Favorite Shaving Stick?

**mblakele** · 12-27-2011, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by johnnypipe

I wish they would make a MWF stick as well as a MWF cream.

Make one. That is what I did.

**OldSaw** · 12-27-2011, 07:46 PM

Another vote for Irisch Moos.

I really like Valobra but I wish it came in a dispenser like Irisch Moos & Tabac.

**noahpictures** · 12-28-2011, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by johnnypipe

I wish they would make a MWF stick as well as a MWF cream.

Originally Posted by mblakele

Make one. That is what I did.

+1

Same here.

**johnnypipe** · 12-28-2011, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by mblakele

Make one. That is what I did.

How did you go about doing that?

**Harvey1** · 12-28-2011, 05:37 AM

As far as performances are concerned:

1) Valobra (gold standard of shaving soap imo)
2) Tabac/Irisch Moos (close second)
3) Palmolive (cheap doesn't always mean bad)
4) Speick (slightly inferior to 1-3 imo, very good nevertheless, almost no fragrance for those who like that)

**OkieStubble** · 12-28-2011, 08:15 AM

Since Arko is the only stick I have tried, I will have to say my favorite is Arko.

**mblakele** · 12-28-2011, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by johnnypipe

How did you go about doing that?

For me, it all started with the DarjeelingExpress thread: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...Stick-Homemade - but later in that thread the doubler-boiler method falls out of fashion. A kitchen grater is fine:

Originally Posted by Darjeeling Express

I've changed my technique a bit with these non-glycerin soaps. No need to heat them or bother with a double boiler. Just grate, add a few drops of water, and hand pack into your empty tube. Works like a charm.

Or you can get by without the grater too:

Originally Posted by mblakele

I find most soaps are soft enough that I don't need to grate them. Instead I use the container (usually a Brut round deodorant stick) as a biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. With some care, most of the soap can be cut into layers until the container is full. If there are scraps left over, they can be tamped on top. Saran wrap and wine corks do well at that job.

**Freehand** · 12-28-2011, 11:22 AM

Irish Moos
Tabac

**jmg** · 12-28-2011, 11:54 AM

Tabac.

**johnnypipe** · 12-28-2011, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by mblakele

For me, it all started with the DarjeelingExpress thread: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...Stick-Homemade - but later in that thread the doubler-boiler method falls out of fashion. A kitchen grater is fine:

Or you can get by without the grater too:

Thanks Mike.

**SOS** · 12-28-2011, 01:53 PM

I'll add my name towards LaToja with Palmolive 2nd, but I enjoy Speick, Volabra just as much, Arko is excellent also. I have a LEA that I haven't used yet and I'm real curious about it. So this list can change depending of my whims.

Can't think of a stick that I haven't enjoyed, sticks are the best way to get soap on my face.

**echotron** · 12-28-2011, 01:56 PM

ARKO, of course ... is this a Trick Question?

**simmonds** · 12-28-2011, 03:00 PM

ARKO for me too!

**FL shaver** · 12-28-2011, 04:19 PM

La Toja!

**FL shaver** · 12-28-2011, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by SOS

I'll add my name towards LaToja with Palmolive 2nd, but I enjoy Speick, Volabra just as much, Arko is excellent also. I have a LEA that I haven't used yet and I'm real curious about it. So this list can change depending of my whims.

Can't think of a stick that I haven't enjoyed, sticks are the best way to get soap on my face.

I'll bet the LEA stick goes to the bottom of the list, but that is a list of very good sticks! I have enjoyed the LEA shaves I have had.

**mftoms59** · 12-28-2011, 07:03 PM

Value per Dollar- Palmolive, for me Arko is too drying

**DaveNJ74** · 12-28-2011, 07:08 PM

I pulled the trigger on a DR Harris stick last night after I read this thread....

**OldSaw** · 12-29-2011, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by DaveNJ74

I pulled the trigger on a DR Harris stick last night after I read this thread....

If the stick is the same formula as their soap puck then I'm sure it will be a great stick. I really like DR Harris shave soap.

Let us know how it works for you and how well you like it.

**TBoner** · 12-29-2011, 09:04 PM

1. Palmolive
1a. Valobra, Speick, La Toja (slight edge to Palmolive over these only on scent and just barely at that)
2. Irisch Moos/Tabac
3. Arko (can be drying at times but the lather is just ridiculous and I love the scent).

I don't care for most other sticks, as even the above are usually grated into puck form. Nevertheless, Harris soap is damn good. It's just that the stick is too pricey when compared to the pucks.

**Mike'sWorld** · 12-30-2011, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by mblakele

Make one. That is what I did.

Easy to make a MWF stick. Just, um, pick the puck up and rub it on your face. No microwaving, cheese graters, blenders or double boilers required. I thought that's why they make it so that it separates from the dish when it drys out.