Nice overview of the TOBS creams. I've tried many of them, with middling results for most. I couldn't stand their lavender, while their grapefruit is one of my favorite creams. The rest were, for me, so-so; for a great cream, I usually go to Speick.
Thanks for posting. I am following your reviews with interest.
That's a good idea - using the Wee Scot for the samplers. Or is that a vendor's photo?
In my experience, the disappearing lather comes from using too little product no matter what cream or soap is used. This is often the case when samples are being tested. Maybe try a little more cream next time. I have never found an issue with any TOBS cream, but I tend to use too much of everything when I have a full size container. Best Wishes.Tried the Almond, Grapefruit and Coconut
I had difficulty building a lasting lather with the Almond and Grapefruit. Coconut was better but I still had issues. I was using a different brush and water supply so it could be that.
The Almond and Grapefruit scents didn't last long. And the grapefruit actually didn't smell as good to me during the end of the shave. Coconut scent was nice during the shave but it had excellent post shave properties.
So far I'm really liking the Sandalwood and Lavender. I have about five more to go after which I may trade this out for a tub of the "winner"
I've tried the Rose, Eton College, and Mr Taylor flavours so far.
I like all three but I wish the Rose scent was stronger.
The Sandalwood is definitely on my Fendrihan wish list for my next order.
That's a good idea - using the Wee Scot for the samplers. Or is that a vendor's photo?
I find that a Wee Scot holds just enough TOBS cream when I charge it from the tub.
Thanks for the suggestion Bhugo. I used this approach this morning and BOOM - lather galore!In my experience, the disappearing lather comes from using too little product no matter what cream or soap is used. This is often the case when samples are being tested. Maybe try a little more cream next time. I have never found an issue with any TOBS cream, but I tend to use too much of everything when I have a full size container. Best Wishes.
Sandalwood and Peppermint have both done very well for me. The Lemon/Lime didn't lather well no matter how I tried, but it smelled fine. That Cedar sounds really cool.I’ve only ever tried and bought the Sandalwood. TOBS makes dummy proof lathers, they are a great soap for beginners and pros.
Thanks for your reviews!
A quick FYI, the samplers will dry out due to the lack of a good deal. My tubs haven’t dried up, but my unused samples(from Christmas) are pretty solid now, and have been since March.
The caps don’t have enough thread to place an o-ring on the container, which is what I had initially hoped to do for travel. I have looked at putting some silicone on the inside of the cap, but haven’t done it yet.
A quick FYI, the samplers will dry out due to the lack of a good deal. My tubs haven’t dried up, but my unused samples(from Christmas) are pretty solid now, and have been since March.
The caps don’t have enough thread to place an o-ring on the container, which is what I had initially hoped to do for travel. I have looked at putting some silicone on the inside of the cap, but haven’t done it yet.
The sampler lets you find your scent, but they will all lather about the same. Someone will remind us the Sensitive Skin is a little different, which it is, but it’s still as good.Good points and I'm glad to know the tubs last so long!