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Fine Accoutrements Soaps

Bogeyman

Bogeyman

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Hard to believe there is no prior thread on these fine (no pun intended) shaving soaps. I have used one puck of their beautiful smelling Italian Citrus and the majority of a Santal Absolut one as well. They say these are made to order for Fine by De Vergulde Hand Soaps in the Netherlands. Regardless, their soap is IMO opinion a steal at $12.50 per puck as they have superb & strong scents and I have never received anything but an outstanding shave when using it. Some may quibble over post shave feel, but to me at least that's not why I buy soap. I buy a soap for performance first and secondly scent. I used the aforementioned Santal Absolut today with a Canadian pre-war Tech and a twice used Super Gillette Blue Blade and there was zero resistance. Perfect glide and only maybe five swirls with a damp YaQi "Mew Brown" synthetic brush to have enough lather for several passes.

www.fineaccoutrements.com

Mr. Fine Classic Shaving Soap Tub | Tallow Shave Soap | Choose Scent

Mr. Fine Classic shaving soap combines an old world tallow formula with the most beloved, masculine fragrances of all time. Generously scented, our triple-milled formula forms a rich lather for the perfect shave, every time. With over nine designer-inspired scents to choose from, discover Fine...
www.fineaccoutrements.com

P.S. Their AS's smell great and are strong as well as long lasting. (y)
 
Love their AS products for sure!

A lot of folks compare the soap lather to Tabac’s (which I think is one of the best as far as classic drug store soaps go, even beats out some artisans), do you feel that is an apt comparison?
 
It's been a couple of years since I've used a Fine product. Have they changed at all, better or worse? I remember the post shave being pretty not great, but the splash always made up for it.
 
I actually like Fine Accoutrements products. Not elite by any stretch but a very appropriate and good value for the money for their soaps or their splashes. I own Platinum, Santal absolute, and American Blend. Good stuff
 
I have a puck of the L'Orange Noir. But have yet try it. As I'm trying to use up the soaps in my current rotation first.

I read that you can get a lot of shaves out of a puck of Fine as it's a harder soap.

Also have the L'Orange Noir AS and like it a lot.
 
GearNoir said:
Love their AS products for sure!

A lot of folks compare the soap lather to Tabac’s (which I think is one of the best as far as classic drug store soaps go, even beats out some artisans), do you feel that is an apt comparison?
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I have a tad of Tabac left and yes, they are very similar...................apart from the awful Tabac scent.

DocHoliday0831 said:
I actually like Fine Accoutrements products. Not elite by any stretch but a very appropriate and good value for the money for their soaps or their splashes...
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I think the word "elite" is overused regarding shaving soaps IMO. Since I am in south TX (tomorrow's heat index predicted to be 110F!!) I am used to sweating like a drug mule going through Customs and as a result post shave feel to me doesn't even register. YMMV.
 
Bogeyman said:
I have a tad of Tabac left and yes, they are very similar...................apart from the awful Tabac scent.
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I've heard lots of folks say that the Fine soap base was exactly the same as Tabac. To me, the only thing good about Tabac is the scent. I don't like the performance. So I've never had a desire to try Fine's soaps.
 
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