Thread: English Creams

Well welcome to SRP!! Jumping in "head first" isn't always a bad idea . And you sir, have jumped in head first lol. Thing is, it seems to me as though you got very lucky and got some great toys!! Woot! Good job .

Originally Posted by daytona

I know this isn't super exciting for my 1st post, but here it goes! Bottom line, after going through several creams, the Truefitt and Hill 1805 was the biggest improvement to my new shaving experience. I had been struggling tremendously with building even a decent lather. Keep in mind for a moment, that I've only been at this a month. Also, to learn a little bit about me..... whenever I get into a new hobby, I jump in waaaaay too fast. Meaning, in the first 2 weeks I bought a Boker King Cutter, Dovo Bismarck, Dubl Duck Goldedge, Red Imp 133, Wade and Butcher 1850's, (2) Sta Sharp, Joseph Smith 1850's, Feather Artist Club, Edwin Jagger DE89, a Robert Williams (on order) and a few others I can't think of right now. I also purchased and Edwin Jagger Badger brush, Dreadnought shaving cream, Mama's bear Amber soap, Razorock Cacao cream, George F. Trumers coconut, Proraso Sandalwood cream, and several accessories, blades, Bison Strop, etc... I have 2 Crabtree and Evelyn's on the way. I had been getting "better", but still struggling with the lather. I decided to try the Truefitt brand just from playing around on ebay looking for something "New". So, I ordered the 1805. I tried it the day I got it, and fell in LOVE!!!! I got a smooth lather, and a blade that didn't drag across my skin, or grab. Now, I know I need more TIME, & practice, which I'm sure will aid in getting a better lather out of any of these products, but...... the Truefitt worked the first time, and every time I've shaved after the initial experience. It smells incredible, it's silky smooth. I have hard water where I live, Federal Way, WA, but have come to realize that this stuff is the real deal, even with horrible water. Tomorrow I have 6 different T&H's arriving on my front porch. Overboard? Maybe, but that's just me. I find something I like and buy a nice "supply". I'm sure I'll find some others that I'll try one jar at a time, and like maybe close to as much as the TF&H, but until then, this stuff is the "CREAM" of the crop......

Oh Yeah, I know that some of you are going to bring up my awesome $40 Edwin Jagger brush. But, keep in mind that I went in head first without knowing much until reading every night on here, before finally joining a few days ago. So, with that said, I received my Simpson Chubby 2 brush today. I'm expecting big things from this brush, and I"ll tell you that when I opened the box today I was astonished at the quality without ever dipping it in one drop of water, or lathering with it yet. It's gonna be a long wait until tomorrow for my shave...........

So far, I've tried Trumper Limes and CF Lavender. Love 'em both!

"Nemo me impune lacessit" comes to mind. Castle Forbes is superior in my opinion as a dirty yank

Let's not forget about Penhaligons! Everything I have used from this brand is top notch. My better half uses some of their lotion and perfume as well as do my mother and grandmother. My favorite cream is the Endymion. Heavenly scent, excellent lather and you need very very little for each shave. Pricy yes, but in the long run worth every dollar, or pound.

I have read that the base cream for the 3 T's is made by the same company so the performance should be similar. Penhaligons and CF are probably unique in their formula though