Lanolin heavy shaving creams?

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Ok an update!

retried the myrsol after learning my lesson with the stirling on how to properly lather up harder soaps and literally had the thickest meringue like whipped cream lather it was incredible.. The Myrsol coco menta is quite enjoyable and offered a lovely shave, but as it relies on lanolin and glycerin without the additional tallows or butters it surely could not really compete with Red Cella and Stirling Haverford.. Great great stuff it is though i REALLY enjoyed this shave .. the smell is so lovely too ..


the other ones coming up that are worthy of testing against these heavy hitters are : shannons soap coconut lime and then the 1kg brick of Myrsol... lets see how they do.. but i suspect the 1kg myrsol will be similar to the coco menta..

I’ll throw in another option for you… I started DE shaving with Arko and a Henson, and have gone back to using a shave stick soap… but make my own.

Mix the soft Myrsol cream (with it’s lanolin and glycerin simple goodness) with a good hard soap and you get a perfect not too firm mix to put in the twist up containrs for an easy to use and really good shave.

A cheap but fab smelling stick is Pre de Provence #63 with Myrsol…. but the absolute business is a 50/50 mix of Saponificio Varesino Argania with the Myrsol- or SV Morado, both these 2 SV soaps seem to me to peform even better than the ‘other’ 4.3 Beta SV soaps.

 

[Talal]

I’ll throw in another option for you… I started DE shaving with Arko and a Henson, and have gone back to using a shave stick soap… but make my own.

Mix the soft Myrsol cream (with it’s lanolin and glycerin simple goodness) with a good hard soap and you get a perfect not too firm mix to put in the twist up containrs for an easy to use and really good shave.

A cheap but fab smelling stick is Pre de Provence #63 with Myrsol…. but the absolute business is a 50/50 mix of Saponificio Varesino Argania with the Myrsol- or SV Morado, both these 2 SV soaps seem to me to peform even better than the ‘other’ 4.3 Beta SV soaps.

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awesome tip and thanks for this but im not really a fan of sticks but ill keep this in mind should it change!


What began as a "lanolin" thread has changed into what is the most protective cream out there that makes your face feeling the absolute softest while giving ultra slickness..

In the battle we have so far: 1) Cella Red tub 2) Cella red brick 3) Razorock p160 4) Stirling Soaps (haverford, almond creme, sheep) 5) Shannon Soaps coconut lime (coming soon) 6) Myrsol 1kg tub and coco ment puck 7) Real Musgo (black and the oak versions) 8) Vitos extra super coco 1kg brick (coming soon) . I love Lavanda but its nowhere near these heavy hitters in the after face feel. The main judgement i use here is how soft and moisturized my face feels all day , the moisturizing and nourishing aspect.

So far Cella Red is in first place. The brick and the tub are for sure slightly different variations as other members have noted. I cant say i like one over the other but the brick has a milder scent overrall for sure. in 2nd place currently we have stirling (haverford is the only one i tried). 3rd place the p160 has a slight edge over the myrsol in my opinion with its tallow and shea.. 4th place is the myrsol stuff.. which is a good place to be considering its using just glycerine and lanolin to compete with these richer ones above..

I do also like Proraso red, and the Lea lanolin tin cream - but again i just dont think they are "heavy hitters" like the above.. ill revisit them to be sure... and compile a list with them included int he ranks as well


Ill update the post soon when i try the rest.. but so far Cella red is blowing everything out of the water .. no wonder its been around so long.. and its not even a matter of its ingredients ..Having some experience formulating products and making them I can say that they just have their technique down better perhaps..


More to come..

 

[Talal]

testing them all neck to neck now with more attention to detail..

I do want to point out that Shannons Coconut Lime - Chupacabra base , is seriousely impressive stuff.... holy moly.. and i love this tropical scent.. an actual contendor for the #1 spot where cella red sits currently.

Shannons, Cella Red and Sterlings are absolute top 3 for me at the moment..

 

[lirijavdekje]

Doc Dan:​

This is the only true test of a shaving cream, in my humble opinion. I used cella yesterday and I immediately thought it would be a great straight razor cream. Glad to see that confirmed.

Talal:​

Cella seems to be what works best for you. Never settle for second best unless you have to.

 

[Doc Dan]

testing them all neck to neck now with more attention to detail..

I do want to point out that Shannons Coconut Lime - Chupacabra base , is seriousely impressive stuff.... holy moly.. and i love this tropical scent.. an actual contendor for the #1 spot where cella red sits currently.

Shannons, Cella Red and Sterlings are absolute top 3 for me at the moment..

Yes, Shannon's is pretty impressive. I am out of everything but Balkan Blend, so I need to order more. I love her soaps with the Chupacabra base.

 

[Doc Dan]

Doc Dan:​

This is the only true test of a shaving cream, in my humble opinion. I used cella yesterday and I immediately thought it would be a great straight razor cream. Glad to see that confirmed.

Talal:​

Cella seems to be what works best for you. Never settle for second best unless you have to.

Cella is a good any razor soap and is especially good with a straight razor. That makes sense as it was developed for that purpose.

 

[Guido75]

In the battle we have so far: 1) Cella Red tub 2) Cella red brick 3) Razorock p160 4) Stirling Soaps (haverford, almond creme, sheep) 5) Shannon Soaps coconut lime (coming soon) 6) Myrsol 1kg tub and coco ment puck 7) Real Musgo (black and the oak versions) 8) Vitos extra super coco 1kg brick (coming soon)

It might be worth to check out Hampshire Wool Fat. Superb soap and scent with excellent post shave feel. Easy lathering as well. Full of lanoline.

 

[ChriWilson]

Shannons, Cella Red and Sterlings are absolute top 3 for me at the moment..

If you like Stirling, I’d recommend something from their Mutton Tallow lineup or even Unscented with Beeswax though this particular is void of lanolin.

It might be worth to check out Hampshire Wool Fat. Superb soap and scent with excellent post shave feel. Easy lathering as well. Full of lanoline.

Haven’t seen this to be available outside of the UK or EU. Definitely unaware of availability in North America.

B&B Groupbuy Guido ?

 

[Talal]

So far folks Cella is truly untouchable .. it is in a league of its own in post shave feel. I have had a veteran from the forums confirm that its #1 as well, you folks know him, @malocchio !! the master!!

For none tallow - Myrsol was #1

Shannons Chupacabra base, Stirling Haverford, new p160 , Vitos extra super coco, real musgo, lavanda, Lea classic, are all fabulous soaps as well and i love them but they dont leave my face as soft and smooth as cella.

I did recently try la Toja - wow that was a nice cream too.. but its not a lanolin or a tallow but sure is up there..

It might be worth to check out Hampshire Wool Fat. Superb soap and scent with excellent post shave feel. Easy lathering as well. Full of lanoline.

I looked at it and it looks similar to Myrsol 1kg tub ingredients which I have. I also have the stirling Sheep (unscented) . So i will hold off on this for now but it looks great!

 

[malocchio]

So far folks Cella is truly untouchable .. it is in a league of its own in post shave feel. I have had a veteran from the forums confirm that its #1 as well, you folks know him, @malocchio !! the master!!

For none tallow - Myrsol was #1

Shannons Chupacabra base, Stirling Haverford, new p160 , Vitos extra super coco, real musgo, lavanda, Lea classic, are all fabulous soaps as well and i love them but they dont leave my face as soft and smooth as cella.

I did recently try la Toja - wow that was a nice cream too.. but its not a lanolin or a tallow but sure is up there..



I looked at it and it looks similar to Myrsol 1kg tub ingredients which I have. I also have the stirling Sheep (unscented) . So i will hold off on this for now but it looks great!

You have an arsenal of the best shaving products Talal !