Russian shaving soap?

In every country that I've visited, there's usually a locally produced shaving soap. It might be regional or national but there's something. It might be good or not... Is there such a thing? Probably... Which? Where can I get some?

I was thinking this morning, are there any good Russian shaving soaps? I love the razor blades that are coming from Russia, so maybe I can always do a Russian combo.

Rasputin never came close to one

I've never seen any on my visits.

Mmm, that's a shame, they must hide it somewhere...

I didn't think it was be possible, but it looks like you've stumped B&B for a full day! Good job...I think.

There must be one. I don't believe I've noticed a Russian member here before so that might hurt the chance of finding out.

I grew up in Moscow but I never saw anything like that. I'll have to ask my stepdad.

Artytheparty90 said:

I grew up in Moscow but I never saw anything like that. I'll have to ask my stepdad.

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Thanks mate & thanks to everyone else for helping!

I already thought about another one but I will stick with the Russian soap first and will ask the other one later...

Vodka doesn't lather well.

LagerLover said:

Vodka doesn't lather well.

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But it sure makes a wonderful aftershave!!

LagerLover said:

Vodka doesn't lather well.

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Neither does caviar.

Handy said:

There must be one. I don't believe I've noticed a Russian member here before so that might hurt the chance of finding out.

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D'oh!

Unfortunately, there is no Russian shaving soap Personally I use MWF, Tabac and L'occitane.

Hun said:

D'oh!

Unfortunately, there is no Russian shaving soap Personally I use MWF, Tabac and L'occitane.

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Thanks for your input mate. I am quite suprised at this but, that's the way it is, I guess. I will stick to the blades and vodka

You are welcome!

Regarding blades - of all the blades that people believe to be Russian, I have only come across Gillette Rubie and Rapira here - both, rather poor shavers.

Huh, this thread is a bit old, but as a russian myself, I feel the need to redeem the motherland on this subject ))

not sure if you can buy shaving soap in bars, but you can certainly find it in tubes. It is made by the Svoboda factory, an enterprise dating back to the 19th century, much of the recipes haven't changed form back then. Look for the brand name. It is really old-school \ low tech \ no advertisement products, and as such have some collectors appeal. Some are quite good.
They still make tooth powder, btw..

Also, make sure to buy some russian cologne by Novaya Zarya, it is truely atrocious. Cat **** + cucumber scent + alcohol, just the right thing to wake you up in the mornings. Usually imbibed for greater effect.

cheers

Good to know, the Svoboda factory would make shaving creams? Do you have a link that I could have a look at?

enjoy:

http://smed.ru/guides/medicoments/n21/n819/n40300/37943/#article
"apple blossom"

http://smed.ru/guides/medicoments/n21/n819/n40300/37945/#article
"vitamin F & daisy"

16 roubles - at least 65 Aussie cents!


http://smed.ru/guides/medicoments/n21/n819/n40300/37946/#article
post-shave cream

Hum, wonder how I could get a tube now...

Luc said:

Hum, wonder how I could get a tube now...

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I have noticed that quite a few Italian deli's and supermarkets here in Melbourne stock Proraso products. Perhaps it may be worth checking out some of the Russian deli's (Russian Tidbits?? etc) here in Melbourne. You never know your luck.

I find your quest for global creams/soaps very interesting Luc. Hopefully someone speaks English at that company.