Props to VDH

**Royall Lyme** · 11-04-2010, 06:42 PM

My first experience with VDH....not so good because I thought the smell was a little off. That was back in April when I started wetshaving.

Picked up a puck of this over the weekend and gave it a whirl and man this stuff is good! Smell didn't seem as bad as the first time I smelled....it has more a powdery smell than I remember. Formula change maybe?

Anyway..VDH surprised me this week and it might surprise you too if you have been avoiding it.

**BladeDE40** · 11-04-2010, 06:59 PM

I agree VDH is a great soap at a very low price. It's what I started with, but I have so many great soaps now that the VDH is often over looked.

**michiganlover** · 11-04-2010, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by BladeDE40

I agree VDH is a great soap at a very low price. It's what I started with, but I have so many great soaps now that the VDH is often over looked.

Pretty much the same for me. VDH, and C.O. Bigelow were what I started with.

With such a huge collection of soap, and creams my VDH seldom gets any usage these days.

It's not that it's bad, there are just other soaps I own that have far more interesting scents.

**Fairchild86** · 11-04-2010, 11:03 PM

I keep VDH around to make super-lathers with. The subtle scent is perfect to do it with.

**BladeDE40** · 11-05-2010, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by michiganlover

Pretty much the same for me. VDH, and C.O. Bigelow were what I started with.

With such a huge collection of soap, and creams my VDH seldom gets any usage these days.

It's not that it's bad, there are just other soaps I own that have far more interesting scents.

What...no more Wednesday low cost shave days with Van Der Spice?

**TENroaches** · 11-05-2010, 12:45 AM

Was it the same line of VDH both times? I know they have deluxe and select, and one is supposed to be better than the other.

**MaritimeFanatic** · 11-05-2010, 03:25 AM

+1 to the above. I tried the VDH Deluxe - good soap and good shave, but I cannot say that I cared for the smell. I have heard the select smells better, but the deluxe smelled like the hand soap in a gas station bathroom. At least it did to me; if others find they do not have the same impressions than more power to them! It is a good performing soap.

**michiganlover** · 11-05-2010, 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by BladeDE40

What...no more Wednesday low cost shave days with Van Der Spice?

I stop doing those when I took up straight razor shaving full time. I don't straight shave full time anymore, but still have not returned to Bargain Wednesdays.

**Voomie** · 11-05-2010, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by MaritimeFanatic

+1 to the above. I tried the VDH Deluxe - good soap and good shave, but I cannot say that I cared for the smell. I have heard the select smells better, but the deluxe smelled like the hand soap in a gas station bathroom. At least it did to me; if others find they do not have the same impressions than more power to them! It is a good performing soap.

I noticed the same thing with the soap but I like that nice clean smell. I love the soap. Good lathers and great on the skin! A million times better than the canned goo.

**danparker77** · 11-05-2010, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by BladeDE40

I agree VDH is a great soap at a very low price. It's what I started with, but I have so many great soaps now that the VDH is often over looked.

same here. once I got a handful of tallow soaps I find it hard to go back to the VDH. If I use a melt and pour soap it is usually a Mama Bear's.

**BlackBard** · 11-05-2010, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Royall Lyme

Partial quote:

Anyway..VDH surprised me this week and it might surprise you too if you have been avoiding it.

It won't surprise me. I avoid it like the plague.

**Dewaine** · 11-05-2010, 02:42 PM

It is GREAT soap. Avoid it at your peril!

**rolisrgti06** · 11-06-2010, 10:47 AM

I normally super lather with VDH Deluxe and a cream of the day. However, this morning I decided to try shaving with my Van Der Bay Rum by itself. I was really impressed how it performed by itself. Really good stuff.

wapper777william · 11-06-2010, 11:05 AM

Using VDH and Biglow to creat a super lather suits me just fine.

**rolisrgti06** · 11-06-2010, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by wapper777william

Using VDH and Biglow to creat a super lather suits me just fine.

Yes. This is my go to super lather combination. Try adding a couple of drops of glycerin in the mix(3-4). That makes it super slick.

**george248** · 11-07-2010, 07:45 AM

They have the Deluxe in my area, but have not seen the glycerin yet... may need to scour the drug stores and try it.

**miamimoe** · 11-07-2010, 11:34 AM

+1 on the positive comments. VDH with a shot of Cremo for added glide is a great performer for me. Alas, as I have since acquired a few soaps that are better, it has been relegated to being used once or twice a month. For the money, it's a fine performer, and stands up well against some higher priced soaps.

**talibeard** · 11-07-2010, 12:16 PM

Well actually the VDH did surprise me. Some established members rated it (far) above Williams so after my pleasant surprise with that one I was happy and ready to go on my VDH tour.......

I thought I was done with baby-care products and then this shows up. It is not bad but a far cry from what I call a shave soap.

**gixxer** · 11-07-2010, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by danparker77

same here. once I got a handful of tallow soaps I find it hard to go back to the VDH.

When I started out I got a whole bunch of VDH. I made Van der Brut, Aqua Velva, and spice. They all smell nice, and I know I can get great lather and a shave from it, but the Cella has its hooks in me! I can't put the red tub down!