What is your favorite Violet cream or soap and why? I am wanting to try some but want to know who makes the best ones.
Thanks
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What is your favorite Violet cream or soap and why? I am wanting to try some but want to know who makes the best ones.
Thanks
QED Violetta shaving soapQuote:
Originally Posted by GASHOOTER
Why? Because it has an intense violet smell... sweet, but not overly so. Oh! It also lathers and lubricates like an SOB.
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Very nice scent:
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+1 on the above, Trumper's Violets.
Loved that scent the day I tried it. Cream or soap, both have equally superb violet notes. Trumpers does it again!
Castle Forbes bar none!!
Wishful thinking, my friend; Castle Forbes makes Cedarwood & Sandalwood, Lavender, and Lime shaving creams, but no Violet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Str8Shooter
Yea, I like the Trumpers too. Quality stuff.
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.
oops you're right!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHoren
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarkus
If I'm not mistaken the GFT cream is white, although it's been a while since I saw it!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoracioAR
Smells very nice though :)
Its not too bad provided, you rinse your brush out very, very well.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoracioAR
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 :)
Me neither - I agree with this 100%.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
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)
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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!
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
Ooohhhh afraid we'll need pics too :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HoracioAR
Of course! I'll keep you posted!Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
It's the color. I'm not really happy with Green or Yellow shave soap either.
(None of them mix well with Red)☹
So, I promised you pics right?
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Oh wow, good photography skills and some great creams there!!
Thanks for all of the replies looks like the GFT will be hitting the Christmas list. Now off to find out about Lavender......:)
