Hi, Ruds, thanks for all your reviews over the years. If you still check your comments, I wonder if you can suggest a replacement for my no-longer-sold favorite tobacco, The Artisan Soap Shoppe's Humidor Tallow? Humidor's notes are "spanish cedar and tobacco". Here's what I've tried already and how it compared: (1) Catie's Bubbles, Connecticut Shade (good but "brighter" so less of an all-season scent than Humidor); (2) House of Mammoth, Shire (like Connecticut Shade but even brighter); (3) House of Mammoth, Tobacconist (both too mild overall and a bit too smoky for my purpose); (4) Soap Commander, Fortitude (too much "smoke" for me); (5) Uncle Jon's, Pipe Smoke (I really liked it but remember it being a bit deeper tobacco and with pronounced cherry); (6) St. James of London, Tonka and Tobacco Flower (besides being a cream, I remember it being good and close but more floral and subtle?). Any help is most welcome!

The results I have had with the Bevel Brush have been very good. I WOULD recommend this brush. Only three other brushes I have for comparison, but this Bevel brush creates a lather very easily, needs less than ten minutes soak time, both holds and delivers lather well. Thirty dollars at some Target stores so often easy to find and not too expensive.

Hi, Rude, thank you for the great video! I’m currently debating between the WR1 with a 0.80 gap and the WR2 with either a 1.05 or 1.35 gap. Could you share your thoughts on which one provides a smoother shaving experience overall? I’m looking for a balance of efficiency and comfort. Appreciate your insights!

Which shave soaps have a similar fragrance to Vespers?

Sweet plaque!

I agree. Extremely nice razor.

I just purchased this Boker elite carbon 3.0 and I can’t wait until it gets here!!

Many variations are possible. One is take a bit of soap and flatten onto the bottom of a bowl, and take a dampened brush and first build a paste (with some added water). Then use this paste to brush onto the face for continuing with a face lather.

Nice Review!!!!!

PAA has doppelgänger gray. I think this is an homage to Aventis also. Quite good.

Top 1 shave soap, you put in 90 because you don't really know what you are talking about. BTW, you irritate the fuck out of your face man. It makes sense you review this shave soap so low, you don't even know how to use the blade properly so you don't butcher your face red like that.

Which is better for BBS FUTURE PARKER PROGRES 🪒 Please answer

You forgot razorock and a few others for inexpensive and top class shaving soaps.

Do you prefer this or the HSSC Reflection?

Well I tried the Oneblade core unfortunately it couldn’t handle my beard at all it’s simply too mild even with 3 passes. I did order the element razor it’s supposed to be better than the core razor

I bough the sable version. in general im disappointed of Haslinger . the fragrance is inexistent. except this sable version smells from urin/fish..

HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs" I Do any Shave Pucks or hard Soaps are going to work? You can mix and match old Soaps? to fit in any Mugs or Cups that you like to use. Like (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Shave Soaps just to name a few of the ones you could use?) Cut the bar soap up, put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave for a minute or so? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') place in the Sun, until Soap hardens? When using Dry Brush Less Water. For its (Price Point?)' (I use Dove Bar Soaps?) (Use any Soaps Out there ??) Save your Money, Spend it on your wife, Don't listen to the shave Mafia. I have been doing this for the last 20 years it saves me time and Money in these Inflationary Times Wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas

HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs" I Do any Shave Pucks or hard Soaps are going to work? You can mix and match old Soaps? to fit in any Mugs or Cups that you like to use. Like (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Shave Soaps just to name a few of the ones you could use?) Cut the bar soap up, put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave for a minute or so? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') place in the Sun, until Soap hardens? When using Dry Brush Less Water. For its (Price Point?)' (I use Dove Bar Soaps?) (Use any Soaps Out there ??) Save your Money, Spend it on your wife, Don't listen to the shave Mafia. I have been doing this for the last 20 years it saves me time and Money in these Inflationary Times Wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas

the best brush on the market today my Simpson Trafalgar's T-3 better then boar cheaper in the long run no break in, no need to soak it all day, ready to use, no weekly cleaning, no brush stand needed, easy on your face biggest brush at that price point .my I mic it its 29mm.' it's like buying a $275 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair or boar can, cheap to buy, I have owned it for 5 years with no hair loss with no problems wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas

any Pucks, any hard soaps or ARKO Sticks will work? You can mix and match old soaps? to fit in any mug or cup that you like to use. like Mitchells' Wool Fat? Cut the bar soap up, put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave for a minute or so? if it foams up, stop ? let cool you just went it to congeal' place in the sun, until soap hardens use dry brush more water i use Dove soaps there cheap and good wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas

Good review. It’s Nov 2023 now…and I just ordered a T2 SS with stand on a Black Friday sale with an additional discount. My total purchase price was $148. The Rex Ambassador costs $295 plus $40 or 50 for the stand. This means that my Rockwell T2 SS was about half of what an Ambassador would cost. I have been very impressed with my T2 SS so far. The finish on it looks like a piece of industrial art….and mechanically it is flawless….so smooth. My shaves have been great….usually 6-4 for WTG…3 for XTG and ATG….with BBS outcomes every time. It has become my every day driver…over my 6S and 6C. The TTO feature and blade adjustment on the fly….are so quick and convenient to use. The Ambassador is a great razor also….but is too expensive for me. In reviews that I’ve read….I have a hunch that it would be too aggressive for me. I also like the TTO feature of the T2 much better than taking off the top plate of the Ambassador. Your tastes may vary. That’s why we have horse races.

I am amazed at how much soap you used for so little lather

Whats the best cream youve used so far?

What’s your favorite razor these days? Get tired of making vids ?

Really well done reviews. Thanks for hitting key information on products that really matter to the end user. Very nicely done. I just ordered this soap and splash. Looking forward to this.

I’m currently using art of shaving products but I’m wondering if there is anything that is more slick. Any 10/10 ratings?

great video. thankyou

I got BBS-1 Fantastic Razor and Gem to own, have to say it takes certain blades in it tho.. Take Care Alan H

nice vid rudy,,,but just a little suggestion on karve (plates)...remember each plate not only changes in blade gap but also the blade exposure also changes. Gap is just one element and not the whole picture. Now you are one of the best for feeding us important info where other talk off topic and talk in depth abour soaps and scents. Half the vid is a waste of time. You are always spot on, on topic and informative which I truly apprecidate!

This was one of the best & most detailed soap reviews I’ve ever seen! Perfect info! Thank you.

Love your concise, informative videos. 👍

Can't hear anything you're saying man

Missing your videos. Hoping everything is good with you and your family. Wondering if the Vector is still your favorite head shaving razor? I could use some tips getting a close shave with it in only one pass.

Hi. Are most Noble Otter soaps scents below a 5/10 scent strength? Are there any strong ones?

Nan-tah-hala, going to be difficult remembering that one haha

Didn't zingari man make the new one

Hi Ruds If you are able will you review the leaf thorn? Thankyou!

Thankyou Ruds for always getting straight to the facts. Many razor reviewers chatter about things that are irrelevant to the details of the actual razor. Thankyou for your clear cut straight to the point distraction free presentations. It really helps viewers make informed decisions. Subscribed!

I've been smelling this Firefighter soap very closely, and I seem to detect Iso-e-super in this soap... anyone else pick up on this? Not sure if I will be able to use this, as the Iso-e-super note makes me feel queezy. I've also noticed the new AOS Sandalwood soap definitely has Iso-e-super present, and that one also, I just don't think I will be able to use it. Anyone know if the current cream formulation of AOS sandal has this chemical in it?

I like that you give an honest critique. The knurling on the Parker looks great. This video is 6 yrs old. I’ve heard Parker revamped the black coating & it’s more robust now.

Great straight razor shave. I just started trying stirling. In regards to slickness and post shave how do u rate it against noble otter or other brands?

Great video my friend. I tried this soap for the first time this morning and it’s fabulous. I love the scent and the lather!

I just got a message from Charcoal Goods saying that this is the last month that they will be in business as the owner is retiring & closing up the business, so if you wanted to buy one of these, now is vour last chance.

Rud really just gave up huh?

Great video, I purchased a base plate off there site but could not find a top cap. Is it the standard size cap that I can use a any other cap?

The problem with all Fine aftershaves is that there are no skin conditioners in them. Pinaud products are much better in that respect. Smell better too.

Am I doing something wrong? I have been shaving with Gillette since I was 16 (5 years ago) and recently got one of these and it just doesn't cut my contours of my face well and irritates my skin. Am I using it wrong? I tried to use the correct angle and all, should I ask for a refund?

hi, which razors gives u smooth shaves against the grain in upper lips ?

Many thanks. I really enjoy your product reviews. Very professional, interesting and useful.