Where to buy trad shaving soap and dish locally

[sanity girl]

I want to get my dad some new shaving soap, the kind that comes in a wooden dish with a lid, and just wondered if anyone knew if there was a shop that sold this locally. I tried John Lewis but they only had some very expensive and overly smelly Floris stuff that he wouldn't have liked. Can anyone help?

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

They have some Geo Trumper stuff in the place next to the sweet shop in Northcross Road. (sorry - name escapes me)

[ruffers]

If you can't find it locally try Liberty, downstairs.

[Brendan]

It's not exactly local but I get it from a places called Truefitt and Hill in St James.

link: http://www.truefittandhill.co.uk/locations.php

[sanity girl]

Thanks guys!

[womanofdulwich]

really? That is brilliant-do you remember the name to save me trekking up to town for the beloved Trumpers spanish leather?

[SeanMacGabhann]

Dr boos

[????]

4.48!!!

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

7/2???

[SeanMacGabhann]

Mild touch of the insomnia innit

In further man-grooming news, Roullier White have some intersting stuff including proper shaving brushes and such

[Mick Mac]

In further further man grooming news....

This site still doing pre christmas delivery...

Sanity Girl, you may want to consider shaving cream rather than shaving soap. I know people can get a bit stuck in their ways but this stuff is far better than either soap or shaving foam or gel. Is thicker and gives a very confortable shave and comes in a pot to be used with a brush or applied by hand. I've been getting it for a couple of years, but its really good, you don't really feel the blade - your dad should give it a try.

[SeanMacGabhann]

It's true Sanity Girl - the one time I met Mick Mac (at the Gowlett drinks) he was the only shaven man in the room so he knows what he's talking about

[Brendan]

It's all gone a bit jojoba in here.

[Mick Mac]

One has got to pass on one's little grooming discoveries Brendan.

[sanity girl]

Thanks for the tip Mick Mac but my dad is 70 and very old school - just a soap and water man, nothing else. But actually that stuff looks like the business, so I think I'll get some for my boyfriend!

[Brendan]

Does that cream not gunk up your razor?

[Magpie]

Got a proper shaving brush for my birthday, and can confirm that the combination of brush with Trumpers shaving cream produces a smooth shave and limited rash (which is something I suffer from). The various shaving foams, gels, oils, face washes etc that I have used over the years have been consigned to the bin. Our Grandfathers (and mothers) really did know best. It even smells the business - like a proper barbers shop!

[giggirl]

If you can make it into town then I would say Penhalligans. Can't think of anywhere in ED. Maybe try the shop near Franklyns that sells the white dressing gowns and the Creed Perfume - sorry don't know what it's called.

[Moos]

Roullier White, giggirl?

[monica]

Defo Roullier white. They have all sorts of lovelies in there.

[SteveT]

There are better things to shave with than soap and brush, but you need to be rich.

Kingshave is the best, from Boots or perhaps a large supermarket, no brush necessary, and it costs a fiver for a tube the same size as toothpaste.

It is the best present for anyone who suffers from shaving rash, and it does not block the Mach3 like conventional soap or cream.

A Mach3 is also an essential razor for a smooth close shave, and a very practical and useful present, assuming he doesn't already use one.

[DaveR]

I gave up on expensive shaving gear years ago - regular soap and a decent disposable razor are the way to go. And always shave in the shower

[dulmum]

Yes, I can confirm Dr. Boo do Geo F Trumper kit. Got my bro some Sandalwood shaving soap from there. Exactly the same price as the shop in Jermyn Street which is pratically next door to my place of work.

[Daaawg]

I've started using a Traditional Gentleman's Barbers in Addiscombe called The Valet. They do a full-on hot towel, open razor shave called the 'Signature Treatment' which lasts nearly an hour and is about a third of the price you'd pay in the west end.

They also have a good range of male grooming products. For some more info on the best Traditional Male Grooming Salon and Barbers in South London.