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Larry C in Texas
10-13-2006, 02:30 PM
Gentlemen & ladies,

What is a shave stick? What is it made of, and how does it differ from the pucks of soap. How does one use it?

The reason I am asking is that the wifely unit saw SCSue's post on shave stick for chicks and asked me about it. I had to admit my ignorance.

Can I please have some enlightenment?

Thanks very much.
Jim
10-13-2006, 02:37 PM
Heres a start (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6650&highlight=shave+stick)

And This (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=207&highlight=shave+sticks)
Larry C in Texas
10-13-2006, 08:09 PM
Got it. Thanks Jim.
Mama Bear
10-13-2006, 08:18 PM
Shaving soap in a push up deodorant type container... handy for on the road or brushless... great for underarms and legs too!! :smile:
joel
10-13-2006, 09:03 PM
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40
Leisureguy
10-15-2006, 09:50 AM
Also this, my first experience with QED's Mocha-Java shaving stick (http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/morning-shave-superior-coffee-and-chocolate/). It really has provided a superb shave, besides starting the day with a terrific fragrance.

The key seems to be to rub it against the grain of your wet beard all over your beard---every part. Then, since you lather on your face, you also lather pretty vigorously, because you have to develop enough lather (in the brush) for all 3-4 passes.

I've had terrific shaves with it. Highly recommended.
crackstar
10-15-2006, 10:04 AM
Larry, the much talked about and loved Arko soap is a shaving stick. Very cheap, and good, to boot!

Jeff
Larry C in Texas
10-15-2006, 10:11 AM
Larry, the much talked about and loved Arko soap is a shaving stick. Very cheap, and good, to boot!

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. I shall have to order some when I place an Arko order.
crackstar
10-15-2006, 10:15 AM
oh, Larry, another great shave stick is Erasmic, my current favorite. It's made in the UK, and it also comes in a bowl. This stuff smells so nice, and has a lather to beat the band. It's also very, very cheap. Check out www.auravita.com

Jeff
ceebz
10-20-2006, 01:07 AM
oh, Larry, another great shave stick is Erasmic, my current favorite. It's made in the UK, and it also comes in a bowl. This stuff smells so nice, and has a lather to beat the band. It's also very, very cheap. Check out www.auravita.com (http://www.auravita.com)

Jeff

Still waiting on my order of Erasmic. If this stuff beats out the Arko stick, I'll be very impressed.
crackstar
10-20-2006, 04:15 AM
Ceebz, these 2 soaps are as different as day and night. Definitely, Arko's a great soap in its own right, but Erasmic has a much nicer scent, and a better lather.

Jeff
Chagidiel
10-20-2006, 08:10 AM
Ceebz, these 2 soaps are as different as day and night. Definitely, Arko's a great soap in its own right, but Erasmic has a much nicer scent, and a better lather.

Jeff

The Erasmic is the One !! Just a Great soap, the Arko is nice - but (Sorry Jeff) the big E wipes the ..... out of arko.. :quickdraw
Leisureguy
10-20-2006, 04:19 PM
Any sources in the US for the Erasmic shave stick?
crackstar
10-20-2006, 04:38 PM
Thomas, Erasmic is my number one favorite right now, that's also why I changed avatars! Mike, I doubt very greatly if there are any US sources for Erasmic---I think it's only sold in the UK.

Jeff
vinny1957
10-21-2006, 08:55 AM
Hey Larry,
I thought I'd let you know my wife just tried the "Shave Stick for Chicks" and loves it. She said the scent is nice, easy to use and a very close shave. Her legs are very smooth - ahhh she says!
Vinny