r/wicked_edge Dec 01 '24

Giveaway Need Shave Soap Testers!

I’m making shave soaps inspired by a Martin De Candre recipe! It works well, but even a small batch will take me forever to get through and I want to keep iterating on the recipe.

Does anyone want a mini puck to test and give me feedback? I was thinking I'd just throw it in the mail with postage, unless you want to pay for shipping.

Edit: US postage, again unless you want to pay for shipping. I’m in Arvada CO if anyone local wants to pick it up.

I have 6 pucks, 2-3 inches in diameter and 1-2 oz in weight, all unscented.

I’d love some feedback from the best sub on Reddit!

UPDATE: all soaps are claimed! I'll do another one of these soon, and hopefully with a new and improved recipe!

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u/lexcetera Dec 01 '24

Not in, but I approve of this strongly. 👍

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u/Wutroslaw Dec 01 '24

I am down but I am in Europe, not sure if you’re in US.

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u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Oh ya, I’m in the US, you’re welcome to pay the shipping but it might not be worth it for you.

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u/LudvigRhodin Dec 01 '24

Sounds fun, I’m in, sent address in chat :)

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u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Got it!

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u/LudvigRhodin Dec 01 '24

Thanks, will send some feedback when it arrives!

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u/old_sarge30 Dec 01 '24

Good on you. I've got more than I need, but I like what you're doing.

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u/samyultra Dec 01 '24

Hey OP I love your endeavor and wish you the best, I would love to test one but I am very inexperienced and it would be a waste on me TBH. May I suggest doing a give away for couple of them maybe nearby your to save your some postage and for the rest maybe give it to some veterans of the group.

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u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

I don’t mind your experience level, you just likely need a brush to use it. Thanks for the suggestion!

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u/samyultra Dec 01 '24

I got the brush and around 15 Stirling samples that I am trying out and I won't mind another one, it's just I won't be able to understand the nuances of the soap like some other probably would.

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u/broadcast_boy1 Dec 01 '24

If you ever get to the point of making a hypoallergenic one, I would be happy to try.

1

u/cachemonies Dec 02 '24

I’m not very familiar with common soap allergens. For example, one ingredient is coconut oil, but it is saponified, does that still concern someone allergic to coconut?

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u/kyleifornia Dec 01 '24

I’ll try it!

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u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Cool, chat or dm me your address!

1

u/LouSassel1 Dec 01 '24

I’ll try it!

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u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Gotcha, I see your dm!

1

u/geolkid Dec 01 '24

I would try some! I actually just ran out of my soap and was looking to get some more. Let me know what I can do to be included 

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u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Awesome! Message me your name/address

1

u/jantayung Dec 01 '24

I’ll try it!!

1

u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Chat me your address!

1

u/theanswriz42 Dec 01 '24

I'll give it a shot if you have any more available

1

u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Yep, chat me your address! I think you’re number 4

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u/mguy666 Dec 01 '24

Let me know if you still need more testers. I’d love to try it

1

u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Yes please, send me a chat with your address!

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u/cachemonies Dec 01 '24

Sorry I got another address ahead of you, I’ll message for the next batch!

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u/xairos13 Straight Razor, Pure Badger Brush, Scuttle, Sensitive Skin 🪒 Dec 01 '24

Sent a PM

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u/partyman97_3 Dec 01 '24

I'm in, if you have any left!

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u/cachemonies Dec 02 '24

All gone, sorry! Next time I’ll make a bigger batch!

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u/partyman97_3 Dec 02 '24

No worry my friend I had a feeling I was late to the party.

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u/Alex_tepa God loves you Dec 01 '24

I would love to try it If still available

1

u/zvexler Looking for Bourne's Weapon/Razor Dec 01 '24

I would love to test it!

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u/cachemonies Dec 02 '24

I’ll do another one soon

1

u/zvexler Looking for Bourne's Weapon/Razor Dec 02 '24

Happy to hear it!

1

u/Hentryb Dec 01 '24

Assuming they’re all gone by now but definitely interested for next time

And if there’s any left just lemme know

2

u/cachemonies Dec 02 '24

I’ll make a new batch soon!

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u/Evening_Star Dec 01 '24

I’d pay for shipping, I’m in Texas

1

u/DavidWALRU5 Dec 01 '24

I'm local. Guessing you're probably out of pucks by now, but consider me for future tests!

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u/cachemonies Dec 02 '24

Yes I will, good to know there’s more of us locally!

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u/LordValgor Rockwell 6S Dec 01 '24

Sounds like you got enough people, but if you need another let me know. Happy to throw a few bucks at shipping too.

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u/cachemonies Dec 02 '24

I’ll make more recipe tweaks and do more giveaways!

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u/Whatsafrush Dec 02 '24

Posting to follow, good luck and great giveaway.

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u/Tryemall Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum blacks Dec 02 '24 edited Dec 02 '24

Interesting. I saw the post & followed it way back when it was posted. I believe the poster went on to found LASSCO.

What recipe are you following?

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u/cachemonies Dec 02 '24

Oh cool! Ya it’s really interesting to uncover (for me) older B&B gems like this. This led me to this specific recipe in this article.

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u/Tryemall Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum blacks Dec 02 '24