VDH revisited

**chrismikehead** · 12-30-2010, 08:38 AM

A few months ago I bought an Arko stick and a Euro Palmolive stick. I had been using VDH Deluxe and Bigelow cream, but once I tried the sticks I rarely found a reason to use the Bigelow, and had not touched the VDH at all.

Last night I decided to introduce my FS brush (also acquired a few months ago) to the VDH puck. I had forgotten how much "cushion" VDH provides. It's a different feel on my face compared to the sticks, but I had a pleasant shave with little trouble other than my less than perfect technique. It will definitely make its way back into my rotation, and will continue to hinder any interest I may have in trying that other low cost, easily available shaving soap.

**RUSHd** · 12-30-2010, 08:45 AM

i'm a vdh deluxe fan as well

**Deltaboy** · 12-30-2010, 01:51 PM

VDH in all it's offerings is Great!

**aimsport** · 12-30-2010, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by RUSHd

i'm a vdh deluxe fan as well

+1.

**instpasr** · 12-30-2010, 02:23 PM

I'm glad it worked out but I find VDH to be very drying. Where did you find palmolive if I may ask.

**mandoman** · 12-30-2010, 02:35 PM

good stuff

**Slash McCoy** · 12-30-2010, 02:50 PM

VDH is good stuff, especially considering the price. Who cares if it doesn't have a foofoo french whorehouse gucci-faberge-dior smell? I can put some smellum on my face when I am done shaving. Shaving soap is for shaving, not for smelling. VDH does everything I require of a shave soap.

**HoosierTrooper** · 12-30-2010, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by Slash McCoy

VDH is good stuff, especially considering the price. Who cares if it doesn't have a foofoo french whorehouse gucci-faberge-dior smell? I can put some smellum on my face when I am done shaving. Shaving soap is for shaving, not for smelling. VDH does everything I require of a shave soap.

I haven't used VDH for awhile so I broke it out this morning to use with a Mach 3

It really is a very, very good soap.

**Sledgehammer39** · 12-30-2010, 05:13 PM

I like the VDH Select soap. I have not tried the Glycerin soap. They don't have that soap in my area.

**chrismikehead** · 12-30-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by instpasr

I'm glad it worked out but I find VDH to be very drying. Where did you find palmolive if I may ask.

I ordered from Bullgoose. I suppose it could be found a bit cheaper on the net somewhere else, but I always get great service and speedy delivery from Bullgoose.

**instpasr** · 12-30-2010, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by chrismikehead

I ordered from Bullgoose. I suppose it could be found a bit cheaper on the net somewhere else, but I always get great service and speedy delivery from Bullgoose.

Thanks, I've been wanting to give it a try.

**mharris127** · 01-02-2011, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Sledgehammer39

I like the VDH Select soap. I have not tried the Glycerin soap. They don't have that soap in my area.

I know that you live in Canada, but Rite Aid's website (www.riteaid.com) sells the different VDH shaving soaps. I think there is a small amount (like $200 or so) that you can have shipped from the States to Canada every 30 days without paying Canadian duties and taxes. I know as a US resident, I can have $200 US a month shipped from foreign countries (including Canada) free of duty and tax. I haven't pushed that limit, though -- my foreign orders total less than $50 most months.

**EvilGobi** · 01-02-2011, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by mharris127

I know that you live in Canada, but Rite Aid's website (www.riteaid.com) sells the different VDH shaving soaps. I think there is a small amount (like $200 or so) that you can have shipped from the States to Canada every 30 days without paying Canadian duties and taxes. I know as a US resident, I can have $200 US a month shipped from foreign countries (including Canada) free of duty and tax. I haven't pushed that limit, though -- my foreign orders total less than $50 most months.

In Canada it seems like if you buy something online from the US if your total of your order is over $25 or so you end up paying (possibly) hefty duty on it.

On topic, I always like the perfomance of VDH but I really couldn't stand the smell.

**Sledgehammer39** · 01-02-2011, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by EvilGobi

In Canada it seems like if you buy something online from the US if your total of your order is over $25 or so you end up paying (possibly) hefty duty on it.

On topic, I always like the perfomance of VDH but I really couldn't stand the smell.

That is correct. I called Customs and they said if I am getting supplies from the USA I would pay 13% tax like we pay locally if the products are of USA/North American origin. If it's produced anywhere else in the world they add more tax to your item.

**joshuasethcomposer** · 01-02-2011, 09:51 PM

Hell yeah! I can't fathom paying $26 for an AOS puck when VDH is just $2 and does a very nice job. VDH reminds me of the original Classic Shaving hypoallergenic, which was my favorite.

**mandoman** · 01-02-2011, 09:52 PM

vhd a very good soap

**Royall Lyme** · 01-03-2011, 07:01 AM

I too revisited VDH. When I first tried VDH I liked the performance but the smell was a little bit too much for me. I gave it another whirl and it is now in the rotation for good!

**Darjeeling Express** · 01-03-2011, 04:46 PM

Melt it down, add a few squirts of EO Lavender, superb soap!

**mharris127** · 01-03-2011, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by instpasr

I'm glad it worked out but I find VDH to be very drying. Where did you find palmolive if I may ask.

Some internet providers such as (http://www.maharajashave.com/store/i...iewCat&catId=2) carry it. It can also be found on the Bay or in UK chemists shops.