Thread: Just received Truefitt & Hill Sample Pack

I just ordered this as well, and have the Trumpers sampler coming already. Interested to see how the two compare, would be glad to hear others thoughts.

Originally Posted by KerryWood34

Hello everyone,

Like the title says, I just received my sample pack of truefitt & hill shaving creams. They even threw in a grafton shaving cream one which wasn't on the list. My question is how have members here found these to lather best? Less water than others or more water than others? Also, which scent do people recommend I begin with?

Thanks,

KWood34

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Originally Posted by KerryWood34

Hello everyone,

Like the title says, I just received my sample pack of truefitt & hill shaving creams. They even threw in a grafton shaving cream one which wasn't on the list. My question is how have members here found these to lather best? Less water than others or more water than others? Also, which scent do people recommend I begin with?

Thanks,

KWood34

I got myself one of those sample packs as well and also found them to be very user friendly. I just did what I normally did: soak my brush and bowl while in shower, get out, empty bowl, squeeze out the brush a bit, almond size dollop of cream and they whipped up very nicely. Great fragrances and lather. I'm having a hard time picking faves and perhaps I'll have to get them all and alternate for my mood or day of the week lol :P Shave on!

Originally Posted by zib

+1 Absolutely. T&H 1805 remains one of my favorites. As far as lather and performance goes, They're top notch. As a matter of fact, I used Trafalgar the other day.

+1, My exact sentiments on 1805 and lather quality.

Where do u get this wonderful sample

I had mixed feelings on the 1805. The only one of theirs that I used. The shave was fine but it seemed to leave a lot of build up in the sink and on the equipment. Could have been my water ? Don't know....

Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

Where do u get this wonderful sample

I ordered mine straight from T&H, but SRD carries it as well.

I am definitely liking the TH creams better than the Trumpers. They seem to be creamier and slicker, while the Trumpers is a bit more fluffy to me. Trafalgar is my favorite scent so far, Grafton is nice as well, and I liked the 1805 a lot but mine did not have much scent to it.. could have just been the sample though? The samples go a long way, so it is taking me a while to get through it, I'm getting 3-4 shaves per sample

I ordered the sampler pack a few months ago and it was definitely worth it. I've been using 1805 since I started shaving, but I've found I really like the Grafton, Almond and, surprisingly, Rose as well. One thing I found interesting was the difference between the colognes and the aftershave/creams. 1805 doesn't smell exactly the same as a cologne. And incidentally @Jonus I visited my mother a few weeks ago and brought my shaving kit along with me. my 1805 left a film on my razor and sink, the reason? My mother has a water softener. My water at home is un-softened. Not hard mind you, but we definitely don't have a softener.

softened water made the soap leave a residue?

Yep. Have you ever taken a shower with soft water when your not used to it? It feels weird almost…sticky. I noticed it after my first shave there. Softened water uses a type of salt to bind with the minerals in the water. I can only imagine this changes how the water behaves and by proxy how it interacts with the soap.