I like this soap - the performance and scent are both outstanding.I can confirm that Penhaligon’s Sartorial soap refill is a perfect match for the C&E wooden bowl Once again, thanks for all input! I note that Pen soaps too have gone through reformulations, this one being of the good type, allegedly, as the ingredients list starts with potassium palmate.
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Note to self: plastic off before use...
Been hoarding soap lately and started my B&M week on Monday, so only one, two(?) tries thus far. With the proviso that I may still have yet to nail it down in loading amount and water to soap ratio: it wasn't fully up to the standards set by the top performers. Lovely scent. I fear it won't be my go-to, but will certainly give it more time and latherings before writing it off.Have you had opportunity to give it a try yet Halvor? Im seriously close to pressing the button on some Pens soap, I'm a sucker for a nice wooden bowl...
Thanks for that, it's a pity they couldn't/didn't use something like the Valobra or DR Harris base with their own scents... If it had to be tallow free the SV base would have done... That would have been perfect (wishful thinking I know...)Been hoarding soap lately and started my B&M week on Monday, so only one, two(?) tries thus far. With the proviso that I may still have yet to nail it down in loading amount and water to soap ratio: it wasn't fully up to the standards set by the top performers. Lovely scent. I fear it won't be my go-to, but will certainly give it more time and latherings before writing it off.
Suppose that, if you want to go for a fancy English soap, C&S is the thing. Doesn't help you with the wooden bowl, I know.Thanks for that, it's a pity they couldn't/didn't use something like the Valobra or DR Harris base with their own scents... If it had to be tallow free the SV base would have done... That would have been perfect (wishful thinking I know...)
At least it usable, unlike the C&E
A bit late here, but the answer is no, it doesn’t. After the first lathering it sticks. Over time I can’t see how the bowl can last, but that’s a long-term thing.Yup, this. You beat me to it,
Don't you find the things spin around in the bowls?
The Sartorial is miles ahead of the Craptree in Gordy’s terms, yes, so it is the right formula.That's alright, I'm on a Penhaligon's binge at the moment. I'll try to pick some up on eBay... No chance am I paying RRP
Just have check the ingredient lists, as far as I know only BB & EF were produced in the dud formula, Bayolea and Sartorial are safe buys.
Not yet, though I have read scent strength is relatively strong for a balm so does linger a bit, no idea on actual healing/soothing properties but looking at the ingredient list they dont look the most natural and contain parabens but I'm no expert.Oh, another related thing, have you tried the balm from Pen’s by any chance?
Water, Aloe Babadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Fragance, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Shea Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Cabome, Ceteareth-20, Retinyl Pamitate, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Methyparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Citral, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Hydroxcitronellal, Oakmoss Extract, Treesmoss Extract, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.[/]
Same here. The shaving soap simply does not lather. Obviously the company doesn't care.I'll never buy another Trumper's product as long as I live.