Thread: Castle Forbes

Originally Posted by Robini

Anyone have an idea why the 1445 soap is only available Executive Shaving in Europe? I almost ordered some but still struggling with having to pay so much for shipping! I do want to try and hopefully a US distributor will have it soon.

Robini,
Castle Forbes is cream not soap. I use it as the benchmark to evaluate other creams. Thus far no U.S. vendor seems to have it. Perhaps soon.

Originally Posted by Obie

Robini,
Castle Forbes is cream not soap. I use it as the benchmark to evaluate other creams. Thus far no U.S. vendor seems to have it. Perhaps soon.

Yes, I am aware. Apologies for the loose use of the nomenclature. I did reach out and hear back from Matt @ Griffith Shaving. He is going to check with his distributor and attempt to order the 1445 cream. We shall see...

I just bought a puck of Sandlewood and Lavender from Amazon for $35 each.

I get it from Amazon too. Love the Lime!

I'll have to say that I consider their cream to be the highest quality product I've ever used.

Well, after hearing everybody I ordered the Sandlewood today.

You won't regret it. A puck of Lavender just arrived today

I heard back from Matt @ Griffith Shaving. He has placed an order for the 1445 cream and will let me know when it is available.

Originally Posted by alschepis

I just bought a puck of Sandlewood and Lavender from Amazon for $35 each.

Don't mean to be nit-picky, but technically not a puck. Castle Forbes is a cream. Hard soaps come in pucks.

Gents, my Castleforbes arrived and I tried it for the first time. My first thoughts was : " sure is expensive for a jar of cream " . However, the container is a healthy 6.8 oz which is very ample. Besides my wife is of the Forbes Clan so I knew I didn't have " that " bridge to cross.

As per instructions ( not on container ), I added a minute amount ( pinky thumbnail size ) to the scuttle. Sure enough . . . . . It made a very ample amount of rich lather ; enough for 2 passes and with a little additional water reconstitute enough for a third. Container says " enough to last 5-6 months of regular shaving, Of which I have no doubt. The lather is rich and makes for a very smoothe, easy Shave, leaving the skin soft due to the Witch Hazel and essential oils.

All that said . . . . I like it !