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TraderJoe
08-06-2007, 12:27 AM
In the end, I really do prefer shave soaps. (with the inclusion of a few select creams)

I am drawing an even bigger, and more finite conclusion lately.

The ones that tend to work the best for me have the following characteristic:

CLAY

However,

What is the difference between bentonite clay, and kaolin clay?

De Vergulde Hand and TGQ (The Gentleman's Quarter), probably two of my top favorite non-stick shave soaps......both have Kaolin. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not.

Please discuss ->
Mottern Man
08-06-2007, 12:29 AM
How bout a Kosher Clay soap?

http://www.clayz.com/dreidel.html
TraderJoe
08-06-2007, 12:35 AM
How bout a Kosher Clay soap?

http://www.clayz.com/dreidel.html

Yeah. That http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/dance003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
Mottern Man
08-06-2007, 12:36 AM
On the real.

I do belive that all natural dose work better for me then the chemical warfare some products do to me.
TraderJoe
08-06-2007, 12:38 AM
On the real.

I do belive that all natural dose work better for me then the chemical warfare some products do to me.

Without a doubt.

What are your thoughts on clay?
Mottern Man
08-06-2007, 12:39 AM
I have noticed that the performance of the 2 named soaps is awesome, so my answer is that IT WORKS. What one works better. Perhaps a blind taste test.
TraderJoe
08-06-2007, 12:43 AM
I have noticed that the performance of the 2 named soaps is awesome, so my answer is that IT WORKS. What one works better. Perhaps a blind taste test.

I run lather experiments all the time.......

Would you happen to know of some shave soaps with bentonite clay, rather than kaolin?
Mottern Man
08-06-2007, 12:44 AM
I run lather experiments all the time.......

Would you happen to know of some shave soaps with bentonite clay, rather than kaolin?

Why the Hand of Queen's has some BC in it.
TraderJoe
08-06-2007, 12:45 AM
Why the Hand of Queen's has some BC in it.

I can't speak to the second batch of shave SOAP, but the one I had lathered like a zombie

The cream, on the other hand was a lather Monster.
Mottern Man
08-06-2007, 12:48 AM
Well if u wait till tuesday, I can give you a play by play of batch 2.
TraderJoe
08-06-2007, 12:49 AM
Well if u wait till tuesday, I can give you a play by play of batch 2.

I wonder if QOB is sending me a sample batch #2 of the HOQSS
Mottern Man
08-06-2007, 12:51 AM
I wonder if QOB is sending me a sample batch #2 of the HOQSS
Send her coffee, she will hook you up.
Queen of Blades
08-06-2007, 01:10 AM
Send her coffee, she will hook you up.

Yes, yes I will.

Actually I made an even newer soap batch, that is getting very very gooood reviews. Some could manage to find it's way to your mailbox for coffee and pre-shave oil. :cool:

Oh, and my shaving cream has bentonite clay in it also.
St. Croix
08-06-2007, 04:36 AM
Bentonite clay = kitty litter. Just in case you did not know.

St. Croix
IsaacRN
08-06-2007, 10:57 AM
Bentonite clay = kitty litter. Just in case you did not know.

St. Croix


That puts it into perspective
Queen of Blades
08-06-2007, 11:58 AM
Bentonite clay = kitty litter. Just in case you did not know.

St. Croix

That is a very interesting way to umm...add?...to the discussion. :confused:

I can tell you, my Bentonite Clay cost far more than any kitty litter.
jramire2
08-06-2007, 02:12 PM
I believe Ogalla bay rum soap has betonite clay in it. While I think it's agreed hands down that the lather it produces is close to worthless, it still lays down a very slick layer on your skin and has a great scent.

I don't know if it's the clay that makes it slick, but it's always super slick for me, and a bit of KMF unscented fixes the lather problem.
ltlsuz
08-06-2007, 11:17 PM
I use bentonite clay in my soap, it does NOT look like kitty litter, it is a very, fine powder.

Kaolin is also popular in shaving soaps - this clay is good for dry, sensitive or normal type skin.

While Bentonite is good for drawing out impurities and drying oily skin. But most soap makers will add mositurizers, so anyone can really use it.

and I'm unsure what a kosher clay is....
Mottern Man
08-06-2007, 11:45 PM
That was a little joke. :D
Queen of Blades
08-07-2007, 12:01 AM
That was a little joke. :D

Well, some kitty litters use clay as their main ingredient.

But Bentonite Clay does not equal kitty litter, by any means.

It just seemed the comment wasn't very well placed. :confused:
Mottern Man
08-07-2007, 12:06 AM
Well, some kitty litters use clay as their main ingredient.

But Bentonite Clay does not equal kitty litter, by any means.

It just seemed the comment wasn't very well placed. :confused:

Not that, the Kosher clay post I made. I was explaning it to Su-z :rolleyes:
Queen of Blades
08-07-2007, 12:09 AM
Not that, the Kosher clay post I made. I was explaning it to Su-z :rolleyes:

oh. sorry. :o
ltlsuz
08-07-2007, 08:26 AM
LOL, if I had looked at his link first.....
sorry, I'm a little slow in the head department.:D
ltlsuz
08-07-2007, 08:28 AM
Well, some kitty litters use clay as their main ingredient.

But Bentonite Clay does not equal kitty litter, by any means.

It just seemed the comment wasn't very well placed. :confused:


Well, I guess that clay may need some other use other then soap! :rofl
rodd
02-04-2008, 02:24 PM
My dad built a man made pond by damming up a valley years ago, when it leaked, they sealed it with bentonite clay. Now, I started making my own shave soap using a melt and pour base, and I order the same type of clay to add more slip to my soap. :) Many uses for this unique clay. Bentonite is actually a product of volcanic activity, and I believe most of it comes from the area of Mt. St. Hellens, in case anyone cares.