FYI, I've tried T&H, Trumpers, TOBS, Dettol, and now Castle Forbes, and this isn't going to be a fair fight.
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FYI, I've tried T&H, Trumpers, TOBS, Dettol, and now Castle Forbes, and this isn't going to be a fair fight.
Like I said, this is your thread, so do what you want. As far as "putting my money where my mouth is", I actually did three different shootouts not so long ago where I bought the full product for testing with my own hard earned money, took a bunch of pics and posted my thoughts for each shave.
I never said you had to do the same, I was only trying to point out that some products do not do well as small samples.
I do agree that following BK's advice for the CF sample, while maybe not as nice is as having a full jar, is likely to yield the best results you might be able to get out of a sample.
Hi Strange,
I get what you are saying. It looks like we both may have misunderstood each other.
With anything involving shaving or any other hobby, I think a good general rule is that you should only spend what you are comfortable spending. A lot of us here do spend quite a bit on shaving stuff but that doesn't necessarily correlate with personal income or anything like that. Some people just get more comfortable spending more as they get deeper into this hobby just like anything else. For others, it's sort of like a cycle...they start out with a core group of tools, amass a whole bunch of products, then sell everything off except their core favorites and stick to those. Everyone has a different approach and it really depends on the individual.
As for my "tests", I did end up losing a good chunk of money on one of them in particular, but I just chalk it up to experience and "taking one for the team". If my findings helped someone save some $ on products that just didn't work, then I feel satisfied.
Anyway, good luck with your tests, I hope you find something you like.
Mama Bear Lime Ice.. followed with Mama Bears Summer AS Milk with a shot of the Lime.
I think you would find the CF a great value if you factor in how little you use and how long it lasts, btw did you notice any big difference in post shave feel between the products?
Is QED, "not well-performing?" Or just prefer non melt and pour?
The QED Lime smells REAL strong to me...
I can't really say on QED as I have never used it. Maybe it will make it into the second round of lime products once I get to them.
Sorry about that, as I said it was a melt and pour glycerin-based soap not cream.
But they do use a TON of Lime EO and was VERY strong to me!