Stirling
I always recommend Mike's and Stirling soaps to someone new starting out.
Stirling - is some of the slickest soap I've tried which offers increased protection for someone that might not have the best technique. There are many scents to choose from, it ships quick, excellent customer service, inexpensive and just a great performing soap.
Mike's - another great soaps that offers excellent performance at a very reasonable price. There are many great scents to choose from and it's just another great performing soap that can be had at a low cost.
The thing that both of these have in common is that both are great performing inexpensive soaps from vendors that offer very reasonably priced samples. I encourage newbies to try samples to find what they really like before committing to full tubs of anything.
Another one that's good to try for someone new is the green tube of C.O Bigelow cream because it's decent and locally obtainable for about five bucks from any Bath and Body Works store without having to pay shipping.
RazoRock soaps aren't a bad choice either though the names can be confusing and the scents hard to figure out for someone new.
Arko is a inexpensive nice throw in as well.
Arko - Produces great lather very easily even in hard water, dirt cheap (especially if bought in quantity online), available in stick or bowl. Some have an issue with the scent.
Van Der Hagen - No, it isn't great, but it produces an okay lather and can usually be found at the local drugstore or Walmart for a couple of bucks.
--Bob
Proraso is a good choice, very functional and inexpensive.View attachment 567724
My first and an excellent choice for beginners. It will always have a place in my rotation.
It depends on the budget of individuals. ...1) Arko, 2) Cella 1kg brick, 3) VDH puck
All 3 are cheap (when priced by the ounce for 1 & 2), provide great cushioning, thick lather that is slick as ice leaving your face feeling nice & moisturized.
To each his/her own but I can't understand how an $8-$12 tub of 150g of soap is inexpensive.