I just ordered a sample of this soap. My wife was born in 1988 so I had to buy it. I also ordered an Ambassador!! I'm so excited to receive it in the mail. I've actually gotten her into using a DE razor and she loves it.
The new offering sounds great. Purple is the color of royalty. After more than a decade of traditional shaving, someone PIFed me an R41. It may aggressive but it is still refined, IMO.
Finally got the opportunity to try /use the 1955 a few days ago paired it with a 53 Gilette tech which had always given decent shaves with a few sweepers. This soap performed outstandingly the best shave with that razor. The scent really nice as well.
Obsession, Polo green and Fahrenheit were my first aftershaves in 1988 when I began shaving, and I still use them today. Can't wait to try this one though!!
Really high blade feel razors are great fun - on the right day when I am feeling either courageous (or like spitting gasoline on a fire). I always get great results, though. I love the concept for this scent. It sounds like a win for me. And the purple label is fantastic!! Epic stache for Movember!!
Used the R41 GS stainless today with a KAI blade. Felt like this version had a slight mod to the original R41 geometry. Close to a straight razor. Great shave, but I must say to did play with the angle. Lots of blade feel, so took my time, no irritation, and close as I could get it. Lots of prep and post shave though. Not my daily driver, but certainly heavy growth go to raizer. Have had a bushy mustache for decades. A bit of maintenance is definitely needed. The only more aggressive DE was when I used a Doble open comb. Fist pass no safety bar, the pass two plus with a safety bar. That was a challenge shave - despite surviving the shave, never again. Great vid Matt, enjoyable.
Matt, I’m so excited to try this soap I also bought the 1988 & 1955 EDP. I still have my 1955 soap so I wanted to get the EDP with that because I loved that soap too and why not with the Black Friday sale! And finally cannot wait for my toggle to be revamped! I know you guys will make it look absolutely beautiful! ❤
Nice! R41 is not comfortable for me, lots of folks like it, thought I would too but had to gift it. Soap looks great, tons of lather. REX Konsul is magic, love it. Thanks Matt!
The most aggressive razor I have is a Merkur 37c. Slant bar is what I reach for if I want a quick efficent shave with heavy growth. But I have a couple of razors that are said to be more aggressive and they are not as comfortable or as efficent as a slant.
Hi Matt, looking forward to my first shave with the new Christmas LE soap. Wishing you and yours the very healthiest, happy Christmas & New Year. Kind Regards, Dave
Hahaaha you got me sold guy. I bought a tub of the 1988 earlier this morning after watching this lol. I usually don’t buy artisan shave soaps i normally use a Speick shave sticks. It’s quick and convenient just wet the face and rub the soap into my whiskers really well. then face lather plus i like the smell too. I’ve never used tallow shaving soap like the 1988 is ether. But i’ve been wanting to try a tallow base for a while now plus you’re a good sales man. And i actually think the purple on the tub looks cool. Anyway what is your favorite shave soap Matt or like over time what do you find yourself using the most?
The R41 is why I don't like to describe razors as "efficient." When we said "aggressive" we all knew what that meant. It meant more blade feel. The R41 has a lot of blade feel, but it's no more efficient than a standard Super Speed. You just feel more of a scraping sensation. I think we need another term for aggressive or efficient. This is a good example of why blade gap is not a very useful number. It's a fairly small gap, but definitely not mild. I think you'd really love the Mühle Rocca based on the other razors I've seen you like. That's much closer to the Envoy/Ambassador. I'd call it the high part of the medium end of the spectrum, just like the Envoy. Btw, I've really been enjoying 1966!
Hey Matt! You should do a 1940s soap dedicated to the greatest generation of the WWII era! Maybe a camouflage label with a tank or plane on it? Needless to say, it would be to honor the brave men who fought for freedom for the world! Thanks as always for your effort in the traditional wet shave movement! JimG
I would love to order a sample of 1988, but I would also like samples of 1977, amber, and element 47. But only see 1977, and 1988 on the website. Can I get the other two samples without ordering the whole sample pack? I already have all of the others.
Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving. - About the Soap: I once wrote here that-after 1977-it would be appropriate to go back to 1944, 1933, 1922, 1911, and end with 1900. This way, we would have 1900, 1911, 1922, 1933, 1944, 1955, 1966, and 1977 (two years before the world ended in 1979). - About the Razor*: So you can never get close to an Open-Comb FATIP. * I don't understand why they call this razor an Open-Comb! The real Open-Comb is like Gillette's or Fatip's, but this just has a Closed-Comb instead of a Solid-Guard.
The goatee makes me and many other men look older. You took five years off when you shaved that beard. I think it will be cooler for those 110 deg days.
Would love to try any of the Rex soaps. But when I ask my favorite European webshops to stock up on your soaps they tell me that the Rex supply co cosmetics don't comply with EU regulations :(. What a shame... I'm such a fan of your razors! I use the Envoy and Konsul almost exclusively. Anyway. Much love and appreciation for you Matt.
Matt .... Get rid of that tash!! You look like John Cleese circa 1976! Over here in the UK,,, facial hair was demolished as soon as the 1980s reared it's head When I sport 2 days of growth I start to feel dirty . Stay sharp and on top of life , shave daily , and stay sharp looking !! The ladies love that .
I really dont get the r41. I have one and they look beautiful but its not a comfortable shave. Especially for wiry hair, maybe its better for finer hair. I have the Muhle rocca which is an aggressive razor but a much less uncomfortable shave. The r41 bends the blade at the wrong angle imo, its just a bit crap, too much blade feel and wrong blade angle. Parting the red seas Matt? Jesus I nearly choked on my coffee!!
Trued ORDERING Christmas Soap, you talked about the other day. Ginger Bread sent, not on Website.😢😢😢😢😢 I shave daily. The noise I hear says VERY Aggressive.🤪. Not for me the R41.😢🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸
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I just ordered a sample of this soap. My wife was born in 1988 so I had to buy it. I also ordered an Ambassador!! I'm so excited to receive it in the mail. I've actually gotten her into using a DE razor and she loves it.
This one is a worthy addition to the Rex line up. Amazing scent profile and the tallow soap is spot on for a smooth shave
1988 is a must buy for me! It’s the year I graduated high school and my school colors were purple and white! 💜
The new offering sounds great. Purple is the color of royalty. After more than a decade of traditional shaving, someone PIFed me an R41. It may aggressive but it is still refined, IMO.
the vw beatle analogy for blade exposure was the best explanation i've ever heard
Lol 😂 thx
Finally got the opportunity to try /use the 1955 a few days ago paired it with a 53 Gilette tech which had always given decent shaves with a few sweepers. This soap performed outstandingly the best shave with that razor. The scent really nice as well.
The scent notes on 1988 are wonderful! Another superb Rex product!
Obsession, Polo green and Fahrenheit were my first aftershaves in 1988 when
I began shaving, and I still use them today.
Can't wait to try this one though!!
Ordered first thing this am, along with a revamp service on a very special razor. I can't wait sending it off in a few hours.
About to order the shave soap now. You had me at 1988 my birth year, and ah yes the iconic R41.
Already purchased 1988!
Really high blade feel razors are great fun - on the right day when I am feeling either courageous (or like spitting gasoline on a fire). I always get great results, though.
I love the concept for this scent. It sounds like a win for me. And the purple label is fantastic!!
Epic stache for Movember!!
Terrific shave Matt, super stuff
Don’t down play the purple. The purple is rad. Can’t wait to get this and watch Back to the Future, ghostbusters, terminator and wear too much neon 🤘💪
Used the R41 GS stainless today with a KAI blade. Felt like this version had a slight mod to the original R41 geometry.
Close to a straight razor. Great shave, but I must say to did play with the angle.
Lots of blade feel, so took my time, no irritation, and close as I could get it.
Lots of prep and post shave though. Not my daily driver, but certainly heavy growth go to raizer.
Have had a bushy mustache for decades. A bit of maintenance is definitely needed. The only more aggressive DE was when I used a Doble open comb. Fist pass no safety bar, the pass two plus with a safety bar. That was a challenge shave - despite surviving the shave, never again.
Great vid Matt, enjoyable.
Good stuff thx
Matt, I’m so excited to try this soap I also bought the 1988 & 1955 EDP. I still have my 1955 soap so I wanted to get the EDP with that because I loved that soap too and why not with the Black Friday sale! And finally cannot wait for my toggle to be revamped! I know you guys will make it look absolutely beautiful! ❤
Nice! R41 is not comfortable for me, lots of folks like it, thought I would too but had to gift it. Soap looks great, tons of lather. REX Konsul is magic, love it. Thanks Matt!
Thanks for sharing!
Geofatboy shaved with the R41 without the safety cap 😎
My face didn't mind the R41, but, my neck, not so much. Had to let it go. Nothing wrong with purple.
The most aggressive razor I have is a Merkur 37c. Slant bar is what I reach for if I want a quick efficent shave with heavy growth. But I have a couple of razors that are said to be more aggressive and they are not as comfortable or as efficent as a slant.
Excellent shave and cleanup Matt!! You made trimming your mustache fun! I actually think the Pringles guy mustache would work on you:)
That would be cool!
Hi Matt, looking forward to my first shave with the new Christmas LE soap. Wishing you and yours the very healthiest, happy Christmas & New Year. Kind Regards, Dave
Same to you!
Trued ORDERING Christmas Soap, you talked about the other day.
Ginger Bread sent, not on Website.😢😢😢😢😢
I shave daily.
Likely sold out
What's the video with the R89?
Already purchased, along with other items
Hahaaha you got me sold guy. I bought a tub of the 1988 earlier this morning after watching this lol. I usually don’t buy artisan shave soaps i normally use a Speick shave sticks. It’s quick and convenient just wet the face and rub the soap into my whiskers really well. then face lather plus i like the smell too. I’ve never used tallow shaving soap like the 1988 is ether. But i’ve been wanting to try a tallow base for a while now plus you’re a good sales man. And i actually think the purple on the tub looks cool. Anyway what is your favorite shave soap Matt or like over time what do you find yourself using the most?
Nordic, tabac
Ordered today!
The R41 is why I don't like to describe razors as "efficient." When we said "aggressive" we all knew what that meant. It meant more blade feel. The R41 has a lot of blade feel, but it's no more efficient than a standard Super Speed. You just feel more of a scraping sensation. I think we need another term for aggressive or efficient.
This is a good example of why blade gap is not a very useful number. It's a fairly small gap, but definitely not mild.
I think you'd really love the Mühle Rocca based on the other razors I've seen you like. That's much closer to the Envoy/Ambassador. I'd call it the high part of the medium end of the spectrum, just like the Envoy.
Btw, I've really been enjoying 1966!
Great to hear
Hey Matt! You should do a 1940s soap dedicated to the greatest generation of the WWII era! Maybe a camouflage label with a tank or plane on it? Needless to say, it would be to honor the brave men who fought for freedom for the world! Thanks as always for your effort in the traditional wet shave movement! JimG
Coming February 2025
Cold water shaving is the way!
I would love to order a sample of 1988, but I would also like samples of 1977, amber, and element 47. But only see 1977, and 1988 on the website. Can I get the other two samples without ordering the whole sample pack? I already have all of the others.
We have an option to just order the samples you want individually
@RazorEmporium I found it, and ordered it. Sometimes I wonder about myself.
Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving.
- About the Soap: I once wrote here that-after 1977-it would be appropriate to go back to 1944, 1933, 1922, 1911, and end with 1900. This way, we would have 1900, 1911, 1922, 1933, 1944, 1955, 1966, and 1977 (two years before the world ended in 1979).
- About the Razor*: So you can never get close to an Open-Comb FATIP.
* I don't understand why they call this razor an Open-Comb! The real Open-Comb is like Gillette's or Fatip's, but this just has a Closed-Comb instead of a Solid-Guard.
I agree about not doing a 1999, but i would be interested in seeing what a 1944 would be like.
Coming February 2025
The goatee makes me and many other men look older. You took five years off when you shaved that beard. I think it will be cooler for those 110 deg days.
We want to see an...
I'd Lather be shaving christmas special!
Tell Douglas to come back to Arizona to film at my studio. Massachusetts is a long ways away
More water is more goodness.. & slickness
Walrus? Ron Swanson? Looks like the Super Trooper to me.
Hi Matt what’s the brush that you are using thanks
Aurora grooming
Would love to try any of the Rex soaps. But when I ask my favorite European webshops to stock up on your soaps they tell me that the Rex supply co cosmetics don't comply with EU regulations :(. What a shame... I'm such a fan of your razors! I use the Envoy and Konsul almost exclusively.
Anyway. Much love and appreciation for you Matt.
We can look into that, most the times it comes down to requirements of the packaging and not the ingredients themselves.
@@RazorEmporium That would be great, thanks :D
Now that you've just got the mustache its a little scary how much you look a lot like King C. Gillette himself in certain camera angles. 😀
Matt .... Get rid of that tash!!
You look like John Cleese circa 1976!
Over here in the UK,,, facial hair was demolished as soon as the 1980s reared it's head
When I sport 2 days of growth I start to feel dirty .
Stay sharp and on top of life , shave daily , and stay sharp looking !! The ladies love that .
I really dont get the r41. I have one and they look beautiful but its not a comfortable shave. Especially for wiry hair, maybe its better for finer hair. I have the Muhle rocca which is an aggressive razor but a much less uncomfortable shave. The r41 bends the blade at the wrong angle imo, its just a bit crap, too much blade feel and wrong blade angle. Parting the red seas Matt? Jesus I nearly choked on my coffee!!
Polo was the official smell of 1988.
Do people really compare the ambassador to the R41?
Idk. They aren't even in the same league
Ya I don’t know what a 90’s or 2000’s fragrance would be. Lol
Comment!!
Not a fan of the R41. Way too aggressive. I don't like to be totally shaving on eggshells with a DE. It takes the enjoyment out of it!
Thanks for sharing!
I say you keep the mustache and don’t grow the goatee back
I hate too aggressive de Razors no fun with it feel like I am abusing my face
kinda looks like it was a lot of blade feel...
Lol nah purple was the right choice.
No offense but you also kinda look like John Bolton which is y'know.. yikes! 😬
Trued ORDERING Christmas Soap, you talked about the other day.
Ginger Bread sent, not on Website.😢😢😢😢😢
I shave daily. The noise I hear says VERY Aggressive.🤪.
Not for me the R41.😢🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸