Winter Soap/Cream

[mattyb240]

I was going to post this in the tackle section but felt it would get a broader audience here.

Now the fresh morning are upon us I fancy a warming winter soap or cream. I currently have TOBS sandalwood but something about it is a bit artificial.

What would you guys recommend?

 

[shavecraft]

Immediate thoughts - TABAC if you are OK with it's distinctive scent, or MWF (excellent post-shave skin care for colder weather as well as a fabulous shave). Also pretty sure Nanny does some winter warmer types. Her soaps seem to have an excellent reputation here and will be on my list when I next need to replenish the rotation.

 

[Persius]

I think that DR Harris' Windsor & Malborough might fit the bill.

 

[mattyb240]

Interesting thoughts never looked at TABAC. I already have Dr Harris Windsor which I LOVE but never considered Malborough.

 

[Johnus]

For winter I take out the MWF and add it to the rotation. Like the heavier non menthol soaps for the winter.

 

[N_Architect]

The Art of Shaving Sandalwood - for its very nice, warm scent and superb performance
MWF - its a true classic and a must for winter
Castle Forbes Lavender - for the astonishing way it leaves your skin moisturized after a shave
D.R. Harris Marlborough - for its tobacco/musky scent and terrific lathering ability in all waters
Tabac - ditto
Nanny's Sandalwood - for its subdued but special scent, for its cleanliness and for its slickness

 

[Helveticum]

Vitos Super Coconut, if you're ok with amaretto/marzipan scent (which is exactly very warm). I find it great, one of the very best in terms of performance.

 

[antdad]

Is MMF & Lavender for Winter K?

Woods definitely so Cade.

 

[YorkNeil]

For those who don't know MWF is Lanolin based - careful if you're sensitive.

 

[IanM]

For those who don't know MWF is Lanolin based - careful if you're sensitive.

It's not lanolin based, but it contains lanolin; and yes, be careful if your skin doesn't like it.

Ian

 

[Burgundy]

Well, due to sheer obstinacy, I'm going to continue using the current rotation and not swap in until something's used up: Cella, La Toja stick, Prorao white, Proraso green and RazoRock XXX. On the subs' bench, I have MWF, C&E Sienna and Arko all waiting to step in. I doubt any of them'll see use until Christmas which, in reality, hardly troubles me.

 

[Norky]

I often find myself turning to Art of Shaving Sandalwood, a lovely winter cream.

 

[mattyb240]

Thanks guys looks like I'm going to have to get some samples from Connaught shaving, damn these alluring smells! I desperately need to use up my current stock. Hardly the worst thing in the world, but I wonder if there is such a thing as too much choice?

 

[NotTheStig]

I buy little and often. Brightens up the bad days, sweetens the good ones!

 

[jhclare]

Nanny's Cedar & Vetyver! Amazing.

 

[PavlovsDog]

I'm failing to see the concept that one cream or another can be classed as a winter cream or not.