Thread: Castle Forbes lime, woah!

I've had the "Castle Forbes lime shaving cream" in my rotation for a few months now and I've always gotten good results.

Today I did something different, I've recently started using alcohol based ASS's and I love the burn, so instead of using an ASB, I used D.R Harris Arlington ASS, here's what went down.

The forbes lathered up quickly and easily as always and I had what was possibly my smoothest shave all week but after a three pass shave and a quick cold water rinse, I was mildly surprised and a bit dissapointed that the aftershave didn't burn, it felt like rubbing water in my face.

I'd say that this is truly a testiment to how great this cream is at protecting your skin while you get one of the smoothest shaves possible.


EDIT. for clarification, ASS=aftershave splash. ASB=aftershave balm.

As great as CF Lime is, technique will play a big part in preventing alcohol burn: very light touch, proper stroke and not shaving repeatedly over the same areas. If your AS burns like the dickens it typically means something is wrong, like too much pressure or using a dull razor. It sounds like everything came together for you to have a great shave, not just good lather.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

As great as CF Lime is, technique will play a big part in preventing alcohol burn: very light touch, proper stroke and not shaving repeatedly over the same areas. If your AS burns like the dickens it typically means something is wrong, like too much pressure or using a dull razor. It sounds like everything came together for you to have a great shave, not just good lather.

I guess I can take some of the credit but I always get at least some burn when I use any other soap or cream.

I think that stuff heals as you shave lol - I always get a tingle when using it. Actually, so much so that I dilute it with a bit of Nancy Boy's Replenishing. I love the mix.

I agree. I just had my first shave with Castle Forbes Cream and I am wondering why anyone would use anything else (other than maybe price or adventure). Smooth shave, no burn, no nothing. It's as amazing as everyone says. Also, I created stunning quantity and quality of lather in under a minute and with very little product. I am thinking that with this little amount of product, even the price may not be much of an issue.

Sweet, guys. I'm anxious to try CF out. My order of CF Lime arrived last week, so that one is next up on the shave bill. Glad to hear it receive such glowing testimony.

Originally Posted by Speedster

Sweet, guys. I'm anxious to try CF out. My order of CF Lime arrived last week, so that one is next up on the shave bill. Glad to hear it receive such glowing testimony.

Oh man you haven't used it yet lol!?! I can't wait to hear what you think. It's a main-stay for me in the summer - I think you'll like it.

Shaving cream acquisition disorder got me bad, so I was trying out the other candidate, XPEC. Great stuff! Lynn said both creams were "suds machines!"

Besides, it's hardly summer yet up this far north. LOL

Originally Posted by Speedster

Shaving cream acquisition disorder got me bad, so I was trying out the other candidate, XPEC. Great stuff! Lynn said both creams were "suds machines!"

Besides, it's hardly summer yet up this far north. LOL

Oh yeah I almost forgot you live so far up north! Heck you're almost... Canadian!!! Bahahaa

Hey hey now, they say we will hit 70 by the weekend, that is a INW heat wave

I am thinking first day of summer shave with CF Lime and Pusser's Lime AS gotta pick a razor for that one Wed June 20th Lime day SOTD up here Mark ????

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