View Full Version : Not too bad for my first homemade soap.
seamus402
10-19-2007, 11:11 AM
I have done it. Being a wetshaver, and knowing what I want (this week anyway), I have produced my first shave soap. It is slick, lubricates and moisturizes, makes a great stable thick lather and smells the way I want it to. I did a large amount of research and this is what I came up with. It has a Lavender, Rosemary and Orange scent, it has no coloring to stain my brush, smells great. I will work on the scent some more to get what I want, but over all I am pretty satisfied.
This picture was taken about 8 minutes after my shave.
jbcohen
10-19-2007, 11:53 AM
You have started me thinking about cooking up some soaps myself. Will need to learn to do this first.
Nice job, Jim.
Will your SO type be trying to peddle this concoction to mary kay ?
I'll be waiting :D
They need a good shaving soap
seamus402
10-19-2007, 06:30 PM
Nice job, Jim.
Will your SO type be trying to peddle this concoction to mary kay ?
I'll be waiting :D
They need a good shaving soap
That is a good idea, I tell you what, I'll send you a slice to try out and review for me!!
TraderJoe
10-19-2007, 07:19 PM
Nice work Jim! You must be very excited!
We are very proud of you :D ::
Mottern Man
10-19-2007, 09:04 PM
Looks tasty! ::
Queen of Blades
10-19-2007, 09:05 PM
Fun, ain't it? ;)
Good job!
seamus402
10-19-2007, 10:52 PM
Fun, ain't it? ;)
Good job!
It really is!:D:D:D
IsaacRN
10-19-2007, 11:00 PM
Grats on the good looking soap
desmoface
10-19-2007, 11:23 PM
Dang, makes me want to go and shave :drool Congrats.
Steve
seamus402
10-19-2007, 11:26 PM
Fun, ain't it? ;)
Good job!
By the way Queen, I traded one of the guys and part of my end was a TSD Bay Rum - quite nice scent. Haven't lathered yet, but I am looking forward to it.
Queen of Blades
10-19-2007, 11:32 PM
By the way Queen, I traded one of the guys and part of my end was a TSD Bay Rum - quite nice scent. Haven't lathered yet, but I am looking forward to it.
Well, I hope you enjoy it more than the person who traded it did. :(
Mottern Man
10-19-2007, 11:34 PM
Well, I hope you enjoy it more than the person who traded it did. :(
How can you say that!. :sad024
Queen of Blades
10-19-2007, 11:37 PM
How can you say that!. :sad024
:confused: Was it you? :confused:
Mottern Man
10-19-2007, 11:39 PM
:confused: Was it you? :confused:
Yes.
And I am placing another order soon. :p
Queen of Blades
10-19-2007, 11:44 PM
Yes.
And I am placing another order soon. :p
You better have gotten something REAL good in trade. :p
Mottern Man
10-19-2007, 11:46 PM
You better have gotten something REAL good in trade. :p
40's Superspeed.
seamus402
10-19-2007, 11:47 PM
You better have gotten something REAL good in trade. :p
I was a good trade - and Doc didn't offer it up - I chose it!
Queen of Blades
10-19-2007, 11:48 PM
40's Superspeed.
Ok, you're forgiven then. :cool:
Queen of Blades
10-19-2007, 11:50 PM
I was a good trade - and Doc didn't offer it up - I chose it!
Ok, that makes me feel even better. (even if it isn't true ;))
Thanks! :o
I really do hope you like the TSD soap, too.
Scorpio
10-20-2007, 12:49 AM
is this cold process or melt and pour?
Raf
seamus402
10-20-2007, 02:02 AM
is this cold process or melt and pour?
Raf
Melt and Pour
Melt and Pour
Thanks, I was gonna ask that.
Issy
suffolksupplies
10-20-2007, 08:58 AM
I tried making my first soap the other day. Nice a slick, but not enough cushion. I do like the scent though; Raspberry & Spearmint :drool
Paul
herzi
10-22-2007, 02:20 AM
Very nice job, Jim. You said the photo was taken 8mins after the shave? Gorgeous :drool
there is a certain satisfaction one achieves when the research and work has been done and every thing that you hoped to accomplish comes to pass.
Take a moment to sit down, pat yourself on the back and enjoy the moment,
you`ve earn`t it.
Don`t do it to often though, other wise your hat size will go up and we wouldn`t want that to happen ,now would we, just kidding !
excellent job ::
Kind regards Peter
No9
seamus402
10-22-2007, 10:13 AM
Very nice job, Jim. You said the photo was taken 8mins after the shave? Gorgeous :drool
I specifically wanted to see how long it would last. Some guys like to keep the soap on their face for a while - to increase moisturizing I believe. I work a little faster than that, but wanted to see how long it would last. It is quite moisturizing. I have been using it for almost a week now.
TraderJoe
10-24-2007, 09:03 PM
Yo Jim!
Got the test slice tonight :cool:
Rushed it into the bathroom for a lathering....... :drool :: :happy036
This thing is a lather bomb! Quick, thick, slick.
Very much looking forward to the shave tomorrow :D
Mottern Man
10-24-2007, 10:33 PM
Yo Jim!
Got the test slice tonight :cool:
Rushed it into the bathroom for a lathering....... :drool :: :happy036
This thing is a lather bomb! Quick, thick, slick.
Very much looking forward to the shave tomorrow :D
I am still waiting. :(
seamus402
10-24-2007, 10:42 PM
I am still waiting. :(
Doc,
Yours should be there soon. I hope you like it.
seamus402
10-24-2007, 10:44 PM
Yo Jim!
Got the test slice tonight :cool:
Rushed it into the bathroom for a lathering....... :drool :: :happy036
This thing is a lather bomb! Quick, thick, slick.
Very much looking forward to the shave tomorrow :D
Wait till you get it on your face. Nice moisture too. I hope you like it.
TraderJoe
10-26-2007, 12:27 AM
Wait till you get it on your face. Nice moisture too. I hope you like it.
You were right, very nice in the moisturizing department :D Got me a nice, schumde shave, excellent lather. Only good things to say ::
I didn't want to say anything before (was excited for you), but Rosemary EO usually gives me a headache. But, whatever amount you used was just right, and gave me no problems at all.
Congratulations to you, Jim :happy088
seamus402
10-26-2007, 12:40 AM
You were right, very nice in the moisturizing department :D Got me a nice, schumde shave, excellent lather. Only good things to say ::
I didn't want to say anything before (was excited for you), but Rosemary EO usually gives me a headache. But, whatever amount you used was just right, and gave me no problems at all.
Congratulations to you, Jim :happy088
Thanks Joe, been getting great reviews all around. I sent 9 samples out. So I can't wait for everyone to try it out. I am still in the base design and test phase so I will still be making adjustments. The scents and fragrances can be easily adjusted. I was especially looking here to use oils that had skin healing properties with aromas that also uplift and get you going. I really believe I am on the right track. Thanks for the test and response. I am glad you liked it. :happy108
So what do you use as a base? What soap brands are you mixing? Any ones you could suggest?
The Chebb
07-29-2008, 08:04 AM
I have done it. Being a wetshaver, and knowing what I want (this week anyway), I have produced my first shave soap. It is slick, lubricates and moisturizes, makes a great stable thick lather and smells the way I want it to. I did a large amount of research and this is what I came up with. It has a Lavender, Rosemary and Orange scent, it has no coloring to stain my brush, smells great. I will work on the scent some more to get what I want, but over all I am pretty satisfied.
This picture was taken about 8 minutes after my shave.
Very cool indeed!
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