Thread: Castle Forbes products

Originally Posted by Bill S

In my opinion, this line is absolutely one of the very finest creams available and worth the extra $$. If you look at the difference in price between CF and a lesser product over the course of a year, it just isn't that significant. The difference in quality and enjoyment, on the other hand, is definitely significant.

+1 for me on this. I used the cedarwood/Sandalwood again and while I am still not crazy for the scent the cream itself rocks.

I bought a tub at Aidan Gill in New Orleans. A very nice shave there, too, by the way, even if they do use a Mach 3. Anyway, I digress... They had samplers out that you could look at, smell, etc.

Of course, that's no help if you're not in that area, but who knows...

I have the CF Sandalwood, and yes it is very good. Straight Razor Designs is outstanding-but they sell a product made by Baxter of California which IMO, is the BEST Shave Cream I have EVER used. I have Castle Forbes as well as Taylor of Old Bond Street-both are really outstanding. I think the CF is the better of those two. The Baxter is only $19 and absolutely is worth every penny-has a VERY mild methol/pepperminty scent.

Even though those products are $$$-treat yourself and your FACE will thank you.

I have the CF lime cream. It's almost like a soft soap rather than a cream. I use the teeniest amounts to make gobs of lather. It's great stuff. Worst case scenario: you buy a tub, hate it, and sell the tub for a small loss. Certainly worth a try.