Thread: Caswell Massey????

I agree with what Don said. Compared to can goop, or lesser creams and soaps, it is better. But, there is alot of stuff out there that is far superior, as far as cushion, lube, slickness, lather, and scent. I have tried most of there shaving products. At first, they were good. As I started using other brands of creams and soaps, I'm no longer impressed. The greenbriar imho has a great scent but the soap is hard to get to lather, and the soap and cream drys out very fast. Almond soap is a better and fast to lather, but also drys fast and has a very bland smell. I don't care for the performance, or the scent of there sandlewood. There is so much better quality shave soaps and creams out on the market. Coolmaltbeverage, you might want have your father try, or yourself for that matter, some Mitchell's Wool Fat soap, or Tabac soap. Anything by Taylor of Old Bond Street, or Truefitt and Hill, would be a much better choice. I have tried the products I have mentioned, and highly recommend them. It might cost him a little more money at first, but in the long run the superior products will out perform and out last the Caswell- Massey stuff. Good luck and have fun.

Gentlemen,

I find Caswell-Massey's shaving soap generally good. Because of its relatively compact size in the screw-top travel jar, I have a puck of it in my travel dopp kit. I have no use for their lather shave creams, though. Their Dr. Hunter brush-less shave cream I have used and find it to be good.

Of course, Caswell-Massey's No. 6 aftershave has been in my rotation for many years. Love the stuff — I thought I should mention that for what it's worth.

Regards,
Obie

Hi Obie. Just to clear things up, and make sure you know what I mean. I agree with you on C-M scents, colognes and after shave balms, they are great. Greenbriar, #6, New Port, Jockey Club, are very awesome scents and last a long time. I've have both the colognes and balms in the scents that I have mentioned, and love them. Though, I'm currently out of Greenbriar cologne, and I must replace it. I also mentioned that there shave products are good, I have used them. I'm just saying imho, I have tried and found better shaving creams and soaps. I'm not downing them or saying that they are garbage, not at all. Though I find Greenbriar shave soap hard to lather, I love the scent, and will continue to use it, when I use the Greenbriar cologne. Picture this Obie, a New Port or, #6, or Jockey Club shave cream and shave soap? I would buy them, in a heart beat. I'm not bashing C-M at all. You are entitled to your opinion, and your opinion counts. Take care.

My dear John,

I very much agree with you on Caswell-Massey's overall quality products. I have used many of their offerings, and continue to do so. I did not mean to give the impression I did not like them. On the contrary, I think they have quality products.

As I mentioned in my previous post, I like their shave soap puck. It is reasonably priced, about $4, nice and simple, and the compact size is perfect for my dopp kit. In truth, this particular travel dopp kit (I have several) is one of theirs, in buffalo hide, and I like it very much.

I also have three of their shave brushes, and although I don't know who manufactures them, they are quality.

Through the years, I think I have tried all of their aftershaves and colognes. The one I like best is the No. 6, which I am never without.

I like their Dr. Hunter brush-less shave soap. I keep some handy at home and a small container in my dopp kit in case time is short for the daily shave. In fact, the Dr. Hunter shave cream is quite good stuff.

Let me see: I also have their buffalo hide tote bag, which I have used on many trips, and several other goodies. The only Caswell-Massey product I find inferior is the lather shave cream. It might work better for someone else, but it does not work well for me.

Altogether, this is an excellent vendor, with good products and fine service. I recommend them.

Regards,
Obie