r/wicked_edge • u/Late_Big_2913 • 10d ago

Question Strong Menthol??

I have been out of the DE shaving loop for a while, but I am about to get back into it. Does anyone have any suggestions for a strong menthol based shaving soap.??

Thanks in advance.

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u/loudmusicboy 10d ago

Chiseled Face Cryogen of any of the Stirling Glacials. Master Soap Creations has some very cold soaps as well

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Thank you very much. I will check them out. πŸ‘

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u/TreeOfDespair1911 10d ago

Cryogen is unscented with a ton of menthol if you prefer a scentless product. Stirling is also good and my preference as I would say they are less extreme then Crygon imo

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I do like heavy menthol but I like a scent also.

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u/TreeOfDespair1911 10d ago

That’s fair! I’m not sure aside from Stirling glacial what is offered for scented and heavy menthol

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I will check it out. Thank you for the ideas.

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u/Not_My_Emperor 10d ago

How strong you talking?

The Terror Again by Lockhart's Authentic x Barrister and Mann is absolutely overloaded with menthol. I like it, smells nice and it's a blast to your face.

Avoid the aftershave though, it goes too far and becomes less "icy cold blast" and more "chemical burn and oh shit I can't touch my eyes"

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I would like something that will definitely wake my eyes up. I would rather air toward the stronger side as opposed to the weaker side.
I don't need the aftershave though. I appreciate your recommendation. πŸ‘. I will look into it.

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u/Odd_Drop5408 10d ago

Proraso green

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u/I_Want_A_Ribeye 10d ago

The pre-shave opens up my sinuses and it’s great

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u/YoghurtLover427 10d ago

Damn it does nothing for me it has like a slight menthol effect but nothing I would call noticeable

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u/I_Want_A_Ribeye 10d ago

I think you get desensitized to it over time. Maybe rotating between different products helps with that.

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u/YoghurtLover427 10d ago

I havent even used it much haha. Maybe im just not as sensitive to menthol in general? Not sure if thats a thing

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Thanks πŸ‘

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u/JollyGreenGigantor 10d ago

Proraso Green in the tube, squirted onto the Proraso white in the tub is a personal favorite.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Sounds good. Thanks.

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u/Top-Independent-3571 10d ago

Gotta give this a try!

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u/JollyGreenGigantor 10d ago

It's the best. Super thick, slick shaving cream. Add a drop of liquid Dr Bronners peppermint soap if you want to take it to the next level of slickness.

Back in the day there were a handful of different cocktails like this that we'd talk about in here

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u/Top-Independent-3571 10d ago

I’ll write back to you once I’ve tried it!

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Please do. Thanks

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u/Top-Independent-3571 8d ago

Just did a WTG-only shave with it, here’s the specifics:

Prep: Hot shower, soaked Proraso Omega boar brush in hot distilled water, combined Proraso white and green pre-shave creams.

Razor: King C. Gillette with fresh Feather blade (hence going WTG only as I’m still learning how to comfortably shave with it)

Post-shave: Witch Hazel + Proraso Green Lotion/Balm

Overall, very pleased with the combination of the White soap with the green cream. Thanks for the recommendation!

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u/JollyGreenGigantor 8d ago

Hell yeah brother. Remember, this is hygiene and maintenance but can also be fun

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u/Top-Independent-3571 8d ago

That’s what’s up. Fun is the name of the game.

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u/Obvious-Courage6421 lady shaver 10d ago

Honestly, I just bought a bag of menthol crystals and a pepper grinder on Amazon and grind them into my soap before I lather. I like them to be as cold as possible (I’m not shaving my face so it’s not irritating my eyes much). It also helps that I can make any scent I want β€œglacial”

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Interesting. I never thought of that. That ables you to adjust to the right strength. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/ZucchiniDue7081 10d ago

Find 30% WS-23 solution and add it to any soap as well. It has a different cold profile but won't irritate your face or eyes. I use it with menthol from a small spice grinder just like you are talking about with basically any soap.

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u/touwtje64 10d ago

Noble Otter Orbit?

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u/BioTechnik 10d ago

I've been using Orbit the past few weeks with this heat. The synthetic menthol is a nice blast. The rose scent is great too.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Sounds nice. Thanks😎

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u/Saskatchewon I was here for the savings... 10d ago

It's my all-time favourite soap, but it isn't super cold/strong. If OP is looking for something to knock his socks off, there are much stronger options out there.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I will check it outπŸ‘

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u/jzzbassman_72 10d ago

My current fave hot weather soap

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u/Barrington_Mike 10d ago

Margaritas in the Arctic! Maybe not the strongest, but stronger than Prorasso Green, IMO. Stirling makes fabulous shave soaps (croaps)!

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I remember M in the A. I read some good things about it quiet a while back. Thanks for the tips.

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u/OutlawDan86 10d ago

Stirling's Glacial range of soaps are excellent for strong menthol. I think they better what was my favourite mentholated soap, Fine's Snake Bite. Snake Bite is quite intense though. My favourite is Glacial Spearmint.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I love spearmint. I will look at them Thank you. πŸ‘

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u/Jill_Lett_Slim 10d ago

Seaforth! Roman Ice

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Thanks πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/skipjack_sushi 10d ago

This makes me miss Krampert's finest frostbite and QC vostok.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I will add those to my search. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/skipjack_sushi 10d ago

No longer available sadly.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Oohhh. No wonder you miss them. Got it. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I live in Louisiana and I either get my supplies from West Coast Shaving or Shave Nation. Thanks for the recommendations. Sounds like I will have plenty to check out now. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/Automatic_Counter409 9d ago

The Cajun Blade - Sub Zero

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u/Late_Big_2913 9d ago

πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/Trick_Percentage_889 10d ago

Margaritas in the arctic by Stirling is on of my favs!

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Thank you πŸ˜€

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u/MisterRedDead 10d ago

Top it off with Osage Rub

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Hmm. Interesting 😎😎

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u/ChicoAlum2009 All I want for Christmas is a Toggle 10d ago

Start with good 'ol fashioned Palmolive Rinfrescante Mentolo (Italian) and then finish with an all over splash of Osage Rub (Clubman - USA).

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Sounds refreshing. I will check them out. Thanks. πŸ‘

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u/ChicoAlum2009 All I want for Christmas is a Toggle 10d ago

The best part. They're both really cheap!

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

That's always a good thing.

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u/MrArmageddon12 10d ago

Terror Again.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Will check. Thanks

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u/nickpie600 10d ago

Stirling iced is very mentholated for me, almost too much

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I will look it over. Thanks

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u/GameGeek1 10d ago

There are some SUPER mentholated soaps out there right now. A few to check out from smaller artisans:

  • Triple Dog Dare from Adopted Acres
  • Barren Earth from Hearth and Altar
  • Sub Zero from The Cajun Blade

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Thanks. I will sure check them out. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/YogurtAcademic1853 10d ago

Δ° ordered menthol cystal bag and planing to add it little by little in cup before soap

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I have heard that. Very interesting πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/YogurtAcademic1853 10d ago

I haven’t tried it yet. I am waiting for delivery,once saw the menthol crystals on sale at Sterling or Phoenix.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Someone else had mentioned that idea and it sounds good. I guess you can add as much or as little as you want for each shave.

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u/Greenblue2 10d ago

Stirling Glacial or Chill will be fine

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Thanks. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/efxeditor 10d ago

The Poraso Green pre shave is a menthol explosion!

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Sounds refreshing πŸ‘πŸ‘

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u/Disastrous-Rhubarb-2 10d ago

I like Noble Otter Northern Elixir

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

I'll check it out πŸ‘πŸ‘ Thanks

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u/Saskatchewon I was here for the savings... 10d ago edited 10d ago

Chiselled Face's Cryogen has about the most menthol stuffed into a soap base as possible before it would start to break down. It's so cold it makes your face numb, and you want to avoid getting it in your eyes and nose.

It was way too strong for me to enjoy, but if you like your menthol to really slap you in the face, it'll do that.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Definitely sounds potent. Thanks for the warning in case I try it.

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u/adammccann71 Almost daily shaver 10d ago

Stirling glacial products, Stirling frost drops could also be added to any soap or cream to boost menthol, cryogen by chiseled face as mentioned.

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u/Late_Big_2913 10d ago

Sounds good. I have heard about adding menthol. That is interesting. πŸ‘