Thread: Castle Forbes

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 !

I'm sure after using it, you didn't think the price was too high.
I think for the money, it is a top tier croap the performs wonderfully.