Thread: Recommendations.............

Hi All! I have read through many of the posts and gotten a lot of info. I want to expand/improve my "after shaving" stable.

Here is my situation:

As noted by my handle, around my jaw where it meets the chin and the areas just below that point on my neck, I have very, very coarse whiskers. I keep my razors sharp (doing my own honing, thanks to JoshEarl and HeavyDuty for their training info!), but I still get some irritation and on occasion, razor burn (pressing too hard). In general, I do not have overly sensitive skin.

I use Mama Bear and Collen soaps/creams, so they have some unique and powerful scents. I don't want anything that would clash or overpower them.

After shaving, I splash on some Rose Water tonic from Bigelow (Bath and Body Works) and then some lightly scented aftershave balm from the same company.

I like scents that are citrus, pine, woodsy, or floral...not too much into spice.

A matching set of products (scent-wise) with a nice selection of scents would be great. I could better match them to the soap/cream I am using that day.

Thanks in advance!

Castle Forbes is the best shaving cream in the world and you could match it with one of their aftershave balms which is witch hazel based.

I've read a lot about them...do they have tonics as well? Is there a "best" place to buy them...meaning with the widest selection? Online is cool for me too.

Thanks!!!!

Castle & Forbes is my favorite ASB right now. I have both the lime and the cedar & sandlewood combination. I have not tried their cremes because I have an very large supply of Momma Bear's soaps that I absolutely love.

Like all else when it comes to scents it's entirely personal. My tastes run the traditional and conservative. That being said I have, and really like, TOBS Mr. Talyor and Brummel. I am also eyeing Caswell-Massey Newport. Of these, the TOBS sounds like the closest match for you.

Thanks! I have to ask...what is TOBS (not familiar with the acronym.)

Originally Posted by WireBeard

Thanks! I have to ask...what is TOBS (not familiar with the acronym.)

TOBS is "Taylor of Old Bond Street."

Oh, good Lord...duh!!!!



Thanks.....massive brain-fart there....

I really like the aftershave balms from Emsplace. You could get the unscented if you don't want to overpower your soap or wear other scents. I have the minty menthol and it feel great with a really light scent. Plus they have witch hazel in them.

My other favorite combo is Arlington soap and aftershave from DR Harris. I really can't get enough of this stuff.

I emailed T&H, TOBS, and Castle Forbes and requested samples. Only T&H replied and sent a nice set of scents and shaving items. I guess TOBS and CF didn't need a new customer.

I'll try the T&H and post back.