Thread: Must try creams?

Originally Posted by wvbias

Then Trumper's coconut soap it will be.


Terry

Terry...when you order, order it from the trumpers site. Even though its over seas, its still cheaper even with the shipping than any place else I have found. Also, you should see if they will send you a sample of the coconut cream to compare the scent. Give us a report! I have only tried the samples of the creams they sent me when I ordered some cologne and skin food, if the soap is good I will have to order some of that next time.

JL,

Thanks for the tip. I'll tell ya one that ain't bad
and thats Classic Brand coconut. The scent is
strong enough to smell when lathering up.
I've just been wanting to try an English soap.


Terry

Originally Posted by wvbias

JL,

Thanks for the tip. I'll tell ya one that ain't bad
and thats Classic Brand coconut. The scent is
strong enough to smell when lathering up.
I've just been wanting to try an English soap.


Terry

I just bought a bunch of goat milk soap that I really love, so I don't need anything else at the moment. I dont have enough room in the bathroom to have more than one mug at a time I wish I could use a different soap each shave hehe!

If you want to try an English soap, Trumper's is a good one. Two better ones, in my opinion of course, are D.R. Harris and T & H hard soaps. Above reproach. As for creams, my favorite by a LONG shot is Castle Forbes Lime. Wonderful citrus aroma and the best lather I've found, period. Fills the bathroom with the smell of fresh limes, or is it green lifesavers..(?!) yep. I love the stuff. It's spendy, but it's worth it for when you're in the mood to indulge.

Jeff

I have heard that castle forbes is the absolute best without question...I have never wanted to try it bad enough to pony up the bucks...it is expensive.

Originally Posted by wvbias

JL,

Thanks for the tip. I'll tell ya one that ain't bad
and thats Classic Brand coconut. The scent is
strong enough to smell when lathering up.
I've just been wanting to try an English soap.


Terry

The English soaps and creams rock. I use Taylors of OBS and Trumper both really great.

Originally Posted by xman

I have yet to use a brush and traditional creams (soon!), but I have two on my list.

1. Based solely on putting my nose to the jar, Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna. I'm not much for traditional manly shave scented stuff. The only time I put Sandalwood Cologn on I kept looking over my shoulder to see which gentleman was following me around, but this one quite caught my attention. Manly without the attitude.

2. Based solely on the excellent word of mouth around here, Truefitt & Hill 1805. People talk about it like it's a Bill Ellis custom. Considering tha way my tastes run I might not like it, but I'd have to at least give it a try.

X

If Bill made a soap or a shaving cream...these would certainly the type of quality he would turn out. Great shaving creams.

RT

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Now we all know that real men don't use creams!

Soaps rule. Afterall you wouldn't find any 19 century man using a cream now would you.

For me the trumpers coconut is right there at the top of the list followed by haslinger herbal soaps sold by shavemac.

There's nothing "unmanly" about using shaving creams, or even enjoying fragrances! Remember the shaving scene from "High Plains Drifter" where Clint Eastwood is about to get a shave, and the barber asks about adding Lilac Water? "The ladies love it. Shall we make it an even dollar?" Of course, one "no" and three dead men later, Clint left the building!

RT

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

There's nothing "unmanly" about using shaving creams, or even enjoying fragrances! Remember the shaving scene from "High Plains Drifter" where Clint Eastwood is about to get a shave, and the barber asks about adding Lilac Water? "The ladies love it. Shall we make it an even dollar?" Of course, one "no" and three dead men later, Clint left the building!

RT

I love all the old eastwood westerns...I think I own most of them. Great scene!

Thanks for the replies, all, lots of info here for the curious. I have some samples on the way from Trumpers and I also emailed Truefitt (although I haven't heard back yet). I'll go by Nordstrom's and see if they have any of the Truefitt that I can at least stick my nose into and get a whiff.

I have to say I was mildly embarassed. I thought what I sent was a nice respectful letter to Trumpers asking if they had a small sampler pack I could purchase. I thought my letter was phrased cordially yet wasn't too casual. The response letter I got back was so properly British, it almost stood at attention while I read it. First thing I thought was "well, I could've been a TAD more formal I think"

-- Gary F.