Thread: What's the difference?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Personally I've always been a soap guy however if you want the best cream in the Universe try Castle Forbes. A pea sized dollup and you instantly have enough lather to shave a platoon.

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Castle Forbes creams are more like "hard" or "thick" creams. All it takes for me is a couple of very light swirls on the surface with a damp brush, and once I begin lathering on my face, it explodes! (the lather, not my face)

An alternative is Cyril R Salter shaving creams; they're wonderfully aromatic and lubricating, and (IMHO) even better than CF creams. You can buy 'em at QED for less than half the price of Castle Forbes shaving cream. I own the Salter's Almond, French Vetiver, Indian Sandalwood, and Wild Rose, shaving creams, and use them regularly with great enjoyment.