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obsessis
04-29-2006, 09:04 AM
has anybody tried it? I'm about to place an order. There are only 6 types made with EO's, the rest are fragrance oils but the fragrance blends are very interesting. She also makes castile soap (olive oil soap) for regular use.
http://www.bear-haven.com/page3.html
has anybody tried it? I'm about to place an order. There are only 6 types made with EO's, the rest are fragrance oils but the fragrance blends are very interesting. She also makes castile soap (olive oil soap) for regular use.
http://www.bear-haven.com/page3.html
Just an FYI - stay away from clove oil in a shaving soap.... it can burn like a MOFO. :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:
SSLStudio
04-29-2006, 12:21 PM
Yo Joseph,
I have send you something like this already, though cut in half to test out.
I already emailed her I think she sells on ebay aswell. how big the soaps are.
what shocked me was I got almost the same looking soap but from a UK seller.
I send you the Bayrum version and the cedarwood version. Do a review if you can I still dont have a digital camera so I cant do any till I get a cam...though I can paste ebay pics from the soaps.. but not of the lather that sucks.
Mama Bear soap is really incredible! Tons of great slick lather. I highly recommend them. I have three different scents, all of which lather up great, and smell amazing! I have tried a lot of e-bay soaps... this tops them all by a land slide! I would be shocked if anyone were disappointed in this soap. Let me know what you all think. She has some really interesting scents available... makes it tough to narrow down.
Drew
LX_Emergency
05-16-2006, 05:46 AM
yeah, I have one kind as well. It's good stuff. You can't go wrong with her.
Cutthroat
06-05-2006, 05:07 PM
I have never seen so many different scents. How do you know where to start?
htownmmm
06-11-2006, 10:56 PM
I agree with Cutthroat; so many choices, I didn't know where to start ordering. Oh, well when in doubt, run to stcharleshave.
Marty
I absolutely love their soaps.
Incredible fragrance, efficacy, lather-ability the list goes on. Top it off with a wonder individual who cares about her customers and takes great pride in her product. You can't go wrong with this one.
One of my favorites is the Rosemary Peppermint. Enjoy!
in my view mama bear blows St. Charles out of the water. I was not really impressed with the St. Charles soaps. I agree, rosemary mint is a great offering from MMB... but there are about 10 others that also sound great. Restraint... I must exhibit restraint :drool:
Drew
Steve
06-12-2006, 11:36 AM
Drew,
What are the three scents that you have?
Steve
Steve-
in the name of spreading good will (or because I'm an idiot :bored: ), I sent two of them to fellow members for just the cost of shipping. Those two were lilac/lavender and Christmas Forest (pine). Both of them smell amazing, as does my remaining cake, rosemary mint. Since I purchased those three, she probably has another 10-15 scents available.
Drew
Just placed an order with Mama Bear on the strength of this thread. I ordered: Dragon's Blood, Christmas Forest, Elements of Bamboo and Celestial Water's. Anybody got any experience with these particular scents? I was also interested in Hydrogen and Lilac and Lavender, are there any other fragrances you would recommend?
I found the owner of the company to be friendly and very helpful, as long as the product lives up to the hype, and given the sheer number of positive reviews I have seen for Mama Bear soaps I am sure it will, I can see myself becoming a regular customer. It's going to take a lifetime to get through all the different scents though!
Warm regards,
Alex
Excellent choices Alex,
I enjoy all of those you've listed (with Dragon's Blood and Rosemary Peppermint being the favorites) except the forest - it will be on my next order. I also highly recommend Charles' soaps. I've yet to receive anything but an exceptional shave with them.
LX_Emergency
06-13-2006, 07:21 AM
I like the way the dragon's blood smells but it seems to tingle on my skin. I think I might have a slight allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. Or does anyone else have that as well? (Other than that it's good stuff)
I like the way the dragon's blood smells but it seems to tingle on my skin. I think I might have a slight allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. Or does anyone else have that as well? (Other than that it's good stuff)
No tingling here. I'd give it another try. You may very well be correct about an allergic reaction. I personally can't use anything with cucumber extract in it without getting a nasty reaction.
Popeye
06-18-2006, 07:03 AM
Is the only place to order MamaBears Ebay? Tried a Google search didn't come up or at least didn't recognize it. Does she have a website?
Mike
Mama Bear's soaps can be found at www.bear-haven.com
Warm regards,
Alex
Jonnybc
06-18-2006, 09:59 AM
Just placed an order with Mama Bear on the strength of this thread. I ordered: Dragon's Blood, Christmas Forest, Elements of Bamboo and Celestial Water's. Anybody got any experience with these particular scents? I was also interested in Hydrogen and Lilac and Lavender, are there any other fragrances you would recommend?
I found the owner of the company to be friendly and very helpful, as long as the product lives up to the hype, and given the sheer number of positive reviews I have seen for Mama Bear soaps I am sure it will, I can see myself becoming a regular customer. It's going to take a lifetime to get through all the different scents though!
Warm regards,
Alex
Alex
How did you organise shipping to the UK? I've looked all over the site but can't find a mention of it. It seems to just add $4.50 as a flat shipping fee to the paypal basket.
John,
I emailed Sue to ask if she would ship internationally. She said she could but hadn't done it regularly because of the cost, she said that it would be $8 plus $1 dollar per soap. I replied that this was fine and at her request sent an email with my order and she sent me a paypal invoice through my email account. This might sound like quite a bit of hassle, but she couldn't have been more helpful or any friendlier, and considering some of the mercenary price gouging that occurs with some companies shipping costs, $12 isn't that bad. The order was sent last Wednesday and should take about a week to arrive.
Warm regards,
Alex
John,
BTW, as long as you don't mind me asking, what partcular varieties were you interested in? Personally, I found it very hard to narrow down the list of possible candidates when making the selections for my initial order; whilst I am aware that shaving is a personal and very subjective experience, it would be interesting to know what criteria other gentlemen use when selecting for a new product.
Personally, I found the description of the Hydrogen soap to be very interesting, and whilst I am annoyed that I didn't include it in my order it does give me an excuse to order a second batch of soaps hot on the heels of the first:wink:
Warm regards,
Alex
I found it very hard to narrow down the list of possible candidates when making the selections for my initial order
Don't even try. Order one of each.:biggrin: They all sound incredible. I just placed another order:
Dragons Blood Shaving Soap
Christmas Forest Fragrance Shaving Soap
Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Glycerin Shaving Soap
Bay Rum Fragrance Shaving Soap
Cool Citrus Basil Fragrance Shaving Soap
Sandalwood Vanilla Shaving Soap
Somali Rose Shaving Soap
Sleigh Ride Shaving Soap
Sweet Grass Shaving Soap
Eucalyptus 100% Natural shaving soap
Rosemary Mint 100% Natural shaving soap
Vetiver Fragrance Shaving Soap
Egyptian Musk Fragrance Shaving Soap
Hi Rik,
I suppose it is pointless trying to narrow the choices down. Seeing as you seem to be a Mama Bear veteran, have you tried the Hydrogen yet? If so what is it like? I don't know why but I seem to be inordinately interested in this particular fragrance.
As for my first order, while they all sound good, it is the Elements of Bamboo that interests me the most. Have you any experience with that one?
Warm regards,
Alex
Greetings Alex,
I don't have the either of the soaps you mentioned. I've yet to try fragrances with a dominant fruit base. It's not that they don't appeal to me but the others had a greater appeal. If you do pick up the Bamboo, I'd love to know what you think of it.
Dinder1
06-18-2006, 08:56 PM
Don't even try. Order one of each.:biggrin: They all sound incredible. I just placed another order:
Dragons Blood Shaving Soap
Christmas Forest Fragrance Shaving Soap
Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Glycerin Shaving Soap
Bay Rum Fragrance Shaving Soap
Cool Citrus Basil Fragrance Shaving Soap
Sandalwood Vanilla Shaving Soap
Somali Rose Shaving Soap
Sleigh Ride Shaving Soap
Sweet Grass Shaving Soap
Eucalyptus 100% Natural shaving soap
Rosemary Mint 100% Natural shaving soap
Vetiver Fragrance Shaving Soap
Egyptian Musk Fragrance Shaving Soap
Holy cow! this must be good SH#!*t, Oh I mean soap. Cheers, DJ.
It's an exceptional bargain. Incredible fragrance and lather properties for only $6 per 4oz container. And to top it off, Sue's a very nice person who stands behind her product. For me it's a win-win situation. :smile:
rtaylor61
06-18-2006, 10:10 PM
Rik,
It would be great to hear your thoughts on the Egyptian Musk once you have had a chance to use it.
Randy
Jonnybc
06-18-2006, 11:50 PM
John,
BTW, as long as you don't mind me asking, what partcular varieties were you interested in? Personally, I found it very hard to narrow down the list of possible candidates when making the selections for my initial order; whilst I am aware that shaving is a personal and very subjective experience, it would be interesting to know what criteria other gentlemen use when selecting for a new product.
Personally, I found the description of the Hydrogen soap to be very interesting, and whilst I am annoyed that I didn't include it in my order it does give me an excuse to order a second batch of soaps hot on the heels of the first:wink:
Warm regards,
Alex
Hi Alex
Initially I've narrowed my selection down to:
Bay Rum
Bergamot & Chamomile
Bitter Orange Orchid
Bluebonnets & Wildflowers
Cool Citrus Basil
Tahitian Vanilla
Beau Brummel
Eucalyptus
It's difficult to know where to stop, the flavours on offer here are overwhelming. My selection is mostly stuff can't get elsewhere though but I'm not sure if I'll actually order all of those. I reckon I have a few years worth of soaps/creams already!
Rik,
It would be great to hear your thoughts on the Egyptian Musk once you have had a chance to use it.
Randy
I should have it in my hand plus a few samples of other fragrances by the end of the week with a review not far behind.
John,
BTW, as long as you don't mind me asking, what partcular varieties were you interested in? Personally, I found it very hard to narrow down the list of possible candidates when making the selections for my initial order; whilst I am aware that shaving is a personal and very subjective experience, it would be interesting to know what criteria other gentlemen use when selecting for a new product.
Personally, I found the description of the Hydrogen soap to be very interesting, and whilst I am annoyed that I didn't include it in my order it does give me an excuse to order a second batch of soaps hot on the heels of the first:wink:
Warm regards,
Alex
Alex,
I just got a tub of Hydrogen, among 5 other scents - and it is truly outta this world. I enjoyed it so much - I called mamma bear to express my praise, and request she make our forum a cologne of it - and possibly other scents! Suffice to say - the hydrogen is really exceptional - a VERY, VERY clean/fresh scent.
Thanks for letting me know about the Hydrogen Joel, something tells me I am going to love that scent. I was going to wait until the first batch arrived before placing a second order, but where's the fun in that?
If the cologne thing is certain then may I request we try Hydrogen as well as Celestial Waters?
Look forward to your reviews.
Warm regards,
Alex
I used MMB rosemary mint today, and let me tell you, especially in the warm Chicago area, that stuff is a real treat. Great scent and great cooling properties. I am always impressed with how good the lather is with her soaps (I've tried several, and the lather has been equally good with all of them). I always assume the tallow based soaps must be better, until I use her soap again, and then realize that it's really a pretty even fight.
Drew
crackstar
06-22-2006, 06:50 AM
I'm very tempted to get in on the act and try the bay rum soap.
Jeff
Austin
06-22-2006, 11:23 AM
Today is the first time I have been to her site. I am overwhelmed at her selection. :eek:
Today is the first time I have been to her site. I am overwhelmed at her selection. :eek:
Andrew,
A couple of recommendations if I may - the rosemary mint, sweetgrass, and Hydrogen are all scents that you'd be pretty hard pressed to dislike. The sweetgrass in particular is REALLY original, very interesting, and quite a treat. It took me a little while to warm up to the sweetgrass, but it is really interesting.... in a good way :smile:
PottyDoctor
06-22-2006, 01:57 PM
Andrew,
A couple of recommendations if I may - the rosemary mint, sweetgrass, and Hydrogen are all scents that you'd be pretty hard pressed to dislike. The sweetgrass in particular is REALLY original, very interesting, and quite a treat. It took me a little while to warm up to the sweetgrass, but it is really interesting.... in a good way :smile:
Joel,
Do you know if the Mama Bear Sweetgrass is anything like the Nancy Boy Sweetgrass scent [available in the bath bar and hand soap]?
Joel,
Do you know if the Mama Bear Sweetgrass is anything like the Nancy Boy Sweetgrass scent [available in the bath bar and hand soap]?
No idea - I haven't tried nancy boy, sorry. :frown:
water
06-23-2006, 03:05 AM
Has anyone tried the Beau Brummel? I would be interested in hearing a review if someone has.
Looking at its ingredients, wouldn't the Spice fragrance potentially be a little rough on the skin?
I was just about to start my shave when a knock at the door summoned the arrival of the postman and my Mama Bear Soaps were finally here. When I say finally I don't mean that they took a long time to come, they were actually very quick, but given the amount of interest this thread has generated it seemd like I had been waiting for an eternity. I think I listed the fragrances I ordered earlier in the thread, suffuce to say they all smell great. Without lathering, my favourite so far is the Celestial Waters, a lovely sweet, floral scent which is also very fresh. I will be off for my shave now so I will let you know how they perform later.
Warm regards,
Alex
Justso
06-23-2006, 06:31 AM
Joel,
About to place an order w/Mama Bear today..The Rosemary mint would remind me of Nancy Boy signature scent. Is it similar? Just when I think I can take a break and enjoy the products I have, one of these damn threads comes along and forces me to spend more $$ :biggrin:
thanks for the info
MMB Rosemary mint is somewhat similar to Nancy Boy shave cream (signature scent). I used these two products on back to back days earlier this week, which is a great summer-time duo. To me, NB definitely smells of lavender, which the MMB obviusly doesn't. But the two scents are of similar themes. As you've probably read, I am a big fan of MMB soaps... rosemary mint being no exception.
Drew
Justso
06-23-2006, 09:18 AM
Drew,
I just ordered a tub of the Hydrogen & Dragon's Blood..I gotta stop reading these threads ;-)
crackstar
06-23-2006, 10:04 AM
I just ordered 2 of the bay rums, and one of the hydrogen scent.
Jeff
Jeff-
Be sure to let us know how you like the bay rum.
Drew
crackstar
06-23-2006, 12:02 PM
I certainly will, Drew. I'm a big bay rum lover. I wish Arko made a cream or soap in that scent! :lol:
Jeff
Rik,
It would be great to hear your thoughts on the Egyptian Musk once you have had a chance to use it.
Randy
Sue's description (A light sensual blend of musk with floral base notes. Deep, dark, sensual and musky!) is spot on. This is another fragrance I love using for my evening str8 razor shave. Very soothing.
rtaylor61
06-24-2006, 01:42 PM
Sue's description (A light sensual blend of musk with floral base notes. Deep, dark, sensual and musky!) is spot on. This is another fragrance I love using for my evening str8 razor shave. Very soothing.
Thanks Rik!
Randy
Holyhabanero
07-23-2006, 07:12 AM
Just rec'd Mama Bear's Bay Rum yesterday and used it for the first time last night. It smelled great!! It lathered up wonderfully, and I had no adverse reaction to the oils except in my nose where I accidentally shoved some lather (I've got to work on my brush technique).
Last night's shave was probably one of the best I've had so far (in the two weeks I've been doing this). I will definitely be ordering some more. Thanks so much Sue, and I hope all is going well for you and your father.
HlSheppard
07-23-2006, 07:58 AM
I just received the rest of my initial order, which was a tub of the Cedarwood and Lemon essential oil soap.
MAN - what a lovely scent and a shave to match. I never seem to have any adverse reaction to essential oil soaps. Occasionally I'll have an issue with F.O.s, but the scents are worth it!
This stuff smells so good it seems edible! :tongue_sm
Tinzien
08-01-2006, 02:40 PM
in my view mama bear blows St. Charles out of the water. I was not really impressed with the St. Charles soaps. I agree, rosemary mint is a great offering from MMB... but there are about 10 others that also sound great. Restraint... I must exhibit restraint :drool:
Drew
I didn't... first order with her that I placed last week had to have at least 10 cakes.... *sighs* Decisions decisions and I decided that I did not want to decide :w00t:
Mama Bear
08-01-2006, 06:35 PM
Nope, only 6! lol :tongue_sm
I will ship them out on Thursday! I should be home tomorrow night!!
Bear Hugs!!
Mama Bear
08-01-2006, 06:36 PM
Oh! I like Mama Sue SO MUCH BETTER than the sample queen.....lol
Thanks!!
Sue (Mama Bear)
JohnnyWolf
08-04-2006, 01:59 PM
I really want to order the Hydrogen shaving soap. Does anyone know if these soaps come in a container or do I need to add one for $1.75 at the bottom of the screen seperately?
The shipping for one soap is $4.50 so I may wait until the colonges are avaliable to order together and save on shipping.
Queen of Blades
08-04-2006, 02:04 PM
I really want to order the Hydrogen shaving soap. Does anyone know if these soaps come in a container or do I need to add one for $1.75 at the bottom of the screen seperately?
The shipping for one soap is $4.50 so I may wait until the colonges are avaliable to order together and save on shipping.
Yes the soaps come in containers.
JoAnna
Don't even try. Order one of each.:biggrin: They all sound incredible. I just placed another order:
Dragons Blood Shaving Soap
Christmas Forest Fragrance Shaving Soap
Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Glycerin Shaving Soap
Bay Rum Fragrance Shaving Soap
Cool Citrus Basil Fragrance Shaving Soap
Sandalwood Vanilla Shaving Soap
Somali Rose Shaving Soap
Sleigh Ride Shaving Soap
Sweet Grass Shaving Soap
Eucalyptus 100% Natural shaving soap
Rosemary Mint 100% Natural shaving soap
Vetiver Fragrance Shaving Soap
Egyptian Musk Fragrance Shaving Soap __________________
Take care,
Rik
Rik
Have you tried the Somali Rose Yet?Anyone else?
Queen of Blades
08-04-2006, 02:52 PM
Rik
Have you tried the Somali Rose Yet?Anyone else?
I bought the Somali Rose for chefchris. It has a nice smell. Don't ask me for a detailed scent description. It is manly, not feminine, though.
JoAnna
HairyManilow
08-04-2006, 04:07 PM
I ordered the Rosemary/Mint and Bergamot a few weeks ago, and the RM has such a heavenly scent, and is so darn cool and refreshing, with a that I havent even cracked open the Bergamot yet!
Mark
JohnnyWolf
08-07-2006, 10:35 AM
I feel you on this.
I just ordered a tub of Hydrogen and Polynesian Red...I too have got to stop reading these threads. But i'm really excited to shave with a soap for my first time and to smell these delightfully described scents!
Polynesian Red: Juicy pomegranates are the core of this fragrance. Hints of pineapple, red grapefruit, green apple, mango and subtle moss make this scent unforgettable.
Hydrogen Top fruity notes of apple, grapefruit, peach and leafy greens; with middle notes of lily, lavender, rose and violet; and finally base notes with amber, sandalwood, and raspberry musk.
Drew,
I just ordered a tub of the Hydrogen & Dragon's Blood..I gotta stop reading these threads ;-)
Tinzien
08-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Quoted: Polynesian Red: Juicy pomegranates
curses.... sold... curses...
:tongue: :w00t:
JohnnyWolf
08-07-2006, 05:17 PM
HAHA Got you! I'm going to drag down all of your bank accounts as you do mine. But yah the "juicy pomegranates" got me too.
Quoted: Polynesian Red: Juicy pomegranates
curses.... sold... curses...
:tongue: :w00t:
Kalypso
08-07-2006, 09:34 PM
It's a sin to not test drive her Hydrogen soap....greatest scent of any soap I've ever used! If you can cajole her, get some of Red Bob's Dogs Bollocks soap too (she made one run of it I believe).....very invigorating, musky, slick & made for a perfect shave!
Tinzien
08-08-2006, 04:40 AM
HAHA Got you! I'm going to drag down all of your bank accounts as you do mine. But yah the "juicy pomegranates" got me too.
Momma Bear already has about $80 of my dollars to her good name this month alone. *chuckle* I know two more soaps would not be a bad thing but I'm trying to hold out until next month because I had a bit of SCAD with a moss scuttle and some other bit of kit. :blush:
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