I've posted in other threads about how good a performer C&E Sandlawood is, but I'm giving it its own thread tonight! As I watch the baseball playoff game at 9:45pm ET, I notice how little stubble I have after my morning shave, and I wonder why I don't reach for this puck more often. The only complaint I have had with this great lathering, long lasting puck is that it would sting a little on the first pass, and more on the second. I have made all of my shaves nearly irritation free with an application of preshave oil. Might go for 2 in a row tomorrow!!
C&E Sandalwood
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C&E makes a nice soap. The Sienna is my favorite scent, but the Sandalwood is also a great performer.
I have always endorsed C&E Sandalwood... It is one of those hidden treasures IMHO..
Can you explain what you mean by "sting?" Do you mean like a reaction to something in it or...? I wonder because I get absolutely fantastic, irritation-free shaves from T&H creams, but they always feel really rough (almost painful) while I'm shaving. It's an odd phenomenon indeed.
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Yeah... There is some sort of irritation. It is as if the first pass of the razor causes a tiny nick, then the soap makes it sting. It occurs mostly under my neck. Preshave oil has eliminated this issue. Another good close one this morning!
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I haven't had good luck with C&E Sandalwood. I love the scent, but it just isn't slick enough for me.
Seems doubtful. Every product has its fans and detractors.
I get that around my "lips" area sometimes--though I don't think I get it with the C&E Sandalwood. Certain sensitive skin areas on different people likely react to different scents/preservatives/etc.
So far, Cavendash Black has been the worst "stinger" for me.
Count me in as a C&E Sandalwood lover, have been for some time. It remains in my regular rotation. I keep trying other things of course but for now my main four are J.M. Fraser Polar Ice cream, Proraso in the green tube, eShave Lavender soap and C&E Sandalwood soap.
I love the scent of this soap. Gives a good shave as well, not the best, but good.
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I have not yet tried C+E Sandalwood, but I did have a most enjoyable shave with C+E Sienna this morning. If the performance of the two soaps is similar, then I definitely need to try Sandalwood at some point.
I also really like the teak wooden bowls used by C&E.
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I bought a bowl of C&E Sandalwood soap while I was on vacation last week. At $13 in the fancy wooden bowl it seemed like a bargain.
I'm really enjoying the soap. Like it even better now that I'm home using water and a bowl I'm used to.
I'm really enjoying the soap. Like it even better now that I'm home using water and a bowl I'm used to.
+1! I love the scent, but the slickness isn't there and the lather is rather thin. It doesn't even come close to the sacred monster latherers of this forum: Cella, Tabac, etc.
The sandalwod scent is great, though!
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Agreed, the lather isn't as dense as some of the best performers. Could use a little more cushion. I never get any skipping, preshave oil or not. The end result is always a great shave, and I like the Sandalwood scent! I'll get another puck (and bowl) in a couple years when I finish this one!
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