Thread: Violet

Originally Posted by Tarkus

I'm a big Trumpers fan as well, my only complaint is that I wish they would ease up on the dyes a bit. No cream should ever have to be that heavily pigmented.

Do the heavy dyes affect in any way the brush? Because I want to try the GFT cream, but I'm a bit worried about my brushes.

Originally Posted by HoracioAR

Do the heavy dyes affect in any way the brush? Because I want to try the GFT cream, but I'm a bit worried about my brushes.

If I'm not mistaken the GFT cream is white, although it's been a while since I saw it!
Smells very nice though

Originally Posted by HoracioAR

Do the heavy dyes affect in any way the brush? Because I want to try the GFT cream, but I'm a bit worried about my brushes.

Its not too bad provided, you rinse your brush out very, very well.
I usually use a cheaper brush when I use Trumpers Violet or Rose creams just to be safe.

I've never had an issue with brush staining, and I clean my brush the same way regardless of the pigment of the cream/soap.

FWIW the only violet cream I've sampled is Trumpers and it gets two thumbs up from me

Originally Posted by Ryan82

I've never had an issue with brush staining, and I clean my brush the same way regardless of the pigment of the cream/soap.

FWIW the only violet cream I've sampled is Trumpers and it gets two thumbs up from me

Me neither - I agree with this 100%.

I should also add that I've only ever owed one brush for home use - I have another one for travel, but my regular Kent T4 has been with me since I started straight razor shaving back in 2005. Nothing has stained it and it is remains in very good shape.

Just don't forget to give it a wash with a little shampoo every once in a while.

Gentlemen:
Trumper's Violet has been a regular in the shave den. The fragrance is heavenly. Lather, cushion and glide are of the highest quality. Good stuff. What coloring there might be with this cream, and others like it, washes away when the brush is rinsed.

Jabonman Violetas (Made in Spain)












Very very very good !!!

You guys convinced me, I've already placed my order with the GFT Violet, I'll give you feedback when I shave with it!

Woo-hoo! Way to go!!

Do stop by and let us know how you get on with it after the first few goes. I'm sure you have got everyone's attention!

Originally Posted by rum

Woo-hoo! Way to go!!

Do stop by and let us know how you get on with it after the first few goes. I'm sure you have got everyone's attention!

Sure, I will stop by and tell you about my experience with the GFT Violet, also bought GFT Coconut and Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet, can´t wait till they arrive!