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    It's worth a try. My fiance surprised me with their shaving kit. I didn't use their brush because the one I already had was better, IMO. If nothing else, it opened my eyes to the fact that there was more to the world of wet shaving than a puck of Van Der Hagen shave soap and Nivea After Shave.
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    Quote Originally Posted by iz858 View Post
    Thanks for the advice guys. I will see if I can get a sample and try. What is pre shave oil?
    Pre shave oil is a mixed blessing/curse. I have a dry face/beard. I use preshave oil after my shower and before shaving. I rub the oil on my beard and let it set a while before I shave. It helps soften the hair and lubricate my face before shaving. For some people it can be a waste of time and money. Trying a small sample or the "starter" bottle can help you decide if it is worth it to you.

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    I went and got a trial supply of the cream, pre shave and after. I don't know how I feel about the pre shave. The cream was alright, I think I have ended liking the jack black the most. The Jack Black after shave is nice as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoeSomebody View Post
    I never knew the formulation had changed. Thanks for the heads up Obie and Nelson!
    Same here but I have not bought any in a long, long time.

    I really liked the Kelp shave cream and the sandalwood AS balm is very good.

    Sorry to hear they went the route of other manufacturers. Bad on them.
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    Give their Lemon or Lavender shaving creams a try. I like them better than my Trufitt and Hill. (I never thought I would say such blasphemous words.)
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    I purchased the lemon when in NY last fall.
    It lathers fantastically, but smells like old rancid windowpaint. I hate it, and will never use it Again.
    I have the same experience with Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood, West Indian limes and Trafalgar, so I´m not implying I´m the bringer of the almighty truth. I am merely trying to convey my impression of the mentioned product(s)
    I would like to apologize if I insult anyone with my observations. That is not my intention...... I just hate he damn thing

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    AOS Sandalwood is a favorite, smells great and lathers well, better with a couple drops of glycerin if you have hard water.

    Use a snurdler or you’ll blow though a tub in a month or two.
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    one i found out they were owned by gillette i got turned off yet I bought a brush from them anyway and could not have been more disappointed. oh well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bademester View Post
    I purchased the lemon when in NY last fall.
    It lathers fantastically, but smells like old rancid windowpaint. I hate it, and will never use it Again.
    I have the same experience with Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood, West Indian limes and Trafalgar, I´m not implying I´m the bringer of the almighty truth. I am merely trying to convey my impression of the mentioned product(s)
    I would like to apologize if I insult anyone with my observations. That is not my intention...... I just hate he damn thing
    So Bademester what shaving creams do you find that suits your palate.
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    I know people have complained about the hard soap formula changing but I am not sure the cream has changed a whole lot over the years.

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