Thread: TOBS, Truefitt & Hill, or D.R. Harris???

I have question please, recently got a sample from The Shave Den, and the scent is wonderful as everyone said. But the protection was between mediocre and inferior. No where near the creamy smoothness I get from MWF, Tabac, or a GFT coconut. Nothing line what I've read about it. So my question, did they send me something that just smells like DR Harris Windsor is it the real thing and I'm just paranoid? My Q is are these Shave Den people trust worthy??

Originally Posted by 47Ronin

I have question please, recently got a sample from The Shave Den, and the scent is wonderful as everyone said. But the protection was between mediocre and inferior. No where near the creamy smoothness I get from MWF, Tabac, or a GFT coconut. Nothing line what I've read about it. So my question, did they send me something that just smells like DR Harris Windsor is it the real thing and I'm just paranoid? My Q is are these Shave Den people trust worthy??

A sample of what? And no, they would not send you a fake lol

I'm finishing up a tub of TOBS Sandalwood and will not buy it again. It's just OK as a cream to me and the scent to my nose is artificial. I like the Proraso Red tub (not cream) better for performance and smell. I have an unused tube of G Trumper Rose that I've liked in the past better than the TOBS but Im not particularly looking forward to using it and would sell it or trade it actually.

That said, the only cream I'm even tempted to purchase is the Castle Forbes.

Originally Posted by GC7

I'm finishing up a tub of TOBS Sandalwood and will not buy it again. It's just OK as a cream to me and the scent to my nose is artificial. I like the Proraso Red tub (not cream) better for performance and smell. I have an unused tube of G Trumper Rose that I've liked in the past better than the TOBS but Im not particularly looking forward to using it and would sell it or trade it actually.

That said, the only cream I'm even tempted to purchase is the Castle Forbes.

Sandalwood greatly varies in scent depending on who's making it

Originally Posted by 47Ronin

I have question please, recently got a sample from The Shave Den, and the scent is wonderful as everyone said. But the protection was between mediocre and inferior. No where near the creamy smoothness I get from MWF, Tabac, or a GFT coconut. Nothing line what I've read about it. So my question, did they send me something that just smells like DR Harris Windsor is it the real thing and I'm just paranoid? My Q is are these Shave Den people trust worthy??

They would not send a fake. If you're talking about DR Harris, their cream is my favorite. It does take more water than you'd expect, but I can whip up a good lather and get a very smooth shave.

I think with creams, it's harder to just the "mix" of water and cream than it is with hard soap, which won't really lather unless you have enough water.

Thank you for your responses, I was referring to a sample of DR Harris Windsor cream, I'll try it again and take my time to whip up a good lather.

Originally Posted by 47Ronin

Thank you for your responses, I was referring to a sample of DR Harris Windsor cream, I'll try it again and take my time to whip up a good lather.

I have the DR Harris Windsor in the wood bowl, it is absolutely a, truly British shaving experience, after I shave with that luxurious soap I feel like I should go Fox Hunting and oppress the working classes....great stuff!

? Is the best DR Harris fragrance? And soap or cream version?!

Originally Posted by RDbeefmoney

? Is the best DR Harris fragrance? And soap or cream version?!

The scents are subjective, but if you're getting a Harris product, get a soap. I personally have marlborough and lavender. Eventually I'll grab a windsor.