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    Quote Originally Posted by Obie View Post
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    Interesting point about lanolin. In my case, I don't think it's that. Mitchell's Wool Fat is loaded with lanolin and I have no problem with it. There has to be another ingredient, or two, all these irritating soaps and creams share. I can't put a finger on it.
    Unfortunately, I had a similar reaction to MWF/Kent...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings View Post
    Hirlau, Castle Forbes is a great performing cream. The Lime scented version smells similar to key lime pie, or maybe Skittles.
    It really does, I just got a sample of it and the after shave lotion it smells wonderful. Cant wait to try it. However my new favorite is TOBS Eton College. Got a sample of it as well. Think when I put in the order this week I am going to take the plunge and get the whole set of TOBS preshave, cream and aftershave.

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    Hmmm... all this Castle Forbes talk had given me an apetite for a new tub of their shaving cream. Not that I need another soap or cream, but what do you people say Limes or Lavender this time?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rum View Post
    Hmmm... all this Castle Forbes talk had given me an apetite for a new tub of their shaving cream. Not that I need another soap or cream, but what do you people say Limes or Lavender this time?
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    I am not much for lime scented soaps or creams. Go with lavender; it is lovely.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Obie View Post
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    I am not much for lime scented soaps or creams. Go with lavender; it is lovely.
    That's the one I've had in the past. I think I only owned the limes once. I know the general theme here and on other forums in similar situations is to "get both" and believe me, I am tempted!

    Just wondering what else will go well with my MdC Fougere and XPEC (scented, current version).

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    Quote Originally Posted by rum View Post
    Hmmm... all this Castle Forbes talk had given me an apetite for a new tub of their shaving cream. Not that I need another soap or cream, but what do you people say Limes or Lavender this time?
    Lavender all the way....as mentioned, the Lime smells like fruit loops, I passed mine on, for me, was horrible, the lavender however, divine....
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    Lavender, but CF is great stuff in any flavor, I,m just hit a line fan. Tc
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    Thanks y'all!

    Muy wallet feels lighter already...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phrank View Post
    Farmacia Santissima Annunziata Isos Shaving Soap.


    So this soap is extremely pleasing, very nice on the nose, and one of the first soaps that for me, has highlighted the meaning of "cushion" and "glide", was always somewhat perplexed as to what that meant - this soap clearly demonstrates those two factors.

    On top of that, the scent is beautiful, this is the Isos:

    Pleasantly scented with notes of Elemi resin, black pepper, and wood, this soap gives forth a spicy, clean aroma.

    Farmacia Santissima Annunziata is:

    One of Italy's oldest brands, the Farmacia Santissima Annunziata, dates all the way back to its first-known manager, who took charge in 1561. The apothecary featured in these historical records still stands today, bearing an antique look, with shelved jars lining white walls.

    Truly a wonderful soap, and will remain in rotation, can't wait to try the Argumi as well.

    So I have now tried the Farmacia Santissima Annunziata Agrumi Shaving Soap, and is it superb, the bouquet of this soap is tremendous, full, robust and touches both high and low notes, from citrus to the bergamot to the light touch of the eucalyptus, I have not been more pleased with a soap since I first experienced my first use of Castle Forbes Lavender - it is that good in my opinion.

    If there was a soap that you could describe as summer, bright, warm, vibrant, this would be it.

    I plan on using this soap for the next few shaves, if it's anything like the Isos shave soap, this soap will continue to develop and become even more robust. Thick lather, great cushion, whips up in the scuttle very easily - excellent performer.

    On a whim, I matched it up with Santa Maria Novella Patchouli aftershave, and my wife and daughter thought it was quite really nice.

    If you're a soap aficionado - this is a must try IMO....

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    Gentlemen, where can one obtain this little piece of heaven, I am very curious.

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