I got this from Crabtree and Evelyn
"Unfortunately, we do not carry samples - however our products are freely available to test in any Crabtree & Evelyn store."
My reply
"Greetings,
I am gladdened to hear that I can test the effectiveness of your product in the comfort of one of your stores. I will be bringing my new straight razor into your shop where I look forward to experiencing the closeness of a shave with Crabtree and Evelyn products. Do you supply hot water or shall I also bring a bucket and a kettle? Also, if I cut myself whilst using your product on your premises, do you have a suitable insurance policy so we can avoid the messy consequences of litigation?
Thankyou for your time,
Dan"