Good afternoon gentlemen,
I've somehow managed to make a tub of Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood last an entire year! This soap has legendary status with most wet shavers and I can't really work out why?!
For a product clearly labelled as sandalwood that's the smell I was expecting. It appears to be overwhelmed by fragrances. My wife says it smells like old grannies. I disagree however I can smell a feminine side to it such as lavender and patchouli. I'd say it was a classic fragrance leaning towards manly but certainly not sandalwood. I don't think it even contains any sandalwood oil. I don't mind the scent but I wouldn't say it blew me away nor was sandalwood.
I found it to be a very soft croap that by the end was practically liquid. (yes I air dry it)
The lather was impressively plentiful and a great time saver with a small learning curve for water content. However I found the lather dissipated quicker than I would like and had to re-apply. The slickness the croap offered I found to be average. I certainly wouldn't go back for a quick clean up with the slickness left behind. I also find that this croap burns my face and lips if left on for too long.
Post shave always feels a little dry and I would never finish a shave with this without some kind of moisturiser.
Edit: I also find that this croap leaves an annoying white residue on all of my shave gear.
Has anyone else had this experience? or the opposite? Thoughts on smell, alternatives and residue?
I will probably buy the TOBS coconut in the futur but cedar, sandalwood and spice is probably my favorite.
Thanks, LightShave.
I've somehow managed to make a tub of Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood last an entire year! This soap has legendary status with most wet shavers and I can't really work out why?!
For a product clearly labelled as sandalwood that's the smell I was expecting. It appears to be overwhelmed by fragrances. My wife says it smells like old grannies. I disagree however I can smell a feminine side to it such as lavender and patchouli. I'd say it was a classic fragrance leaning towards manly but certainly not sandalwood. I don't think it even contains any sandalwood oil. I don't mind the scent but I wouldn't say it blew me away nor was sandalwood.
I found it to be a very soft croap that by the end was practically liquid. (yes I air dry it)
The lather was impressively plentiful and a great time saver with a small learning curve for water content. However I found the lather dissipated quicker than I would like and had to re-apply. The slickness the croap offered I found to be average. I certainly wouldn't go back for a quick clean up with the slickness left behind. I also find that this croap burns my face and lips if left on for too long.
Post shave always feels a little dry and I would never finish a shave with this without some kind of moisturiser.
Edit: I also find that this croap leaves an annoying white residue on all of my shave gear.
Has anyone else had this experience? or the opposite? Thoughts on smell, alternatives and residue?
I will probably buy the TOBS coconut in the futur but cedar, sandalwood and spice is probably my favorite.
Thanks, LightShave.
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