Bergamot' shave soap. Does the scent mask the tallow smell very much for this soap?

I have a samples of Maggard’s Lime and Bergamot, and their London Barbershop. Scent of both are great with no hint of tallow scent, and make a nice creamy lather. I like them so much I also picked up a bottle of each of their corresponding Maggard‘s non-alcohol/witch hazel tonic. The London Barbershop is so nice that I will likely pick up their EDT.