Thread: Just received my first tub of TOBS

Has anyone tried this?
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sample of 14 Scents! 1/4oz Sampler | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

If so, how many shaves were you able to get out of each scent?

Originally Posted by JoelLewicki

Has anyone tried this?
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sample of 14 Scents! 1/4oz Sampler | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

If so, how many shaves were you able to get out of each scent?

I've gotten a similar one from Fendrihan. How many shaves depends on you and the size of your brush.

Yes, I just got 12 cream samples from Maggard. I get 2 - 3 shaves from 1/4 oz. sample.

I just got my first tub of tobs sandalwood today. I'm newer to shaving and have only shaved with soaps. What's the main difference with getting a good lather with the cream vs the soaps?

Originally Posted by thehattr

I just got my first tub of tobs sandalwood today. I'm newer to shaving and have only shaved with soaps. What's the main difference with getting a good lather with the cream vs the soaps?

The main difference is that creams are more user friendly. Not to say that the lather is necessarily better than that from soap, but it takes less time and the water:soap ratio is easier to hit.

BTW, congrats on finishing a tub.....a feat I've yet to achieve

I have the TOBS Avocado. I love it. Went to Chicago for a work conference and stopped at Merz Apothecary as they have a great selection. I was hoping to smell some of the soaps. No luck on the smelling part. I walked into the store and was overpowered with the smell. Overpowered is not really accurate. It wasn't unpleasant, but I couldn't really smell anything so I bought the avocado based on a bunch of recommendations that I read. I'm glad that I did. I'm just getting started with shaving with a shavette so in the grand scheme of things it could be crap, but I'm happy. Great lather and super slick.

InNae

I just got mine today, it smells wonderful and I don't know why but it allows me to get a closer shave and no irritation at all. This is my first shaving cream and I love the smell and the whole results I wish I would have known earlier. Maybe there are better or similar quality products out there but I simply liked Taylor Sandalwood.

I just recently bought my first tub of TOBS sandalwood and while the scent was nice I found it to be overpowering for my personal tastes. are all TOBS creams this strong? I was impressed by the lather and the glide though.

Originally Posted by backpacker93

I just recently bought my first tub of TOBS sandalwood and while the scent was nice I found it to be overpowering for my personal tastes. are all TOBS creams this strong? I was impressed by the lather and the glide though.

Their sandalwood scent is pretty strong, as well as unique. I've had the opportunity to smell four different company's version of sandalwood so far, and they all smell completely different. Even an aftershave and a shaving soap or cream made by the same company can all smell a bit different.
I wouldn't judge TOBS on just one of their scents, especially when they have so many. I found their sandalwood to be strong when I first smelled it as well, but it grew on me.

Try Castle Forbes Cedar Sandalwood. I have tried two tubs of it. The first was a very mellow smell. The second was really different, smells like you got a cedar bough shoved up your nose.